How to Decorate
Ballard Designs
300 episodes
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.
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Ep. 489: Sam Cochran
Samuel Cochran, Global Features Director at Architectural Digest, joins the podcast to discuss his book, American Designers at Home. The book offers an intimate look inside the personal residences of 20 influential…
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Ep. 488: Elizabeth Lawrence & her new book with Bunny Williams
Elizabeth Lawrence, partner at the interior design firm Williams Lawrence, joins the podcast to discuss her first book, Decoration, co-authored with her partner Bunny Williams. The book functions as a collection of…
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Ep. 487: Corine Maggio
Designing with Vibe and Layers with Corine Maggio California-based interior designer Corine Maggio joins the podcast to break down her strategy for adding warmth and character through strategic layering. The founder…
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Ep. 486: Alton LaDay & Olivia Westbrooks
Alton LaDay and Olivia Westbrooks join the podcast to discuss Alton’s new book, In the House: Celebrating America's Leading Black Interior Designers. The book profiles 33 of America's most talented black interior…
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Ep. 485: Ben Pentreath's New Book
British architect and interior designer Ben Pentreath returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, A Year at the Parsonage, co-authored with his husband, Charlie McCormick. The book functions as a deeply personal…
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Ep. 484: Scott Sottile | Ferguson & Shamamian
Scott J. Sottile, a partner at the prestigious residential architecture firm Ferguson & Shamamian, joins the podcast to discuss his firm’s new book, Transformations. Published by Rizzoli and written by Guy Trebay, the…
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Ep. 483: Annie Meyers-Shyer & This Oak House
Former Harper's Bazaar editor and Chanel executive Annie Meyers-Shyer joins the podcast! Annie became an "accidental influencer" after launching her Instagram account, @thisoakhouse, to document the renovation of her…
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Ep. 482: Entertaining with a Side of Chaos with India Hicks
We are thrilled to welcome back writer, designer, entrepreneur, and former model India Hicks to the podcast! As the daughter of legendary British interior designer David Hicks, India grew up surrounded by formal…
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Ep. 481: Meg Braff, Gracious Interiors
Welcome back interior designer Meg Braff to the podcast! Meg first joined the show in 2017 to discuss her first book, The Decorated Home, and now she returns to celebrate her second book, Gracious Interiors, published…
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Ep. 480: Trials and Triumphs
Welcome to How to Decorate! It has been quite a while since our last Trials and Triumphs episode, but Caroline, Taryn, and Liz are back with plenty of personal decorating updates. Between full basement renovations,…
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Ep. 479: Designing Homes that Evolve with Anne Hulcher Tollett
We are thrilled to welcome Richmond, Virginia-based interior designer Anne Hulcher Tollett to the podcast! As the founder and principal designer of Hanover Avenue, Anne’s work has been featured in House Beautiful,…
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Ep. 478: Decorating as Composition with Lauren Wodicka
Welcome to How to Decorate! Today, Taryn, and Liz are joined by Lauren Wodicka, the founder and principal designer of LBW Studio based in Loudoun County, Virginia. Lauren shares her fascinating career evolution from a…
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Ep. 477: Alex Kaehler's new book, A Welcoming Home
Welcome back to How to Decorate! Today, we are joined by returning guest and Chicago-based interior designer Alexandra Kaehler. She recently published her highly anticipated debut book, A Welcome Home: Inviting…
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Ep. 476: Best of Archives: Parisian Design
Welcome to How to Decorate from Ballard Designs! While the team takes a short summer break, they are re-sharing a handful of their all-time favorite podcast episodes. Today, Caroline, Taryn, and Liz sit down with…
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Ep. 475: Best of Archives: Furniture Buying Tips
Welcome back to How to Decorate from Ballard Designs! While the team takes a short summer break, we are sharing some of our best and most beloved conversations from the archives. Today, we are re-airing our all-time…
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Ep. 474: Best of Archives: Our Ultimate Bedding Guide
We are thrilled to bring you this special installment of our summer "best of" series! While the team takes a short summer break, we are reliving some of our absolute favorite episodes. Today, we are joined by Ballard…
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Ep. 473: Best of Archives: Traditional Design with a Twist with Katie Rosenfeld
Welcome to our summer "best of" series! While the team takes a short break, we are reliving some of our absolute favorite conversations from the archives. In this beloved episode, we sit down with Massachusetts-based…
