Respect the Set. Every set tells a story. Every book, coffee mug, family photo, piece of artwork, and carefully placed prop has a purpose. It took an entire team of craftspeople to build that world. These are just a few photos I’ve collected recently of food and drinks left on set. It might seem harmless, but one spilled coffee or forgotten lunch can damage furniture, props, costumes, or hours of work. More importantly, it’s a sign of respect for the people who created the environment. Let’s remind everyone that the set is not the break room. If you have photos of food or drinks left on set (no names or productions necessary), I’d love to include them in a future post to help spread the message. 📧 Send them to KimWannop@DecoratingPagesPodcast.com Let’s keep our sets beautiful, safe, and ready for the next shot. #RespectTheSet #SetDecorator #ProductionDesign #FilmCrew #BehindTheScenes

In this clip from Decorating Pages, I’m looking at the production design of Jaws and why the design of Amity Island is so smart. What makes Jaws work so well is that the design never feels like it is trying to impress you. The fictional Amity Island feels like an ordinary New England beach town — local beaches, tourist shops, docks, boats, town offices, and that very real summer economy where everyone depends on visitors showing up. That grounded realism is what makes the shark feel even more terrifying. The town feels familiar. The threat feels impossible. And right before Fourth of July weekend, the conflict becomes painfully clear: warn people about the shark, or protect the tourist season. Great for drama. Terrible for beach marketing. This is why the production design of Jaws helped define the modern summer blockbuster. It gave us a world that felt real before the horror arrived. Watch the full episode of Decorating Pages for more on summer blockbusters and the production design that built movie history.A New England beach town faces a summer terror. But the real horror? They can't warn tourists about the shark. The tension builds long before the first bite. #Jaws #MovieAnalysis #FilmMaking #Horror #StevenSpielberg

Production Designer Laurin Kelsey joins Decorating Pages to talk about designing Elle, the new Prime Video series from @amazonmgmstudios and @elleonprime. In this episode, Laurin shares how she created the world of a younger Elle Woods in the 1990s. We talk about finding Elle’s signature pink, designing a Beverly Hills world that reflects where she comes from, and creating the contrast of Seattle through muted tones, layered school environments, and spaces that allow Elle to visually stand out. Laurin discusses the design of Elle’s bedroom, the Woods family house, the Seattle high school, the Cosmo office, Blockbuster, and the coffee shop. We also talk about how the design team balanced 90s nostalgia with a fresh look for today’s audience, and how color and set decoration can support character, emotion, and story. This conversation is a beautiful look at how production design builds a character’s backstory through space, palette, texture, and detail. Follow: @amazonmgmstudios @elleonprime @laurinkelsey.productiondesign Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast for more conversations with production designers, set decorators, and art departments behind film and television. 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

Production Designer Laurin Kelsey talks about designing the Blockbuster set for Elle on Prime Video. In this clip from Decorating Pages, Laurin shares how the team approached movie titles, MGM titles, licensing costs, and the set decoration details that helped make the video store feel authentic. She also discusses sourcing real Blockbuster merchandise from the last remaining Blockbuster store and reveals that the space was built as a three-wall set. Watch the full interview on Decorating Pages Podcast for more on the production design of Elle, including Beverly Hills, Seattle, Elle’s bedroom, the school, Cosmo, and the 90s details that shape the world of the show. @amazonmgmstudios @elleonprime @laurinkelsey.productiondesign Elle Prime Video, Elle production design, Laurin Kelsey, Blockbuster set, 90s production design, Legally Blonde prequel, set decoration, Decorating Pages Podcast, Amazon MGM Studios, MGM titles, video store set, production designer interview

Production Designer Laurin Kelsey talks about the color strategy behind Elle on Prime Video. To make Elle stand out in Seattle’s gray, rainy world, Laurin and the design team toned down the surrounding palette. Even the school posters, classroom books, and background details avoided overly saturated colors so Elle could visually glow and bring brightness into each space. Watch the full interview on Decorating Pages Podcast. @amazonmgmstudios @elleonprime @laurinkelsey.productiondesign Elle Prime Video, Elle production design, Laurin Kelsey, Legally Blonde prequel, Elle Woods, production design color palette, set decoration, Seattle design, Decorating Pages Podcast, production designer interview, Prime Video, Amazon MGM Studios

Production Designer Laurin Kelsey talks about designing Elle’s Los Angeles world for Elle on Prime Video. In this clip, Laurin shares how the production came to LA to capture the real Beverly Hills feeling — palm trees, sunshine, Beverly Hills Hotel, Cinerama Dome, Elle’s house, and the visual identity of her life before Seattle. Watch the full interview on Decorating Pages Podcast. @amazonmgmstudios @elleonprime @laurinkelsey.productiondesign

Production Designer Laurin Kelsey joins Decorating Pages to discuss designing Elle, the new Prime Video series from Amazon MGM Studios. Laurin takes us inside the visual world of a younger Elle Woods and explains how production design helped build her backstory through color, contrast, nostalgia, and character. We talk about finding Elle’s signature pink, creating the difference between Beverly Hills and Seattle, and designing the spaces that shape her world before UCLA and Harvard. In this episode, we discuss Elle’s bedroom, the Woods family house, the Seattle high school, the Cosmo office, Blockbuster, and how the design team balanced 90s authenticity with a fresh visual style for today’s audience. This conversation is a thoughtful look at how production design and set decoration can reveal who a character is becoming through palette, texture, space, and detail. Listen to Decorating Pages for more interviews with the production designers, set decorators, and art department teams behind your favorite shows and films. 👉 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 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)

Production Designer Laurin Kelsey joins Decorating Pages to discuss designing Elle, the new Prime Video series from Amazon MGM Studios. Laurin takes us inside the visual world of a younger Elle Woods and explains how production design helped build her backstory through color, contrast, nostalgia, and character. We talk about finding Elle’s signature pink, creating the difference between Beverly Hills and Seattle, and designing the spaces that shape her world before UCLA and Harvard. In this episode, we discuss Elle’s bedroom, the Woods family house, the Seattle high school, the Cosmo office, Blockbuster, and how the design team balanced 90s authenticity with a fresh visual style for today’s audience. This conversation is a thoughtful look at how production design and set decoration can reveal who a character is becoming through palette, texture, space, and detail. Listen to Decorating Pages for more interviews with the production designers, set decorators, and art department teams behind your favorite shows and films. 👉 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 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)

Respect the Set. Every set tells a story. Every book, coffee mug, family photo, piece of artwork, and carefully placed prop has a purpose. It took an entire team of craftspeople to build that world. These are just a few photos I’ve collected recently of food and drinks left on set. It might seem harmless, but one spilled coffee or forgotten lunch can damage furniture, props, costumes, or hours of work. More importantly, it’s a sign of respect for the people who created the environment. Let’s remind everyone that the set is not the break room. If you have photos of food or drinks left on set (no names or productions necessary), I’d love to include them in a future post to help spread the message. 📧 Send them to KimWannop@DecoratingPagesPodcast.com Let’s keep our sets beautiful, safe, and ready for the next shot. #RespectTheSet #SetDecorator #ProductionDesign #FilmCrew #BehindTheScenes