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In this episode we meet Desmond Sweeney, a mural artist from Western Australia. We dive into his artistic journey and he discusses the pivotal decision he had to make to create his distinct brand and style. Desmond reveals how his earliest inspirations and latest creations are tied to nostalgia. And we get to hear the stories behind the creation of Far Horizons, a new mural wallcovering collection with Milton & King. Check out the Far Horizons Mural Collection Desmond Sweeney's Website Desmond Sweeney's Instagram Kawa Heart Studio Brought to you by Milton & King - Exquisite Luxury Wallcoverings Follow On The Wall on Instagram

In this episode we are joined by interior stylists Lucy Gough and Jono Fleming. We discuss the difference between designing and styling and the Styling Tours experience they’ve teamed up to create. We also dive into what it’s like working for magazines, the changing landscape of the publishing industry and we look at current trends and speculate on how the 2020’s will be remembered.  Styling Tours: ⁠https://www.stylingtours.com/⁠ Jono Fleming's Book: "A Visual Feast" ⁠https://www.jonofleming.com/about-the-book⁠ Lucy Gough's Book: The Homestyle Handbook ⁠https://www.lucygoughstylist.com/the-home-style-handbook⁠ Brought to you by Milton & King: Exquisite Wallcoverings & Fabrics ⁠https://www.miltonandking.com⁠ Follow On The Wall on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/OnTheWallPodcast_Official⁠

In this episode, we are joined by Rachel Cannon of Rachel Cannon Interiors Limited. Rachel reveals numerous enlightening insights on healthy approaches to running a design business. She tells us the difference between the common interior design terms "Tasteful" and "Timeless", explains Vibrant Traditionalism and we talk about the difference between intentional design and behavior-driven design. We get into client management, scope creep, social media management and so much more.  Rachel Cannon Interiors Limited Website Rachel Cannon on Instagram Brought to you by Milton & King - Exquisite Wallcoverings & Fabrics and Benchmade Modern - Custom Furniture Subscribe to On The Wall on YouTube Watch the video of this episode on YouTube Follow On The Wall on Instagram

In this episode, we are joined by Kevin O'Gara, the Founder and Creative Director of Kevin Francis Design. We discuss his roots in Southern Style design growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, the blog he started at age 15 and how that led to many of the opportunities he enjoys today. He explains his signature New Regency style, he reveals the inspiration for his signature rug line, and we dive into the To Live & Design event on August 12th by Modern Luxury South East and Atlanta Decorative Arts Center.  Follow Kevin O'Gara Kevin Francis Design Website Get Tickets To Live & Design on August 12, 2026 Brought to you by Milton & King - Exquisite Wallcoverings & Fabrics and Benchmade Modern - Custom Furniture Subscribe to On The Wall on YouTube Watch the video of this episode on YouTube Follow On The Wall on Instagram

In this episode we are joined by Jessica Duce of JDuce Design and founder of Vacation Rental Designers. We dive into her background in design and how a fateful encounter with the "House of Beige Sadness" changed her career trajectory. She discusses the rise of vacation rentals and how they have permanently changed the design industry. Finally, we talk about the Vacation Rental Designers Collective and how it helps connect brands and solopreneurs.  Vacation Rental Designers JDuce Design Brought to you by Milton & King - Exquisite Wallcoverings & Fabrics and Benchmade Modern - Custom Furniture Subscribe to On The Wall on YouTube Watch the video of this episode on YouTube Follow On The Wall on Instagram

In this episode, we speak to Cate Gutter of CWG Design based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She talks about growing up with a legacy of design, why she seeks deep roots and stability, the benefits and struggles of designing with ADHD and her philosophy about what a home should be.  Check out CWG Design on Instagram Visit the CWG Design Website Brought to you by Milton & King - Exquisite Wallcoverings & Fabrics and Benchmade Modern - Custom Furniture Subscribe to On The Wall on YouTube Watch the video of this episode on YouTube Follow On The Wall on Instagram

Marcy Sagel, the founder of DesignerBank and principal of MSA Interiors talks about the gaps that exist between academic training and working interior designers and discusses the tools that interior designers both new and seasoned can learn to level up. We dive into platforms like Revit and Enscape and learn how various sectors in the design world use them differently. Marcy also sheds light onto the convergence of Commercial and Residential Design with projects that include apartment buildings, student housing and senior living.  Check out DesignerBank MSA Interiors Brought to you by Milton & King and Benchmade Modern Follow On The Wall on Instagram

From school teacher to interior designer, Kim Scodro tells us about her beginnings in Chicago, her most difficult client, the language she lacked early on, hiring good people, retaining a team and transitioning into product creation. She dives into her client driven philosophy and previews her new wallpaper and fabric collection named after some very special people.  Kim Scodro Interiors Brought to you by Milton & King and Benchmade Modern Follow On The Wall on Instagram

