Arteriors is betting on product
4/20/202651 min
Founded in the 1980s by designer Mark Moussa, in four decades Arteriors has grown from a boutique decor company into a global brand focused on the trade. CEO John Hart joined the company in 2024, after the Covid home boom had faded away—he’s revamped the C-suite, re-focused Arteriors on product, and is looking to make a big splash at High Point Market this spring.
In this episode, Hart speaks with host Dennis Scully about why tariffs didn’t change the company’s business as much as you’d think; why he’s not betting on a housing turnaround; and why, in a time where everyone else is trying to go further up the market, he’s happy for Arteriors to stay exactly where it is.
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First 90 secondsDennis Scully· Host0:00
[gentle music] This is Business of Home. I'm your host, Dennis Scully. Every week, I'll be speaking with leaders and innovators from all corners of the home industry. My guest this week is John Hart, the CEO of Arteriors. Founded in the 1980s by designer Mark Moussa, in four decades, Arteriors has grown from a boutique decor company into a global brand focused on the trade. John joined the company in 2024 after the COVID home boom had faded away. He's revamped the C-suite, refocused Arteriors on product, and is looking to make a big splash at High Point. I spoke with John about why tariffs didn't change the company's business as much as you might think, why he's not betting on a housing turnaround, and why in a time where everyone else is trying to go further upmarket, he's happy for Arteriors to stay exactly where it is. This podcast is sponsored by Ernesta. Beautiful design starts with the right foundation. At Ernesta, you'll find over 350 custom-sized rugs in styles ranging from classic coastal and all expertly sourced, then cut to your clients' exact dimensions.