Entertaining with Eddie Ross
Eddie Ross is the East Coast Editor of Better Homes & Gardens. Recognized by design aficionados for his inventive, out-of-the-box approach to high-style decorating and entertaining on a budget,...
View ArticleInside Brian Patrick Flynn’s Living Room in the Traditional Home Southern...
Photo: Robert Peterson/Rustic White Photography We recently attended the inaugural Southern Style Now Festival in New Orleans, and the absolute highlight was Traditional Home magazine’s showhouse, a...
View ArticleJonathan Savage’s Guest Bedroom in the Traditional Home Southern Style Now...
Photo: J Stephen Young; In this photo: Isabella Right Corner Daybed in Suzanne Kasler’s Signature 13oz Linen in Blanc/Flax Stripe We recently attended the inaugural Southern Style Now Festival in New...
View ArticleAugust – September 2016 Paint Colors
Because we shoot in real homes, we are not always at liberty to paint the walls. In those cases, we have chosen paint colors that best match the wall color in the photo. Please be aware that color may...
View ArticleTour the 2016 Southern Living Idea House in Mt. Laurel, Alabama
Each year, Southern Living pulls together an all-star team of designers to design, build and decorate the ultimate southern home against the awe-inspiring backdrop of an iconic locale, from South...
View Article14 Ways to Mix & Match Your Bedding
If you love to flip through our catalog, you’ve probably noticed that we love to mix and match different bedding collections together. It’s a fun way to bring pattern and personality into your...
View ArticleHow to Arrange Pillows on Your Bed
Bedrooms can be a tough place to decorate — especially when it comes to making a beautiful bed. There are just so many options for bedding and so many ways to make your bed! One aspect of bed making...
View Article3 Ways to Use our Harper Bar
While we all want our house to be beautiful, it’s even more important that it functions for our life. That’s why we love creating furniture pieces that are hardworking and functional for modern life....
View ArticleOur Fall 2016 Preview: Livable Luxe
It’s never too early to start planning for the next season. So while you’re still soaking up the summer sun, take a sneak peek at what we’ve got in store for fall. To walk us through what inspired our...
View ArticleHow to Space Ring Clips on Your Curtain Panel
A few months ago, we got a comment asking how to space ring clips on a curtain panel (thanks, Elizabeth!). Turns out our photography team has a super simple trick for evenly spacing the ring clips, so...
View ArticleHow to Style a Console or Buffet
Choosing furniture can be intimidating, but often we think the hardest part of the decorating process is adding the accessories and finishing touches. It can be hard to know when something is just...
View ArticleGet the Look: Yellow & Teal Breakfast Nook
‘ When we were designing the cover of our most recent catalog, we couldn’t help but be drawn to this bright color palette of buttery yellow and vibrant teal. They just work together so beautifully,...
View ArticleKate Singer’s Great Room in the 2016 Hampton Designer Showhouse
Photo: Marco Ricca; In this Room: Louis Armless Chair, Thurston Wingchair, and Grand Distressed Candle Pillar Each year, we look forward to sponsoring the Traditional Home Hampton Designer Showhouse....
View ArticleBringing Modern Pieces into Your Home
Our philosophy at Ballard Designs is to infuse every room with an eclectic mix of furniture pieces and styles to create a look that’s uniquely yours. That’s why we’re always bringing together...
View ArticleJana Bek’s Small, Outdoor Balcony Makeover
Photo:Rust White Photography Jana Bek is an interior designer with a fantastic eye for color and an even better sense of style. Through Bek Design, she works with clients all over the country to design...
View ArticleCasa Florentina: Our New Fall Favorites
We’ve racked up a lot of frequent-flyer miles to Italy this year working on our fall Casa collection with our Florentine furniture makers. At their workshop, nestled in the lush hills of Florence,...
View Article8 Centerpieces for Your Dining Table When You’re Not Entertaining
Dining rooms are an important part of the home when you’re gathering with family or friends, but the reality is that most of the time, they sit empty waiting on your next dinner party. Which begs the...
View ArticleFeature Friday: Julie Blanner’s Breakfast Nook
Photo: Julie Blanner In our Feature Friday series, we’ll be highlighting the homes of some of our favorite bloggers and designers. We love the way they’ve used our products in their spaces, so we...
View ArticleA Fall Tabletop Look to Steal
In three days, it’s officially Fall which means the start of the entertaining season. While that may give of you a chill, we love this time of year when we get to spend time with friends and family in...
View ArticlePaint Colors from our October-December 2016 Catalog
Because we shoot in real homes, we are not always at liberty to paint the walls. In those cases, we have chosen paint colors that best match the wall color in the photo. Please be aware that color may...
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