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How to Decorate

Ballard Designs

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. 312: Blending Old and New with Hattie Sparks

How to Decorate ·

2023/06/06

Get ready to go antique shopping this week as we are joined by Hattie Sparks Collins, a New Orleans-based interior designer. Hattie's unique path from boutique owner to art history student to professional decorator has greatly shaped her ability to craft stunning spaces that foster genuine connections and authentic living. We dive into her expertise in finding exquisite and affordable treasured antiques, as she shares helpful tips for choosing the perfect vintage sofa. Discover Hattie's favorite

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Ep. 311: Tradition with a Twist with Lauren Robbins

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2023/05/30

This week, we are delighted to welcome Georgia-based designer Lauren Robbins. Lauren is known for her exceptional ability to blend art, antiques, and natural materials resulting in traditional designs that are infused with a modern edge. She shares her inspiring journey from the organic path that led her to establish her design firm in 2018, Lauren Robbins Interiors, to the recent opening of her retail shop in Augusta, Georgia in 2021. We explore her passion for creating unexpected elements within

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Ep. 310: The Elegant Life with Alex Papachristidis

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2023/05/23

We welcome celebrated New York based interior designer Alex Papachristidis, known for elegant and timeless spaces who's work has been featured on the Architectural Digest 100,Veranda, Elle Decor, House Beautiful and more. Alex founded his Manhattan based interior design firm in 1987 and has had projects all over the world from Colorado to London, Saudi Arabia to Texas. In this episode, he talks about his now available second book, The Elegant Life: Rooms that Welcome and Inspire, and the inspiration

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Ep. 309: Expert Organizing Tips with NEAT Method

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2023/05/16

Get inspired to conquer your spring cleaning projects this week as we welcome Ashley and Marissa, the co-founders of the Neat Method Luxury Home Organizing Company.The Neat Method is the largest professional luxury organizing company in the US and Canada in terms of staffers, and Ashley and Marissa share why organizing is an extension of a well-curated space and how it goes hand in hand with design. They share a few of their favorite tips and tools for getting started, the pros of having an

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Ep. 308: Mixing Patterns in a Neutral Room w/ Design...

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2023/05/10

Our guests this week are Deborah Costa and Kristine Renee, the mother-daughter design duo behind interior design studio Design Alchemy, based out of Sacramento, California. They join us to talk about creating patterns in neutral rooms that are timeless and fit your style. Deborah and Kristine give some great ideas for warming up a room, why Kristine loves a good bathroom project, and the importance of the architectural elements of a space that are primarily important to her. What You’ll Hear On

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Ep. 307: The Joy of Home with Ashley Gilbreath

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2023/05/02

This week we welcome interior designer Ashley Gilbreath to talk about her latest book The Joy of Home. Ashley is known for creating casually elegant homes that are beautiful in their aesthetic, keep a Southern charm, and celebrate everyday living. We talk with Ashley about the debut of The Joy of Home and what inspired her to break into the world of home decorating authorship. What You’ll Hear On This Episode: How Ashley got started in interior design and how her background in architecture informs

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Ep. 306: Trials and Triumphs

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2023/04/25

It’s a super fun “Trials and Triumphs” episode for you! We dive into a few of our most challenging and rewarding experiences in recent weeks including resort updates, plant removal, and up-leveling garbage can solutions. We also talk about gas leaks from the Stranger Things stove, painting family rooms and even creative wardrobe solutions after a good spring cleaning. Mentioned in This Episode: Design School Marine Pant from Zara WalkingPad

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Bonus Episode: One-on-One with Design Services

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2023/04/21

Caroline sits down with Amy Ross of Ballard Designs' FREE Design Services program for a special one-on-one interview focused on demystifying design consultation. Whatever your at-home design dilemma may be, our team of experienced design consultants like Amy can help you turn your design vision into reality either in-person at our stores, by phone, or even virtually. Additionally, Caroline and Amy chat about the best ways to go about scheduling a consultation with a design expert and what you can

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Ep. 305: Behind-the-Scenes of Design School with...

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2023/04/18

We welcome the wonderful and multi-talented Justin Q. Williams to our show to chat about his episode of 'Design School' on QVC+. Justin is not only an interior designer, but also an artist, furniture designer, and TV star who you might remember from Design Star: Next Gen on HGTV. The Atlanta-based designer talks to us about his journey from creating 3D plans as a 12-year old to now mentoring others. He emphasizes the importance of interior designers learning photo styling and business, and being

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Ep. 304: Wallpaper and Textiles with Caitlin McGauley

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2023/04/11

We welcome back Caitlin McGauley, incredible watercolor artist and textile designer. Caitlin’s work has been featured by clients including Hermes Paris, the Ritz Paris, Christian Dior, Estee Lauder and many more. Prior to designing her own collection in 2014, Caitlin got her start in the industry as a designer for Ralph Lauren home. She talks about her journey to the wallpaper and textile industry, tips for adding beautiful textiles into your home, and also tips for designing a home studio. What

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Ep. 303: Decorating Small Spaces with Sarah Lederman

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2023/04/04

It’s all about small spaces this week as we welcome Sarah Letterman. Sarah is an interior designer based out of New York City, known for her ability to mix patterns and melt modern and traditional elements into her projects. She cut her teeth in the industry training for years under Tom Scheerer and later launched her firm, Sarah Letterman Interiors. At the start of the pandemic, her work has been featured in House Beautiful, Architectural Digest, Domino Magazine, and more. What You’ll Hear On This

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Ep. 302: Behind-the-Scenes of Design School with...

