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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88. Style Surgery: Find Your Style, Rockin' Storage, Artex Redux? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:58
Can you really have it all? Industrial cosy colourful minimalism? Or must you choose? In this first edition of the regular Style Surgery Specials, Kate and Sophie help a listener caught in a torrid triangle of conflictin…
87. Value for Money, Shower Curtain Crime, Design Books [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:23
Is your shower curtain out to get you? Kate and Sophie consider the homicidal billowing mass in the bathroom... is it a design crime? There's a juicy stack of new design books that might help you get ahead with your (whi…
86. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on why Maximalism is the Only Way [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:14
Are beetles just middle class flamingos? In this week's interview, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen tells it like it is (and Kate and Sophie struggle to get a word in edgeways). What's the secret to pulling off maximalist decor?…
85. Kitchen Island Crime, Honey I Shrunk the House, New Paint Colours [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:59
Is a kitchen island a design crime? Is hot pink a timeless classic? Will Kate ever escape from under a mountain of packing boxes? Sophie and Kate tackle all the big questions. There's downsizing, decluttering and ditchin…
84. Moving House, Shelving the Reno, Washing Up Bowl-mageddon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:07
The Great Indoors is Back! Even Kate is emotional (not really). With plenty to catch up on after the break, Kate reveals all about her house move, Sophie talks how to make the best of it when spiralling budgets mean your…
83. How to Transform Your Rental, A-Z of Eco Paint, Cooler Kitchens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:17
Think you know sticky-backed plastic? Think again. Serial renter, nocturnal DIY-er and queen of reversible decor hacks, Amara Hasham of @thepajaamahub and The Faff Store reveals the jaw-dropping possibilities to be had.…
82. Garden Design, New Design Books, In-Between Spaces [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:51
Got your sacrificial plants in place? Arit Anderson, garden designer and presenter on BBC Two's Gardener's World, reveals the secrets of the Great Outdoors. She tells Kate and Sophie all about beating slugs, choosing pla…
81. Yellow Rules, Make the Bed, Mismatch FTW [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:30
All yellow? Kate and Sophie chart the rise of the most fashionable colour of the moment - and reveal how you can harness its power. Then it's all about making the bed so fabulous you never want to leave it (tho Kate is a…
80. Galley Walls, Original Features, Easy Impact [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:36
Is the gallery wall over? Sophie and Kate ponder the pros and cons of the much beloved wall-of-many-pictures. They're also bursting with tips for small ideas that create a big impact, from lampshades to tester pots. And…
79. Rental Furniture, Room Names, Rugs in Kitchens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:16
Living room, sitting room or lounge? Sophie and Kate dive into the whimsical world of what we call the rooms in our houses - and why we care so much. The pair discuss the intriguing trend for rental furniture, reporting…