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April 2, 2020
Why this Illinois designer is putting her foot on the gas
In the 13th installment of the 50 States Project, BOH spoke with Chicago-based designer Erin Shakoor of Shakoor Interiors about the importance of having a design tribe, taking major color risks for her clients, and her business coach’s best advice for dealing with the financial challenges of coronavirus.
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March 26, 2020
How this Idaho firm monetizes work with digital downloads
In the 12th installment of the 50 States Project, BOH spoke with Idaho-based Emily Clark of design-build firm Clark & Co. Homes about the booming Boise housing market, why the DIY era is over, and how digital downloads can help firms scale.
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March 19, 2020
How this Hawaiian designer plans to modernize traditional island style
In the 11th installment of the 50 States Project, BOH spoke with Hawaii-based Santo Giorgio of Design Concepts Hawaii on the importance of mentorship in design, how he makes the most of local materials, and designing for the island lifestyle and climate.
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March 13, 2020
These Georgia designers started as competitors. Now they’re partners
In the 10th installment of the 50 States Project, BOH spoke with Atlanta-based Tavia Forbes and Monet Masters of Forbes + Masters about how they divide up the work of running a firm, the strong vendor relationships that allowed them to complete their first showhouse without breaking the bank, and why they’re going into 2020 with a renewed focus on midsize projects.
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March 5, 2020
How this Florida designer finally chose a name for her firm—her own
In the ninth installment of the 50 States Project, BOH spoke with Florida–based Nicole White about why she uses a detailed intake questionnaire; why she never stops showing up for her clients, even long after the project is over; and what she learned from a recent sales tax dispute.
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February 27, 2020
How this Delaware designer went from boardroom to showroom
In the eighth installment of the 50 States Project, BOH spoke with Rehoboth Beach, Delaware–based Jess Weeth about how her background in fashion informed her current career, why she partnered with a local furniture retailer to give her clients a white-glove experience, and her hometown’s unique coastal aesthetic.
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February 20, 2020
How this Connecticut designer makes it work with remote staff
In the seventh installment of the 50 States Project, BOH spoke with Greenwich, Connecticut–based Amy Aidinis Hirsch about her family’s roots in the trade, owning your creative worth, and the bandwidth challenges that come with growth.
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February 13, 2020
How these Colorado designers booked a year’s worth of business—by February
In the sixth installment of the 50 States Project, BOH spoke with Littleton, Colorado–based designers Miranda Cullen and Devon Tobin, who were introduced by a client and founded Duet Design Group in 2011. They tell us why they formed a second design firm to focus on quick-turnaround projects, how they avoid scope creep, and about the foundation they founded to create safe spaces for children in need.
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February 6, 2020
How this California designer filters for candidates with character
In the fifth installment of the 50 States Project, BOH spoke with Los Angeles–based Brigette Romanek about what it’s like working with famous clients, how being named to the AD100 changed her business, and why she makes a conscious effort to find inspiration in the little things.
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January 30, 2020
Why this Arkansas designer never uses the same fabric twice
In the fourth installment of the 50 States Project, BOH spoke with Fayetteville, Arkansas–based Chris Goddard about why designers should never publish their own homes, how he sunk a client’s yacht (but was still tapped to furnish the next one), and why he’s never wanted a publicist.
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