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

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 red. That early experiment taught her how enveloping and wonderful color can be, proving that taking a bold design risk is often exactly the right move. It's Never Too Late to Pivot: Before becoming an interior designer, Young went to law school and worked as a lawyer simply to fulfill familial expectations. She reminds listeners that we are constantly evolving creatures, and you should never be afraid to embrace a new adventure or take classes for something you are truly passionate about. What You’ll Hear on This Episode: 00:00 Welcome & Introduction to Young Huh 01:19 The inspiration and structure behind her debut book, A Mood, A Thought, A Feeling 03:20 Decorating her first home in Scarsdale and transitioning from apartments to a full house 04:25 The cocktail party epiphany that sparked her career change 04:50 The journey from being an unhappy lawyer to finding her true passion 06:56 What it was like going back to design school with a baby in tow 09:50 Young's early design experiments and the famous red dining room 11:19 Why identifying your desired "mood" is easier than defining your "style" 12:23 Designing living rooms for conviviality and entertaining vs. peaceful stillness Also Mentioned: Book: A Mood, A Thought, A Feeling: Interiors by Young Huh Young Huh Interior Design | Website Follow Young on Instagram: @younghuh Shop Ballard Designs Please send in your questions so we can answer them on our next episode! And of course, subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can always check back here to see new episodes, but if you subscribe, it’ll automatically download to your phone. Happy Decorating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices