This episode kicks off a special series we’re doing highlighting the FLOWER magazine showhouse here in Atlanta. Ballard Designs is proud to be one of the sponsors of the house, and we are so excited to share all the gorgeous spaces with you. Each day this week we will interview a different designer from the showhouse to talk about the room they designed, their inspiration, trends throughout the space, and much more. Our first designer, Nellie Jane Howard Ossi of Mrs. Howard Design Firm walks us through her powder room design for the house. She’s a lead designer, a domestic expert, and has a tabletop line coming out next year with Dillards.
If you’d like to visit the house in person you can purchase tickets here, and also follow along with the podcast series whether you can see it in person or not!
What You’ll Hear on This Episode:


How did Nellie get the chance to work on the showhouse?

What was Nellie’s inspiration for how to begin the powder room design and what is the theme?

How do you account for no natural light when choosing design elements?

Why did Nellie choose blue trim for the powder room?

Nellie shares last-minute dilemmas while working on showhouses.

What are the most common delays still happening in design, decorating, and building?

What are some must DOs when designing a powder room?

Why the powder room is a great place to do something bold–like wallpaper on the ceiling!

Lighting is one of the most important elements of a powder room. Nellie’s tips for getting it right.

What are some must DON’T’s when designing a powder room?

How antiquing has influenced Nellie’s design (and her personal life!)

All about growing up in a design family and how it influenced Nellie’s style.

Why accessorizing is expensive but can’t be overlooked. It’s what finishes a room.

Will Nellie continue to do showhouses?

How kids have impacted Nellie’s design; for better or worse!



Mentioned in This Episode:
Nellie Howard Ossi on Instagram
Nellie Howard Ossi
Mrs. Howard
Andrew Howard Interior Design
Visual Comfort Lighting
Pioneer Linens
Made Goods