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153: How we develop our unique design styles Sep 26, 2024

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.

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podcast.

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152: Style surgery- the agony of anaglypta, rainbow paint and mastering the art of lighting. Sep 19, 2024

On today's podcast we pass the mic over to you our lovely listeners to ask Kate and

Sophie your much agonised design dilemmas. From the perils of planning your

lighting for an open plan space, to designing a rainbow themed bedroom for your 4

year old ‘client’, we have you covered with a myriad of options and advice. We cover

budget hallway makeovers and decorating ideas for a north facing bathroom.

Submit your style surgery questions to help@thegreatindoorspodcast.com

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151: Habitats back! Interview with head of design Andrew Tanner Sep 12, 2024

This year is the 60th anniversary of Habitat and today we are thrilled to be chatting to

Andrew Tanner, head of design at Habitat who heads up a team of 28 designers who

have all been super busy re-issuing and updating iconic archive products as well as

creating exciting new ones. We all have our own fond memories of the high street

store that delivered exciting fresh designs. At one point it seems everyone had the

iconic Tord Boontje garland light. Taking over the legacy laid down by the late Sir

Terence Conran, is a big one, but Andrew, who also heads up the design teams at

Argos and Sainsburys, is uniquely placed to understand the challenges it has faced

in recent years which is how, perhaps we can now say Habitat is back!

A huge thank you to Naturalmat for sponsoring this episode of The Great Indoors.

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150: Finding Interior inspiration abroad and closer to home Sep 05, 2024

And we are back! Well almost, as this return episode was recorded during the

summer break, so why not take our holidays as interior inspiration. Kate is inspired

by the pastel palette of Italy which has inspired her new paint range with

Graphenstone while Sophie takes a great escape to Bali for some blue skies and

jungle greenery. And perhaps the odd snake, spider and lizard thrown in too. And if

you haven’t managed to get away this summer, don’t despair. We talk about our

favourite TV shows that we’ve been binging, and which sets are influencing our own

designs.

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149: We’re going on a break! Mar 28, 2024

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!

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148: Style Surgery - Open plan nightmares, 3000 books and Sophie recommends a muted palette Mar 21, 2024

Join us for our last Style Surgery before we take a break, as we answer your design dilemmas. From how to house 3000 books, to turning an open plan nightmare into a serene space, this episode is jam packed with fun interiors chat and advice. Sophie actually advises one of our lovely listeners to drop the pattern and go muted, whilst Kate recommends a green so vibrant it even makes Sophie proclaim ‘oh my goodness, that is very strong!’… so what dilemma has made the tables turn?

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147: Interview with Kit Kemp and GP&J Baker’s Ann Grafton Mar 14, 2024

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 behind the fabulous collection of fabrics and wallpaper, how collaborations like these first come about and how they have brought antique archival designs up to date to suit modern day interiors.

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146: Is brown a spring colour though?! Mar 07, 2024

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 Kate praises the virtues of brown all year round and Sophie gives us a sneak peek into her secret seasonal crockery cupboard. Sign up to become a friend of the show and receive weekly newsletters, access to live webinars and bonus podcast episodes:

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145: Can Kate put a shelf up? With How to Basically’s Justin Kelly Feb 29, 2024

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 appliances. Listen along as Kate and Sophie attempt to put up a shelf themselves – something they’ve never done before!

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144: Sustainability, green washing and buying to last Feb 22, 2024

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 to make our own homes more eco-friendly and who we love to follow for sustainable tips and inspiration.

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143: Style Surgery - Thermal wallpaper, multi-task rooms and apex windows Feb 15, 2024

We’re answering your Style Surgery questions this week, from whether thermal wallpaper makes a difference, to how to design multi-task rooms and make the most of open plan living. We all agree beautiful apex windows are a nightmare for window treatments and there’s a gap in the market for a product that actually works. Listen to this episode full of practical tips that will help you with design dilemmas you may be having in your own home.

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142: ‘Espresso Yourself’ with the Pinterest Trend Report plus Deco Off 2024 Feb 08, 2024

From the sublime to the ridiculous we look at some of the trends forecasted for the year. The Pinterest Trend Report 2024 brings all the fun looking at increased searches from last year to garner what people will be into this year – think chrome, bows, kitsch kitchens and more out there suggestions like ‘the jellyfish aesthetic’ and ‘aquatecture.’

