Before we knew what production design was, television was already teaching us how spaces should feel. In this mini from Decorating Pages, I look back at the visual worlds of Sesame Street, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and Pee-wee’s Playhouse—and how their sets used color, scale, texture and design to shape our ideas of safety, imagination and creativity. From the muted cityscape of Sesame Street to the red trolley into Make-Believe and the complete visual chaos of Pee-wee’s Playhouse, these weren’t just backgrounds. They were part of the storytelling. Looking back now as a set decorator, it’s fascinating to see how early we begin forming emotional connections to rooms, color palettes and environments—long before we understand why. #SesameStreet #MisterRogers #PeeWeePlayhouse #ProductionDesign #SetDesign SUBSCRIBE: to the Decorating Pages podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decorating-pages/id1387136186 SHOP THE SETS ON MY ONLINE AMAZON STORE! https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-ecaef66e 🎬 Hello and welcome to Decorating Pages! I’m Kim Wannop, your host, diving deep into the world of film and TV set design. Each episode of the Decorating Pages podcast brings you exclusive interviews with Hollywood's top Set Decorators, Production Designers, Directors, and Actors who craft the stunning visuals that bring stories to life. Discover the behind-the-scenes magic that takes designs from script to screen. Don't miss out—subscribe now and join our community of design enthusiasts! Well Hello There!! Website: https://www.decoratingpagespodcast.com Blog: https://www.decoratingpagespodcast.com/blog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/618875801838692/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoratingpages/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/decoratingpagespodcast/ SHOP! https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-ecaef66e

Why does the transition into the Neighborhood of Make-Believe feel so magical? Part of it is the design. Fred’s house is quiet and muted. The red sweater and red trolley immediately stand out, and then the trolley carries us into a completely different visual world—brighter colors, simpler shapes and an entirely different scale. It’s a perfect example of production design quietly guiding the audience from reality into imagination. #MisterRogers #ProductionDesign #SetDesign #TVHistory

Jim Henson was using early computer animation on Sesame Street in 1970. The show experimented with Scanimate, bold graphics, original music and wildly different animation styles — all while teaching kids basic concepts. Looking back now, it’s easy to see why those little segments stayed with us. #SesameStreet #JimHenson #Animation #ProductionDesign #TVHistory

What did Sesame Street, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Punky Brewster, Pee-wee’s Playhouse, Full House, Scooby-Doo, Rainbow Brite and Jem teach us about design before we even knew what production design was? In this episode of Decorating Pages, Emmy-winning set decorator Kim Wannop goes back to the television worlds that shaped a generation of kids growing up in the late 1970s and 1980s. Why did the Sesame Street neighborhood feel so real? Why does Mister Rogers’ set still feel remarkably calm? Why did Punky Brewster’s bedroom make so many kids want control over their own rooms? And how did the extraordinary visual world of Pee-wee’s Playhouse prove that objects, colors, patterns and furniture don't have to match when they share a strong point of view? Kim also revisits early Nickelodeon favorites including Pinwheel and Today’s Special, the evolving bedrooms of Full House and Clarissa Explains It All, and the animated worlds of Scooby-Doo, Rainbow Brite and Jem and the Holograms. It’s a nostalgic look at 1980s television, production design, set decoration, color and childhood spaces — and at the visual lessons we were absorbing long before we knew how much those environments were influencing us. 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 of visual storytelling. Whether you’re a film and TV fan, aspiring designer, or entertainment industry pro, Decorating Pages Podcast is your backstage pass to the world of production design. Learn how sets are built, stories are shaped visually, and characters come to life—one episode at a time. 🔔 Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn, and iHeartRadio so you never miss an episode. 📲 Follow for daily design content Instagram: @decoratingpages (https://www.instagram.com/decoratingpages) TikTok: @decoratingpagespodcast YouTube: Decorating Pages Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@DecoratingPagesPodcast)

