The Season 2 finale of AVD Inspire is extra special — we took AVD Inspire on the road to IDS Vancouver and recorded live on the Main Stage. And joining me for the finale is the incredibly talented Maura Dineen, Creative Director at Moe's Home Collection.

Maura pulls back the curtain on what it really means to shape a design-forward furniture brand – from in-house product development and global collaborations, to the quiet, behind-the-scenes role Moe’s Home plays as a “silent partner” for designers and retailers. Together, we dive into authentic living, timeless design, and why your home should be designed for you – not just for future resale.

We talk about post-pandemic shifts toward more expressive, layered interiors, the rise of statement stone and coloured marbles, what type of furniture Maura is allergic to, and how empathy sits at the centre of Moe’s Home’s design philosophy. Maura also walks us through key pieces from the Fall 2025 Collection – from sinuous sofas to nostalgic storage pieces and soft, curved beds that bring warmth and tactility into the home.

In this episode, we talk about

• Authentic living, designing your home for you, not for resale
• Maura’s design confession: What type of furniture she’s really allergic to
• Timelessness redefined, empathy and end-user thinking as the true design North Star

• Creative inspiration: people-watching, travel, nature palettes, and real lived-in moments
• Getting unstuck by returning to the “why” and the client’s needs to recalibrate direction

• Behind the scenes: photographing collections in real homes and the art of flexible styling

• Sensory design: scents, music, and atmosphere as part of the interior experience

• Career evolution from visual planner to creative director, and the power of collaboration

About Maura Dineen

Maura Dineen is the Creative Director at Moe’s Home Collection, a family-run, design-forward furniture brand operating for over 25 years.

Maura oversees the full creative ecosystem – brand and marketing, showroom experience, and product design and development – working closely with in-house and freelance furniture designers to create pieces that support designers, retailers, and design lovers around the world.

Make sure to explore the Moe’s Home Fall 2025 Collection!

• Website: moeshome.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moeshome/
• Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/moeshome/
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/moeshome/

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