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Local homeowners share their experiences working with interior designers

Join two local homeowners as they welcome us inside their homes, revealing both the ups and downs of navigating a design project with an interior designer.

by SLM Staff March 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM July 31, 2025

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In this episode, host Veronica Theodoro interviews two local homeowners about what it’s really like to work with an interior designer. Forget about all the myths you’ve heard and join Pia Koster and Sydney Loughran Wolf as they reveal the ups and downs of navigating a design project with a pro. Plus, find out which areas of the house our guests have their eyes set on next. This is a fun, lively, and informative episode you won’t want to miss.

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chair with butterfly pattern and yellow pattern — Sydney Loughran Wolf's chair and pillow

chair and pillow with pattern upholstery — Sydney Loughran Wolf's chair and pillow

navy blue chair — Sydney Loughran Wolf's chair

a couch with pillows on it — Pia Koster's renovated library

a living room with a couch and chairs — Pia Koster's renovated living room

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About The Host

Veronica Theodoro

Veronica Theodoro is editor in chief of design and home content for St. Louis Magazine. She edits the weekly Design+Home newsletter and hosts the monthly ‘House of Lou’ podcast. She regularly contributes print stories to the magazine. She lives in a 150-plus-old Italianate in the historic Central West End neighborhood and is married with two children. You can reach her via email at [email protected].