Behind the Sets of Palm Royale: Design, Storytelling, and Hollywood Glamour with Ellen Reede

In this episode of Grandma’s Silver, Allie Kochinsky sits down with Ellen Reede, a distinguished set decorator for Apple TV+’s Palm Royale, to explore the art and craft of set design. Ellen shares behind-the-scenes insights, revealing how she transforms scripts into immersive visual worlds. Listeners will hear about her creative process, career journey, and the inspiration behind Palm Royale’s stunning sets.This conversation is perfect for design enthusiasts, film lovers, and anyone curious about the intersection of storytelling and aesthetics, offering a peek into the meticulous work that brings fictional worlds to life.Key Topics Discussed• The art of set decoration and its role in storytelling• Behind-the-scenes insights from Palm Royale• Inspiration and design process for creating immersive sets• Ellen’s career journey and highlights from her work in film and television• How set design combines aesthetics, narrative, and practical considerationsCheck Ellens' work out here.Instagram***I would like to disclaim that, in the introduction for Ellen, I mistakenly titled her a "Set Designer", when her title is that of "Set Decorator". Apologies for the oversight!If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.