ballard design podcast jan. 2022
Podcast, Ep. 236: designer Chauncey Boothby
By Abbey Nolte | View Article
Designer Chauncey Boothby
In today’s episode, we are pleased to welcome Connecticut-based designer Chauncey Boothby of Chauncey Boothby Interiors. Chauncey has cultivated an aesthetic that’s classic yet contemporary. Her work has been featured in numerous publications including House Beautiful, Domino, New England Home Magazine, and The Wallstreet Journal. In 2018 she was named a House Beautiful Next Wave Designer. We talk about how Chauncey creates clean yet cheerful spaces, her love for antiques and vintage pieces, how to give rooms layers, her use of fabric for inspiration, and much more!
What You’ll Hear on This Episode:
What is Chauncey’s background and how did she find a career in design?
How Chauncey came to love antiques and vintage pieces.
Why Chauncey doesn’t want a room to look like a catalog.
How to get creative with old or existing pieces.
What does Chauncey take into account when designing children’s rooms?
How does Chauncey get all the color details to work together in a space?
How does Chauncey like to customize Roman shades and other drapery for everyday use?
Why Chauncey likes to focus on function and durability in design; especially for kid’s rooms.
What is Chauncey’s use of fabric for inspiration and grounding for a room?
How does Chauncey create custom paint colors?
What does Chauncey do to decorate for the holidays?
Chauncey’s tips & tricks for entertaining and hosting guests.