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Ep: 472 Mastering Scale & Visual Balance with Sarah Vaile
We are thrilled to welcome Chicago-based interior designer Sarah Vaile to the podcast! Known for her bold use of color, fresh traditional style, and making classic spaces feel lively, Sarah has built an incredible…
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Ep. 471: Timeless Kitchen Design with Cyndy Cantley
In this episode, Caroline, Taryn, and Liz talk with kitchen expert Cyndy Cantley, principal designer of Cantley & Company. Cyndy joins the show to share her wealth of knowledge on building bespoke, beautifully…
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Ep. 470: Art, Textiles, and Timeless Partnerships with Susan Hable
In this episode, Caroline and Liz talk with artist and product designer Susan Hable. Susan is the co-founder of the Athens, Georgia-based design studio Hable Construction, which she runs with her sister, Katherine.…
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Ep 469: Faux Botanicals & Dark Paint with Abigail Ahern
We are thrilled to welcome British interior designer Abigail Ahern to the podcast! Known for breaking all the traditional design rules, Abigail is famous for her signature moody palettes, her bold take on botanicals,…
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Ep. 468: Expert Gardening Tips with Katie Tamony of Monrovia Plants
Today, Caroline and Tayrn are thrilled to welcome Katie Tamony to the podcast! Katie spent a decade (2001 to 2011) as the Editor-in-Chief of Sunset Magazine, celebrating the seamless indoor-outdoor living of the West…
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Ep. 467: Dorm Room Design 101 with Lauren DeLoach
We have a wonderful returning guest this week! Atlanta-based interior designer Lauren DeLoach is back on the podcast to share everything she learned while designing and installing her daughter's freshman dorm room at…
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Ep. 466: Trials and Triumphs
We are back for a long-overdue "Trials & Triumphs" episode! It has been a hot minute since Caroline, Taryn, and Liz sat down to share their personal home updates, but they have plenty of stories to catch up on.…
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Ep. 465: Nathan Turner's New Book "I Love Decorating"
We are thrilled to welcome a designer who perfectly embodies American laid-back, high-style design: Nathan Turner! As a fifth-generation Californian, his work is infused with sunny colors, natural textures, and bold,…
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Ep. 464: Bring Travel Inspiration Home with Jessica Whitley
Today we are thrilled to welcome Jessica Whitley, the creative director of Jessica Whitley Studios in Athens, Georgia. Jessica is a true multihyphenate: a former corporate CPA who swapped crunching numbers for…
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Ep. 463: Flowering Outdoors with Margot Shaw
We are so excited to welcome one of our favorite guests back to the podcast—the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flower Magazine and a true entertaining expert—Margot Shaw! Margot sits down with Caroline, Taryn, and Liz…
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Bonus Episode: Introducing our NEW Spring/Summer Catalog Items!
Tuck in and get lost in the Spring 2026 catalog with us! In this special bonus episode, the team does a deep dive into the brand-new Spring/Summer 2026 Items. We’re covering all the inspiration behind the season—from…
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Ep. 462: Young Huh's New Book + Renovating Your Forever Home
Today we are joined by a designer who has become a fixture on the decor A-List and the AD100, known for her ability to mix classic proportions with a modern, joyful energy. We are thrilled to welcome Young Huh to the…
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Ep. 461: The "Rusticator" Lifestyle with Laura Keeler Pierce
We are heading up to the beautiful coast of Maine for today's episode! Our guest is Laura Keeler Pierce, the founder and principal designer of the New England-based interior design firm Keeler & Co., and the co-founder…
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Ep. 460: Tradition Made New with Tim Adams
Our guest today is award-winning Atlanta architect Timothy Adams. His firm, T.S. Adams Studio Architects, has become synonymous with classical lines and highly detailed craftsmanship. Tim sits down with Caroline,…
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Ep. 459: Trials and Triumphs
We are back with a brand new "Trials & Triumphs" episode! It has been a minute since Caroline, Taryn, and Liz sat down to share their personal home updates, but they are back to spill all the details on what has been…
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Ep. 458: The English Country Aesthetic with Steven Rodel
We are absolutely thrilled to welcome a truly iconic British designer to the show! Our guest today is Steven Rodel, Creative Director at one of the UK's most esteemed design practices, Guy Goodfellow. Guy Goodfellow is…
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Ep. 457: Timelines, Tiles, & The "Fifth Wall" with Studio Wellington
