Ballard Design's How to Decorate Podcast: Episode 58

Original Feature Posted on Ballard Design's Website

What You’ll Hear on This Episode:

Why a large enough rug is crucial for a well balanced feel within a room
Kevin’s fondness for antique and vintage pieces that have a story to tell and that add texture and warmth to the room
Why Kevin would never do away with accessories and little trinkets that we pick up along the way of experiences and travel
The little accessories that push home design from “nice” to the “wow” factor
Why even the ugliest of chairs have the possibility to be beautiful
How Kevin got into design, playing around with the late 80’s trends of color blocking
How a background in business and business management helps set you up for running a successful career in interior design. Kevin combined the desire from his parents for him to get a business background, and his own love of architecture and design
The difference of furnishing vs decorating a home
Kevin’s cross country adventure from San Francisco to New York in 2001
Kevin’s house in Nantucket recently featured in House Beautiful, and how he maintained the basic structure in the house while completely changing the decor
Facts on Nantucket’s global industry that inspired Kevin’s choices when picking decor and accents
How he combines his old-soul and craftsman mentality with modern day social media. Kevin’s time lapse videos on Instagram are works of art themselves, and give another personal touch to his projects.
How Kevin revamped a timeless Greenwich, Connecticut home, and made it approachable and livable with the beauty of a showhome
The balance of high, low and knowing when to invest compared to when to hold back and save money
Kevin’s use of strong color in a subtle ways and how he mixes several colors in one room, and how Kevin changes color usage depending on geographic location and setting
The real commitment needed to really go all in on a pop of color, and why accent rooms shouldn’t be just one colorful piece in a neutral room
Kevin’s choice of Ballard’s Original Office Collection for his workspace