Podcast · 70 episodes
How to Decorate, page 2
by Ballard Designs · English
We want to teach you how to decorate! We'll help you unleash your inner decorator with interviews from interior designers, sharing the trials and triumphs from our own homes, and answering your burning decorating questions. Brought to you from the Ballard Designs team.
All episodes, page 2
Ep. 462: Young Huh's New Book + Renovating Your Forever HomeHow designer Young Huh explains her design-purpose framework—“A Mood, A Thought, A Feeling”—and gives practical ways to plan rooms around emotions, including lighting, color testing, and entertaining…21 Apr 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 27 chapters
Ep. 461: The "Rusticator" Lifestyle with Laura Keeler Pierce“Rusticator” lifestyle and Laura Keeler Pierce’s approach to interiors—heritage-meets-contemporary design, “perfectly imperfect” patina, layered color/pattern, and durability for homes and…14 Apr 2026 · 49 min · 20 chapters
Ep. 460: Tradition Made New with Tim AdamsTimothy S. Adams discusses his book Tradition Made New and how to design “soulful” homes that feel authentic, age well, and are site-specific—shaped by client needs, topography, views, light,…7 Apr 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 28 chapters
Ep. 459: Trials and Triumphs“Trials and Triumphs” updates on home projects and maintenance, focused mainly on a major kitchen renovation planning phase, plus other house upkeep and a serious plumbing/septic discovery.31 Mar 2026 · 58 min · 24 chapters
Ep. 458: The English Country Aesthetic with Steven RodelIn this episode, hosts Caroline, Taryn, and Liz welcome renowned British designer Steven Rodel, Creative Director at Guy Goodfellow, to delve into the English Country aesthetic.24 Mar 2026 · 56 min · 21 chapters
Ep. 457: Timelines, Tiles, & The "Fifth Wall" with Studio WellingtonIn this episode of "How to Decorate," hosts Caroline, Taryn, and Liz welcome Stephanie Abernathy and Ashley Malone from Studio Wellington.17 Mar 2026 · 1 h 32 min · 42 chapters
Ep. 456: Carson Kressley Mini-Series Pt. 4 - Pat AltschulConversation with Pat Altschul (Southern Charm) about art collecting and buying, decorating principles (especially scale and livability), and her Charleston home and entertaining—plus a…10 Mar 2026 · 56 min · 19 chapters
Ep. 455: Carson Kressley Mini-Series Pt. 3 - Bobby FlayIn the third installment of the Carson Kressley mini-series, the hosts of the How to Decorate podcast transition from interior design to culinary excellence, featuring a live recording from the set…3 Mar 2026 · 34 min · 18 chapters
Ep. 454: Carson Kressley Mini-Series Pt. 2 - The Junk GypsiesCaroline, Taryn, Liz (Ballard Designs team)24 Feb 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 28 chapters
Ep. 453: Carson Kressley Mini-Series Pt. 1 - Thom FiliciaEp. 453: Carson Kressley Mini-Series Pt. 1 - Thom Filicia17 Feb 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 31 chapters
Ep. 452: Layered Minimalism with Elizabeth BologninoIn this episode, the hosts Caroline and Liz interview interior designer Elizabeth Bolognino, who is renowned for her unique design philosophy called "Layered Minimalism." Elizabeth discusses how to…10 Feb 2026 · 59 min · 26 chapters
Ep. 451: The Expressive Home with Ray BoothIn this episode of *How to Decorate*, hosts Caroline, Taryn, and Liz welcome back Ray Booth, an esteemed interior designer and co-partner at McALPINE.3 Feb 2026 · 53 min · 22 chapters
Ep. 450: Trend Report 2026The Ballard Designs team discusses the upcoming trends in interior design for 2026, highlighting colors, materials, and aesthetic movements expected to dominate in the upcoming year.27 Jan 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 32 chapters
Ep. 449: Trials and TriumphsRoom-by-room “trials and triumphs” in home decorating and maintenance, with emphasis on paint color undertones, upholstery/drapery updates, and fixes after household issues.20 Jan 2026 · 45 min · 18 chapters
Bonus Episode: Our 2026 Resolutions & Home Decorating GoalsThe hosts and guests share their 2026 New Year’s resolutions focused on home decorating, organization, and practical maintenance, with a “hold ourselves accountable” end-of-year theme.16 Jan 2026 · 38 min · 14 chapters
Ep. 448: How to Style Accessories with Page House StudioHow Page House Studio (Atlanta-based) designs and styles pedestals and decorative accents to solve “blank corner” problems, plus how to choose vessels, heights, and seasonal styling; ends with a…13 Jan 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 25 chapters
Ep. 447: Trends vs. Timelessness with Lisa StatonTrends vs. timelessness in interior design—how to avoid algorithm/Pinterest homogenization and build rooms with “quiet elegance” that still feel current.6 Jan 2026 · 59 min · 24 chapters
Ep. 446: Santa Fe Style & The Art of Layering with French & French InteriorsHow to Decorate interviews husband-and-wife design duo Heather and Matt French about French & French Interiors’ Santa Fe–influenced style, especially layering color and pattern (Southwest + English…30 Dec 2025 · 57 min · 22 chapters
Ep. 445: Holiday Throwback Special, Pt. 3 - Carson Kressley's Holiday Must-HavesHoliday throwback special (Part 3) focused on Carson Kressley’s Christmas and Thanksgiving hosting “must-haves,” emphasizing that holiday decorating and entertaining shouldn’t be overwhelming.23 Dec 2025 · 1 h 8 min · 23 chapters
Bonus Episode: Suzanne Kasler's Holiday House Tour 2025Suzanne Kasler’s Holiday House Tour 2025 (holiday decorating strategy, collections, live greenery, color choices, and hosting traditions), shared as a bonus episode from Ballard Designs’ YouTube…22 Dec 2025 · 32 min · 15 chapters
Ep. 444: Holiday Throwback Special, Pt. 2 - Taryn's Hosting Tips & TricksHoliday throwback special (part 2) focused on Thanksgiving hosting rituals and practical holiday planning, then transitions to Christmas decorating “low effort, high impact” ideas.16 Dec 2025 · 1 h 6 min · 22 chapters
Bonus Episode: Our Thoughts on Pantone's 2026 Color of the YearBallard Designs hosts debate Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year, “Cloud Dancer” (11-4201), a soft, airy white, and whether choosing white is meaningful or just marketing/rage bait.12 Dec 2025 · 22 min · 10 chapters
Ep. 443: Holiday Throwback Special, Pt. 1 - Janie MolsterHoliday decorating throwback (color palette, greenery, ribbon, tree layering) plus two listener decorating dilemmas (attic bedroom with dormers; 70s family room furniture/layout).9 Dec 2025 · 37 min · 14 chapters
Ep. 442: Transitional Style & Holiday Decorating with Sara HilleryTransitional interior design principles (mixing antiques with clean-lined modern pieces, edited balance, color choices, and connecting open-concept rooms), plus holiday decorating strategies (themes,…2 Dec 2025 · 53 min · 22 chapters