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Couture & Construction is a weekly podcast, brought to you by Textures, that breaks down the luxury side of the construction industry. Join us as we share the stories and introduce you to the people behind beautiful spaces. Through conversations with interior designers, architects and luxury builders, host Andrew Denny aims to inspire, educate and strengthen the industry.
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Send us a text Welcome back to Season 10 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny dives into the world of design publishing, exploring the vital role that editorial coverage plays in the luxury home industry. Joining Andrew is Jill Cohn, the recently appointed editor-in-chief of Luxe Interiors & Design. With her extensive background in design publishing, Jill shares her insights on the importance of storytelling through print, even in our digital-first world. ...
Send us a text Welcome back to Season 10 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny continues the journey of building a custom home, focusing on the emotional and personal aspects of transforming a house into a home. Joining Andrew are returning guests Emily and Dylan Fauver, who are in the most exciting stage of their home build in Nashville, along with interior designer Lori Paranjape, who is bringing their vision to life. Together, they discuss the highs and lows...
Send us a text Welcome back to Season 10 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny delves into the intricate world of mid-construction, focusing on the rough-in and dry-in phases of home building, where the unseen elements of a home come to life. Joining Andrew are two esteemed guests: Brady Fry, a builder renowned for his precision and respect for design intent, and Jacob Leskowski, a senior designer celebrated for his ability to merge vision with practicality. To...
Send us a text Welcome back to Season 10 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny takes us through the dynamic process of framing in home building, emphasizing the vital partnership between builders and designers. Joining Andrew are two exceptional guests: Jay Harper, a Charleston-based builder celebrated for his meticulous craftsmanship, and Marie-Joe Bouffard, a designer known for her ability to blend beauty and functionality in every project. Together, they dis...
Send us a text Welcome back to Season 10 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny delves into the foundational stages of home building, highlighting the critical collaboration between architects, landscape architects, and builders. Joining Andrew are returning guests Michael Katsaitis, a Nashville-based architect known for his personalized designs, and Josiah Lockard, a nationally recognized landscape architect specializing in sustainable outdoor living. Tog...
Send us a text Welcome to Season 10 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny kicks off the new season with a deep dive into the essential first steps of building your dream home—starting with land, lending, and assembling the right team. To help break it down, Andrew is joined by returning guest Kelly Ladwig, realtor and founder of Home on a Nashville Hill, and first-time guest Shawn Kaplan, a trusted mortgage advisor with Cross Country Mortgage. Together, they sh...
Send us a text Welcome to the season 9 finale! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny welcomes magazine editor and author Haskell Harris. Known for her work with Garden and Gun and her consulting firm, Haskell shares her insights on the standout design trends of 2024 and predictions for 2025. Andrew and Haskell also discuss the growing emphasis on wellness in home design, the importance of creating spaces for family gatherings, and more. Haskell also talks about her book, 'The House Roma...
Send us a text In this episode of Couture & Construction, host Andrew Denny welcomes back Roy Marcus, brand ambassador of Artistic Tile, to discuss his experience at the recent Dallas Kips Bay Decorator Show House. They delve into the history and significance of the Kips Bay Show House, the design community in Dallas, and the unique challenges and successes of transforming a space into a luxurious showcase of interior design. Roy highlights the extraordinary materials and collaborations t...
Send us a text In this episode of Couture & Construction, host Andrew Denny welcomes Brad Ramsey, founder of Brad Ramsey Interiors. Brad shares his journey from his early career steps in a Nashville design studio to launching his own firm in 2013. They explore Brad's design philosophy of listening with intent, leading with intuition, and designing with heart. They discuss the intricacies of translating client desires into tangible design elements, the evolution of the Nashville desi...
Send us a text Welcome back to Couture and Construction! In today’s episode, host Andrew Denny sits down with Elizabeth Scruggs, the general contractor and principal designer of Superior Construction and Design, LLC. Elizabeth shares her unique journey as one of the few female contractors in Middle Tennessee, her early inspiration, and the evolution of her business into a full-service firm. They discuss the importance of holistic design from foundations to furnishings, the role of educa...
