Benjamin Johnston: Secrets to Timeless Interiors
From Dear Alice | Interior Design by Alice Lane
April 23, 2026 · 41 min
About this episode
Benjamin Johnston discusses creating sophisticated and timeless interiors, sharing insights from his design philosophy and experiences.
In this episode of Dear Alice, we sit down with Benjamin Johnston, Creative Partner of Benjamin Johnston Design and author of Refined Interiors: Timeless Homes for Modern Living, to talk about creating sophisticated spaces with soul. Benjamin shares how his passion for design began, how his internationally recognized firm approaches projects around the world, and the moments that have stretched him creatively as a designer. We also dive into his design philosophy, what separates a “nice” room from one that truly has feeling, lessons from designing his own home, and the advice he gives clients and listeners who want to create spaces that feel layered, intentional, and luxurious. Shop Alice Lane: https://alicelanehome.com/ Sign up for our Insider Rewards Program: https://alicelanehome.com/pages/insider-program Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/alicelanehome & https://instagram.com/alicelaneinteriors Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliceLaneHome/ Go to https://cozyearth.com/pages/dearalice for 20% off your Cozy Earth order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Guest: Benjamin Johnston
Topics covered
- interior design
- timeless interiors
- design philosophy
- sophisticated spaces
Keywords
- design
- luxurious spaces
- creative moments
- layered design
Sponsors
Cozy Earth
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Cozy Earth, Refined Interiors: Timeless Homes for Modern Living
Books & works: Refined Interiors: Timeless Homes for Modern Living
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