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Kim Wannop breaks down the 2026 Oscar nominees for Production Design, analyzing their design elements and industry trends.

Award season is here, and the 2026 Oscar nominees for Production Design are stacked. In this episode of Decorating Pages Podcast , host Kim Wannop breaks down the five nominated films through a design lens — palettes, lighting choices, texture, aging, scale, and the tiny set dressing details that make a world feel real. Nominees covered: Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Sinners — plus what the Academy tends to reward, why period films often dominate, and which designs feel like the biggest swings of the year. If you love production design, set decoration, and behind-the-scenes craft, this one’s for the people who pause the movie just to stare at the corners of the frame. 👉 Get the FREE Quick Reference Set Decorating Template: www.decoratingpagespodcast.com Discover the Art of TV & Film Design with Decorating Pages Podcast Hosted by Emmy-winning Set Decorator Kim Wannop, this podcast takes you behind the scenes of your favorite shows and movies. Each episode features in-depth conversations with the industry’s top production designers, set decorators, prop masters, and art department professionals, offering rare insight into the creative process…

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