Ep. 417: Crafting Colorful Elegance with Palmer Weiss

How to Decorate

Caroline & Liz welcome renowned interior designer Palmer Weiss to discuss her unique journey into design. Originally from Charleston, S.C. and now based in San Fransisco, CA, Palmer launched her eponymous firm in 2002 and has since become renowned across the industry for blending traditional interiors with modern twists.

In this episode, Palmer shares her approach to using color as a neutral, drawing inspiration from fabric, light, and personal experiences. Her insights provide a deep dive into maintaining sophistication and timelessness in spaces that appeal to both modern and traditional tastes. From the challenges of balancing practical items in design to making bold choices, Palmer offers listeners practical tips for creating harmonious interiors that resonate personally and aesthetically.

What You’ll Hear on This Episode:

• 00:00 Introduction to Ballard Designs Podcast
• 00:33 Meet Palmer Weiss: A Journey from Charleston to San Francisco
• 01:21 The Art of Using Color in Interior Design
• 02:00 Palmer's Background and Path to Interior Design
• 03:38 Launching a Design Firm: Challenges and Triumphs
• 08:52 Exploring Color and Pattern in Design
• 22:43 Client Projects and Design Philosophy
• 30:05 Family and Nature-Inspired Design
• 31:08 The Role of Upholstery in Room Design
• 32:12 Practicality and Color Choices
• 33:43 Designing for Families and Imperfections
• 36:15 Creating Timeless Interiors
• 43:35 Balancing Modern and Traditional Elements
• 51:27 Designing Multipurpose Spaces
• 53:28 Approaching Window Treatments
• 57:42 Conclusion and Where to Find More of Palmer's Work

Also Mentioned:

• ⁠⁠⁠ballarddesigns.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Shop Now
• ⁠⁠palmerweiss.com | Designer Website
• ⁠⁠@palmerweiss | Designer IG

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!