Ep. 414: 100 Ways to Feel at Home with Emma Kemper

Caroline and Liz sit down to chat with New York-based interior designer and author Emma Barrell Kemper, who shares insights from her new book, House Rules: 100 Ways to Feel at Home. Tune in to discover practical tips on creating mood boards, selecting paint colors, and future-proofing your home, along with advice on mixing metals for a timeless aesthetic. 

Emma also discusses key aspects of home design, like budgeting, assembling a shopping list, and choosing the right rugs and furniture. As always, the episode concludes with a listener's decorating dilemma, providing expert recommendations tailored to individual design challenges.

What You’ll Hear on This Episode:

• 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
• 00:34 Meet Emma Barrell Kember
• 01:05 Emma's Book: House Rules
• 03:51 Gathering Inspiration for Your Project
• 08:47 Mood Boards vs. Scheming
• 13:43 The Importance of Paint Schedules
• 17:43 Common Paint Color Mistakes
• 20:03 Using Paint to Accentuate or Camouflage
• 24:17 The Power of the Color Wheel
• 27:57 Preparing for a Decorating Project
• 30:26 Handling Unexpected Costs
• 31:18 Shopping Strategies: Rule of Thirds
• 33:15 Finding the Right Items While Shopping
• 34:15 Testing Fabrics and Swatches
• 38:26 Avoiding Built-In Tech
• 41:13 Future Proofing Your Home
• 45:45 Finishing Touches for Your Space
• 47:30 Decorating Dilemma: Kristen's Living Room
• 54:46 Conclusion and Farewell

Also mentioned:

• ⁠ballarddesigns.com⁠⁠⁠ | Shop Now
• ⁠House Rules: 100 Ways to Feel at Home⁠ | Order Your Copy Now

Please send in your decorating dilemmas + pictures so we can answer them on an upcoming episode (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) . And, of course, please subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already in Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a new episode.

Happy Decorating!

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