How to Decorate

Ep. 172: designer Stefani Stein

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week our guest is Los Angeles-based interior designer Stefani Stein. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Conde Nast House & Garde...

Ep. 171: architect Damian Samora

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this episode is NYC-based architect Damian Samora. Damian studied at the University of Notre Dame and began his career in London before movi...

Ep. 170: Nashville Week: Ray Booth

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the last day of our Nashville Week! Our guest this episode has many layers. Ray Booth is a designer, architect, bestselling author of Evocativ...

Ep. 169: Nashville Week: Rachel Halvorson

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are on Day 4 of Nashville Week! This episode we are thrilled to be joined by another Nashville-based designer, Rachel Halvorson, of Rachel Halvorso...

Ep. 168: Nashville Week: Julie Couch

11 Nov 2020

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This episode comes to you from Day 3 of Nashville Week! Our guest is Nashville-based interior designer and nonprofit art gallery owner Julie Couch. He...

Ep. 167: Nashville Week: Stephanie Sabbe

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode comes to you from Nashville Week! We sit down with Stephanie Sabbe of Sabbe Interior Design. She started her career working in comme...

Ep. 166: Nashville Week: Laura Thurman

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we sit down with interior design expert Laura Thurman of Thurman Design Studio based in Nashville, Tennessee. We chat about ...

Ep. 165: Peter Pennoyer & Alice Engel

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our special guests this week are renowned architect Peter Pennoyerand the Director of Interior Design of Peter Pennoyer Architects (PPA), Alice Engel....

Ep. 164: designer Brigette Romanek

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this episode, Brigette Romanek, is one of LA’s most sought-after designers. Brigette is the founder of Romanek Design Studio and has been ...

Bonus Episode: What We've Learned & Our 4th Anniversary

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s bonus episode marks four years since we started the How to Decorate podcast! We talk about our favorite takeaways, tips and tools learned ov...

Ep. 163: designer Breegan Jane

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with the multi-talented Breegan Jane. She is an LA-based designer, entrepreneur, lifestyle blogger, TV personality, child...

Ep. 162: designer Sara Barney

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we were pleased to speak with Sara Barney—founder and principal designer of the Austin-based firm BANDD DESIGN. Sara is an Austin native w...

Ep. 161: designer Markham Roberts

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we welcome legendary designer Markham Roberts to talk about his new book, Notes on Decorating. We talk about how his style has evolved, an...

Ep. 160: designer Sean Scherer

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Painter, shop owner, decorator, and author Sean Scherer joins us this week. We talk about creating authentic interiors that tell a story, and Sean sha...

Ep. 159: How to Pick the Perfect Chair

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's so much more that goes into shopping for a great chair than just picking what looks pretty. We invited our in-house upholstery experts Kelly, ...

Ep. 158: designer Katie Ridder

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We kick off this week with some tree talk, then welcome our guest, Interior Designer Katie Ridder. We couldn’t be more excited to talk with Katie ab...

Ep. 157: designer Joy Moyler

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning interior designer Joy Moyler joins the show this week to share how we can carve off a little slice of luxury in our own homes. Joy works...

Ep. 156: designer Marshall Watson

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

New York-based designer Marshall Watson joins us this week to talk about trusting your intuition, his connection to Swedish design, and more. We also ...

Ep. 155: designer Carmeon Hamilton

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are happy to welcome Carmeon Hamilton, a Memphis based designer who is also behind Nubi Interiors. Carmeon talks to us about the positiv...

Ep. 154: designer Tish Mills

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tish Mills is known for creating peaceful yet livable spaces that reflect the homeowners personality. She joins us this week to talk about her love of...

Ep. 153: designer Jena Salmon

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We kick off this week’s show with our favorite design books, and what better time to start reading then now, while we are all still at home? Then, w...

Ep. 152: design firm Massucco Warner

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we give a warm welcome to Julie Massucco Kleiner and Melissa Warner, founding designers of the West Coast-based firm Massucco Warner. Their ...

Ep. 151: designer Courtney McLeod

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s bring some joy and color into our week with Courtney McLeod, the designer behind Right Meets Left Interiors. Known for her beautiful and fun y...

Ep. 150: designer Marika Meyer

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Designer and Artist Marika Meyer, who has a lot of advice about fabrics and rugs from creating and running her own firm, Marika M...

Ep. 149: Cullman & Kravis designers Ellie Cullman and Sarah Ramsey

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we welcome Ellie Cullman and Sarah Ramsey of Cullman & Kravis Associates, one of the top design firms in the country known for providing th...

