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Creating Diverse Style with Hunter Dominick of Hunter & Company Interior Design

Episode Summary

Ted speaks with Hunter Dominick, an interior designer based in Whitefish, Montana, who discusses her design philosophy and the challenges of creating diverse styles for her clients. With decades of experience in the industry, Hunter discusses the latest trends and how the industry has shifted since the pandemic.

Episode Notes

Ted speaks with Hunter Dominick, an interior designer based in Whitefish, Montana, who discusses her design philosophy and the challenges of creating diverse styles for her clients. She emphasizes the importance of early involvement in the planning process to ensure functional and well-designed spaces. Hunter also highlights the significance of incorporating personal items and sentimental pieces into the design. She discusses the value of American-made furniture and appliances and the shift towards supporting local artisans. After spending 25 years in Whitefish, Montana, she discusses her design process, the growth of the design community in Whitefish, and the misconceptions about interior designers in the industry. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration between designers, contractors, and clients to create successful projects. Overall, she is proud of her team and the ability to create beautiful and functional spaces for her clients.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

• 01:05 Introduction and Background
• 04:50 Design Philosophy and Influences
• 08:30 Challenges of Creating Diverse Styles
• 10:05 The Importance of Early Involvement for an Interior Designer
• 21:15 Building a business in Whitefish Montana
• 25:12 The Value of a Showroom and Creating a Design Center 
• 27:25 The Growth of the Design Community in Whitefish
• 31:00 The Tipping Point for Whitefish's Growth
• 34:15 Pride in the Team and Longevity in the Business
• 38:15 Blending Different Design Elements
• 40:35 Keeping Up with Suppliers and Changing Trends 
• 44:15 The Challenges and Advancements in Lighting Design
• 46:35 Overcoming Misconceptions about Interior Designers
• 51:55 How to connect and wrap up

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Hunter Dominick 

• Website
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KEY QUOTES FROM EPISODE

• "I think that's what makes a really interesting home, is when it's not so expected and it's kind of melding these visions that typically wouldn't be put together."
• "The fixed finishes and equipment end of the design profession is probably more important than anything on the back end."
• "I'm proud of my team. We have a great team and everybody works really hard."