Details in Design is presented by All The Details in Westport, CT. Since its inception in 1994, All The Details has carved out a unique niche in the world of architectural design and craftsmanship. Under the guidance of our founders, John and Linda Coursen, we have evolved from a supplier and manufacturer of custom wood windows, doors, and specialty mouldings to a leader in the field of Architectural Openings. Our ethos is simple: Every project is a canvas for excellence.

Episode 1: Passive House + Sustainable Design w Michael Ingui

Michael Ingui, President of Ingui Architecture, joins Linda and Kathryn for the first episode of Details in Design. The conversation covers Passive House building standards, the Passive House Accelerator platform, and Source 2050, a marketplace built to connect designers and architects around sustainability and shared resources within the design community.

Episode 2: Aesthetics of Design w Greg Natale

Linda and Kathryn sit down with award-winning Australian designer Greg Natale to discuss his bold, unmistakable approach to interiors, his love of pattern, color, and texture, and the creative philosophy behind his celebrated work. We learn how he collaborates with clients and designers in a way that stays true to his foundation, makes clients excited, and transforms a beautiful space with his unforgettable aesthetic.

Episode 3: Photographing the Soul of a Space w. Jane Beiles

Acclaimed photographer and contributor to the New York Times and Architectural Digest, Jane Beiles, sits down with Linda and Kathryn to explore the art of capturing more than what a space looks like, but how it feels. Jane shares her approach to translating a designer’s intention into an image, finding the subtle details that bring a room to life, and using composition, light, and perspective to tell a deeper story. Together, they explore photography as an extension of design itself, and what it takes to capture the soul of a space.

Episode 4: Creativity in Architectural Design w. Andrew Bartolotta

Linda and Kathryn sit down with award-winning architect Andrew Bartolotta to explore the creative process that transforms an idea into a place where people live, gather, and create memories. Andrew takes us inside the architect’s mind, sharing how imagination, inspiration, and craftsmanship work together to bring a vision from the blank page into the built world. 

Episode 5: Collaboration in Design w. Aurora Farewell + Leland Torrence

Linda and Kathryn sit down with Aurora Farewell and Leland Torrence to discuss their finely tuned process of collaboration in design from the perspectives of both the builder and designer. They reflect on their shared love of preserving and restoring historic homes, and discuss how they work with clients to honor a home’s history while thoughtfully adapting it for the way we live today.