Podcast · 70 episodes
How to Decorate, page 3
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 3
Ep. 441: The World of Peter DunhamInterior designer Peter Dunham discusses how his signature textile prints and “vibe”/“charm” approach shaped his career and how homeowners can recreate that lived-in feeling through layering, scale,…25 Nov 2025 · 1 h 15 min · 21 chapters
Ep. 440: Performance Fabrics 101 with Patrick SheltonPerformance fabrics 101—what “performance” means, how different types are made, which fibers to expect, and how to clean and maintain upholstery (especially velvet/chenille) without ruining texture…18 Nov 2025 · 56 min · 21 chapters
Ep. 439: Designing for Real Life with Brian Patrick FlynnBrian Patrick Flynn discusses designing “for real life” across client work, HGTV Dream Home/Urban Oasis, and film/TV—plus a debate on paint and lighting choices (including his controversial 5,000K…11 Nov 2025 · 1 h 24 min · 37 chapters
Ep. 438: Homing Instinct with Nicola HardingThe episode features London interior designer Nicola Harding discussing her debut book Homing Instinct and how she designs homes to create “belonging” and a lived-in spirit.4 Nov 2025 · 52 min · 19 chapters
Ep. 437: How to Layer Wall Art with Anne BohneHow artist Anne Bohne-Curtis’s work inspires wall art choices, plus practical guidance on integrating artwork into home decor—especially framing, matting, and layering art with textiles-inspired…28 Oct 2025 · 1 h · 28 chapters
Ep. 436: Color Pattern Texture with Vern YipVern Yip discusses his book Color, Pattern, Texture and the design process behind using color, pattern, and texture to create a home that reflects the homeowner (not guests).21 Oct 2025 · 1 h 15 min · 26 chapters
Ep. 435: Home Again with James FarmerJames Farmer’s book Home Again, A Return to Gracious Interiors, and how to design “homes” (emotional, lived-in spaces) rather than just “houses,” using geometry, function, sentiment, and seasonal…14 Oct 2025 · 1 h 6 min · 23 chapters
Ep. 434: How to Work with an Interior Designer with Gordon DunningHow to hire and work with an interior designer, specifically Gordon Dunning (Atlanta), covering pre-hire steps, interview questions, pricing/budget expectations, the client-design process…7 Oct 2025 · 1 h 29 min · 33 chapters
Ep. 433: Elements of Timeless Style with Erin GatesErin Gates discusses her third book, Elements of Timeless Style, focused on creating enduring homes rather than quick fixes.30 Sep 2025 · 1 h 2 min · 22 chapters
Ep. 432: How to Approach Wall Art with Mary Elizabeth EllenburgHow to approach wall art using Mary Elizabeth Ellenberg’s chandelier paintings—especially choosing scale, vertical vs.23 Sep 2025 · 50 min · 17 chapters
Ep. 431: The R.O.I. of Design with Arianne BellizaireROI-focused interior design—how to make stylish, functional choices that last; includes Ariane Belazaire’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition behind-the-scenes and practical guidance on drapery.16 Sep 2025 · 44 min · 16 chapters
Ep. 430: Balancing Old & New with Claire StaszakChicago interior designer Claire Staszak discusses her “new traditional” style and how she balances historic architecture with modern furnishings, then walks through her own Mediterranean 1926 house…9 Sep 2025 · 1 h 4 min · 22 chapters
Ep. 429: Building on Tradition with Bill Curtis and Russell WindhamCurtis and Windham Architects discuss their book Building on Tradition (Rizzoli), their Houston/River Oaks roots, and how classical architecture is adapted for contemporary living.2 Sep 2025 · 1 h 14 min · 27 chapters
Ep. 428: Trials and Triumphs“Trials and Triumphs” home-upgrade and problem-solving stories from Ballard Designs hosts, centered on bedroom, sleep, window treatments, appliances, outdoor trees, and ongoing redecoration.26 Aug 2025 · 53 min · 20 chapters
Ep. 427: Crafting Contemporary Elegance with Kim LapinKim Lapine Interiors’ approach to contemporary elegance—how Kim’s design style evolved through renovating seven houses, and how she selects stone, plans lighting, and prioritizes “interior…19 Aug 2025 · 1 h 1 min · 18 chapters
Ep. 426: Designing Family-Centric Spaces with Cate GutterDesigning family-centric homes that prioritize function, flexibility, and “lived-in” comfort over preciousness; guidance on materials, upholstery, and long-term bathroom/kitchen choices; using…12 Aug 2025 · 1 h 13 min · 28 chapters
Ep. 425: Spatial Alchemy with Olga NaimanSpatial Alchemy—how interior design can align your home with your psyche and “future self” to support goals, manifestation, stability, dignity, and personal growth.5 Aug 2025 · 58 min · 16 chapters
Ep. 424: Exploring Our NEW Fall 2025 Items!Ballard Designs hosts discuss their new Fall 2025 collection, emphasizing the “feeling of fall” through warm, cozy hosting vibes, deeper/darker tones, and tactile textures.29 Jul 2025 · 1 h 14 min · 24 chapters
Ep. 423: An Intentional Home with Caitlin CreerFall home refresh through intentional design—building a home around the client’s identity, routines, and lifestyle; using reflection to choose authentic colors/materials; and balancing function with…22 Jul 2025 · 51 min · 18 chapters
Ep. 422: Trials and Triumphs“Trials and Triumphs” decorating/home-maintenance updates from the Ballard Designs hosts, focused on real projects (dyeing textiles, finishing murals, renovations, paint color surprises, and creative…15 Jul 2025 · 55 min · 15 chapters
Ep. 421: Relaxed Elegance with Brittany BromleyBrittany Bromley discusses her “Relaxed Elegance” approach to traditional interiors—layering pattern, texture, and antiques while keeping spaces livable (not precious).8 Jul 2025 · 1 h 2 min · 18 chapters
Ep. 420: The Secrets of Timeless Design with Miles ReddMiles Redd discusses “timeless design” through traditional pieces refreshed with paint, scale, and pattern; how he builds cinematic, memorable rooms; and what’s returning from his Ballard collection…1 Jul 2025 · 47 min · 20 chapters