Today, I’m talking with someone whose name you might already know if you love beautiful spaces, Dann Foley.
Dann’s been designing for almost four decades, and his work has this incredible mix of style, warmth, and personality. He’s an award-winning interior designer, a TV personality you might’ve seen on NBC’s American Dream Builders or Showtime’s The Real L Word, and the author of It’s All in the Mix: Designs for Living Well — which, honestly, sums up his whole approach to life.
From his early days surrounded by travel and creativity to now leading major design brands and creating hundreds of products, Dann has stayed grounded in one simple belief: that great design should feel personal, welcoming, and accessible, not intimidating.
He’s been named to Designers Today’s Power List and recently stepped into a new role as president of Harp & Finial, all while continuing to grow his own lifestyle brand. But what I love most about Dann is his energy, he just loves what he does, and that passion shows in everything he touches.
So today, we’re diving into his journey, how it all started, what keeps him inspired, and why “living well” is something we can all design for ourselves.
I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dann Foley.
-David
Book: It’s All in the Mix: Designs for Living Well
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