153: How we develop our unique design styles

153: How we develop our unique design styles

Author: Sophie Robinson and Kate Watson-Smyth: Interior Design Experts September 26, 2024 Duration: 41:22
Wrapping up this mini-series Kate and Sophie interview each other and get under the skin of their own design philosophies. What is it about brown that turns Kate on? Did Sophie’s parents hide away the colouring crayons leaving her with an unmet need to cover everything in rainbow bright shades? Indeed why do we decorate our homes the way we do. A fascinating insight into how we form our own design DNA that forms our own tastes and sense of home. A huge thank you to Naturalmat for sponsoring this episode of The Great Indoors. Naturalmat are delighted to offer The Great Indoors listeners 10% off their first order by using the code THEGREATINDOORS either online or in one of their showrooms. Valid until 30th November 2024. https://naturalmat.co.uk/ Join in on the chat and become a member of our vibrant private Facebook community here. We’d love to hear the stories that have shaped the way you decorate https://www.facebook.com/groups/363976081184669/ Please submit your questions for our style surgery my emailing your voice note to help@thegreatindoorspodcast.com You can follow Kate and Sophie over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sophierobinsoninteriors/ https://www.instagram.com/mad_about_the_house/ A huge thank you to our producer Sarah Cuddon of Feast Collective for producing the podcast. 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.
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116: Style Surgery: Imposter Syndrome and Your Questions Answered [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:48
In our monthly style surgery Kate and Sophie begin by pondering on the phenomena of Imposter Syndrome, and with her new dream kitchen installed, Sophie is left feeling like an imposter in her own home! Help is at hand fo…
115: Outdoor Living [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:02
Summer finally seems to have landed and on this week’s podcast Sophie and Kate discuss outdoor living. Kate is firmly of the opinion that you should take the indoors outdoors for true comfort. Kate wants armchairs, sofas…
114: Micaela Sharp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:49
In this week’s episode we discuss whether Sophie’s new kitchen will turn her into a master chef - does the kitchen maketh the cook? As the builders move into Kate’s Italian house, we learn what her plans are. And don’t m…
113: Style Surgery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:20
Kate and Sophie are back with listeners' monthly round up of interior design dilemmas. One listener in Texas needs ideas for how to brighten a dark kitchen. Another asks, how do you design a cosy and magical children’s b…
112: Everything you need to know about kitchens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:51
Including the kitchen sink! Having recently undergone kitchen remodels, both Kate and Sophie are primed to share all that they know to creating that dream kitchen. From floors to walls, worktops to appliances they share…
111: Matt Siberry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:37
An insightful interview with head of home at Pinterest Matt Siberry has Kate and Sophie musing on who really sets the trends. Do the brands influence us or are we dictating how we want to decorate to the brands? Either w…
110: How to Make the Old Feel New [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:39
This week on the show we are looking at how to blend old pieces of furniture or objects within a more contemporary interior. #GrannyCore may be all the rage on Tik Tok but for those of us on the other side of 30 (possibl…