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For the final episode of Season 12, The Long Game, Andrew Denny is joined by designer Jason Bell, builder Lucas Smith, and Visual Comfort's Gena Dorminey for a conversation about the human side of design and construction. While beautiful homes often get the attention, the real work happens in the relationships, communication, and decision making behind the scenes.

Together, they discuss everything from budgets and expectations to vendor partnerships, client communication, and the challenges that inevitably arise during a project. Along the way, they share lessons learned from years in the industry and reflect on what separates a good experience from a great one.

As the season comes to a close, the conversation serves as a reminder that lasting success isn't built on avoiding problems. It's built on trust, adaptability, and the willingness to work through them together.

Let's Sum It Up:

Building a home is ultimately a people business, and relationships shape the outcome as much as plans and materials.

Small communication gaps have a way of becoming large project challenges if left unchecked.

The strongest teams stay aligned by focusing on solutions rather than dwelling on problems.

Until next time — keep cultivating creativity.

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Learn more about today’s guests

Jason Bell:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/jdbellinc/)

Website: (https://jdbellinc.com/)

Lucas Smith:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/pritchettsmithbuilders)

Website: (https://pritchettsmith.com/about/)

Gena Dorminey:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/genadorminey_visualcomfort/)

Website: (https://www.visualcomfort.com/)

About Couture & Construction

Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures, Couture & Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and business owners, it breaks down the process of creating custom spaces—one story at a time.

This podcast was produced by Chelsea Rand, Davis Osburn, and The Cast Collective.

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Welcome back to Season 12 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny welcomes Bryant Dyess and Scott Moore from the Textures team for a conversation about Revival, a new collection rooted in craftsmanship, stewardship, and the enduring value of authentic materials. As Season 12 explores The Long Game, this discussion dives into what it means to create products that honor the past while serving the future.

Together, they unpack the philosophy behind the collection’s guiding idea, continued, not reclaimed, and explore how antique materials can bring character, provenance, and permanence into modern homes. From centuries old timbers and salvaged architectural elements to engineered flooring designed for performance and longevity, the conversation highlights the balance between preservation, innovation, and responsible sourcing.

They also discuss why storytelling matters in design, how thoughtfully curated materials create more cohesive spaces, and the role sustainability plays when giving historic resources a second life. Along the way, Bryant and Scott share insights from the sourcing, development, and craftsmanship that shaped the Revival collection from concept to reality.

Let's Sum It Up:

The most meaningful materials are not just preserved, they are thoughtfully carried forward into a new chapter of their story.

Great design balances authenticity and performance, honoring the past while meeting the demands of modern living.

Building for the long game means choosing materials, systems, and craftsmanship that become more beautiful and valuable with time.

Until next time — keep cultivating creativity.

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Learn more about today’s guests

Bryant Dyess:

Website: (https://textureshardwood.com/locations/charleston/)

Scott Moore:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/factoremdesign/)

Website: (https://textureshardwood.com/locations/nashville/)

About Couture & Construction

Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures, Couture & Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and business owners, it breaks down the process of creating custom spaces—one story at a time.

This podcast was produced by Chelsea Rand, Davis Osburn, and The Cast Collective.

Follow us on Instagram!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couture_and_construction/?hl=en

About Textures

Since 2004, Textures has been the preferred partner of interior designers, architects, and custom home builders. Through their collaborative approach, and our exclusive relationship with the finest mills ensures your floors will stand the test of time in style and longevity.

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Welcome back to Season 12 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny sits down once again with Emily and Dylan Fauver for the final chapter of their custom home journey. After years of dreaming, planning, designing, and building, the family is finally settled into the home they envisioned from the very beginning. But the real question is no longer whether the house looks beautiful. It’s whether it works.

Dylan and Emily reflect on the emotional experience of walking through the finished home for the first time, the details that exceeded their expectations, and the surprising ways the house has already begun shaping daily life. From cozy gathering spaces and thoughtful design decisions to a bunny room, a golf simulator, and the realities of raising a family in a carefully crafted home, they share what it feels like when a project stops being a construction site and starts becoming part of your story.

Along the way, the conversation explores trust, communication, and the importance of building the right team. Andrew and the Fauvers discuss what they learned throughout the process, what they might do differently, and why the best homes are the ones that continue to evolve with the people living inside them.

Let's Sum It Up:

Great homes are measured by how they support everyday life, not just how they look on move-in day.

Trust, communication, and collaboration are often the difference between a stressful project and an exceptional experience.

The long game in homebuilding is creating spaces that grow alongside a family and become more meaningful over time.

Until next time — keep cultivating creativity.

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Emily and Dylan Fauver:

Instagram (Emily): (https://www.instagram.com/emily.fauver/?hl=en)

Instagram (Dylan): (https://www.instagram.com/dylanfauver/?hl=en)

Website: (https://beacons.ai/emily.fauver)

YouTube: @thefauverfam

About Couture & Construction

Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures, Couture & Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and business owners, it breaks down the process of creating custom spaces—one story at a time.

This podcast was produced by Chelsea Rand, Davis Osburn, and The Cast Collective.

Follow us on Instagram!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couture_and_construction/?hl=en

About Textures

Since 2004, Textures has been the preferred partner of interior designers, architects, and custom home builders. Through their collaborative approach, and our exclusive relationship with the finest mills ensures your floors will stand the test of time in style and longevity.