(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase
(00:20) New Podcast Feature: Unplugged
(00:30) The Guest: Interior Designer Bilal Rahman
(01:16) Bilal's Journey to Interior Design
(02:08) Bilal's Parents' Reaction to His Career Choice
(04:03) Bilal's Childhood Influence on His Design Style
(04:30) Transition from Navy to Black and White Design
(05:15) Ways our Homes Look Cheap
(05:33) Lighting and its Impact on Design
(06:50) The Argument Against Matching Bedroom Sets
(08:09) How We Devalue Our Space
(08:52) Gray Hardwood Floors
(09:51) Creative Solutions for Dealing with Gray Hardwood Floors
(11:00) How To Find Original Art and Accessories
(11:14) Importance of Emotion Invoking Artwork
(13:41) The End of the Open Concept
(14:10) Porcelain Countertops for Kitchens
(16:46) No More Open Concepts
(17:11) Return of Compartmentalize House Designs
(17:43) Beige and Neutral Interior Design
(18:33)The Influence of Social Media on Design Choices
(18:34) Influencers and the Beige Aesthetic
(19:16) Bilal Rehman Studio in Houston
(20:24) Bilal’s Favorite Interior Design books
(21:16) Bookshelf Wealth Trend
(22:10) Home Segment
(23:20) Where to Find Bilal Rehman
(23:48) Future Design Book
(24:18) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast!
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