105: Industry Secrets

105: Industry Secrets

Author: Sophie Robinson and Kate Watson-Smyth: Interior Design Experts March 30, 2023 Duration: 44:15
Kate and Sophie share their trade secrets and the contents of their address books to save you money when it comes to designing your own home, including how to get a designer kitchen for less and ideas for making your very un-designer kitchen look more bespoke. Tips include hacking flatpack furniture using fabric, paint and wallpaper, incorporating a tiny amount of a luxe material rather than a lot of fake and sourcing high end appliances at knock-down prices. A must listen for all those with champagne tastes and lemonade budgets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Imagine your home not just as a place you live, but as a story you get to tell every day. That’s the spirit of The Great Indoors, a conversation hosted by interior design experts Sophie Robinson and Kate Watson-Smyth. Sophie, a familiar TV presenter and designer, joins forces with Kate, a best-selling author and journalist, to peel back the layers of what makes a space truly work. This isn’t a lecture on perfect taste; it’s a lively, practical, and often humorous dialogue about the realities of creating a home that reflects you. Each episode feels like sitting down with two incredibly knowledgeable friends who aren’t afraid to disagree. They dive into the trends making waves, dissect common design dilemmas, and explore the cultural shifts that influence how we live within our own four walls. You’ll hear them debate color choices, unravel the secrets of smart layout, and discuss everything from sourcing vintage finds to navigating the latest paint technology. The result is a rich and engaging podcast that demystifies interior design, making it accessible and exciting. Whether you’re contemplating a full renovation or just wondering how to arrange your bookshelves, The Great Indoors offers a wealth of insight, encouragement, and genuine passion for turning any house into a deeply personal home.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Great Indoors
Podcast Episodes
149: We’re going on a break! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:02
It’s our last episode before we go on a break so we take the time to reminisce about the last five years and 149 episodes of interior design debate, advice, guests, fun and a lot of laughter. From our popular Design Crim…
147: Interview with Kit Kemp and GP&J Baker’s Ann Grafton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:25
We’re off on the road again to Ham Yard Hotel for a personal tour and interview with designer Kit Kemp and GP&J Baker’s Ann Grafton to celebrate their new collection. Listen to find out more about the design inspiration…
146: Is brown a spring colour though?! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:01
Join us as we have a fun catch up in Sophie’s home, chatting all things Spring refresh from table settings and cushions to bedlinen, curtains and diy. As you can imagine we have very different takes on the subject, as Ka…
145: Can Kate put a shelf up? With How to Basically’s Justin Kelly [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:18
We’re interviewing the founder of ‘How to Basically’, Justin Kelly, who runs a workshop in East Sussex which teaches people practical living skills from basic DIY, electrics and plumbing to how to look after everyday app…
144: Sustainability, green washing and buying to last [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:22
This week we’re discussing an important topic we should all consider when updating our homes – how to make choices that are sustainable, use less energy, save us money and will last. We share what we have done recently t…
141: Discovering your authentic colour palette with Karen Haller [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:02
Colour psychology and behavioural design expert, Karen Haller joins us for a fascinating chat about how the colours we surround ourselves with are having an emotional effect on us and our behaviours. Karen believes knowi…
140: Style Surgery: Basins in the bedroom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:13
It’s time for our popular Style Surgery where we discuss the design dilemmas that have been bugging you. Are wash basins in the bedroom outdated or a genius idea? How do you make a ceiling statement work with the rest of…