Our recent trip to Deco Off in Paris provided a more high-end approach, with global designers gathering to see all the upcoming collections from some of the top European designers. From ‘quiet luxury’ to ‘mob wife luxe’, this episode is full of ideas that will make you laugh, groan or maybe feel just a little bit inspired!

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141: Discovering your authentic colour palette with Karen Haller Feb 01, 2024

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 knowing which colours will affect us positively is helpful to avoid blindly following trends and societal ‘colour norms’ when designing the spaces we live in, but choose colours authentic to ourselves instead. From how to make it work if you and your partner like contrasting colour palettes, to how to recognise which colour palette (or season) is right for you, this episode has so many amazing insights that will help you choose colours you’ll thrive in.

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Karen Haller’s Book: ‘The Little Book of Colour’

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140: Style Surgery: Basins in the bedroom Jan 26, 2024

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 the room and what artwork should I put in a bathroom to make it feel less boring? Listen to this episode for more tips on colour theory for an effective work space, hanging decorative plates on the wall, plus matching two different wood floors – can it be done? Our Insiders Members also get access to exclusive Style Surgery questions from other members in their extended version of the episode. If you’d like to also receive these benefits, sign up below.

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139: Refreshing your interiors without spending a fortune Jan 18, 2024

There are so many ways you can refresh your home affordably this time of year. If like us, you're low on funds and energy in January, listen to this episode for the best ways to make your home feel cosy and ‘new’ without having to spend a fortune. From having a clear out, to moving art around, or upcycling a small Facebook Marketplace find, it’s all about the little changes that make a big impact to your space.

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138: The house in Italy and a shop for Sophie? Jan 11, 2024

It’s time for a big catch up after the festive break, whilst Sophie spent it enjoying her new kitchen with friends and family, Kate was knee deep in dust in the house in Italy. Sophie has been using the time to vision board for 2024, dreaming big dreams without getting caught up in the detail, and together they choose a word of the year. Will Sophie have her own interiors shop one day? Did the builders manage to fix Kate’s oven in time for Christmas day? Have a listen to find out.

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137: Christmas, consumerism, and canapes Dec 14, 2023

It’s the last episode of the year so we chat all things Christmas as it hurtles towards us at an alarming rate! It’s true what they say that ‘time speeds up as you get older,’ so join us as we take a moment to reflect on the year just gone and discuss our Christmas plans and traditions, what we’re looking forward to and what we like to avoid.

We also chat about the pressure we put upon ourselves to make everything perfect and how we can take steps to dial it back this year, whether it be simplifying our gifting or ditching the sequins for an evening on the sofa instead. And the question remains, will Kate be spending Christmas with her builders in Italy?!

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136: Style Surgery: Carpets, Colour and Curb appeal Dec 07, 2023

In our monthly Style Surgery, Kate and Sophie take on the task of answering your design dilemmas.

From how much is too much when it comes to colour drenching, the best whites for a large room or bold choices in a small bedroom, these questions provide ample opportunity for some lively discussion and debate.

The episode also includes some fantastic tips on improving the exterior of your home, stair runners that make a statement, plus how to add some privacy to overlooked windows without compromising on light.

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135: A fabulous and thrifty Christmas with Ed Smith and Hazel Gardiner Nov 30, 2023

In this episode we talk to chef and foodie expert Ed Smith about how to cut down costs on food over

the festive period plus florist, broadcaster and writer, Hazel Gardiner, gives us her tips on how to

decorate with foliage in a sustainable and thrifty way. As your resident design experts (ahem?!) we

share all our favourite ideas for Christmas decorating on a budget, and if anyone has spotted Kate’s

Christmas decs that she somehow lost this year during the house moves, please, let her know!