Ep. 148: designer Jonathan Adler

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by the wonderful, whimsical, and swagger filled Jonathan Adler. He talks with us about how he grew up on a tiny farm town in N...

Ep. 147: Dorm Room Decorating

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have two very exciting guests this week, Jennie Seward and Ann Mashburn. These two powerhouse designers just happened to have daughters that ended ...

Ep. 146: Dining Room Basics

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week it’s all about the dining room, kitchen, and fun seating options with our in-house expert Sara Stephen. Sara guides us through ways that w...

Ep. 145: designer Dana Wolter

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Birmingham, Alabama interior designer Dana Wolter joins the podcast to about how to create drama and edge in design, ways to use...

Ep. 144: designer Keita Turner

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest Keita Turner is a New York-based interior designer who talks with us about stepping out of your comfort zone, rules for hanging art, and way...

Ep. 143: antiques expert Tara Shaw

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Antiques expert, designer, and author Tara Shaw joins the show to share her passion for antiques and how to decorate with them in our homes. She talks...

Ep. 142: designer Sophie Donelson

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We kick off this week talking about some possums and raccoons, flower power, and getting our storage until control. Then, we are joined with fabulous ...

Ep. 141: designer Suzanne Kasler

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We kick off this week with some Trials and Triumphs about architects, puzzles, and house plans. Then, our beloved partner and award-winning interior d...

Ep. 140: designer Barrie Benson

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Designer Barrie Benson joins the show to talk about how she creates spaces that are both super sophisticated and also lively and fun. She talks with u...

Ep. 139: designer Alexandra Kaehler

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Chicago designer Alexandra Kaehler chats with us about editing, when to know a room is finished, and how to make a meaningful antique feel ...

Ep. 138: Skye Kirby Westcott Ballard’s Senior VP of Merchandising and Design

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been waiting to get her on for a while, and this week we sit down with Skye Kirby Westcott, Ballard’s Senior VP of Merchandising and Design....

Ep. 137: design firm Toledo Geller

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Virginia and Jessica, who own the boutique design firm Toledo Geller, join the show this week. This design duo who were just named House Beautiful’s...

Ep. 136: organizing expert Clara Schoen

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luxury home organizing expert Clara Schoen joins the show, to talk about what it takes to be a professional organizing expert, and gives her advice on...

Ep. 135: bonus Trials & Triumph episode

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with a bonus episode, filling you in on exactly what we’ve been up to at home, and sharing our successes and challenges during this time...

Ep. 134: designer Rachel Cannon

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer Rachel Cannon is a self described Loudmouth Introvert, hence why this is the title of her new podcast. She returns to the show to di...

Ep. 133: homeschooling expert and supermom Erika Ward

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While we are inside and schools are closed for the time being, we thought an episode on homeschooling could be helpful. This week, we welcome Erika Wa...

Ep. 132: event planners Laura Maddox and Sara Parker

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The planning and event duo Laura Maddox and Sara Parker, who started and run Magnolia Celebrates, join the show to talk about their vast experience in...

Ep. 131: Dilemma Blitz with Tanya

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve had so many of your wonderful Decorating Dilemma’s come in that we wanted to do a special episode focused just on them. To join us, we welco...

Ep. 130: designer Lauren Lowe

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Lowe of Lauren Elaine Interiors in Atlanta joins the show to talk about her unique perspective from moving from the world of commercial design ...

Ep. 129: design duo Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Design duo Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning from GordonDunning join the show this week to talk about their Atlanta based boutique interior design firm. ...

Ep. 128: floral expert Scott Shepherd

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Shepherd has worked in the floral industry for 27 years, and as the host of the very popular podcast The Flower Podcast, he is the go to guy on ...

Ep. 127: Lighting Basics

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we switched it up to take a deep dive into lighting with Ballard lighting experts Valerie and Roger. They answer all our lighting questions...

Ep. 126: designer Kevin O’Gara

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Design blogger Kevin O’Gara joins the show this week to discuss the inspiration and background behind his traditional yet youthful style. Kevin is a...

Ep. 125: Carson and Thom are back!

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Carson Kressley and Thom Filicia, Emmy winning style makers, designers, and stars of the original Queer Eye for the Straight Guy join the show this we...

Ep. 124: designer Jade Joyner

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Athens based designer Jade Joyner joins the show this week to talk about Metal + Petal, the full service interior design firm that she and her husband...

Ep. 123: designer Brian Patrick Flynn

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Brian Patrick Flynn joins us to talk about his career path as a TV producer turned designer, now working on HGTV Dream Home and Urban Oasis...

Ep. 122: designer Tom Scheerer

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, New York based designer Tom Scheerer joins the show to talk about his background practicing architectural and interior design since 1985. T...

