Ep. 424: Exploring Our NEW Fall 2025 Items!

How to Decorate

Caroline McDonald

Arts, Business, Design

4.4 • 838 Ratings

🗓️ 29 July 2025

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Summary

Caroline, Taryn, and Ballard product designer Will Turner dive into Ballard Designs' latest fall collection from swatches, decor items, sofas, and more! The group explores the extensive process behind the creation of new products and their launches, highlighting key pieces such as the Newberry furniture, custom-size rugs, and various home accessories. Seasonal inspirations and trending colors, including chocolatey browns, sage greens, and lavender are discussed, with insights on how to incorporate these hues and designs into your home. This episode is packed with tips, inspiration, and sneak peeks into the latest from Ballard Designs. Products Mentioned: Eton Sofa - https://bit.ly/4obmJIN The Netta Chandelier - https://bit.ly/4ocNE72 Merriton Green Fabric - https://bit.ly/46ts47X Scotty Woven Tray - https://bit.ly/455W0ED Marion Bedding - https://bit.ly/4mhWVsG Greek Key Rug - https://bit.ly/40ILUIF Lisette Bistro Table - https://bit.ly/3GZs1X8 Dottie Coffee Table - https://bit.ly/46yRq4q Amelia Collection - https://bit.ly/46xEs6U Loire Side Table - https://bit.ly/4ogvyRK Jolene Table Lamp - https://bit.ly/44UXhQh Judy Buffet Lamp - https://bit.ly/3IJV2GT Pierre Bedding Collection - https://bit.ly/45erRDf Newberry Furniture Collection - https://bit.ly/3Hbv0M5 Maxine Nightstand - https://bit.ly/46xF8cs Rena Media Cabinet - https://bit.ly/3IOb8PD Winslow Woven Urn and Pedestal - https://bit.ly/3IQkrys Leanne Bookshelf - https://bit.ly/40C5mXy Samantha Canopy Bed - https://bit.ly/40IMZAd What You’ll Hear on This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Ballard Designs Podcast 00:34 Exciting New Product Launches 02:00 Seasonal Inspirations and Trends 10:05 Color and Fabric Highlights 11:33 Pattern Play and Design Tips 30:09 Tortoise Accessories and Nature-Inspired Decor 35:28 Charming Table Lamps 36:41 The Fandelier Revolution 37:45 Miles Redd Collection Relaunch 39:56 Artisanal Decor Highlights 40:50 Winslow Vase and Versatile Tables 44:10 Custom Rug Program 47:14 Elegant Brown Furniture 56:31 Suzanne's Closet Collection 01:08:26 Final Thoughts and Shopping Tips Also Mentioned: ⁠ballarddesigns.com⁠⁠ | Shop New Fall 2025 Items Now! Please send in your questions so we can answer them on our next episode! And of course, subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can always check back here to see new episodes, but if you subscribe, it’ll automatically download to your phone. 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, and other talents in the design world. Plus, we'll answer your decorating dilemmas at the end of each episode. We love answering your questions, so don't forget to email us at podcast at balderdesigns.net. Now on with the show. I've ruled out uni because I want to live at home. I've ruled out uni because I want to earn money.
0:38.5	I've ruled out uni because of my grades.
0:42.9	Study with the Open University and there's no need to rule out anything.
0:46.7	With our respected degrees, you can learn from home and work alongside study.
0:50.9	We're open to all.
0:52.4	Plus, you'll have the support of expert tutors. So rethink your
0:56.4	future with the degree you didn't think was possible. The Open University, the future is open.
1:03.5	Yay! Okay, this is one of my favorite episodes. I always look forward to these. We're talking about
1:10.4	all of the new items that just launched
1:12.3	on the site. It, I am not exaggerating when I say that it takes probably two years. These are like
1:19.1	two years in the making. So anytime we finally get to the finish line and they're live and on the
1:24.6	site and people can go by them, it always feels like such exciting.
1:28.1	Yes.
1:29.1	Such a huge accomplishment.
1:30.3	Of course, we've got Taryn here.
1:32.2	And then Liz, unfortunately, is stranded in Michigan.
1:36.8	So.
1:37.7	Not to be funny, but yes, she is stranded.
1:39.7	She is safe.
1:40.8	She is fine.
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