Ep. 465: Nathan Turner's New Book "I Love Decorating"

Ep. 465: Nathan Turner's New Book "I Love Decorating"

From How to Decorate by Ballard Designs

May 12, 2026 · 55 min

About this episode

Nathan Turner discusses his new book and shares insights from his design career.

We are thrilled to welcome a designer who perfectly embodies American laid-back, high-style design: Nathan Turner! As a fifth-generation Californian, his work is infused with sunny colors, natural textures, and bold, fun touches. Nathan joins Caroline, Taryn, and Liz to talk about his highly anticipated third book, I Love Decorating: Creating Stylish, Thoughtful, and Personal Spaces. Nathan shares the hilarious and serendipitous story of his career, from getting a double major in business and economics to working as an antiques buyer in Europe simply because he spoke Italian. He also reminisces about his first Los Angeles shop, where his legendary in-store dinner parties accidentally launched his entire interior design career. Quick Decorating & Career Takeaways: Be Open to the Unexpected Pivot: Nathan stresses the importance of being open to new opportunities, especially early in your career. Despite having a practical degree in business and economics, he leaned into his love of Italy and the Italian language, which eventually landed him a job as an assistant and buyer for an antiques dealer. Make Your Space Feel Like a Home: When Nathan opened his first shop in LA, he didn't…

People in this episode

Hosts: Caroline, Taryn, Liz

Guest: Nathan Turner

Topics covered

  • interior design
  • decorating
  • career development
  • personal spaces
  • entrepreneurship

Keywords

  • decorating
  • interior design
  • California
  • Nathan Turner
  • I Love Decorating

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ballard Designs

Books & works: I Love Decorating

Places: California, Los Angeles

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