Ep. 421: Relaxed Elegance with Brittany Bromley

How to Decorate

Caroline McDonald

Arts, Business, Design

4.4 • 838 Ratings

🗓️ 8 July 2025

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Caroline and Liz welcome New York-based designer and author Brittany Bromley to the show, known for her ability to blend traditional aesthetics with a modern twist. Brittany shares the inspiration and stories behind her new book, "Relaxed Elegance," and details her design portfolio featuring a fearless use of patterns and colors that bring warmth and personality to each project. Brittany also takes us through her design process, including how she transformed her own home from a neglected space into a layered haven of antique charm and contemporary sophistication. Discover how she uses texture, patterns, and the occasional bold color choice to create unique, comfortable, and enduring designs that reflect the personalities of her clients. What You'll Hear This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to the How to Decorate Podcast 00:34 Brittany Bromley's design philosophy and journey 01:18 Personal home renovation story 04:13 Dining room design with sculptural paper mache 12:29 Pattern mixing tips and interior styling 24:37 Bridge Hampton interior with humor and tradition 27:19 Design strategies for double-height living rooms 31:54 Impact of large windows in interior design 32:20 Using color in neutral and layered spaces 32:54 Muted color palettes for sophisticated interiors 34:09 Texture and pattern for depth in design 37:19 Evolution of textile design and small-batch textiles 39:34 Natural fiber rugs for durability and style 40:58 Creating relaxed elegance in decor 42:11 Patina, layering, and vintage-inspired interiors 43:42 Incorporating marble countertops in kitchens 48:46 Balancing cool and warm tones in design 51:58 Tailoring design for different locations 53:39 Rise of performance textiles and fabrics 55:59 Final thoughts on layered, timeless interiors Also Mentioned: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ballarddesigns.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Shop Now @bittybromley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Brittany's IG bbromleyinteriors.com⁠⁠ | Brittany's Website & Portfolio 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! 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. And I'm Taryn and I'm a product designer.
0:12.8	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,
0:20.9	and other talents in the design world. Plus, we'll answer your decorating dilemmas at the end of each
0:24.8	episode. We love answering your questions, so don't forget to email us at podcast at balderdesigns.net.
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1:04.7	Welcome back to the show.
1:06.0	I'm Caroline and I'm here with Liz.
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1:09.7	And we have a very special guest, New York-based designer and author,
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