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134: Interview with Banjo Beale: How an Australian Cheese Maker from the Isle of Mull became a Successful Interior Designer Nov 23, 2023

As winner of Interior Design Masters 2022, Banjo Beale has gone on to breath new life into homes

and businesses in the television series ‘Designing the Hebrides’, plus bringing his infectious

enthusiasm as host of the beautiful ‘Scottish Home of the Year’ on the BBC. Alongside this, he has

continued to design, inspiring thousands on Instagram with his incredible style and just in case that

wasn’t enough, he has also written a book!

Join us as we catch up on Banjo’s incredible year and listen out for some fantastic tips for sourcing

vintage homeware.

Banjo Beale’s Website: https://www.banjobeale.co.uk/

Banjo Beale on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banjo.beale/

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133: Book Reviews – From Sunny California to the Isle of Mull Nov 16, 2023

Join us for our tales from Venice plus we review four more books that span the breadth of the interiors world. From the escapism of super luxe living in sunny California, to authentic and sustainable design in the remote island of Mull, and designing your home to align with how you want to feel in a space. Listen to our lively debate as we pick out our favourite elements of each book including what we believe is the ‘must have’ book for every home decorator.

All Up in My Space – How to Decorate With Feeling by Emma Hopkinson and Robyn Donaldson

https://tinyurl.com/2sj76eb6

Livable Luxe by Brigette Romanek https://tinyurl.com/4u4ymr9n

Wild Isle Style by Banjo Beale https://tinyurl.com/3tb7w3be

Farrow & Ball: How to Redecorate by Joa Studholme and Charlotte Cosby https://tinyurl.com/4ujhykf4

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132: Style Surgery – Designing your home from scratch – with or without a moodboard? Nov 09, 2023

This week's Style Surgery dives into questions from the essentials of kitchen design to where to start when designing a whole home from scratch and how to style a beautiful Georgian hallway. This week’s dilemmas are wonderful problems to have! Listen as Kate and Sophie champion the humble moodboard (and how to go about it if you’re short on time) plus top tips on sourcing and hanging artwork.

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131: Do we decorate our homes to fit our generational stereotypes? And should Kate be wearing silver trousers? Nov 02, 2023

Join Kate and Sophie for this lively discussion as they go through each generation from Gen Z to

Boomers, and debate how each group are seen to approach design differently. From 70s

conversation pits, millennial pink and mid-century obsessions to the old adage of ‘if it ain’t broke,

don’t fix it’, they look at which trends are returning, plus the societal and economical differences

that have played a part in our varying attitudes towards the décor choices we make.

They also share how TV shows have influenced each generation from the wonderful interiors seen in

Sex Education, to the 70s show The Good Life, and the bold and bright style championed by DIY

shows like Changing Rooms. And should Kate, a Gen X’er, be striding out in silver trousers or being

more age typical in sensible burgundy like Sophie? Join the debate in our Facebook group!

The house for sale from the set of Sex Education: https://t.ly/LieJ2

Jake Lambert Comedy: https://t.ly/pIl4d

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130: Where design meets wellbeing: Interview with interior designer Juan Sandiego Oct 26, 2023

Are you in the middle of a renovation and feeling stressed? Do you have a house move on the way

that’s causing you anxiety? Or do you feel your home isn’t quite making you as happy as you’d like it

to? These are just a few of the questions interior designer and wellbeing coach, Juan Sandiego, helps

to answer in this week’s fascinating interview. Juan champions a refreshing approach to design

focussing on the happiness it brings us both when the space is finished and along the journey itself,

with practical tips on how to cope with renovation stress and how to be content with the home you

have. This episode is jam-packed with useful insights and not to be missed.

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129: Book Reviews - are gallery walls over and does sustainable design have to be beige? Oct 19, 2023

We love to share our favourite interiors books with you - from choosing art for your home to styling the spaces you live in - this week's books celebrate homes which put sustainability at the forefront of design and are rich with practical tips and inspiration which always provoke some healthy debate (have gallery walls had their day?) between our hosts, Sophie and Kate.

