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.

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