How to Decorate

Ep. 207: design duo Lauren & Suzanne McGrath

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Mother-daughter design duo Lauren and Suzanne McGrath of McGrath II join the show to share their love of the classics. We talk about the way they approach their client spaces, investing in antiques, floor plans, and more.

What You'll Hear on This Show:

  • Trials & Triumphs this week
  • Why Suzanne and Lauren fell in love with classic design and how they approach their client spaces
  • Why taking chances is an essential element of designing a traditional space
  • How they often tweak or even transform old furniture for their designs
  • Why old houses often make their jobs easier
  • We talk all about kids rooms -- how to design with longevity, style, and comfort
  • Bedrooms in general and why they think of the primary bedroom as one of the most important spaces in a home
  • Lauren gives us a lesson in dressing the bed


    • Show Notes:

    • McGrath II
    • McGrath II on Instagram
    • Good Bones, Great Pieces by Suzanne & Lauren McGrath
    • Ballard Designs Room Planner


      • Find all of the show notes at howtodecorate.com/podcast.

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