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How to Decorate

Ballard Designs
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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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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 American interior designer David Jime... more

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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 most listened-to episode, and it i... more

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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 Designs' own in-house bedding and... more

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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 designer Katie Rosenfeld. Katie i... more

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Recent Guests

Katie Rosenfeld
Massachusetts-based designer known for traditional design with a twist
Katie Rosenfeld and Company
Episode: Ep. 473: Best of Archives: Traditional Design with a Twist with Katie Rosenfeld
Sarah Vaile
Principal of Sarah Vaile Design
Sarah Vaile Design
Episode: Ep: 472 Mastering Scale & Visual Balance with Sarah Vaile
Cyndy Cantley
Kitchen expert, principal designer of Cantley & Tolman
Cantley & Tolman
Episode: Ep. 471: Timeless Kitchen Design with Cyndy Cantley
Susan Hable
Artist, product designer, founder of Hable Construction
Hable Construction; Garnet Hill (collaborator)
Episode: Ep. 470: Art, Textiles, and Timeless Partnerships with Susan Hable
Abigail Ahern
British designer and founder of Abigail Ahern
Abigail Ahern Brand
Episode: Ep 469: Faux Botanicals & Dark Paint with Abigail Ahern
Katie Tamony
Chief Marketing Officer at Monrovia Plants
Monrovia Plants
Episode: Ep. 468: Expert Gardening Tips with Katie Tamony of Monrovia Plants
Lauren DeLoach
Atlanta interior designer, friend of the podcast
Lauren DeLoach Interiors
Episode: Ep. 467: Dorm Room Design 101 with Lauren DeLoach
Nathan Turner
Designer, top interior designer, lifestyle and entertaining expert
Nathan Turner Design
Episode: Ep. 465: Nathan Turner's New Book "I Love Decorating"
Jessica Whitley
Creative director of Jessica Whitley Studios, CPA-turned-designer
Jessica Whitley Studios
Episode: Ep. 464: Bring Travel Inspiration Home with Jessica Whitley

Hosts

Caroline
Host with Ballard Designs, frequently guiding conversations with guests and sharing decorating dilemmas.
Taryn
Co-host known for engaging discussions, design perspective, and audience questions.
Liz
Co-host recognized for thoughtful critique and design-savvy commentary.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 965 ratings
  • A little gem

    This is one of the best interior podcasts out there. The hosts are great and the content is always interesting. I like that this is super informative and very designer forward but it's still positive and not snobby unlike some other similar podcasts out there. One of my favorites right now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steeenps
    United States13 days ago
  • Wonderful conversation with Young Huh

    I am catching up on podcasts so just watched the episode with Young Huh. I love her work and the episode was a real pleasure. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ren Annette
    United States17 days ago
  • Enjoyed the Ray Booth episode

    Thank you for going in depth with him. Very interesting, insightful, inspirational.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ren Annette
    United States5 months ago
  • Could be great

    Love Ballard Design & love the guests but cannot listen. Caroline saying “hmmmmm” & “mmm hmm” after every sentence uttered by a guest —- is too excruciating. Either respond with words or don’t say anything.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    orwellll
    United States7 months ago
  • Your best yet!

    Your conversation with Peter Dunham was funny, insightful, and informative. I didn’t want it to end.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bright Red Poppy
    United States8 months ago

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Guests are varied and insightful, with practical tips and real-life design stories.
Some listeners feel pacing and host balance could be improved, especially with hosting segments.
Consistent appreciation for high-quality guests and useful decorating advice; some reviews call for more even host participation and sharper editing.

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#10
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Apple Podcasts
#157
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#16
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#97
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#242
Canada/Arts
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#68
Italy/Arts/Design

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 464: Bring Travel Inspiration Home with Jessica Whitley
Q: Hi Jenna, I have a decorating dilemma with 2,000 cutouts in my hallways. How can I decorate them to feel intentional but not cluttered?
Start by considering scale and purpose for each alcove; use a curated mix of framed art and perhaps one larger piece in a focal alcove, maybe stack frames for visual interest, and consider mounting shelves or a mirror in one niche to create a sense of balance. Avoid crowding ground level and use color saturation adjustments to unify a gallery-like feel.
Ep. 462: Young Huh's New Book + Renovating Your Forever Home
Q: What were the biggest risks you took in the Royal Tenenbaums-inspired project, and what did you learn from them?
She discusses embracing the 1980s wings and incorporating them into the older parts of the house, using modern finishes to balance the era, and choosing warm details to avoid a cold, impersonal look.
Ep. 462: Young Huh's New Book + Renovating Your Forever Home
Q: Tell us about how you started thinking about the book's structure and what the mood, thought, and feeling sections mean.
The author explains that the mood is the emotional starting point for a space, followed by a thought that breaks down the concrete ideas and projects, and finally a feeling that ties it back to daily living in the home.
Ep. 460: Tradition Made New with Tim Adams
Q: What went wrong in a past project that taught a key lesson about design decisions and builder collaboration?
Removing detail like exposed rafter tails to save money can ruin the look; the client later regretted it. It highlights the need for early, open dialogue with the builder and sticking to the architectural language from concept through completion.
Ep. 460: Tradition Made New with Tim Adams
Q: How do you handle budgets and materiality when aiming for a soulful, timeless look?
We prioritize authentic materials that patina with age, such as real stone and timber, and educate clients on how these choices affect long-term beauty and maintenance. If needed, we adjust other elements to maintain the architectural soul while respecting budget constraints.

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A design-focused show features in-depth conversations with established interior designers, architects, artists, and design-forward personalities. Episodes commonly explore design philosophy, room-by-room styling, hospitality and commercial design, renovations, and the interplay between indoor spaces and outdoor living. Guests bring behind-the-scenes anecdotes, practical tips, and sourcing ideas, often tying project stories to broader trends like heritage aesthetics, layering, and timeless materials. The host team leans into warm, relatable banter and a problem-solving approach, making it useful for listeners ranging from homeowners to industry pros who want actionable insights and inspiration without losing personality or humor. Noteworthy ... more

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Recent guests on How to Decorate include:

1. Katie Rosenfeld
2. Sarah Vaile
3. Cyndy Cantley
4. Susan Hable
5. Abigail Ahern
6. Katie Tamony
7. Lauren DeLoach
8. Nathan Turner

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