James Salmond's Best Advice for Creating a Georgian Home Rich in Character | Q&A

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Following our recent house tour of Ben Huon Manor, today we are excited to share an interview with James Salmond, the talented furniture designer, chef, stylist, and owner of Ben Huon Manor in Robertson, NSW.

In this interview, James shares his insights on creating a welcoming and memorable home. He talks about infusing a sense of atmosphere and theatre into everything he does, cultivating a spirit of generosity, sourcing storied pieces, and the journey behind Ben Huon Manor.

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰:
0:01 Introduction
0:38 Architectural Style
1:32 The Concept
2:34 The Feeling
3:51 The Staircase Construction
5:26 Antique & Unique Pieces
7:48 A Sense of Theatre
10:34 A Spirit of Generosity
12:52 Thank you

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[suzieandersonhome]

Hi everyone! I hope you enjoy today’s interview with James Salmond, the furniture designer, chef, and owner of Ben Huon Manor. I was amazed by his knowledge of antiques, generous spirit, and design eye that perfectly complements the Manor's architecture.

[intentionallife]

Love his philosophy of first being visually/aesthetically attractive before considering the practical function of the place. His manor reflects this where I bet every corner is well thought of and visually pleasing. Even the cheeseboard looks great. That shows how much he values his guests. Thank you for sharing, Suzie! Interesting change from your usual format which has always been carefully structured and researched. Thanks!

[dannastephens]

This was so interesting listening to James describe how they built the staircase, the visual impact things have on us, etc, thank you Suzie

[Fanouvvi]

Such a gentleman, and his wife must be a special woman. Suzie, thank you for sharing! All that I could see was pleasing to the eye. It amazed me as well that he had a deep knowledge of antiques, as well as good design taste .... that fire place looked inviting as well. One of my favorite parts of the interview was the story about James and his father installing the carpet runner on the staircase. In his eyes, I could see that he was filled with joy and appreciation for the labor of love. Again, thanks!

[mariawelling]

Wow! Speechless, thanks for sharing. 🎉 😊 ❤

[melindaferreira]

I strive for this spirit of generosity. It is a true gift to humanity. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful space. What a treat.

[proudmganda]

Suzie Xx I can’t thank you enough, thank you for sharing with us. Xx

[LonghouseMusicStuff]

What a lovey home and what a lovely guy. Well done James and family and thanks for sharing this with us Suzie ❤

[debbierogers]

This is so amazing and awesome. Thank you for sharing this

[ZenEmmRap]

Very inspiring. I especially loved what he said about being entertained by the beauty around you!

[cindylsmith]

Thank you so much. I enjoyed hearing his take on what makes this place so special. Such great advice. ❤

[susannegiesen]

I really liked this interview. So interesting about such a beautiful place! But I have a wish, could you work on a better audio next time? Would be great😊 Thanks a lot in advance😊

[strrutttitttt]

Hey, by chance you know anyone named "Sandra Anderson Home"?