Ep. 203: designer James Farmer

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.