Ep. 391: Designing a Healthier Home with Kishani Perera

How to Decorate

Caroline McDonald

Arts, Business, Design

4.4 • 838 Ratings

🗓️ 10 December 2024

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

This week, Caroline and Liz welcome the visionary interior designer Kishani Perera, who merges aesthetics with health to create her signature Healthy Homes™. Kishani's approach to design emphasizes the use of curated, non-toxic materials and thoughtful design choices that not only respect the environment but also enhance the physical well-being of her clients. Kishani discusses her evolution as a designer over the past 20 years, touching on everything from the beauty of antiques to her health challenges that inspired her focus on creating non-toxic living spaces. She provides invaluable insights on the importance of reusing materials and how these practices add character and warmth to a home. Join us as she shares her holistic view on design and how beautiful interiors can promote a healthier lifestyle. ***Watch this week's episode as recorded in video form on the Ballard Designs YouTube Channel*** What You’ll Hear On This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to How to Decorate 00:34 Welcoming Kishani Perera 01:54 Kishani's Design Evolution and Aesthetic 04:19 The Importance of Antiques and Flea Market Finds 11:17 Discovering and Addressing Health Concerns in Design 17:34 Tips for Identifying Indoor Toxins 23:19 Practical Solutions for Creating Healthier Homes 28:34 The Rise of Eco-Friendly and Non-Toxic Design Materials 33:22 Elevating Spaces with Vintage Elements and Artwork 42:55 Client Relationships: Personalizing Design 45:45 Kishani’s Favorite Organic Materials 51:52 Decorating Dilemmas: Expert Advice for Listeners 58:49 Conclusion and What's Next in Sustainable Design Decorating Dilemma: **Follow along with pictures of this week's decorating dilemma on the How to Decorate Blog** Hi Karen, Kishani and the hosts commend you for your beautiful living room rug choice! Your entryway rug might be causing some color conflict. Kishani suggests a more neutral area rug to harmonize the space while maintaining your original design. She emphasizes the importance of layering by suggesting a light fixture and possibly painting your doors to pop with color. Best of luck with your space, and we hope these tips will help refine your entryway! - How to Decorate Also Mentioned: Kishani Perera | Website @kishaniperera | Instagram Healthy Homes™ Ballard Designs Watch the Full Episode w/ Images: Ballard Designs YouTube 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.
0:09.1	I'm Caroline. I'm on the marketing team.
0:11.0	And I'm Taryn and I'm a product designer.
0:12.8	I'm Liz. I head of the creative team.
0:14.7	We're your hosts.
0:16.1	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.
0:25.4	We love answering your questions, so don't forget to email us at podcast at balauredesigns.net.
0:30.5	Now on with the show.
0:34.3	Kashani, I am extremely excited to chat with you because I really enjoyed going through your portfolio.
0:39.8	And it's so funny, I was, I was digging back in the archives of your website.
0:45.0	And so many of the spaces I recognized from design magazines, you know, a decade ago, two decades ago.
0:56.3	And, you know, Pinterest and blogs.
0:59.0	I remember Molly Sims apartment in New York.
1:04.0	Yeah.
1:04.3	In style years and years ago.
1:06.6	And so it's fun to be able to say like, oh, I know her work and, you know, getting to reintroduce myself with you a little bit.
1:14.0	Thanks.
1:14.7	Yeah.
1:15.2	Thank you.
1:15.7	Thank you.
1:17.1	So you launched your firm in 2003.
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