The Home Style Handbook by Lucy Gough: https://amzn.eu/d/3jwSIAe

https://www.instagram.com/style_by_lucy

Art At Home by Rachel Loos: https://amzn.eu/d/6K6jRMW

https://www.instagram.com/rachel_e_loos

The New Naturals by Jennifer Haslam: https://amzn.eu/d/3ncpmiS

https://www.instagram.com/jenhaslamstylist

Living Bright by Matthew Williamson: https://amzn.eu/d/3351egH

https://www.instagram.com/matthewwilliamson

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128: Style Surgery - From tiny loos to kitchens under £1k Oct 12, 2023

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 rooms with colour and your ‘red thread’ and why they absolutely do not give you

permission to have a ‘disjointed space’!

From tips on how to make a tiny bathroom work and look beautiful, to debating the pros and cons of

open plan living between a listener’s kitchen and dining space and whether broken-plan living is the

way forward, this episode is jam-packed with practical tips.

Plus, they tackle a problem as old as the dawn of time… how do we encourage the rest of the family

to keep the house tidy? Answers on a postcard.

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127: Radiate positivity: The art of Optimistic Decorating Oct 05, 2023

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 all about the notion of joy. Be that colour,

pattern, tactile textures, it’s mostly about tapping into what works for you. And if you are

not in the market for a redecoration, don’t feel left behind, you can find joy in the smallest

home improvements. From sorting the laundry pile to finally fixing that dodgy DIY good

vibes are just around the corner.

To see Sophie’s new Collection for Harlequin, follow this link

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robinson/?q=harlequin-x-sophie-

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quin_srcollection&utm_content=sr-collection

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this link https://www.decorex.com/en/talks-programme/agenda.html#/seminars/ban-the-

beige-being-brave-with-colour

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126: Are you ready for your walls to give you a sweet embrace? Interview with Marianne Shillingford from Dulux Sep 28, 2023

Hot off the press of Dulux’s annual Colour of the year announcement, Sophie and Kate talk

all things colour trends with Creative Director of Dulux, Marianne Shillingford. The colour all

our walls will be wearing next year is Sweet embrace, a delicate pink, with a tinge of lilac

nudging towards a cool grey. It’s a response to continued pressures stresses and starins we

are all suffering under. It’s not quite the optimistic party colour Kate and Sophie were

hoping for, but that’s coming Marianne assures us, but the masses aren’t quite ready for it

yet. A jewel of an episode bursting with insights into the art of colour forecasting, the

emotions of colour and why a soft pink is what we all need right now.

To view Dulux’s Colour of the Year head over to https://www.dulux.co.uk/en/dulux-colour-

of-the-year-2024

Thanks to our sponsors Naturalmat for supporting the podcast. To learn more

about Naturalmat’s organic beds and mattresses or pick up some fabric samples, head to

their website at naturalmat.co.uk, or visit one of their showrooms in London, Devon and the

Cotswolds. Listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Naturalmat, either online, in-

store or over the phone, by using the code TGI10, valid until 1st November 2023.

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125: AI friend or foe of interior design? Sep 21, 2023

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 designs are here, and not going anywhere. So how can

you use this technology to help plan and visualise your home? Will these aspirational

dreamlike interiors add to the already heavy feeling of FOMO? And will it make a whole

industry of talented human designers obsolete? Or is it an amazing creative tool that can

help expand all our creative horizons?

Members of The Great Indoors Insiders can enjoy a brilliant BONUS episode, as Kate and

Sophie interview interior design student and AI native Vanessa Edwards, who explains how

as an early adopter she’s using Mid Journey to developed her creative interior designs. You

can sign up and enjoy these insights, and support the show here

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Group

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Thanks to our sponsors Naturalmat for supporting the podcast. To learn more

about Naturalmat’s organic beds and mattresses or pick up some fabric samples, head to

their website at naturalmat.co.uk, or visit one of their showrooms in London, Devon and the

Cotswolds. Listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Naturalmat, either online, in-

store or over the phone, by using the code TGI10, valid until 1st November 2023.

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124: Style Surgery: How far should the architecture of your home dictate your interior choices and pattern versus plain curtains Sep 14, 2023

This is the monthly episode where we pass the mic on to you our lovely listeners. We hear

From dilemmas that range from pattern or plain curtains, how to be inspired by a period

style and make it modern, and is the rule that you need to paint your light filled room in a

pale light colour hogwash? This episode gives our hosts plenty to row about, especially

around the acceptability of Moomin mugs and Pea mylk. Intrigued…well enjoy the show!