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2023/03/28

We welcome back designer Kristin Kong, founder, and principal designer of K Kong Designs. Kristin talks about what it was like working with us on our new show, Design School, and the unique twist she’s crafted into her home. Kristin shares with us why she loves dark colors, how we can maximize seating in our space, and how universal design is not boring! What You’ll Hear On This Episode: Kristin and her husband bought his childhood home from his parents, and she talks about the renovations and

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Ep. 301: Surprise! Our new TV show!

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2023/03/21

This week, we have the pleasure of hosting Mary Beth Anderson as our guest. In addition to being the accomplished producer behind several popular TV shows including HGTV’s Brother vs Brother, Restored by the Fords, My Lottery Dream Home, Design Star, and Good Bones, Mary Beth is the fearless leader behind Ballard’s new TV show, Design School, set to launch on QVC+ on March 24th hosted by our very own Caroline! Mary Beth provides an overview of what viewers can expect from Design School, and how it

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Ep. 300: Listener Q&A Special!

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2023/03/14

This week marks the 300th episode of our podcast, which means it's time to attempt our very first lightning round Decorating Dilemma Q&A special episode! Thank you so much for listening and support the How to Decorate podcast over the years. To honor our podcasting milestone, today's episode is all about authentically answering your home decorating questions: Caroline, Taryn, and Liz break down your Instagram-submitted questions by topic, from decorating with patterns and colors, living room

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Ep. 299: Romantic Modernism with Bobby McAlpine

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2023/03/07

Our guest this week is renowned architect Bobby McAlpine. His eponymous firm, McAlpine, is known for blending modern and traditional elements to create bold, soulful, and poetic homes meant to capture imaginations while still feeling familiar. Bobby joins the pod to talk about his new book, Romantic Modernism, out on March 21st, and discusses some of the sculptural elements he brought into the architecture, the influence theater and drama have had on his work, and the personification of his home

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Ep. 298: Making a House a Home with Susanna Salk

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2023/02/28

Our guest this week is good friend Susanna Salk: design expert, successful YouTube creator, and author of over 14 books. Susanna talks with us about her new book, Making a House a Home, and some of the things she’s been most surprised about in the designer’s homes. She also discusses the difference between a designer’s home vs. a non-designers home and how we can bring that casual elegance into our own life, and gives insight into why spring cleaning isn’t exactly her thing including ways to edit

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Ep. 297: Trials and Triumphs

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2023/02/21

It’s all about Trials and Triumphs this week as we talk about power outages and faulty fireplaces, beautiful drapes, a lack of hot water, Liz's recent trip to Paris, and why you should always store your warranties in a safe place. We also talk about new ventures in wallpaper and some of our favorite artist girl crushes. What You’ll Hear on This Episode: Triumphs including finally having a fence around the pool - super ready for summer! New ventures in wallpaper, including Anna French’s Thibaut and

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Ep. 296: A Welcoming Elegance with Suzanne Rheinstein

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2023/02/14

We welcome internationally recognized interior designer Suzanne Rheinstein to talk about her third book A Welcoming Elegance and how she chose the beautifully photographed homes of the featured clients. Suzanne shares some great tips for those learning to decorate on how to transition into new spaces and re-imagine them, and how we can blend contemporary with antique. What You’ll Hear on This Episode: The inspiration behind Suzanne’s new book, A Warming Elegance. How to use your home as a place

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Ep. 295: Planning Multipurpose Rooms with Elizabeth...

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2023/02/07

We welcome Elizabeth Lawrence, Interior Designer and Partner at Bunny Williams Inc. Elizabeth is an iconic designer known for her layered approach to traditional interiors, and her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor House, and much more. Elizabeth talks about her journey from intern to partner with Bunny, a few of her favorite Bunny-isms that make a room feel layered and comfortable, and some current things she’s loving in 2023. Elizabeth talks about her personal jumping-off

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Ep. 294: Blending Past and Present with Mallory Mathison

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2023/01/31

We catch up this week with Atlanta-based designer Mallory Mathison, who blends the classical richness of the past with endless design possibilities for today. Mallory’s work has been featured in Southern Homes, Atlanta Homes, and most recently in the 2022 Flower Magazine Show House here in Atlanta. We talked with Mallory about how much we loved her room, and the steps she took to create a glowy, gilded garden room. Mallory shares what she loves about showrooms, and shares a few key pieces of wisdom

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