Ep. 418: Adding Twists to Tradition with Andrew Howard
This week, Caroline and Liz sit down with Jacksonville-based interior designer Andrew Howard: Renowned for his vibrant take on traditional design, Andrew shares his journey from working in his parents' design store to becoming a celebrated designer.
The discussion explores how to inject playful elements into traditional spaces, highlighting the significance of color, unexpected accents, and personal touches in creating inviting homes. Andrew also delves into the nitty-gritty of selecting durable, comfortable furniture and the process of designing spaces that reflect individuality. He also previews his new book, set for release in September, and muses on the creative inspiration that fuels his unique projects.
Watch this week's episode with images on the Ballard Designs YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/4jVD0OG
What You’ll Hear on This Episode:
- 00:00 Introduction to Ballard Designs Podcast
- 00:33 Meet Andrew Howard: A Journey in Design
- 01:40 Design Philosophy: Playful Traditional Interiors
- 03:20 Creating Unique and Comfortable Spaces
- 07:53 The Importance of Scale and Comfort
- 09:48 Exploring Bold Patterns and Colors
- 12:38 Andrew's New Book and Instagram Insights
- 24:44 Commercial Design Challenges
- 30:12 Unexpected Office Takeover
- 30:55 Kids' Influence on Home Decor
- 32:40 The Importance of Floor Plans
- 34:15 Ceiling Design Insights
- 36:58 Essential Room Elements
- 38:09 The Captain's Hour Concept
- 40:21 Painting and Refinishing Woodwork
- 44:41 Exploring Color in Design
- 46:06 Personal Home Design Stories
- 52:17 Dream Project Locations
- 54:01 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Also Mentioned:
- ballarddesigns.com | Shop Now
- andrewjhoward.com | Designer Website
- @andrewjhow | 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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This week, Caroline and Liz sit down with Jacksonville-based interior designer Andrew Howard: Renowned for his vibrant take on traditional design, Andrew shares his journey from working in his parents' design store to becoming a celebrated designer.
The discussion explores how to inject playful elements into traditional spaces, highlighting the significance of color, unexpected accents, and personal touches in creating inviting homes. Andrew also delves into the nitty-gritty of selecting durable, comfortable furniture and the process of designing spaces that reflect individuality. He also previews his new book, set for release in September, and muses on the creative inspiration that fuels his unique projects.
Watch this week's episode with images on the Ballard Designs YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/4jVD0OG
What You’ll Hear on This Episode:
- 00:00 Introduction to Ballard Designs Podcast
- 00:33 Meet Andrew Howard: A Journey in Design
- 01:40 Design Philosophy: Playful Traditional Interiors
- 03:20 Creating Unique and Comfortable Spaces
- 07:53 The Importance of Scale and Comfort
- 09:48 Exploring Bold Patterns and Colors
- 12:38 Andrew's New Book and Instagram Insights
- 24:44 Commercial Design Challenges
- 30:12 Unexpected Office Takeover
- 30:55 Kids' Influence on Home Decor
- 32:40 The Importance of Floor Plans
- 34:15 Ceiling Design Insights
- 36:58 Essential Room Elements
- 38:09 The Captain's Hour Concept
- 40:21 Painting and Refinishing Woodwork
- 44:41 Exploring Color in Design
- 46:06 Personal Home Design Stories
- 52:17 Dream Project Locations
- 54:01 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Also Mentioned:
- ballarddesigns.com | Shop Now
- andrewjhoward.com | Designer Website
- @andrewjhow | 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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