This week, we are thrilled to welcome Stephanie Abernathy and Ashley Malone, the creative forces behind Studio Wellington. With backgrounds in history, art history, political science, and interior design, this dynamic…
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Ep. 456: Carson Kressley Mini-Series Pt. 4 - Pat Altschul
We are wrapping up the Carson Kressley mini-series with a bang! For his grand finale, Carson invites his dear friend and the "grand dame" of Charleston, Patricia Altschul—star of Bravo’s hit show Southern Charm.…
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Ep. 455: Carson Kressley Mini-Series Pt. 3 - Bobby Flay
We are back for Part 3 of the Carson Kressley mini-series! This time, we are trading the design studio for the kitchen, recording live from the set of Beat Bobby Flay in New York City. Carson sits down with his good…
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Ep. 454: Carson Kressley Mini-Series Pt. 2 - The Junk Gypsies
We are back for Part 2 of our Carson Kressley takeover! This week, Carson invites his "partners in crime," Amie and Jolie Sikes—better known as the Junk Gypsies—to the podcast. Broadcasting (virtually) from Round Top,…
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Ep. 453: Carson Kressley Mini-Series Pt. 1 - Thom Filicia
We are popping the champagne for a very special episode! To celebrate the launch of his exclusive new collection with Ballard Designs, the fabulous Carson Kressley joins Caroline, Taryn, and Liz as a special co-host…
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Ep. 452: Layered Minimalism with Elizabeth Bolognino
We are so excited to welcome interior designer Elizabeth Bolognino to the show! With offices in Westport, Connecticut, and South Florida, Elizabeth is known for her signature "Layered Minimalism"—a style that blends…
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Ep. 451: The Expressive Home with Ray Booth
We are thrilled to welcome Ray Booth back to the podcast! Ray is an acclaimed interior designer, a partner at the award-winning firm McALPINE, and the author of the beautiful new book, The Expressive Home. Ray sits…
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Ep. 450: Trend Report 2026
It is our favorite time of year: the 2026 Trend Report is here! Caroline, Taryn, and Liz are joined by the Ballard Designs Product Design Team—Hillary Park, and Will Turner—to break down exactly what is coming next in…
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Ep. 449: Trials and Triumphs
We are back with a classic "Trials & Triumphs" episode! After a hiatus from sharing their own home updates since August, Caroline, Taryn, and Liz sit down to catch up on what has really been happening behind their own…
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Bonus Episode: Our 2026 Resolutions & Home Decorating Goals
The ladies are ready to kick off 2026 with some ambitious decorating goals! In this special bonus episode, Caroline, Taryn, and Liz sit down to map out their home and personal resolutions for the year. They are putting…
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Ep. 448: How to Style Accessories with Page House Studio
The team is thrilled to welcome Meredith Page and Liz Livingston, the creative duo behind the Atlanta-based design firm Page House Studio. With a combined 15 years of experience in interiors and fashion, they joined…
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Ep. 447: Trends vs. Timelessness with Lisa Staton
We're excited to welcome Seattle-based interior designer Lisa Staton to the show. With more than 20 years of experience, her firm is known for seamlessly blending current trends with timeless appeal to create spaces…
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Ep. 446: Santa Fe Style & The Art of Layering with French & French Interiors
We're excited to welcome husband-and-wife design duo Heather and Matt French to the show. Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, their firm, French & French Interiors, is known for creating luxurious yet livable spaces that…
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Ep. 445: Holiday Throwback Special, Pt. 3 - Carson Kressley's Holiday Must-Haves
We are wrapping up our special three-part holiday series! For the finale, Liz takes the mic to share her absolute favorite holiday episode from the How to Decorate archive. Liz chose Episode 386 with the delightful…
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Bonus Episode: Suzanne Kasler's Holiday House Tour 2025
Surprise! We are dropping a special bonus episode today. If you haven't seen it yet, we recently shared a stunning holiday house tour on our YouTube channel with the queen of Christmas herself, designer Suzanne Kasler.…
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Ep. 444: Holiday Throwback Special, Pt. 2 - Taryn's Hosting Tips & Tricks
We are back for part two of our special three-part holiday series! This week, Taryn takes over the host chair to introduce her favorite holiday episode from the archives. Taryn chose Episode 388: The 2024 Holiday…
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Bonus Episode: Our Thoughts on Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year
The team is back for an emergency design session! Caroline, Taryn, and Liz hop on the mics to discuss the breaking news of the 2026 Pantone Color of the Year: Cloud Dancer. While the hosts usually love dissecting…
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