Ep. Bonus: designer Maggie Griffin answers dilemmas

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our special holiday bonus episode, to wrap up the year and answer all your remaining questions! Thank you so much for all the letters, inqu...

Ep. 121: designer Vern Yip

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Designer Vern Yip returns to the show to tell us about his new book, Vacation at Home and gives us insight into 18 special steps to create your everyd...

Ep. 120: textile designer Lisa Fine

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Textile designer Lisa Fine joins the show this week to talk about how she got into textile design, the path that unfolded after a trip to India, and t...

Ep. 119: designer Lisa Furey

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer Lisa Furey joins the show to talk about keeping neutrals chic yet interesting, her award-winning luxury boutique firm, Lisa Furey In...

Ep. 118: designer Madeline Stuart

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrated Los Angeles Designer Madeline Stuart joins the show today. Madeline talks about her new book, No Place Like Home and a more inside look at ...

Ep. 117: designer Janie Molster

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Janie Molster, Interior Designer in the Richmond, Virginia area, is known for her fun and light-hearted designs, mixing the beautiful with the well-ch...

Ep. 116: designer Timothy Corrigan

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we start off by talking about holiday decorating with some tree talk and gift wrapping strategy. Then, we welcome the great Timothy Corrigan...

Ep. 115: designer Tammy Connor

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer Tammy Connor’s goal is to make hard work look easy and to focus on implementing more about what her clients really love vs. what’...

Ep. 114: designer Jennifer Nanni

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Jennifer Nanni, owner of Rittenhouse Home in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Jennifer talks about how her hobby in design and a naturally ...

Ep. 113: designer Susan Sully

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we welcome best selling author of over 18 books, Susan Sully. She tells us all about Southern Hospitality At Home, her new book that detail...

Ep. 112: designer Jennie Seward

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer Jennie Seward began her career as a colorist and designer of fabric and wall coverings. Jennie shares how she managed to fall in lov...

Ep. 111: designer Betsey Mosby

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Betsey Mosby, interior designer and owner of Betsey Moby Interior Design, pairs the contemporary with the tried and true to create spaces that are tra...

Ep. 110: stylist and editor Eddie Ross

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jack of all trades, Eddie Ross is a stylist, author, editor, trained chef, decorator, and thrift store addict. We visited his production studio and ev...

Ep. 109: designer Barbara Balongue

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Designer Barbara Balongue specializes in hospitality design — restaurants, bars, and boutique hotels. We loved chatting with her about the intricaci...

Ep. 108: realtor Haven Duddy

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Haven Duddy is the founder of Main Line Haven and works with her team to do it all - from buying and selling, construction and renovation, to staging ...

Ep. 107: designer Kimberly Barr

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kimberly Barr is an Interior Designer in the Philadelphia area and is known for her youthful, put-together style. We talk about her love for antiques,...

Ep. 106: designer Naomi Stein

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Naomi Stein of Design Manifest joins the show this week to share how working with her contractor father gave her an eye for design and a purpose to he...

Ep. 105: "The Trim Queen" Jana Phipps

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"The Trim Queen" Jana Phipps stops by the show to tell us all about trims, fringes, tapes, and everything embellishments. She a world-renowned expert ...

Ep. 104: editor Margot Shaw is back

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Flower Magazine editor Margot Shaw is back to talk about her new book Living Floral, why we should all be using our 'good stuff,' how to entertain gra...

Ep. 103: designer Amanda Lindroth

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Designer Amanda Lindroth joined us all the way from the Bahamas to chat with us about her home collection, book, her interior design work, and all of ...

Ep. 102: designer Susan Jamieson

20 Aug 2019

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Susan Jamieson, award-winning interior designer out of Richmond, VA, joins the show to talk about her brand Bridget Beari, her new line of wallpapers,...

Ep. 101: designer Whitney McGregor

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Whitney McGregor, interior Designer based in South Carolina, joins the show today. Whitney’s home was recently featured in Southern Living, and talk...

Ep. 100: Our Guests' Best Tips

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a pretty exciting episode today. When brainstorming how to celebrate our 100th episode, we wanted to talk about everything we've learned and all ...

Ep. 99: designer Angie Hranowsky

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Angie Hranowsky has been named one of the “20 Designers to Watch” by Traditional Home, included in Southern Living’s “Top Five Fastemakers” ...

Ep. 98: kitchen experts Matthew Quinn & Ric Parrish

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We've gotten lots of emails about having Matthew Quinn and Ric Parrish on the podcast to talk about kitchens! They're the tour de force behind Design ...