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from Kate and Sophie on the perils of bedroom storage and appeasing tricky teenagers then

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We’d love to hear your design dilemma’s so please send us an emila or a voice note to

help@thegreatindoorspodcast.com

Thanks to our sponsors Naturalmat for supporting the podcast. To learn more

about Naturalmat’s organic beds and mattresses or pick up some fabric samples, head to

their website at naturalmat.co.uk, or visit one of their showrooms in London, Devon and the

Cotswolds. Listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Naturalmat, either online, in-

store or over the phone, by using the code TGI10, valid until 1st November 2023.

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123: Battle of the Browns - Our Hosts Swap Sides Sep 07, 2023

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 love of a rainbow infiltrates her Italian Reno. Have

our favourite sparring hosts entirely swapped colour personalities? Who is influencing who?

It’s all kicking off in The Great Indoors.

Thanks to our sponsors Naturalmat for supporting the podcast. To learn more

about Naturalmat’s organic beds and mattresses or pick up some fabric samples, head to

their website at naturalmat.co.uk, or visit one of their showrooms in London, Devon and the

Cotswolds. Listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Naturalmat, either online, in-

store or over the phone, by using the code TGI10, valid until 1st November 2023.

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122: Bathroom Special: Why your bathroom mustn’t be white, grey, or beige Jul 27, 2023

This episode is a deep dive into all things bathroom design with plenty of ideas and

opinions on how you can take your bathroom from the ordinary default white to something

bursting with pattern and personality. We dismantle your floor plan, eek out every inch of

small spaces and discuss how to light your bathroom to help you feel your best.

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121: From slogan T’s to wobbly pots - interview with Henry Holland Jul 20, 2023

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 pursuit Henry has pivoted to pots. Kate and Sophie

enjoy digging a little deeper to find what drives his phenomenal creative energy and

discover that he isn’t going to stop at mugs and vases but a new homewares brand might

just be on the horizon.

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120: Style Surgery: Should you put off your dream renovation plans and why colour blocking isn’t just for babies. Jul 13, 2023

In our monthly style surgery Kate and Sophie help listeners with their personal design

dilemmas. From procrastinating over plans to build a dream kitchen to conjuring up a cosy

decorating scheme for a north facing living room there is a lot to advise and indeed disagree

on.

You can submit your questions for the monthly style surgery to

help@thegreatindoorspodcast.com

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119: Barbiecore and all things Pink Jul 05, 2023

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 share the same views on the colour and it's many shades, from fuschia to coral or rose - so tune in this week because hot pink rules the room.

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118: Why the British have the best taste: Interview with Anglophile and designer Jonathan Adler Jun 29, 2023

Kate and Sophie sit down to drink tea with renowned designer, ceramicist and founder of a

global brand, Jonathan Adler. Through the cacophony of teacup clinkage, Jonathan shares

his esteemed knowledge for all things design. While growing up in New Jersey and based in

New York, he has a strong passion for British crafts and architecture which has heavily

influenced his work. A potter at his core Jonathan’s Modern American Glamour aesthetic

has spiralled out to from cups to cushions, then onto sofas for the cushions, as he slowly

grows his global empire personifying irreverent luxury. He brings a felling of joy to

everything he does, and he was a delight to interview. Enjoy.

You can visit Jonathan’s new store at 91 Pelham St London SW7 2NJ

Visit Jonathan’s online store https://uk.jonathanadler.com or follow him on Instagram

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117: Bedroom Special - The Secrets to Designing the Perfect Night's Sleep Jun 22, 2023

In this episode Kate and Sophie take a deep dive under the duvet to unpick how

bedroom design can contribute to optimum rest and recuperation. With more data coming

out every year on the importance of sleep to our health, happiness and longevity, it’s time

to plump your pillows and get serious. While Kate likes to be cocooned in a tonal blend of

cosy colours, Sophie has just redecorated her bedroom in an acid bright maximalist

wallpaper complete with geometric striped headboard. Sweet dreams or a psychedelic

nightmare?

