Seated with Furniture Row

About Seated with Furniture Row

Welcome to Seated with Furniture Row—the podcast created for design lovers, home decor fans, and anyone ready to elevate their space. Each week, our interior design experts break down fresh, creative ideas to make your home more vibrant, cozy, and uniquely you. Whether you’re dreaming of a stylish room makeover, seeking creative storage solutions, or looking for new ways to express your personality, this show offers actionable tips and real inspiration for every space. You’ll hear about trending colors, furniture arranging secrets, the best ways to layer rugs and textiles, and smart outdoor design ideas inspired by our trusted Furniture Row team. If you care about comfort, style, and making your home truly yours, this is the series for you. Tune in for down-to-earth conversations, expert interviews, and hands-on tips to help you love where you live. Ready to spark your next home project? Listen, subscribe, and join the Furniture Row community—let’s celebrate the art of living beautifully, one room at a time.

Publisher

Furniture Row

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jul 2025

Latest episode

23 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Ikebana: The Secret to Affordable Plant Styling That Looks Expensive

   Kossi, owner of Only Plants, joins Seated for a hands-on episode about making plants and florals feel more accessible, personal, and creative. The conversation moves from plant styling and affordable houseplants into ikebana, the Japanese floral-arranging practice that turns a centerpiece into an experience. It's part design inspiration, part plant-care lesson, and part reminder that tending something living can be a form of self-care. Kossi shares how Only Plants grew from his own plant-parent journey and content creation into a shop built around affordability and community. We talk about why a local plant shop beats big-box stores for pest prevention, healthier acclimation, and real plant care advice, then move into styling plants like design elements: tall anchor plants, corner plants, pet-friendly picks, and layered heights that shape a room. Kossi walks through DIY plant styling using thrifted bowls, pottery, picture frames, and propagation displays. The back half is a full ikebana lesson. Kossi breaks down the Japanese floral-arranging tradition, why it's built around balance, space, and living flowers rather than a standard bouquet, and how it works as fall and holiday table decor. He shares his framework: odd-numbered stems (3, 5, 7, or 9), height-first composition, restraint, and pairing dark tones with light accents. We build a full arrangement together, covering vessel choice, flower frogs, pruning with intention, and floating cuttings into a second and third display from one bunch. Kossi ties it back to self-care and previews his next DIY: kokedama. Timestamps 00:00 Intro and episode setup 02:25 Welcome back and intro to Only Plants 03:50 Why Kossi opened a plant shop for affordability and community 05:18 How plants change a room's mood and air quality 06:13 Styling plants by height, placement, and pet-friendliness 07:39 DIY ideas with pottery, bowls, and picture frames 09:01 Why plant shops beat big-box stores for healthy plants 13:40 Why ikebana stuck with Kossi 15:07 Plants, flowers, and self-care 16:31 Floral arranging as a social activity 17:23 Why ikebana feels more intentional than a bouquet 38:28 What ikebana is and how to start 39:26 Choosing vessels and using flower frogs 40:43 Fresh water and maintenance 41:10 The odd-number and height-balance rule 42:07 Building the arrangement with fall colors and texture 43:44 Pruning with purpose 45:51 Mixing mood, height, and complementary colors 49:50 Why odd numbers and restraint work 51:39 Floating cuttings and using leftovers 53:05 Adding fullness and seasonal balance 55:30 Less is more 57:14 Splitting one arrangement into three 59:15 Ikebana as an affordable, giftable centerpiece 1:00:37 Housewarming and team gift ideas 1:01:34 Teasing kokedama 1:02:33 Closing thoughts Try it yourself: build a simple ikebana arrangement with 3 or 5 stems in a reused bowl, cake stand, or vessel you already own, and share it with Furniture Row and the Seated team on social. #Ikebana #PlantStyling #HomeDecor

2. 

   27 Jul 2026

   How to Bring Bold Statement Art Into Any Home Style

   Episode Summary In this episode, Barb and Jessa meet Fresh Sam, founder of the sustainable denim brand Infatuation, at her first-ever solo art exhibit. Sam opens up about self-teaching her way into fashion, creating over 700 one-of-a-kind denim jackets, and building her "Pain and Prosperity" art collection after losing her brother. Listeners will walk away with a fresh perspective on how personal storytelling, sustainability, and bold self-expression can shape both art and interior design, plus a look at how to bring statement art pieces into any home. Key Topics / What You'll Learn 00:00 — Introducing Fresh Sam, a self-taught fashion designer, stylist, and artist based in Denver 01:17 — How a 19-year-old with $100 built a denim jacket brand from thrifted materials 02:32 — The eye-opening sustainability fact that sparked her love for repurposed denim (1,200 gallons of water per jacket) 04:51 — Turning down a $150,000 art school offer to spend 20,000 hours teaching herself design 07:25 — The high school teacher whose belief changed the course of her career 09:32 — Behind the "Pain and Prosperity" collection and the personal loss that shaped it 15:22 — Creating a "safe space" at the gallery opening where strangers shared their own stories of pain 18:06 — Why the collection includes painted plants representing self-growth, discipline, and self-love 20:22 — Sam's relationship with perfectionism and why art embraces imperfection 26:46 — Sam's minimalist home design style and how she curates art and color at home 28:46 — Advice for choosing art that fits your personal style, from bold statement walls to traditional spaces 36:12 — Why home should feel like a "wellness retreat" built around comfort 39:12 — Life on tour as creative director for a major rap group, styling for Coachella, the Grammys, and international shows 47:25 — What European fashion and design taught her about sustainability and a slower pace of life 51:46 — Gallery walkthrough: the meaning behind grommets, red light, and gold leaf in her pieces 54:30 — The story behind her fashion brand, Infatuation, and how it has saved over 650,000 gallons of water 01:04:27 — The psychology of color: why cobalt blue, red, and gold anchor the entire collection 01:12:55 — Where to see the exhibit before it closes and how to connect with Fresh Sam Quick Tips Choose art that feels true to you rather than what's trending Statement pieces work in both traditional and modern spaces when scaled thoughtfully Mix bold color pairings (like red, gold, and cobalt blue) to add depth to a room Treat your home like a "wellness retreat" that supports comfort and calm Repurposing materials (like denim) adds sustainability and one-of-a-kind character to design Don't fear imperfection. It often makes a piece more authentic and meaningful Featured Hosts Barb Chandler — Interior Designer, Furniture Row Jessa Murphy — Marketing Director, Furniture Row Fresh Sam — Denver-based fashion designer, stylist, and artist Calls to Action Subscribe to Seated with Furniture Row (https://www.furniturerow.com/seated-podcast?srsltid=AfmBOorGX4c4exnZWiGy2YBJ-uX1D8Yr9wYHDS8kzWpTw0FBDF9kmugM) on your favorite podcast platform Follow Furniture Row on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/furniturerow/?hl=en), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/FurnitureRow/), and X (https://x.com/furniturerow?lang=en) for more design inspiration Follow Fresh Sam (https://itsfreshsam.com/) (@freshsam) on social media to see more of her art and fashion work Visit Fresh Sam’s exhibit at Pulse Art Gallery (https://rinoartdistrict.org/do/exhibition-pain-and-prosperity) in Denver's RiNo district, open through August 2nd. Additional Resources Visit Pulse Art Gallery on Walnut Street in Denver's RiNo Arts District to see Fresh Sam's "Pain and Prosperity" collection in person, open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m..