Send us a text Welcome back to Couture & Construction! In today’s episode, host Andrew Denny explores the ins and outs of holiday gifting with Jennifer Geny Slice and Leslie Rolfe Hazen from the Nashville-based Gift House. Gift House specializes in full-service gifting, providing tailored solutions for corporate events, weddings, and special occasions. Andrew and our guests discuss the importance of meaningful, high-quality gifts, the role of local vendors, and the meticulous proces...
Send us a text Welcome back to Couture & Construction! In today’s episode, host Andrew Denny explores the importance of collaboration in the luxury design space with the team at SAV Digital Environments, a leader in home technology and smart solutions for luxury residences. Andrew and our guests discuss how vendors from different trades can collaborate to elevate the client experience in high-end residential projects. The guests share their insights on overcoming challenges, fosteri...
Send us a text Welcome back to Couture & Construction! In today’s episode, host Andrew Denny explores the American College of the Building Arts (ACBA) in Charleston, SC. He is joined by Chad Urban, ACBA's CTO and adjunct professor, and Scott Moore, Texture's Vice President. They discuss the college's unique focus on traditional building arts like blacksmithing and timber framing, its innovative curriculum, and the opportunities it offers its attendees. They also highlight the vital ...
Send us a text Welcome back to Couture & Construction! In today’s episode, host Andrew Denny sits with Betsy Berry, founder and principal designer of B. Berry Interiors, in Charleston, South Carolina. Betsy shares her journey from growing up in the Lowcountry to working for one of the top design firms in New York City and eventually starting her own firm. Andrew and Betsy discuss Southern Charm, community, and historical preservation amidst modern influences. Highlights include the balanc...
Send us a text Welcome back to Couture & Construction! In this episode, host Andrew Denny sits down with Monica Lavin, the creative force behind Art of the Entry and the Lavin Label. Throughout the discussion, they explore the significance of crafting captivating entryways, from Monica's journey to starting her own design company to innovative ideas in mailbox and hardware design. Monica shares insights on using sustainable materials and creating heirloom-quality exterior accents to delig...
Send us a text Welcome back to the beginning of Couture & Construction's 9th Season! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. For our fourth week back & our 125th episode of the podcast, we are so excited to have the chance to dive into the new topic of furniture upholstery. We are thrilled to have on the iconic furniture maker & upholsterer Grant Trick of Grant Trick Furnishings. Grant teleconferences in with Andrew to...
Send us a text Welcome back to the beginning of Couture & Construction's 9th Season! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. For our third week back & our 124th episode of the podcast, we are excited to have the to travel out west to discuss design from coast to coast. We are so elated to have on brand new guest Linda Grasso of Ventura Blvd. & returning guest Katherine Nicholson of Peacock Alley! Andrew travels to Los ...
Send us a text Welcome back to the beginning of Couture & Construction's 9th Season! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. For our second week back & our 123rd episode of the podcast, we are elated to have the chance to dive into some new conversations about curating vintage pieces. We are so thrilled to have the chance to continue our season with a Joe McGuier & Megan Prime the Principals of JAM. Joe & Megan tel...
Send us a text Welcome to the inaugural episode of Couture & Construction's 9th Season! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. On our first week back for our 122nd episode of the podcast, we are so excited to have on one of the most exciting & accomplished guests we've ever had. We are so thrilled to have the chance to start our season with a fashion & business icon! Joining us we have Kym Gold, the founder & creat...
Send us a text Welcome to the final episode of Couture & Construction's 8th Season! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. This week, for our 121st episode of the podcast, we are so excited to have on one of the most awarded guests we've ever had. We are so excited to have the chance to end our season with an iconic southern architect! Joining us we have D. Stanley Dixon, the owner & principal of D. Stanley Dixon Arc...
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