Thanks to our sponsors Naturalmat for supporting the podcast. To learn more about

Naturalmat’s organic beds and mattresses or pick up some fabric samples, head to their

website at naturalmat.co.uk, or visit one of their showrooms in London, Devon and the

Cotswolds. Listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Naturalmat, either online, in-

store or over the phone, by using the code GREATINDOORS10, valid until 31st August 2023.

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116: Style Surgery: Imposter Syndrome and Your Questions Answered Jun 15, 2023

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 for listeners design dilemmas with concerns over open plan versus broken plan, what to pair with a purple quartz worktop and how does one create an elegant and calming interior. And it’s this topic that has out hosts disagreeing agreeably.

Thanks to our sponsors Naturalmat for supporting the podcast

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To sign up to one of Sophie’s online interior design courses visit https://courses.sophierobinson.co.uk/

To join Kates interior online course hosted by Create Academy visit https://www.createacademy.com/courses/kate-watson-smyth

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115: Outdoor Living Jun 08, 2023

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 and real crockery, while Sophie likes throwing a few rugs on the grass and a big pile of cushions.

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114: Micaela Sharp Jun 01, 2023

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 miss our interview with tv presenter and upholsterer Micaela Sharp who reveals what it’s actually like to take part in a television competition where you never know if you will still be on the show from week to week and how you plan your life around filming when you’re not allowed to talk about what you are doing. We discuss the horrors of the comparison spiral, imposter syndrome and the importance of listening to your gut instinct. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts. And sign up to the Insiders Club to get an exclusive 20% discount on Micaela’s upholstery course for beginners. Join here www.thegreatindoorspodcast.com

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113: Style Surgery May 25, 2023

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 bedroom for someone with asthma and dust sensitivity? And how can you help young people to find colour confidence when it comes to choosing a bedroom design?

Send us your style surgery questions to help@thegreatindoorspodcast.com

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Enjoy supporting the podcast, ad-free listening, bonus material

and first dibs on any live event tickets. Become an annual subscriber and get 50% off!

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112: Everything you need to know about kitchens May 18, 2023

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 what works and what you might need to consider

to get the hardest working room in the house, working for you.

Send us your style surgery questions to help@thegreatindoorspodcast.com

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111: Matt Siberry May 11, 2023

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 way Matt holds the crystal ball with Pinterest insights at his finger tips that reveal what we are all pinning, the colours we will be choosing as well as a few fungi surprises!

The Great Indoors goes abroad and tickets to book onto this incredible design trip to Milan and Venice in October are now live! Here is the link to follow for more details:

https://www.trovatrip.com/trip/europe/italy/italy-with-sophie-kate-oct-17-2023

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enjoy ad free listening – members get a news letter to accompany this episode with our top

places to source beautiful vintage, pre-loved and antique pieces.

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110: How to Make the Old Feel New May 04, 2023

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 (possibly even 40) it’s a little too close to be ironic.

You might have inherited some furniture from your actual Granny. You might have bought

antiques from someone else’s Granny and there’s an art to blending antiques and second-

hand pieces that doesn't look too “junk shop”.

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109: Style Surgery: Brass or chrome, door curtains and plastic lean-to’s Apr 27, 2023

We don the lab coats and answer listeners' monthly round up of interior design dilemmas.

Sophie asks should she go chrome or brass for her kitchen hardware, a listener wants to

know if door curtains are a design crime and what can you do to tart up a noisy plastic lean-

to? Other than knock it down.

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108: Latest Spring Book Reviews Apr 20, 2023

While Sophie starts her mini renovation by smashing huge holes in the side of her house to

make way for some sexy new glazed doors, Kate is just back from Turin. She’s picked up

the keys to her 30 year dream, a place in Italy, and there are squeals of delight and horror as

it dawns on her that she’s starting another renovation project before the dust has even

settled at home. For those in need of some interior inspiration, be they big plans or small, we

review the latest crop of design books to inform you on the best way to do it.