3. 

   29 Jun 2026

   Add a Little Whimsy: Simple Ways to Spark Joy in Your Space

   Whimsy is having a major moment in design, but it is more than just a passing trend—it is a mindset that brings joy, playfulness, and a childlike sense of wonder into everyday life. In this episode of Seated with Furniture Row, Barb and Jessa unpack what whimsy actually means, why we are seeing it everywhere from high-end fashion to big-box retailers, and how to bring it into your home in ways that feel fun but still refined. They explore whimsical inspiration from nature, travel, fashion, and favorite brands like Anthropologie, then translate those ideas into accessible interior design moves—think unexpected color combos, playful ceramics, statement lighting, and even a betta fish named Muffins. You will learn how whimsy differs from eclectic or maximalist styles, how to scale it from “just a little” to “all in,” and how to use whimsical touches to make your home feel more joyful, personal, and alive. What You’ll Learn (with Timestamps) 00:00 -- Welcome back to Seated with Furniture Row and why whimsy is having a major cultural moment right now 02:20 -- Where whimsy is showing up: fashion, advertising, home décor, travel, and everything in between 05:20 -- Why whimsy resonates today: a "more enjoy please" era, Pinterest predictions, and the return of childlike wonder 11:30 -- Is whimsy a trend or a lifestyle? How it has always existed, and why it feels so relevant now 14:00 -- Finding whimsy in nature and everyday rituals: birds, flowers, Trader Joe's candles, and simple greenery 19:30 -- Brand inspiration: Anthropologie, Saks, and imaginative window displays using found objects and upcycled materials 26:10 -- Defining whimsy in interior design: objects that spark joy, plus Barb's whimsical lion artwork story 30:10 -- Whimsy vs. eclectic vs. maximalism: what overlaps, what differs, and how to mix styles thoughtfully 33:10 -- A teen bedroom in Colorado Springs: faux-fur bed, squiggle mirror, mushroom bedding, and balancing whimsy with neutrals 38:30 -- Modern whimsy in 2026: High Point Market finds including kites, painted key holders, soft pink leathers, and florals-in-teacups 46:15 -- Whimsical animal motifs: playful tigers, dog portraits, cats, and charming critters in décor 49:10 -- Granny chic, China teacups, and ceramics having a moment: tomato vases, garlic vessels, and food-inspired objects 55:40 -- Muffins the fish and vintage whimsy: how small, personal design decisions become joyful living art 1:02:00 -- Whimsy as a functional solution: sculptural felt art, sound-absorbing panels, and playful mirrors 1:05:20 -- Statement lighting and whimsy in mainstream spaces: Tiffany-inspired lamps, disco blobs, and sculptural shapes 1:12:00 -- How to scale whimsy from subtle accents to full-on statement rooms without overwhelming your space Quick Ideas to Add Whimsy at Home Use unexpected color combinations—like periwinkle with deep burgundy or soft pastels with rich earth tones—to energize a room without changing every piece of furniture. Turn teapots into vases, use vintage China teacups for small floral arrangements, or cluster candles in creative containers to give familiar items a new, playful purpose. Look for vases and objects shaped like tomatoes, garlic, fish, or breakfast foods to add a lighthearted moment to shelves, consoles, and table settings. Choose a single item—a faux-fur bed, a squiggle-edged mirror, a quirky animal print, or a fun pillow—that makes you grin every time you see it. Incorporate heirlooms or vintage finds (like grandma’s novelty salt-and-pepper shakers) to bring story and personality into modern spaces. Featured Hosts Barb Chandler – Interior Designer and Buyer, Furniture Row Jessa Murphy – Marketing Director, Furniture Row Visit a Furniture Row showroom near you (https://www.furniturerow.com/locations) and let our team help you find playful pieces that still fit your style and lifestyle. Explore the Furniture Row blog (https://www.furniturerow.com/design-and-home) for more styling ideas, inspiration Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/furniturerow) and Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/furniturerow/) for even more whimsical design inspiration

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