Confessions of an Interior Designer

Caroline Turner

Interior Design

Client Relationships

Luxury Interior Design

Project Management

Luxury Homes

Renovation

Chicago

Anonymous Confessions

Client Relations

Social Media

High-Profile Clients

Scandals

Confidence

Client Management

Construction

Luxury Design

Photography

Creative Process

Creativity

Home Renovation

Welcome to Confessions of an Interior Designer, the weekly podcast that uncovers the hilarious, chaotic, and downright shocking realities behind the luxury interior design industry. I’m your host, Caroline Turner—luxury interior designer and founder of Caroline Turner Interiors in Chicago. With over 10 years in the field, I’ve gathered stories from every corner of the design world, and now, I’m sh... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	42	Founded	a year ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Home & GardenDesignLeisureArts

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I Confess... Accomplice To An Affair

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today we’re joined by Kelsey Kline Haywood, founder of Chicago-based Kline Interiors. Raised in a family of builders, Kelsey brings a grounded, intuitive approach to design—valuing s... more

Today • 1 hr 9 min

I Confess... Install Day Surprise Party

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today we are joined by Tom Stringer, founder of Tom Stringer Design Partners and a 25-time award winner of the American Society of Interior Designers’ Design Excellence Awards. Known... more

22 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 4 min

I Confess... Scammed By My Contractor

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today we are joined by Chandler Prewitt, a New Mexico–based designer whose work is deeply rooted in place, materiality, and art. After formative years in San Francisco working alongs... more

15 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 8 min

I Confess... I Hired A Kleptomaniac

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today we’re joined by James Hunter, design director for The Wiseman Group. With formal training in art education and textile & surface design, he brings a strong sense of scale, colo... more

8 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 1 min

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Chandler Prewitt

New Mexico-based designer with a background in place-intensive, craft-focused interior design

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James Hunter

Design Director for The Wiseman Group

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Diana Wagenbach

Founder and Principal Designer of Studio W

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Jenny Brown

Founder of Chicago-based Jenny Brown Designs

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Zoe Lowres

Co-founder of Programa, investor and former designer

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Amy Vermillion

Designer and founder of Amy Vermillion Interiors (Charlotte-based)

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Kelli Lamb

Editorial Director and Co-Principal of Rue Magazine

Rue Magazine

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Sarah Annand

Artist and textile designer, founder of OAT Studio

OAT Studio

Episode: I Confess... Why Designers (& Divorces) Exist

Hema Persad

Founder of Sagrada Studio, with prior experience in law and fashion styling.

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Caroline Turner

Host of Confessions of an Interior Designer

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings

Exceptional!
I’ve been a listener since season one and have to say that I adore this podcast! It’s everything I need to hear as a member of the design community- to know I’m not alone in the mishaps. Can’t wait for the rest of the season to come out!
Apple Podcasts
5
gmac1002
United States5 months ago
Confession: I’m Starting to Doubt the Authenticity of This Podcast
I have a confession to make. I’ve been listening to the show since it aired, and something just doesn’t sit right with me. It’s not the guests—there are definitely interesting people with insights into the industry—but the confessions themselves. They feel too tailored, too perfect, as if they were written specifically for the guest, rather than being real, authentic stories.
Caroline mentioned that they use ChatGPT to anonymize the confessions, and I can’t help but feel like that’s more than j... more
Apple Podcasts
3
crystalizedginger
United States5 months ago
So much valuable insight!
I’m new to the podcast, and I am devouring it! Came from following Caroline on TikTok. Every episode is PACKED with help & humor. Genuinely, thank you for this resource to a new Interior Design student.
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Reba Mier
United States10 months ago
My new favorite podcast
I’m a wedding planner and can relate to so many of the stories told on this podcast about luxury clientele, mistakes made, wild happenings, and I am just so happy this podcast exists. I drive around Napa Valley laughing, sometimes gasping, and loving every minute of listening. Thank you for this candid (and brilliantly framed) confessional - even though I’m in a different industry, I absolutely LOVE it.
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JenFromNapa
United Statesa year ago
Love loved it!!!
Such a fun fresh approach to the design podcast space. I have binged all the episodes! Can't wait for next season.
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AAndersonH
United Statesa year ago

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A few listeners question perceived script or confessional tailoring, though overall feedback is positive for insights and humor

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Apple Podcasts	#59	United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts	#74	Brazil/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts	#149	Spain/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts	#185	Israel/Arts/Design

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I Confess... Scammed By My Contractor

Q: Can you speak to the difference between working with clients early and the impact of involving a designer from the start?

The guest emphasizes that early designer involvement helps define lifestyle goals and feasibility, improves decision-making, and can lower costs by aligning expectations with architecture, while also noting that good client-designer collaboration benefits from clear onboarding and process.

I Confess... Scammed By My Contractor

Q: Okay. So before we get into the very juicy Confessions, tell us how you got here.

Chandler shares a trajectory from window displays in San Francisco to a formal interior design career, including moving to Santa Fe, starting his own firm in 2013, and evolving from a broad set of projects to a more personally aligned design practice.

I Confess... Felons Are My Niche

Q: What's one small design choice that consistently makes a big difference in accessibility, but most people overlook?

Widening hallways and doors to 36 inches where possible makes a huge difference, especially in larger homes where 30-inch doors are the norm. A grand hallway can feel dramatic and functional at the same time, reinforcing that designing accessibly is not a design constraint but an enhancer to the overall space.

I Confess... Felons Are My Niche

Q: What are some of your favorite ways to bring Aging in Place and Universal Design to your projects, other than what we've spoken about?

I start at the entry, because if you can't get in, nothing else matters. Then I prioritize a ground-floor bedroom and a curbless shower, with the ability to add grab-bar backing anywhere for future flexibility. The key is planning for the worst case—build to the most involved level of disability while still addressing current needs and aesthetics—so the home remains beautiful on all days.

I Confess... Felons Are My Niche

Q: Accessibility is central to your design philosophy. Can you talk a bit about what that looks like in your work and any misconceptions you've run into along the way?

Accessibility in my projects is highly customized to the person and their diagnosis, not a one-size-fits-all rule. It often starts with simple, practical choices—like ensuring entry points are accessible and bathrooms have handheld showers—while keeping the space stylish. A major misconception is that accessibility must look clinical or ugly; in reality, beautiful, thoughtful design can and should accommodate a wide range of needs, including aging in place and daily living needs.

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