This week, the ladies welcome Atlanta interior designer and HGTV Dream Home alum Brian Patrick Flynn to the show. Brian shares how a decade-plus in production design shaped his approach to color, materials, and storytelling, plus how becoming a dad is refocusing his work closer to home.
The conversation spans his House Tour with Ballard, the realities of designing for camera versus real life, why he loves 5000K bulbs (and we don’t), and how he mixes fresh traditional with retro ’80s cues without feeling theme-y. Brian also digs into set design secrets (continuity, multiple-scale props), candid career pivots, and a rapid-fire “in vs. out” on trends from beige and pleated shades to white houses with black trim.
What You'll Hear This Episode:
00:00 Introduction to Ballard Designs Podcast
00:33 Welcoming Brian Patrick Flynn
01:22 Brian's Journey with HGTV Dream Home
03:04 Designing Traditional Homes with a Twist
07:48 The Challenges of Supply Chains
11:35 The Role of SEO in Interior Design
21:43 Parenthood and Career Balance
27:56 The Colorful Transformation of My Home
29:29 The Ball Pit Dilemma
30:29 Lighting Controversies and Career Milestones
31:34 Designing with 5000 Kelvin Light Bulbs
36:38 The Oxford House Project
45:50 The Influence of Nancy Meyers and Set Design
55:23 The Importance of Continuity in Production Design
55:43 Challenges and Strategies in Set Design
56:50 The Role of Continuity in Sitcoms
58:49 The Evolution of Design Choices
01:01:09 Balancing Personal Taste with Market Trends
01:02:47 Career Journey and Early Experiences
01:06:11 Trends and Personal Preferences in Design
01:08:51 In and Out: Design Trends Discussion
01:19:33 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
Also Mentioned:
• Watch Brian's House Tour with Ballard - https://bit.ly/487OiN1
• Brian Patrick Flynn on Instagram - @bpatrickflynn
• Shop Ballard Designs - https://bit.ly/4oGtjXL
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Happy Decorating!
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