Dancing with the Stars Production Designer James Yarnell rebuilt the set from season one for the show's 20th anniversary. It felt like a full circle moment after all these years. An absolute honor to be nominated for the Art Directors Guild Awards! #DWTS #SetDesign #JamesYarnell #ProductionDesign #ArtDirectorsGuild

Production Designer James Yarnell creates a vibrant, pink vignette for Dancing with the Stars. The mirrored ceiling and low space add visual interest and create a unique world. Glenda’s room conveys the scene with dressing and color. #JamesYarnell #ProductionDesign #DancingWithTheStars #SetDesign

Dancing with the Stars is a masterclass in live TV production design — and this episode goes deep with Production Designer James Yarnell, a 20-year veteran of DWTS and ADG-nominated for the show’s “Wicked” episode. This conversation breaks down what it really takes to build a ballroom that can transform every week while still protecting the most important element: the dance floor — plus the choreography of cameras, dancers, lighting, and commercial-break changeovers. In this episode: Designing the DWTS ballroom around choreography + camera movement Why the dance floor stays consistent (and why dancers demand it) The hidden “garage” set space under the skybox that reveals vignette builds LED screens + projection vs practical scenery in a live show pipeline The Mirrorball trophy origin story — and the Len Goodman Trophy redesign 🎓 Set Dec Masterclass: Use Code DECORATE20 for 20% off! 🧰 Free Quick Reference Template: www.decoratingpagespodcast.com 📺 Subscribe for more Production Design + Set Decoration deep dives #DancingWithTheStars #ProductionDesign #ArtDepartment #LiveTV #SetDesign #Wicked #DecoratingPagesPodcast 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 James Yarnell reflects on how the Dancing with the Stars ballroom became an iconic staple. From initial concepts to the now-familiar mirrorball trophy, a design success story. #JamesYarnell #DancingWithTheStars #ProductionDesign #MirrorballTrophy

Dancing with the Stars has to deliver a brand-new world every week — live — with choreography, cameras, lighting, and set changes happening at full speed. In this episode of Decorating Pages, Emmy-winning set decorator and host Kim Wannop talks with Production Designer James Yarnell, a 20-year DWTS veteran and ADG-nominated for the show’s “Wicked” episode. James breaks down how the DWTS ballroom is designed around the true priority: the dance floor — including how camera movement is choreographed alongside the dancers, how theme weeks are executed on a brutal weekly timeline, and how scenic builds, props, screens, and projection all have to work together without slowing down a live broadcast. Plus: the iconic detail you didn’t know you needed — James literally designed the Mirrorball trophy, and later redesigned it into the Len Goodman Trophy. If you love production design, set decoration, live television, and behind-the-scenes craft stories, this one’s a must. 👉 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 contentInstagram: @decoratingpages (https://www.instagram.com/decoratingpages) TikTok: @decoratingpagespodcastYouTube: Decorating Pages Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@DecoratingPagesPodcast) 🎬 Explore More from Decorating PagesLove the behind-the-scenes world of TV + film design? Check out these exclusive resources curated by Kim Wannop, Emmy-winning Set Decorator and host of Decorating Pages Podcast: 🎓 Learn Set DecoratingTake my Set Decorating Masterclass—15 audio lessons packed with insider tips for breaking into the film & TV industry. Includes FREE Quick Reference Template. Start here: https://www.decoratingpagespodcast.com/masterclass

Go behind the scenes with Apple TV+’s Pluribus! Production Designer Denise Pizzini and Set Decorator Ashley Michelle Marsh reveal how a Sprouts crew helped empty and restock shelves overnight for the supermarket scene. #SetDesign #ProductionDesign #AppleTV #Pluribus #BehindTheScenes

The Shining - watch this iconic set come together. #designprocess #designtransformation #designbreakdown #moviemagic 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

Apple TV+’s Pluribus used real ice blocks from Germany to create an authentic look. Production Designer Denise Pizzini and Set Decorator Ashley Michelle Marsh crafted ice bars, tables, and furniture for a stunning, realistic set. #Pluribus #AppleTV #IceHotels #SetDesign

The sets of Friends coming together! #designtransformation #designprocess #tvdesign 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