Ep. 203 designer James Farmer - a podcast by Ballard Designs

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 traditional design elements, why the rooms he designs for his clients feel like a hug, and his new book Arriving Home.
What You'll Hear on This Episode:

Why James loves traditional design elements and why he works them into his client spaces

James explains his love of oyster plates and how they make their way into his clients' collections

James' lesson on lampshades and why a lampshade can make or break a lamp

James' three sofa layout design trick and when it works best for a space

James' obsession with patterned sofas and why they're just so practical

Why wallpaper and paneling give your home age

We get a lesson on decorating your outdoor rooms


Show Notes:

James Farmer's Instagram

James' Website, Jamesfarmer.com

James' latest book, Arriving Home



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