Ep. 97: Former President of Ballard Designs Ryan McKelvey

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

*Since recording this episode, Ryan McKelvey has been promoted to President of Cornerstone brands. Karen Mooney is the current president of Ballard De...

Ep. 96: architect Lee Ledbetter

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Ledbetter is both an architect and interior designer with a love for combining traditional details with chic Modernism. He joins the show to talk ...

Ep. 95: designer Matthew Carter

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We cover so much today with our guest, interior designer Matthew Carter, that it's an episode you don't want to miss! From brown furniture to bookshel...

Ep. 94: designer Tori Alexander

25 Jun 2019

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Nashville designer Tori Alexander sits down with us to talk about taking risks with paint, her $59,000 dining table (that she bought for $1000), green...

Ep. 93: designer Ashley Whittaker

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sitting down with Ashley Whittaker was such a joy, and we're confident you'll learn a TON from this episode. It's one of my favorite episodes to date ...

Ep. 92: designer Olivia Brock

11 Jun 2019

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Charleston designer Olivia Brock joins the show to talk about her firm Torrance Mitchell Design and her background in historic preservation. We cover ...

Ep. 91 designer Keith Arnold

04 Jun 2019

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Seriously charming Keith Arnold, Vice President of Suzanne Kasler Interiors, joins the podcast this week to talk about his path to design, the pyramid...

Ep. 90: design duo Brooke and Steve Giannetti

28 May 2019

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We are thrilled to talk to authors and design duo Brooke and Steve Giannetti of Giannetti home. Steve is an architect, and Brooke is an interior desig...

Ep. 89: designer Traci Zeller

21 May 2019

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Traci Zeller joins us in Charlotte to share her unique background and super interesting story of being a former lawyer turned interior designer. She t...

Ep. 88: designer Lisa Mende returns

14 May 2019

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Designer Lisa Mende returns to the show to talk with us about designing our rooms to the fullest of their potential, and truly creating the home of yo...

Ep. 87: designer Holly Hollingsworth Phillips

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Holly Hollingsworth Phillips is a designer and owner of The English Room in Charlotte, North Carolina. We love her bold, colorful, and elegant style a...

Ep. 86: designer Amy Vermillion

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Vermillion joins the show to talk about her style that has been described as “comfortably elegant.” We talk about how good design can make you...

Ep. 85: designer Cheryl Luckett

23 Apr 2019

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Designer Cheryl Luckett joins the show today to talk about form, function, and why we should love a good antique. She shares her background story as a...

Ep. 84: designer Susan Ferrier

16 Apr 2019

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Award-winning decorator Susan Ferrier joins the show today. Known for creating sensuous, atmospheric interiors, Susan created Susan Ferrier Interiors ...

Ep. 83: decorator Fran Keenan

09 Apr 2019

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Decorator Fran Keenan joins the show this week to discuss her transition from magazine editor at Cottage Living to working with clients, and where she...

Ep. 82: stylist and editor Stacy Kunstel

02 Apr 2019

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Stylist, writer, editor and producer Stacy Kunstel swings by to talk about the fun of adding colors, how she works with interior designers, where she ...

Ep. 81: fabric expert Scott Kravet

26 Mar 2019

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Scott Kravet is referred to as the Indiana Jones of the Fabric World. As the Executive Creative Director of Kravet Fabrics, it is his job to travel th...

Ep. 80: designer Kate Singer

19 Mar 2019

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Interior Designer Kate Singer joins the show to talk about her experiences with showhome designs, what she loves to mix to keep classic and traditiona...

Ep. 79: Pappas Miron Interior Design

12 Mar 2019

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This week we talk to the ladies of Pappas Miron, Tatyana and Alexandra, childhood friends and designers that have worked together since 2003. They tal...

Ep. 78: McMillen's Ann and Elizabeth Pyne

05 Mar 2019

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This week, we have mother-daughter design duo Ann and Elizabeth Pyne from McMillen Interior Design and Decoration, the oldest interior design firm in ...

Ep. 77: designer Alexa Hampton

26 Feb 2019

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Renowned interior designer Alexa Hampton has done it all — TV, books, magazines, you name it and Alexa has been featured there. Today, she joins the...

Ep. 76: Tilton Fenwick's Anne Maxwell Foster & Suysel dePedro Cunningham

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show, we've got design duo Anne Maxwell Foster and Suysel dePedro Cunningham of the design firm Tilton Fenwick. This pattern powerhou...

Ep. 75: designer Jenny Wolf

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Interior designer Jenny Wolf  draws from her clients' personalities when designing a space, and we love the way her spaces feel organic and collected...