Ep. 462: Young Huh's New Book + Renovating Your Forever Home

About this episode

Young Huh discusses her debut book and shares insights on defining mood in interior design.

Today we are joined by a designer who has become a fixture on the decor A-List and the AD100, known for her ability to mix classic proportions with a modern, joyful energy. We are thrilled to welcome Young Huh to the podcast! Young sits down with Caroline, Taryn, and Liz to discuss her stunning debut book, A Mood, A Thought, A Feeling: Interiors. She shares the fascinating story of her career pivot from unhappy lawyer to celebrated interior designer, the life-changing epiphany she had at a cocktail party, and why you should always figure out how a room should feel before you worry about what it should look like. Quick Decorating Takeaways: Define the Mood Before the Style: Young believes that trying to articulate your specific decorating "style" can be overwhelming and restrictive. Instead, she starts every project by asking how the homeowner wants to feel in the space. Do you want it to be convivial for entertaining, or quiet and still? Defining the intended mood naturally dictates what elements you should bring into the room. Trust the Bold Choice: While decorating her very first house in Scarsdale, Young decided to take a risk and paint her dining room a traditional, saturated…

People in this episode

Host: Caroline

Guest: Young Huh

Topics covered

• interior design
• home renovation
• decorating tips
• career change

Keywords

• mood
• style
• bold choices
• pivot

Mentioned in this episode

Products: AD100, A Mood, A Thought, A Feeling: Interiors

Books & works: A Mood, A Thought, A Feeling: Interiors, Welcome & Introduction to Young Huh, A Mood, A Thought, A Feeling

Places: Scarsdale

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