Ep. 423: An Intentional Home with Caitlin Creer
Caroline and Liz are joined by esteemed Utah-based designer Caitlin Creer, who shares details of her debut book, 'An Intentional Home: Creating Spaces for Living Beautifully,' Caitlin shares her design journey, the influence of her travels, and the art of balancing form and function in home decor.
The conversation delves into Caitlin’s approach to discovering clients’ unique styles, the importance of reflection in design, and how childhood memories shape living spaces. Caitlin provides practical advice on using color, layering textures, and blending personal touches to create authentic homes. Wrapping up, Caitlin discusses upcoming design trends and practical tips for making homes both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
What You’ll Hear on This Episode:
- 00:00 Introduction to Ballard Designs Podcast
- 00:33 Meet Designer Caitlin Creer
- 00:53 Caitlin's Journey and New Book
- 01:41 Design Philosophy and Book Insights
- 02:38 Creating Personalized Spaces
- 03:50 Reflecting on Personal Style
- 06:09 Incorporating Client's Personal History
- 13:45 Balancing Form and Function
- 15:21 Designing Functional Family Homes
- 25:30 Making Large Spaces Feel Cozy
- 26:28 Designing with Layers: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings
- 26:59 Choosing the Star of the Room
- 27:26 Incorporating Texture and Color
- 28:24 The Recipe Analogy in Home Design
- 29:23 The Importance of Finishing Touches
- 31:05 Trends in Color and Design for 2025
- 33:37 Using Color in Children's Spaces
- 36:31 Creating a Cohesive Color Palette
- 39:25 Inspiration from Travel and Nature
- 41:05 Ralph Lauren's Influence on Design
Also Mentioned:
- ballarddesigns.com | Shop Now
- caitlincreerinteriors.com | Designer Website
- @caitlincreerinteriors | Designer IG
Please send in your decorating dilemmas + pictures so we can answer them on an upcoming episode (podcast@ballarddesigns.net) . And, of course, please subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already in Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a new episode.
Happy Decorating!
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Caroline and Liz are joined by esteemed Utah-based designer Caitlin Creer, who shares details of her debut book, 'An Intentional Home: Creating Spaces for Living Beautifully,' Caitlin shares her design journey, the influence of her travels, and the art of balancing form and function in home decor.
The conversation delves into Caitlin’s approach to discovering clients’ unique styles, the importance of reflection in design, and how childhood memories shape living spaces. Caitlin provides practical advice on using color, layering textures, and blending personal touches to create authentic homes. Wrapping up, Caitlin discusses upcoming design trends and practical tips for making homes both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
What You’ll Hear on This Episode:
- 00:00 Introduction to Ballard Designs Podcast
- 00:33 Meet Designer Caitlin Creer
- 00:53 Caitlin's Journey and New Book
- 01:41 Design Philosophy and Book Insights
- 02:38 Creating Personalized Spaces
- 03:50 Reflecting on Personal Style
- 06:09 Incorporating Client's Personal History
- 13:45 Balancing Form and Function
- 15:21 Designing Functional Family Homes
- 25:30 Making Large Spaces Feel Cozy
- 26:28 Designing with Layers: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings
- 26:59 Choosing the Star of the Room
- 27:26 Incorporating Texture and Color
- 28:24 The Recipe Analogy in Home Design
- 29:23 The Importance of Finishing Touches
- 31:05 Trends in Color and Design for 2025
- 33:37 Using Color in Children's Spaces
- 36:31 Creating a Cohesive Color Palette
- 39:25 Inspiration from Travel and Nature
- 41:05 Ralph Lauren's Influence on Design
Also Mentioned:
- ballarddesigns.com | Shop Now
- caitlincreerinteriors.com | Designer Website
- @caitlincreerinteriors | Designer IG
Please send in your decorating dilemmas + pictures so we can answer them on an upcoming episode (podcast@ballarddesigns.net) . And, of course, please subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already in Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a new episode.
Happy Decorating!
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