Looking back at that set, I thought it was so glamorous. Now, not so much—a bit over the top, but oh-so-’80s. Loved how the furniture was broad at the top like the shoulder pads in those suits of Krystle’s.

There is an episode where Mr. Grant agrees to have Rhoda decorate his apartment. He comes home to a modern white space, complete with shag rug, Saarinen coffee table and arc lamp. It was meant to be funny, but I thought what the set decorator created was fantastic. That was the very first time I said, "Wow, I want to do that."

The sets were incredibly layered, detailed, and beautiful. My friend and coworker, George DeTitta, won a well-deserved Emmy for best set decoration on this.

Before I was on the team, I was a fan of the show, and then I got to collaborate and create this incredible space for Charlotte’s apartment. I think [it is] one of the most beautiful interiors I have seen on television. We were nominated for a few Emmys, but never won.

Bette and Tina’s home, season six, complete with Kiki Smith artwork, was a fabulous set.

Blend textures and materials. Too much of one thing is never a good idea. If you find a table that you like with a stone top, balance the table with warm wood chairs and top it with flowers in a metal or ceramic vase.

Place objects on surfaces around the room that catch and reflect light.

Do not start collections. And if you do, display them all in one area of the room. Collections spread around a room create chaos for the eyes. Who wants to walk into a room full of porcelain frogs or shot glasses?

Frame your art alike. It makes your space (especially a small space) flow and creates continuity.

Keep it simple and do things in groups of three: three colors, three objects, three types of material. You will be pleasantly surprised by the result.

If you love bright color, use it in objects, lamps, and small accents in the room, and keep it to three colors in each room.