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b'It\\u2019s all about getting out of the routine and the regular this week as we welcome New York-based interior designer Stewart Manger to the show. Stewart has worked in some of the most celebrated design offices in the United States, and we talk to him about learning from David Easton, Bunny Williams, and David Kleinberg as well as his advice for new and upcoming designers. Stewart shares the inspiration behind his new book, Romancing The Home, and gives us a few expert tips on balancing both style and comfort in design.\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear on This Episode:\\n\\nHow the point of view comes from the voice of the house as well as the client.\\n\\nStewart\\u2019s ability to naturally blend traditional and modern while bringing in contemporary.\\n\\nHow working with celebrated names like David Easton, Bunny Williams, and David Kleinberg influenced him and what elements of their work and habits he draws into his own practice now.\\n\\nHow can we better distribute patterns around the room?\\n\\nHow small details can have a large impact, such as leading edges on drapery.\\n\\nWays to mix it up and get out of your own routine.\\n\\nWhy your upholstery should be comfortable, and the rule that you shouldn\\u2019t buy a chair if you haven\\u2019t sat in it!\\n\\nTextured and tactile fabrics can make our furniture feel more comfortable.\\n\\nWhy Stewart is a big fan of white kitchens and that NOW is the time to buy that brown furniture.\\n\\nHow can we use rugs to warm up the room?\\n\\nWhat was it like for Stewart to hop over to Scotland and design a castle?\\n\\nThe importance for future designers to work in a professional office for someone they admire.\\n\\nMentioned in This Episode:\\nBallard Designs \\nStewart Manger \\n@stewartmangerdesign \\nRomancing the Home \\nHow to Make a Bed with Bunny Williams \\nDecorating Dilemma: \\nThank you for writing in Susan! First, you have a great home and you are doing very well! Next, it is not a missed opportunity if you don\\u2019t fill the space, so don\\u2019t worry about that. Stewart agrees that you don\\u2019t want to over furnish it, and sometimes there are areas that don\\u2019t necessarily need anything at all. With that in mind, we agree that a bench can be a great method to add more storage and still put your Christmas tree there. Also, there is a 3-inch span of the wall next to the door, and you may want to consider an oversized bracket or wall-mounted table that can serve as a perch. Check out the Julian wall bracket. Here you can also add some lamps or candles to add a nice glow.'