Senior Editor Alex Milstein sits down with author and interior designer Bea Pila to talk about emerging and continuing trends in exterior design, as well as her Design Enlightenment philosophy. While Pila works on many interior projects, she ha

Catching up with Brown Jordan on its 75th anniversary

Feb 1st, 2020 32m 12s

Senior Editor Alex Milstein sits down with Brown Jordan Chief Brand Curator Steve Elton to talk about the company's history and how they plan to celebrate 75 years. Elton shares personal anecdotes about Brown Jordan and explains how the company

The power of plants and other exterior design secrets from Allen & James

Jan 22nd, 2020 28m 7s

Casual Living editor Jennifer Bringle chats with interior designers Patti Allen and Stephanie James of Allen & James Interior Design about creating stylish, functional outdoor rooms. The designers also chat about the power of greenery and why t

Ahead of the Rest talks innovation, data and industry changes

Nov 25th, 2019 18m 31s

Senior Editor Alex Milstein sits down with Scott Baker, owner of Ahead of the Rest Patio Furnishings, to learn about the company's innovative adjustable head rests. Baker also offers insight about setting yourself apart from other stores and su

How retailers can capitalize on outdoor kitchens

Nov 11th, 2019 36m 47s

Casual Living Senior Editor Alex Milstein sits downs with Michael Gotowala, an award-winning design-builder of outdoor kitchens and owner of The Outdoor Kitchen Design Store, to talk about why outdoor kitchens have become so popular in recent y

How Outer kicked traditional retail showrooms to the curb

Sep 27th, 2019 51m 3s

Casual Living Web Editor Adelaide Elliott catches up with outdoor startup Outer’s co-founder Terry Lin to talk about trusting his customers to act as his salespeople, the company’s design process and why it chose to break free from the traditio

Why the Contract Industry is Critical for Outdoor Companies

Sep 6th, 2019 32m 21s

Casual Living Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Bringle chats with Ledge Lounger founder Christopher Anderson about how his company has capitalized on working with the contract/hospitality industry to fuel their business success. Anderson also explains

How to Easily Add Outdoor to the Retail Floor

May 13th, 2019 23m 40s

Casual Living Editor in Chief Jennifer Bringle chats with Watermark Living National Sales Manager Chad Harper about how the company’s new Outdoor Made Easy Pop-Up Program simplifies selling casual furnishings and accessories.

The Future is 3-D

Apr 30th, 2019 26m 11s

Senior Editor Alex Milstein sits down with Tom Connard, co-founder of 3-D solutions company 3D Source, to talk about what 3-D product visualization is and why it's so important to the future of the home furnishings industry.

Fantasy Meets Function

Apr 8th, 2019 20m 57s

Senior Editor Alex Milstein sits down with Charles Pavarini III and Randall Tarasuk, founders of The Original Lawn Furniture Company, to talk about their unique furniture designs and why designers are interested.

Welcome to Outside the Box

Apr 5th, 2019 25m 51s

Casual Living editors Jennifer Bringle and Alex Milstein talk about High Point Market and some of the trends that are reshaping the outdoor furniture category.

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