We are thrilled to announce a NEW House Tour on the Ballard Designs YouTube Channel, available now! This time, Caroline visits the beautifully transformed home of a Schilling & Co. client in Duluth, Georgia. Designers Michelle and Kat from Schilling & Co. discuss their approach to blending colors and patterns, tackling challenging architectural elements, and integrating antique accents to create balanced and functional spaces. They also offer practical advice on perfecting beds, using performance fabrics, and adding personal touches throughout the home. Want to see this beautiful home ..read more

It's all about the cozy and playful this week with Amy Dalrymple, the Creative Director and Founder of Dalrymple Studio. In our chat, Amy shares tips for personalizing your approach to design, including lessons she's learned in her own career working with a wide variety of clientele. Amy also gives some great advice on creating interiors that are both timeless and full of warmth, designing for longevity, and incorporating bold, primary colors to bring joy and happiness to a space. What You’ll Hear On This Episode Amy's background and journey into interior design, including her childhood exposu ..read more

This week, we welcome seasoned interior designer Jillian O'Neill. She talks about her innovative Design Retreat, an interior design weekend that empowers homeowners to tackle their home projects with confidence and to connect with industry professionals. Jillian discusses the importance of assembling the right design team, maintaining open communication, and embracing flexibility in home renovation projects. Jillian also gives a sneak peek at the upcoming San Antonio event and what attendees can expect!  What You’ll Hear On This Episode The Design Retreat’s purpose is to bridge the gap be ..read more

This week, we welcome seasoned interior designer Jillian O'Neill. She talks about her innovative Design Retreat, an interior design weekend that empowers homeowners to tackle their home projects with confidence and to connect with industry professionals. Jillian discusses the importance of assembling the right design team, maintaining open communication, and embracing flexibility in home renovation projects. Jillian also gives a sneak peek at the upcoming San Antonio event and what attendees can expect!  What You’ll Hear On This Episode The Design Retreat’s purpose is to bridge the gap ..read more

We are thrilled to welcome back designer Gail Davis to the show this week: based out of New Jersey, Gail been bringing soulful, elegant interiors to her clients for 15 years. As we catch up, Gail shares details about her latest personal renovation project—a stunning kitchen makeover. Gail also shares some of her own great tips on welcoming southern sensibility with the traditional, embracing the "lived in" look of your home, and how she entertains in style. She highlights the importance of texture in design, her love for cinematic interiors, and how to create spaces that feel like a warm hug ..read more

Our guest this week is DABITO, known for his vibrant use of color, thoughtful approach to space, and signature eclectic maximalist design style. He has captured the hearts of many on social media through his blog, OLD BRAND NEW, where he shares decorating advice on infusing spaces with meaning through bold hues and refreshing decor. We chatted with Dabito about his maximalist style and how to bring bold design choices into a home. We're also excited to share our conversation about his first book, Old Brand New, and how to bring in wisdom from his design journey to your own home. Finally, DABI ..read more

Summer is in full swing with heat waves and road construction, so time for a fun share session with Trials & Triumphs! Taryn shares her progress on the dining room mural she's been planning for years, as well as her ongoing search for the perfect drapes. Liz installed a new fence but uncovered more than expected in her yard - finding a clever way to remedy the situation. Caroline has been visiting other designers' homes for our new House Tours series, and drawing inspiration along the way. We also chat about diffusers, lampshades, and essential oils while sharing the (sometimes humorous ..read more

This week, we welcome Charleston based designer Betsy Berry. Known for her bold and dramatic approaches to designing traditional homes, Betsy also has a profound appreciation for historic architecture that stems from her upbringing in South Carolina. Betsy chats with us about balancing traditional and modern elements in interior design, preserving the architectural details in Charleston's historic homes, and her process for designing spaces that feel contemporary while celebrating romance and tradition. Betsy also shares her journey from studying fashion design to launching her career in New ..read more

We are super excited to be launching a new House Tours series on our YouTube channel! To kick things off, we visited Lauren Robbins' gorgeous Tudor home in Augusta, Georgia. Caroline chatted with Lauren for over an hour about her decorating process and style. Now you can see all the visual details of Lauren's home that bring her design conversations to life, and listen here to their uncut hour-long discussion on this bonus episode. Lauren chats about her bright and happy "pretty room”, bedroom essentials, using colors to tell a story, and more about her signature elegant yet playful, gorgeous ..read more

This week, we welcome Charleston based designer Betsy Berry. Known for her bold and dramatic approaches to designing traditional homes, Betsy also has a profound appreciation for historic architecture that stems from her upbringing in South Carolina. Betsy chats with us about balancing traditional and modern elements in interior design, preserving the architectural details in Charleston's historic homes, and her process for designing spaces that feel contemporary while celebrating romance and tradition. Betsy also shares her journey from studying fashion design to launching her career in New ..read more