How to Decorate

Ep. 272: How to Design Fearlessly with Drake/Anderson

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are so thrilled to welcome award-winning design duo Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson of the design firm Drake/Anderson. Their iconic work has been fe...

Ep. 271: Bedding 101

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are so excited to have Ballard’s in-house bedding & bath expert Amy Jourdan on the podcast. Amy knows everything about thread counts, mater...

Ep. 270 Trials & Triumphs

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Perhaps the biggest of triumphs after two years of trials; Taryn finally moved into her new house! Plus, Liz and Caroline catch us up with all the Tri...

Ep. 269: How to Decorate Like a Parisian with David Jimenez

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by designer David Jimenez, owner and founder of David Jimenez Studio. David is a creative force who got his start working at house...

Ep. 268: Creative Ways to Change Your Aesthetic with Amanda Brooke Interiors

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined today by Houston-based designer Amanda Holliday. Amanda opened her firm, Amanda Brooke Interiors, in 2019 after working commercial and r...

Ep. 267: What Sets a Room Apart with Lorraine Enwright

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome award-winning designer Lorraine Enwright. Lorraine was the lead designer of the 2021 Serenbe Showhouse, and she also recently won Bat...

Ep. 266: Designing the Perfect Entertaining Environment with Elle Cole

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dallas-based interior designer Elle Cole joins the show this week to walk us through how to design the perfect entertaining environment. Now that we a...

Ep. 265: Trials & Triumphs

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with this month’s trials and triumphs. Last time, Taryn was ready to move into The Schwartz House, but some new trials are holding up th...

Ep. 264: Art 101 with Liz Lidgett

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to be joined today by Des Moines based art advisor and gallery owner Liz Lidgett. Liz works with clients in more than 45 states and ...

Ep. 263: Pools, Patios, and Porches w/ landscape architect Brantley Snipes

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We had such positive feedback on our last episode with landscape architect Brantley Snipes, that we decided we had to have her back for part 2! Brantl...

Ep. 262: What Makes Upholstery Last with Hope Austin

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team welcomes Atlanta-based designer Hope Austin to the show today. Hope’s passion for craft started while working in design showrooms such as B...

Ep. 261: Trials and Triumphs

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re catching up with this month’s trials and triumphs. Taryn is finally moving into The Schwartz House, which many of you have been follow...

Ep. 260: Best Ways to Make a Room Look Finished with Jenna Gross

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Jenna Gross. Jenna is the founder of Colordrunk Designs here in Atlanta. Jenna grew up in the design business spending countles...

Ep. 259: Living Large in Small Spaces with Ginger Curtis

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined today by Dallas-based designer Ginger Curtis of Urbanology Designs. Ginger is passionate about helping others elevate their home’s bea...

Ep. 258: Giving New Builds Charm & Character with Brandon Ingram

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are thrilled to welcome Georgia-native Brandon Ingram to the show. Brandon is a Georgia Tech alum and two-time winner of the prestigious Phil...

Ep. 257: Trials & Triumphs

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're catching up with our trials and triumphs of the month. Thanks to an email from our listener Judith, we decided to talk about some of t...

Ep. 256: Vibrant Interiors with Andrea Monath Schumacher

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to welcome Andrea Monath Schumacher to the show. Andrea is an interior designer based out of Denver, Colorado. Her experience ranges...

Ep. 255: Breaking Design Rules with Summer Thornton

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to welcome Chicago-based interior designer Summer Thornton to the show. Her work has appeared in Architectural Digest, ELLE Decor, Hou...

Ep. 254: Designing Kid Spaces with Pebbles Nix

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to cover a topic that we get asked about a lot – how to design and decorate kid spaces! Our guest today, Pebbles Nix, is an Atlant...

Ep. 253: Trials & Triumphs

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are excited to be starting something new! Over the years we’ve heard from those of you who love our Trials & Triumphs. And those who… don...

Ep. 252: A Modern Take on Traditional Design with Katie Rosenfield

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we welcome Massachusetts-based designer Katie Rosenfeld. Katie’s design style can be summed up as happy, family-friendly, and ap...

Ep. 251: How to Hire an Interior Designer with Emily Wyatt

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are delighted to welcome Atlanta-based interior designer Emily Wyatt, of Wyatt Designs, to the show. Emily’s designs are fresh yet classic, and h...

Ep. 250: Landscape Design with Carmen Johnston

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to welcome Georgian native, Carmen Johnston of Carmen Johnston Gardens. If you’re on TikTok, you’ve likely seen Carmen’s helpf...

Ep. 249: A Sustainable Approach to Design with Laurence Carr

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are discussing the very important and fast-growing topic of sustainability in design with expert, Laurence Carr. Laurence is the creative dir...

