The Design Duet - Inside the World of Hermon & Hermon

In this episode of The Design Duet, we are joined by Australian design retail icons John & Barbara Hermon — the creative visionaries behind the legendary Hermon & Hermon. For more than 25 years, Hermon & Hermon helped shape Melbourne’s interiors scene with a unique approach to retail that blended craftsmanship, creativity, personal connection and unforgettable customer experience. We talk about: ✨ What it was really like inside Hermon & Hermon during its peak ✨ Building long-standing relationships with designers and artisans overseas ✨ Why originality and craftsmanship matter more than ever ✨ The growing issue of copying within the furniture and interiors industry ✨ Barbara’s involvement in advocating for original design protection ✨ The pieces they love most in their own home ✨ How Hermon & Hermon became such a thriving and beloved business ✨ What retirement now looks like after decades in design retail This conversation is warm, honest, insightful and full of incredible stories from two people who have lived and breathed design for decades.