How to Decorate

Ep. 344: Neutrals with David Frazier


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We welcome New York designer, David Frazier, known for his warm modernist interiors and place-based architecture. Originally from West Point, Georgia, David attended Auburn School of Architecture before moving to New York, where he designed spaces for his clients in New York, the Hamptons, Connecticut, Colorado, and throughout the South. David shares some great advice for using neutrals in a way that suits your aesthetic and design dreams. He talks about why he gravitates towards neutrals, some of his favorite shades to use to warm up a room, and how to give neutrals the same energy as colors and patterns.

What You’ll Hear On This Episode:

  • Neutrals don’t have to be boring!
  • A neutral interior can give your mind and eyes a chance to rest.
  • David shares some of his favorite neutral shades to work with.
  • How to weave color in with neutrals while still keeping that calm and comforting tone.
  • Using textures and layers to keep neutrals exciting.
  • David’s love of playing with scale to add a bit of drama and excitement into spaces.
  • How David’s background in architecture informs his design work. 
  • How to overcome the storing challenges that often come with art and antiques.
  • The magical transformation of a laundry room in the Palm Beach showroom. 

  • Mentioned:

    • Ballard Designs
    • David Frazier 
    • @davidfrazierco 


    • Decorating Dilemma: 

      Hi Caitlin! So, David likes the idea of just using one sofa. He would probably eliminate the apartment sofa. Great floor lamps on the table would serve as a great anchor between the sofa and two chairs. Then, he would do a club chair and an ottoman in the opposite corner. Ideally, the sofa would be about the length of that picture window, with the back of the sofa about the height of the windowsill.

      You know we love playing with scale too, so you could use both online tools and move the furniture around to see how you like it and how it feels in the space. Best of luck and keep us updated!

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