Ep. 248: Creating Outdoor Spaces with Brantley Snipes

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Spring is here and that means many of us are doing outdoor decorating. Our guest today, Brantley Snipes, is a Mississippi-based landscape architect as...

Ep. 247: Product Design 101

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re doing something a little different and very exciting on the show today! Zoe, Hillary, and Taryn are here from the product design team. They gi...

Ep. 246: How to Live in Color with Sophie Robinson

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are beyond excited to have UK-based stylist and interior designer Sophie Robinson on the show! Sophie has over 20 years of experience working acros...

Ep. 245: Modern Approaches to Classical Architecture with Jeffrey Dungan

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning architect and author Jeffrey Dungan joins us on the show today to talk all about bringing joy to home design. He founded his firm, Jeffr...

Ep. 244: Furniture Buying Tips

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is all about, you guessed it, furniture shopping! We have scoured your questions, consulted with our SVP of Merchandising and Design Skye Kirby ...

Ep. 243: How to Choose Fabrics with Meredith Ellis

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Dallas-based interior designer Meredith Ellis to the show. Meredith has over two decades of experience in the industry and specialize...

Ep. 242: Renovation Tips with Rasheeda Gray

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is the inspiring and highly knowledgeable interior designer Rasheeda Gray. Her Philadelphia-based firm, Gray Space Interior Design, sp...

Ep. 241: Vivian & John Bencich of Square Feet Studio

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome husband and wife team, John & Vivian Bencich. They are the founders of Square Feet Studio; an award-winning architect, planning, and...

Ep. 240: designer Gail Davis

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Interior designer Gail Davis joins us today and gives us a glimpse into her unique journey and style. For 15 years, Gail has transformed her clients’...

Ep. 239: designer & TV host Jasmine Roth

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 239: Designer Jasmine Roth We are so excited to welcome Jasmine Roth to the show. Jasmine is a designer, builder, and host of HGTV’s hit shows H...

Ep. 238: design firm Huff-Dewberry Inc.

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Atlanta-based designers Will Huff and Heather Dewberry. They are the dynamic duo behind the boutique, residential interior design fir...

Ep. 237: organization expert Sabrina Gardner

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to welcome organization expert Sabrina Gardner to the show. She’s the founder of Salt by Sabrina; a company that specializes in cu...

Ep. 236: designer Chauncey Boothby

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are pleased to welcome Connecticut-based designer Chauncey Boothby of Chauncey Boothby Interiors. Chauncey has cultivated an ...

Ep. 235: designer Jeremy D. Clark

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is interior designer Jeremy Clark based out of Birmingham and Nashville. He is the founder of Jeremy D. Clark Studio; a full-service d...

Ep. 234: designer Travis London

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is fabulous celebrity chef turned interior designer Travis London of Studio London Co. Travis has a unique style that fuses American d...

Ep. 233: Decorating a nursery with Naomi Coe

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Southern California-based interior designer Naomi Coe. Naomi’s award-winning firm, Little Crown Interiors, specializes in designi...

Ep. 232: Building A House Series: The Final Stages

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is the fourth and final episode of our Building a House series. If you haven’t already, be sure to listen to the first three episodes in the se...

Ep. 231: Building a House Series: Getting it Built

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are back for the third episode of our Building a House series! If you haven’t already, be sure to listen to the first two episodes in the series....

Ep. 230: Building a House Series: Planning & Design

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our Building a House series by welcoming architect Kevin Clark to the show. Kevin is a veteran and senior principal at the Atlanta-based f...

Ep. 229: Building a House Series: Getting Started

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to finally launch our new series, Building a House, that we’ve been talking about for many years! This is a multi-part series wher...

Ep. 228: All About Holiday Decorating

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season is finally here! Today we’re talking all about decorating for the holidays with Ballard’s own Skye Westcott and Li Kurczewski. ...

Ep. 227: designer Emily C. Butler

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today Emily C. Butler is a New York City-based interior designer. Her work has been featured in House Beautiful as well as multiple design b...

Ep. 226: designer Lauren Liess

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today, designer Lauren Liess, has quite an impressive rap sheet. She began writing her blog, Pure Style Home, in 2008 and has since written ...

Ep. 225: architect Roger Seifter

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are long overdue for our conversation with the amazing architect Roger Seifter. He’s a partner at the renowned firm Robert A.M Stern Architects (...

Ep. 224: designer Mikel Welch

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to welcome the talented and hilarious Mikel Welch this week. Mikel shares his colorful journey with us to becoming an interior designe...

