149: We’re going on a break!

149: We’re going on a break!

Author: Sophie Robinson and Kate Watson-Smyth: Interior Design Experts March 28, 2024 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 Crimes, Style Surgery and touring the houses of some fabulous guests it has been a whirlwind! If you want to keep in touch with what we’re doing, you can follow and subscribe to Kate on Substack for weekly interiors inspiration and expert interior design advice, plus all you need to know about the popular design retreats coming up in Italy. Check out Sophie’s Online Design School for amazing courses and sign up to Sophie’s newsletter to be the first to know about in person events and a possible Marrakech retreat at the end of the year too! The podcast will be back at the end of the year! Join our private Facebook group and let us know what you think of the show here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegreatindoorspodcast For daily updates follow Kate and Sophie on Instagram: Kate: www.instagram.com/madaboutthehouse Sophie: www.instagram.com/sophierobinsoninteriors 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

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97. Macarons for Breakfast and Renovation Nightmares [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:15
This week Kate is back from a trip to Paris for Maison & Objet, the international design trade show. She’s brimming with talk of trends and fresh design inspirations. It was a welcome break from her own house renovation.…
95. What's in store for 2023? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:07
Happy new year 2023! On today’s show Sophie and Kate share what their dreams and aspirations are for the year ahead. Sophie has produced a whole vision board and Kate has come up with a word, such is her enthusiasm for t…
94. A Beautiful Feast with The Hampstead Kitchen's Saima Khan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:15
Tis the season to be jolly, and we got into the festive spirit with our latest guest to The Great Indoors, Saima Khan of the acclaimed Hampstead Kitchen. Saima is the queen of creating beautiful food and a table setting…
93. Sustainable Christmas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:57
While Christmas is traditionally a season of excess, Sophie and Kate discuss how you can it more sustainable. For all your Christmas and Home decoration desires visit our sponsor Anthropologie and use the discount code S…
92. Style Surgery: Cool Yule Edition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:30
Sophie and Kate devote themselves to all things Christmas in this special edition where they answer and argue over listeners style dilemmas. From how to style your Christmas themed mantel to how to make a drag queen tree…
91. Future Proof Your Home, Autumn Lighting, Patterned Carpet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:16
Let there be light - but not too much. Kate and Sophie discuss Autumnal lighting and explain how to create ambience and atmosphere in your home. They also talk future proofing your home and how to get ready for inevitabl…
89. Saving Energy, Radiator Covers, Wallpaper Trends [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:01
Are radiator covers a crime against the environment AND a design crime too? In the style crime scene that is Kate's new home, Kate and Sophie discuss stylish ways to save energy and reduce your heating bill. They also lo…