154: New Series - We're back to basics!

154: New Series - We're back to basics!

Author: Sophie Robinson and Kate Watson-Smyth: Interior Design Experts June 19, 2025 Duration: 49:19
We’re back to basics! Where to start with your home redecoration, and it’s not what you think.
 Ep154 We’re back! And we’re kicking off this new 6 week season by asking the big question: where should you actually start when redecorating your home? Spoiler... it’s not picking a paint colour. Sophie and Kate unpack the emotional side of interiors, why mood comes first, and how to plan your layout before splashing the cash. Expect some strong feelings about lighting grids, a surprise colour consultation during an ultrasound, and Lucy the dog stealing the show as usual. Funny, fabulous and full of practical tips… this is your essential starting point for any home makeover. If you have a question for our upcoming listeners style surgery, please email it to help@thegreatindoorspodcast.com. We love a voice note which is very easy to do from your phone, before emailing it in. You can follow your hosts over on Instagram @sophierobinsoninteriors @mad_about_the_house       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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128: Style Surgery - From tiny loos to kitchens under £1k [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:49
It’s time for our popular monthly Style Surgery where we solve your design dilemmas and are we in for a treat today. Listen to Kate and Sophie discuss how to transform a kitchen for under £1k, how to connect adjoining ro…
127: Radiate positivity: The art of Optimistic Decorating [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:50
Ever wanted to transform your home into a haven of joy and inspiration? Well, it would appear you are not alone. Following on from the recent Focus and London Design Festival talk of trends around the new collections are…
125: AI friend or foe of interior design? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:19
Here is a topic we didn’t think we’d be discussing a few months ago but the speed in which this technology is developing means we are already seeing it across our Instagram feeds. Opinion is that AI generated room design…
123: Battle of the Browns - Our Hosts Swap Sides [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:33
Kate and Sophie are back from their summer sojourn and have so much to catch up on. Sophie hijacks Kates love of chocolate brown for the walls of her new TV snug. Meanwhile Kate's channelling her inner unicorn as Sophies…
121: From slogan T’s to wobbly pots - interview with Henry Holland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:09
Lock down changed many of us but for British fashion designer Henry Holland his passion for pottery got a whole new opportunity to thrive. Turning away from his iconic graphic fashion brand in search of a more slow paced…
119: Barbiecore and all things Pink [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:28
Barbiecore pink is everywhere this summer. Spurred on by the trend and news that the film has in fact led to an utter drought of pink paint across the country, Kate and Sophie tackle a hot subject. Of course they don't s…