Ep. 223: architect Peter Pennoyer

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are so thrilled to welcome renowned and veteran architect Peter Pennoyer to the show. Over the last 30 years, he has grown his business, Peter Penn...

Ep. 222: stylist & author Melissa Penfold

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined today by our first Australian guest ever! Melissa Penfold is Australia’s foremost authority on style and design, a bestselling author,...

Ep. 221: designer Lilse McKenna

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is interior designer Lilse McKenna. Before starting her own firm, she worked with designers Markham Roberts and Lindsey Coral Harper a...

Ep. 220: designer Charlotte Lucas

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are beyond thrilled to welcome our guest today, Charlotte Lucas, of Charlotte Lucas Interior Design based in Charlotte, North Carolina! Since start...

Ep. 219: designer Janie Molster

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are so thrilled to welcome back our guest today, Janie Molster, who you may have heard on episode 117. She is an interior designer from Richmond, V...

Ep. 218: Dutch interiors w/ Barbara de Vries

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today, Barbara de Vries, has a most impressive and varied background as a creative. Her prolific career includes launching CK at Calvin Klei...

Ep. 217: designer Philip Mitchell

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to welcome back one of our favorite guests, Philip Mitchell, of Philip Mitchell Designs to the show! He is a Toronto and New York-ba...

Ep. 216: designer Ashley Whittaker

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We loved our first episode with Designer Ashley Whittaker so much that we are thrilled to have her back this week to talk about her new book, The Well...

Ep. 215: designer Kimberley Seldon

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today, Kimberley Seldon, does a little bit of everything in the design space. She’s a designer, TV show host, business coach for interior ...

Ep. 214: designer Erin Gates

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to welcome back Erin Gates, of Erin Gates Design, to the show. She joined us for an episode back in 2017 at the beginning of the pod...

Ep. 213: designer Gray Walker

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Charlotte-based interior designer, Gray Walker, of Gray Walker Interiors. She’s a 20 year industry veteran known for her feminine...

Ep. 212: Light & Livable with Skye Kirby Westcott

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome our Senior VP of Merchandising and Design, Skye Kirby Westcott back to the show. We talk with Skye about the inspiration behind o...

Ep. 211: textile designer Candice Kaye

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is textile designer Candice Kaye of Candice Kaye Design. Candice first got her start in interior design then fell in love with textile...

Ep. 210: designer Kara Cox

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Kara Cox of Kara Cox Interiors in Greensboro, North Carolina. She's a North Carolina native in furniture country, so you know she'...

Ep. 209: designers Mark Williams & Niki Papadopoulos

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guests today are Mark Williams and Niki Papadopoulos, partners at Mark Williams Design. They share with us their thoughts on how homes are changin...

Ep. 208: designer Ariene Bethea

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is interior designer Ariene Bethea from Charlotte, North Carolina. She has a decor shop called Dressing Rooms Interior Studio, where s...

Ep. 207: design duo Lauren & Suzanne McGrath

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mother-daughter design duo Lauren and Suzanne McGrath of McGrath II join the show to share their love of the classics. We talk about the way they appr...

Ep. 206: comedian Heather McMahan & designer Jared Hughes

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've got a hilarious duo for you today -- comedian Heather McMahan and designer Jared Hughes. They're longtime friends, and they recently made over ...

Ep. 205: designer Vicente Wolfe

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have a very special episode this week because we're welcoming our new host, Liz! Plus, we've got celebrated designer Vicente Wolfe on the show. He'...

Ep. 204: thrifting expert Margie of Thrift & Tell

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have a fun guest for you today as we welcome Margie from the fashion blog, Thrift and Tell. She is a consignment and thrifting expert, and is shari...

Ep. 203: designer James Farmer

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is back for another episode. He's a garden expert, interior designer, and author of 9 books, James Farmer. We talk about his love of t...

Ep. 202: designer Heidi Callier

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Heidi Callier of Heidi Callier Design in Seattle, Washington. Her work has been featured in Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Better Hom...

Ep. 201: designer Corey Damen Jenkins

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is New York designer Corey Damen Jenkins. Corey is on the AD100 List, Elle Decor’s A List and his work has been featured in House Be...

Ep. 200: designer Brian Paquette

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Seattle designer Brian Paquette. He joins us to talk about his brand new book At Home: Evocative and Art-Forward Interiors, as well a...

Ep. 199: designer Kate Lester

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is California cool designer Kate Lester of Kate Lester Interiors. Her spaces are infused with an airy, coastal vibe and her style embo...

Ep. 198: designer Roger Higgins

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome the delightful Roger Higgins to the show. Roger is a Nashville-based designer that has been creating classic and timeless spaces for ...