What did Sesame Street, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Punky Brewster, Pee-wee’s Playhouse, Full House, Scooby-Doo, Rainbow Brite and Jem teach us about design before we even knew what production design was? In this episode of Decorating Pages, Emmy-winning set decorator Kim Wannop goes back to the television worlds that shaped a generation of kids growing up in the late 1970s and 1980s. Why did the Sesame Street neighborhood feel so real? Why does Mister Rogers’ set still feel remarkably calm? Why did Punky Brewster’s bedroom make so many kids want control over their own rooms? And how did the extraordinary visual world of Pee-wee’s Playhouse prove that objects, colors, patterns and furniture don't have to match when they share a strong point of view? Kim also revisits early Nickelodeon favorites including Pinwheel and Today’s Special, the evolving bedrooms of Full House and Clarissa Explains It All, and the animated worlds of Scooby-Doo, Rainbow Brite and Jem and the Holograms. It’s a nostalgic look at 1980s television, production design, set decoration, color and childhood spaces — and at the visual lessons we were absorbing long before we knew how much those environments were influencing us. 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 of visual storytelling. Whether you’re a film and TV fan, aspiring designer, or entertainment industry pro, Decorating Pages Podcast is your backstage pass to the world of production design. Learn how sets are built, stories are shaped visually, and characters come to life—one episode at a time. 🔔 Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn, and iHeartRadio so you never miss an episode. 📲 Follow for daily design content Instagram: @decoratingpages (https://www.instagram.com/decoratingpages) TikTok: @decoratingpagespodcast YouTube: Decorating Pages Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@DecoratingPagesPodcast)

If you grew up watching television in the late ’70s and ’80s, chances are you can still picture these rooms. The stoop on Sesame Street. Mister Rogers’ living room and the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Punky Brewster’s bedroom. Pee-wee’s Playhouse. Full House. Today’s Special. Pinwheel. Scooby-Doo. Rainbow Brite. Jem and the Holograms. But why do we remember them so clearly? In this episode of Decorating Pages, Emmy-winning set decorator Kim Wannop looks back at the television worlds that shaped how a generation understood color, homes, bedrooms, fantasy, fear and personal style — before we even knew what production design was. We look at how the muted cityscape of Sesame Street allowed its characters to stand out, why the design of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood feels as calm as Fred Rogers himself, how Punky Brewster and DJ Tanner made bedrooms part of a character’s identity, and why Pee-wee’s Playhouse turned visual chaos into an incredibly specific point of view. And animation mattered too. Scooby-Doo, Rainbow Brite and Jem were teaching kids how color could communicate mood and character long before we knew what color theory was. What television set from your childhood can you still see perfectly in your head? Tell me in the comments. Subscribe to Decorating Pages for conversations and deep dives into production design, set decoration and the people who create the worlds we watch. SUBSCRIBE: to the Decorating Pages podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decorating-pages/id1387136186 SHOP THE SETS ON MY ONLINE AMAZON STORE! https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-ecaef66e 🎬 Hello and welcome to Decorating Pages! I’m Kim Wannop, your host, diving deep into the world of film and TV set design. Each episode of the Decorating Pages podcast brings you exclusive interviews with Hollywood's top Set Decorators, Production Designers, Directors, and Actors who craft the stunning visuals that bring stories to life. Discover the behind-the-scenes magic that takes designs from script to screen. Don't miss out—subscribe now and join our community of design enthusiasts! Well Hello There!! Website: https://www.decoratingpagespodcast.com Blog: https://www.decoratingpagespodcast.com/blog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/618875801838692/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoratingpages/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/decoratingpagespodcast/ SHOP! https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-ecaef66e