Yasmin Smith, who is the Head of Design at Milton & King, the wallpaper and fabric company discusses the Spring/Summer 2026 Wallpaper Collection, The Painters Glasshouse. She discusses how the collection is created from beginning to end, from brainstorming, inspiration gathering, to putting paint brush to canvas. We then go through each design where she discusses interesting insights behind each design's creation. We talk about the challenges and she reveals the limitations she applies to herself to produce the best possible outcome. Watch on YouTube Shop the new collection, The Painters Glasshouse Listen to our first interview with Yasmin Smith for more of her backstory Brought to you by Milton & King and Benchmade Modern Follow On The Wall on Instagram

In this episode we are joined by Andrea Moxham from Moxie & Co. She discusses her relatively new foray into design, her decision to go exclusively virtual and the growing short-term rental market. We learn how designing for the rental market differs from residential and commercial design and how she overcomes the challenges of virtual design.  Moxie & Co. - https://www.moxieandco.ca/ Watch on YouTube Brought to you by Milton & King - Exquisite Wallpapers & Fabrics https://www.miltonandking.com  Benchmade Modern - Custom Furniture https://benchmademodern.com/collections?utm_source=bmm&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=mk On The Wall Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthewallpodcast_official

SEASON 4, EPISODE 2 - Australian artist and product designer Fleur Harris discusses the origins of the new Fleur Harris x Enid Blyton collection, 'The Magic Faraway Tree', based on the children's stories by Enid Blyton. We dive into what the stories mean to her, how the opportunity came about, and her artistic process of reimagining these classic tales by one of the world's most celebrated authors. Watch on YouTube See the Magic Faraway Tree Collection © 2026 Harris Design Pty Ltd and Hodder & Stoughton Limited On The Wall is brought to you by: Milton & King (Exquisite Wallcoverings & Fabrics) & Benchmade Modern (Custom Furniture) Follow On The Wall on Instagram

What happens when a couple falls in love with vintage love motels and decides to make that passion their full-time adventure?  Margaret Bienert from @APrettyCoolHotelTour shares the story—from their honeymoon suite experiences to building a nationwide following by showcasing America's most eccentric themed hotels. Hear tales of heart-shaped bathtubs, repurposed Cadillacs turned beds, ceiling mirrors, and unapologetic kitsch. Plus, outfitting their own house as a themed short-term rental getaway. A fun, escapist chat about romance, design obsession, and turning fantasy into reality. Watch the episode on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ifJIlAY8TgQ Follow ⁠ ⁨@aprettycoolhoteltour⁩ ⁠ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprettycoolhoteltour Follow their Michigan Rental Property: https://www.instagram.com/sweethearthideaway Get the book HOTEL KITSCH on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0i4q9OsL Brought to you by Milton & King - Exquisite Wallpapers & Fabrics https://www.miltonandking.com  Benchmade Modern - Custom Furniture https://benchmademodern.com/collections?utm_source=bmm&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=mk On The Wall Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthewallpodcast_official

Whitney from Whitney Elaine Interiors discusses how she went from being an interior designer to almost exclusively focusing on Christmas design and decor. She discusses some of her favorite projects she's styled in the Nashville area and challenges that exist in servicing the hospitality and film industry. Whitney Elaine Interiors  Whitney Elaine Interiors Instagram Watch on YouTube Brought to you by Milton & King - Exquisite Wallpapers & Fabrics Benchmade Modern - Custom Furniture On The Wall Podcast Instagram: @onthewallpodcast_official

Interior Design Is Not Decoration And Other Ideas, says Professors Stephanie Travis and Catherine Anderson in the title of their latest book. These George Washington University academics give us a deep education on all things interior design. From coffee table books to TikTok, from the experiential to the conceptual, and from project types to materiality, we discuss just a portion of the expansive design field. Buy the book at Barnes & Noble Watch on YouTube Brought to you by Milton & King - Exquisite Wallpapers & Fabrics Benchmade Modern - Custom Furniture On The Wall Podcast Instagram: @onthewallpodcast_official

Stylist Nonci Nyoni is a freelance stylist who has worked for several publications in the home interiors sphere in Australia. She talks about her background, how she got started and what goes into putting together the scenes that inspire the design industry and lead the way in interior trends. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to On The Wall's YouTube Channel Brought to you by Milton & King - Exquisite Wallpapers & Fabrics Benchmade Modern - Custom Furniture Nonci Nyoni Styling Nonci Nyoni Art On The Wall Podcast Instagram @onthewallpodcast_official