Ep. 197: interior design duo Tavia Forbes & Monet Masters

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guests today are the interior designers behind the firm Forbes Masters; Tavia Forbes and Monet Masters. Based in Atlanta, they work with high-prof...

Ep. 196: designer Melanie Turner

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to welcome award-winning interior designer Melanie Turner, previously heard on Episode 10, back to the show! Melanie’s work has been...

Ep. 195: designer Clinton Smith

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the multi-talented Clinton Smith. Clinton is a New York-based designer, creative director, award-winning magazine editor, and autho...

Ep. 194: art expert Katharine Earnhardt

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is art expert Katharine Earnhardt of Mason Lane Art. She's been in the art industry for 15 years and started her consultation business w...

Ep. 193: Houston week designer Meg Lonergan

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the final day of Houston week, and we close it out with Meg Lonergan, Founder and Principal Designer of Meg Lonergan Interiors. Since founding ...

Ep. 192: Houston Week Jacob Medina

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Houston Week continues with Day 4 featuring the awesome and talented Jacob Medina. Jacob started his design firm, Jacob Medina Interiors in 2016 and n...

Ep. 191: Houston Week Art Advisor Illa Gaunt

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We continue on Day 3 of Houston Week with a conversation with Texas native and art advisor Illa Gaunt. Illa holds several degrees and has over fifteen...

Ep. 190: Houston Week Designer Sherrell Neal

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we continue to Day 2 of Houston Week with our guest Sherrell Neal. Sherell’s work has been featured in Houston Chronicle, Modern Luxury Interi...

Ep. 189: Houston Week Designer Marie Flanigan

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Houston Week! We are kicking it off with Houston-based designer Marie Flanigan. Marie is an award-winning interior designer and the author of T...

Ep. 188: designer Jean Liu

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today our guest is Dallas designer Jean Liu. Her full-service interior design firm, Jean Liu Designs, specializes in high-end residential and commerci...

Ep. 187: architect & interior designer Barry Goralnick

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is New York-based architect and interior designer Barry Goralnick. His firm customizes projects to include everything from early plann...

Ep. 186: designer Traci Connell

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Dallas-based interior designer and business coach Traci Connell. Traci’s work has been featured in Traditional Home, Luxe Magazin...

Ep. 185: Britt & Damian Zunino

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guests today are a husband-and-wife team, Britt and Damian Zunino, of the Manhattan based architecture and interiors firm Studio DB. Their work ha...

Ep. 184: designer Alison Giese

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is San Antonio-based interior designer, Alison Giese, who recently relocated from Northern Virginia. Her work has been featured in Rue...

Ep. 183: architect Andrew Cogar

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to welcome back our guest today Andrew Cogar who is an architect and president of the award-winning firm Historical Concepts. We discu...

Ep. 182: designer Lindsay Atapattu

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Boston-based interior designer, Lindsay Atapattu, of LEB Interiors. Her spaces incorporate traditional elements in a clean, edited ...

Ep. 181: designers Barry and Amanda Lantz

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the show today we have father and daughter design duo Barry and Amanda Lantz of Lantz Collective in Carmel, Indiana. We talk about Barry's art coll...

Ep. 180: designer Matthew Patrick Smyth

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is acclaimed interior designer and photographer Matthew Patrick Smyth. He has been on ELLE Décor’s “A” List, his work has been ...

Ep. 179: Picking Paint Colors with Fran Keenan Part II

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Part 2 of “Picking Paint Colors” with interior designer Fran Keenan. If you missed Part 1, take a listen to episode 178. Today we ...

Ep. 178: Picking Paint Colors with Fran Keenan

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

More than any other topic, we're constantly getting questions about paint -- how to pick it the right one? What are the best colors? Which finish to u...

Ep. 177: designer Debbie Mathews

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today has been in the antique business for over 30 years. Debbie Mathews owns Nashville-based antique shop, Debbie Mathews Antiques and Desi...

Ep. 176: set designer Beth Kushnick

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week, Beth Kushnick, has decorated sets from some of your favorite films and TV shows including The Good Wife, Jumanji, and Anchorman 2...

Ep. 175: designer Cath Kidston

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is known as the queen of print. Cath Kidston has a background in interior design and styling and started the brand, Cath Kidston, know...

Ep. 174: designer Alyssa Rosenheck

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features the multi-talented Alyssa Rosenheck. Alyssa is a renowned interior and architectural photographer, stylist, a cancer surviv...

Ep. 173: designer Joyce Downing Pickens

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is the founder of Los Angeles-based design firm JDP Interiors, Joyce Downing Pickens. She is the primary designer, and her work ha...