How to Decorate
How to Decorate
Ballard Designs
Ep. 415: Embracing Bold Design with Susan Ferrier
58 minutes Posted May 27, 2025 at 2:10 pm.
Introduction to Ballard Designs Podcast
Welcoming Back Susan Ferrier
Susan's Recent Projects and Inspirations
The Villa Viola Project
Designing with Bold Colors and Unique Elements
Creating Functional and Aesthetic Spaces
Anthropomorphizing Furniture
The Role of Kitchen Islands
Balancing Fabrics and Colors
Creating Emotional Spaces
Personal Design Philosophy
Advice on Window Treatments
Conclusion and Contact Information
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Caroline and Liz welcome back the renowned interior designer Susan Ferrier to the show. Known for her dramatic, atmospheric interiors that blend boldness with practicality, Susan shares insights from her recent projects and design philosophy.
This episode delves into creating emotionally resonant rooms, balancing light and dark elements, and transforming architectural challenges into stunning focal points. Susan also provides practical advice on choosing fabrics and creating effective window treatments, while emphasizing the emotional impacts of well-designed spaces. The episode wraps up with Susan offering expert solutions to listener questions about maximizing light in tricky spaces.
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