Our Conversation with Carson Kressley to Talk Design and His Collaboration with Ballard Designs

We were thrilled to have the opportunity to have Carson Kressley on our podcast.

You probably know him from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy or RuPaul's Drag Race, but today we’re talking all things home design, his love of equestrian style, and his new collection with Ballard Designs.

Here’s what we talked about:

His background:  How he got to where he is today starting in fashion and the way he thinks about interiors. We talk about his two homes - a farm in Pennsylvania and an apartment in New York City and his design style in those homes.

Equestrian Styling: Carson shared how his love of horses shows up in his home. 

It’s not about themed decor, it’s more about leather, wood, brass and clean classic pieces. Think timeless and layered, not themed.

HIs collection with Ballard Designs: We talked about how it all came together and he shared his favorite pieces, what inspired the collection, and how to mix it into your home without overthinking it.

Take a look at the beautiful collection here - Ballard Designs

Shopping - Carson loves to shop and talked about his visits to High Point Market and the Round Top Antique Fair in Texas.

Real Life Design Advice - Carson keeps it real and shares mistakes people make when decorating, what his thoughts are on trends and how to make your home feel pulled together and livable. His biggest point - “Don’t design for how it looks - design for how you live”

The best rooms feel collected, not decorated. Invest in the pieces you live with every day and have fun switching out the rest. The most beautiful pieces are the ones that feel comfortable, personal and real.

We hope you enjoy this “Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole” podcast episode. If there’s one takeaway, its this: Don’t be afraid to take risks, trust your instincts and create a home that tells your story beautifully.

Here’s the link to the podcast!

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