Bonus Episode: Introducing our NEW Spring/Summer Catalog Items!

How to Decorate

Caroline McDonald

Arts, Business, Design

4.4 • 838 Ratings

🗓️ 24 April 2026

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Tuck in and get lost in the Spring 2026 catalog with us! In this special bonus episode, the team does a deep dive into the brand-new Spring/Summer 2026 Items. We’re covering all the inspiration behind the season—from earthy pastels and coastal chic vibes to the return of classic motifs like ruffles, stripes, and natural wovens. Whether you’re looking for a "wow" moment for your bedroom with the wave-shaped Veda Bed or seeking the perfect outdoor setup with the Berkshire Porch Swing, we cover our absolute favorites that are landing in your homes this year. Plus, stay tuned until the very end for a "cheap and cheerful" surprise prize for our dedicated listeners! Products Mentioned: Carson Kressley Collection - https://bit.ly/3OELEri Westbury Woven Table - https://bit.ly/48kkrAT Veda Woven Bed - https://bit.ly/491huFp Reya Bar Cabinet - https://bit.ly/3OJJDdo Flamands Mirror - https://bit.ly/4tyST3h Henry Console - https://bit.ly/3Qph2KZ Ramona Dining Chair - https://bit.ly/3Oomr4p Torino Bookcase - https://bit.ly/4e8qWKH Victoria Secretary - https://bit.ly/4u6eUGk Maris Office Collection - https://bit.ly/4tzAYJI Regina Chandellier - https://bit.ly/4tZLtG2 Berkshire Porch Swing - https://bit.ly/4e1AW8y Suzanne Kasler Bedford Collection - https://bit.ly/4d1izzw Biloxi Outdoor Collection - https://bit.ly/3OkMwkQ Kelly Outdoor Rug - https://bit.ly/4sPqggT Somerset Outdoor Collection - https://bit.ly/48kkkoX Alexandra Accent Plates - https://bit.ly/4mOQhf3 Essie Bedding Collection - https://bit.ly/48npssp Halyard Striped Drapery - https://bit.ly/4cLy2mb Dayna Bed - https://bit.ly/4cvVIMs Andrea Armchair - https://bit.ly/4mP2WOT Bruno Kitchen Pantry - https://bit.ly/4e1Z1fr Briggs Storage Cabinet - https://bit.ly/42tbzW0 Cecil Tea Light - https://bit.ly/4cPi3nb Tortoise Glass Candle Lamp - https://bit.ly/4mNJ6Uh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to How to Decorate from Ballard Designs, a weekly podcast all about the trials and triumphs of decorating and redecorating your home. I'm Caroline, I'm on the marketing team. And I'm Taryn and I'm a product designer. I'm Liz. I head of the creative team. We're your hosts. Join the expert team at Ballard Designs for tips, tricks, and tales from interior designers, stylists, and other talents in the design world.
0:22.4	Plus, we'll answer your decorating dilemmas at the end of each episode. We love answering your questions,
0:26.8	so don't forget to email us at podcast at ballarddesigns.net. Now on with the show.
0:34.3	Okay, welcome back, listeners. We have a special bonus episode for you today. I'm going to give you fair warning that we're going to be jumping all over the place because we're kind of just spitballing here. So, yeah, tuck in. And we're getting lost in our own catalog here. Like we sat here quiet for a good minute, just like flipping through our own catalog. Yeah.
0:54.8	Yeah.
0:55.8	So this is very true.
1:01.3	Yes, but basically we're going to talk all about our newest collection, our spring, summer,
1:03.8	2026 collection.
1:05.2	Had to think about the year for a second there.
1:05.5	Woo!
1:30.5	But we're going to talk about all our new products, the inspiration for the collection, some things that are standing out to us. And we're just going to, we're just going to chit chat. Love it. We're just going to, yeah. Right? Yeah. Well, and we've already introduced this slightly because we talked our trends that we were kind of like gravitating towards. True. So we've already said, you know, like, hey, we think we're going towards this. We were loving this.
1:31.7	So I kind of made a list of all the things we had talked about.
1:36.0	And we have talked about Carson.
1:37.7	We've covered Carson.
1:38.6	Yes.
1:39.3	Yes.
1:39.7	So we have Carson's launch, which is a big chunk of this beautiful season that we have.
1:46.7	And then we talked a lot about kind of this, again, it's spring.
1:52.6	It's what we all need.
1:54.1	It's just this beautiful color palette of slightly earthy but beautiful pastels that really help your home feel fresh with the beautiful
2:02.4	florals outside and bringing that outside in. We've said that on repeat.
2:06.5	Objects with patina. Lots of things with ruffles and embellishments and stripes being such a strong
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