Did they really build the entire neighborhood in Pluribus? Production designer Denise Pizzini and set decorator Ashley Michelle Marsh reveal just how much of Carol’s neighborhood was actually constructed for the series — including real roofs, gas meters, air conditioners, backyards, streets and landscaping. The build became much closer to real-world construction than a typical television set, requiring contractors, roofers, structural engineers, permits, grading and incredibly detailed planning. Even the heights of individual houses were adjusted to control exactly what Carol could see from her home. In this clip from Decorating Pages, we go behind the scenes of the production design of Pluribus and look at the extraordinary work that went into creating a neighborhood that feels completely real on screen. Watch the full Decorating Pages interview for more behind-the-scenes stories about the sets, locations and production design of Pluribus. Subscribe for more production design, set decoration and filmmaking stories from the people who actually create the worlds you see on screen. SUBSCRIBE: to the Decorating Pages podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decorating-pages/id1387136186 SHOP THE SETS ON MY ONLINE AMAZON STORE! https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-ecaef66e 🎬 Hello and welcome to Decorating Pages! I’m Kim Wannop, your host, diving deep into the world of film and TV set design. Each episode of the Decorating Pages podcast brings you exclusive interviews with Hollywood's top Set Decorators, Production Designers, Directors, and Actors who craft the stunning visuals that bring stories to life. Discover the behind-the-scenes magic that takes designs from script to screen. Don't miss out—subscribe now and join our community of design enthusiasts! Well Hello There!! Website: https://www.decoratingpagespodcast.com Blog: https://www.decoratingpagespodcast.com/blog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/618875801838692/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoratingpages/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/decoratingpagespodcast/ SHOP! https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-ecaef66e

Three Emmy nights. Three dresses. Shoes, jewelry, accessories. Total: under $500. In this clip from my latest Gold Room episode, I’m sharing exactly how I shop for Emmy dresses without spending a fortune — where I look, why tailoring matters, what I’ll buy online, and what I absolutely will not. Because looking expensive and spending expensive are two very different things. The full Gold Room episode goes inside Emmy night — from seating and commercial breaks to what happens after you win, the Governors Gala, and whether winning an Emmy actually changes your career. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of The Gold Room on Apple or decoratingpagespodcast.com #Emmys #EmmyFashion #EmmyAwards #RedCarpetStyle #DecoratingPages SUBSCRIBE: to the Decorating Pages podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decorating-pages/id1387136186 SHOP THE SETS ON MY ONLINE AMAZON STORE! https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-ecaef66e 🎬 Hello and welcome to Decorating Pages! I’m Kim Wannop, your host, diving deep into the world of film and TV set design. Each episode of the Decorating Pages podcast brings you exclusive interviews with Hollywood's top Set Decorators, Production Designers, Directors, and Actors who craft the stunning visuals that bring stories to life. Discover the behind-the-scenes magic that takes designs from script to screen. Don't miss out—subscribe now and join our community of design enthusiasts! Well Hello There!! Website: https://www.decoratingpagespodcast.com Blog: https://www.decoratingpagespodcast.com/blog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/618875801838692/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoratingpages/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/decoratingpagespodcast/ SHOP! https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-ecaef66e

A little look at Creative Arts Emmy weekend with some of my favorite people in this industry. Friends, colleagues, past Decorating Pages guests, nominees and winners from The Muppets, Hacks, Palm Royale, Fallout, Pluribus, The Voice, Euphoria, Leanne and more. I’m especially proud of Production Designer Denise Pizzini, who won TWO Emmys this weekend in two different Production Design categories. 🏆🏆 And yes, there are a few glimpses inside this year’s Governors Gala, The Garden After Dark. More behind the scenes from the Gala is coming Thursday in the Gold Room. #Emmys #CreativeArtsEmmys #ProductionDesign #emmy2026 SUBSCRIBE: to the Decorating Pages podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decorating-pages/id1387136186 SHOP THE SETS ON MY ONLINE AMAZON STORE! https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-ecaef66e 🎬 Hello and welcome to Decorating Pages! I’m Kim Wannop, your host, diving deep into the world of film and TV set design. Each episode of the Decorating Pages podcast brings you exclusive interviews with Hollywood's top Set Decorators, Production Designers, Directors, and Actors who craft the stunning visuals that bring stories to life. Discover the behind-the-scenes magic that takes designs from script to screen. Don't miss out—subscribe now and join our community of design enthusiasts! Well Hello There!! Website: https://www.decoratingpagespodcast.com Blog: https://www.decoratingpagespodcast.com/blog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/618875801838692/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoratingpages/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/decoratingpagespodcast/ SHOP! https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-ecaef66e