How to Decorate

Ep. 203: designer James Farmer

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Our guest today is back for another episode. He's a garden expert, interior designer, and author of 9 books, James Farmer. We talk about his love of traditional design elements, why the rooms he designs for his clients feel like a hug, and his new book Arriving Home.

What You'll Hear on This Episode:

  • Why James loves traditional design elements and why he works them into his client spaces
  • James explains his love of oyster plates and how they make their way into his clients' collections
  • James' lesson on lampshades and why a lampshade can make or break a lamp
  • James' three sofa layout design trick and when it works best for a space
  • James' obsession with patterned sofas and why they're just so practical
  • Why wallpaper and paneling give your home age
  • We get a lesson on decorating your outdoor rooms


    • Show Notes:

    • James Farmer's Instagram
    • James' Website, Jamesfarmer.com
    • James' latest book, Arriving Home


      • Find all of the notes or stream the episode at howtodecorate.com/podcast.

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