Home the Way we live now, by some unknown author, Kate Watson-Smyth

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70’s house by Estelle Bilson

https://www.instagram.com/70shousemanchester/

The Handbook of home design by Laura Jane Clark

https://www.instagram.com/laurajaneclark_/?hl=en

Interior Design masters by Joanna Thornhill.

https://www.instagram.com/joannathornhillstylist/

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107: Grow your own with Rekha Mistry Apr 13, 2023

With cucumbers and lettuces disappearing fast from British supermarket shelves don’t say

we are not the only ones who have thought its about time we grow our own. We are

delighted to bring to you the absolute joy monger that is Rekha Mistry, food and garden

writer and presenter on Gardeners World. Whether you are going full on walled

vegetable garden, or thinking of starting with a few pots, Rekha shares her expert insights

from the genius of stubby carrots to pickling your glut of beans.

You can follow Rekha on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rekha.garden.kitchen/?hl=en

Or buy her book Rekha's Kitchen Garden https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rekhas-Kitchen-Garden-Home-Grown-Gardeners/dp/0241558360

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106: Managing your build and budget Apr 06, 2023

Kate and Sophie address the issue of how to save money on your build with help from Tom, Sophie’s builder husband, who took time out from his own build - and broken down truck - to offer his calm and safe advice while Kate mostly runs around panicking that her worktop delivery is delayed. Is it, in fact, behind Tom’s broken down truck? Listen in for some really good advice. And drama.

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105: Industry Secrets Mar 30, 2023

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.

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104: Jules Haines Mar 23, 2023

Sophie is full of the joys of Spring and plans to tidy up her garden so she can take coffee on the patio while Kate, having just renovated her windows and replaced her boiler and radiators is quite happy for Winter to carry on for a bit longer especially as her garden is full of renovation rubble. This week on the show the pair interview Jules Haines, of The Haines Collection, who is on a quest to reduce waste in the interior design industry one metre of a fabric at a time. To date she has saved over 22,000m of material (that’s enough to make more than 10,000 pairs of jeans).

With 42 per cent of all textiles in UK landfill coming from the home (the rest is fashion) Jules set up The Haines Collection in 2020, a digital platform dedicated to diverting leftover fabric from landfill by offering a portal through which brands can sell unused and leftover fabrics.

We hear about what motivates Jules – how she once saved some £1000 rolls of wallpaper from a skip - which brands are trying to make a difference and how we can all do our part to help.

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103: Style Surgery: Acres of cream and beams and the art of hanging art Mar 16, 2023

Welcome to our monthly style surgery; the episode where you get the chance to have your burning design dilemmas answered by design experts Kate and Sophie. From how to combat the acres of cream and beams in a period house to adding character to a new build, our expertise knows no bounds! The burning question though, is where should Jordon hang his wall art in his small bedroom? Could it be time for the feature wall to return?

Help us decide because, it won’t surprise you to know, we can’t agree.

If you have a question, you’d like answering in the listeners style surgery, please send us an amil, or better still a voice note to thegreatindoorspod@gmail.com.

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102: Tiny Rooms Mar 09, 2023

Don’t they say the best things come in little packages? Well that’s the topic of today’s

debate as we explore the smallest rooms in our homes and make the case that they are to

be cherished, indeed celebrated. With the trend setters kicking the open plan knock

through off the lust list, we are all falling in love with walls again. Designers are going one

step closer and putting an enormous amount of effort into our book nooks, box bedrooms

closets pantries and breakfast booths. So come the tiny room revolution, you heard

it here first!

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101: Michelle Ogundehin Mar 02, 2023

Kate takes a break from grappling with her builders to bring you this delightful interview

with the TV presenter and design writer Michelle Ogundehin. BBC One’s ‘Interior Design

Masters’ returns this month, so Michelle is happy to share what’s instore this series!

When she’s not bringing aspiring interior designers to task, Michelle can be mostly found

tidying up! She’s just completed a month of letting things go…and has Kate chomping at the

bit to get started decluttering some of her unpacked boxes. Michelle has a wonderful holistic

approach to interior design, firmly rooted in exploring what makes us feel truly happy

inside. It doesn’t start with a paint chart, but by carefully curating the objects in your home

to tell your unique story. So many pearls of wisdom in this episode, have your notebook

ready!

You can find more about Michelle on Instagram @michelleogundehin

Or over on substack: https://michelleogundehin.substack.com/

If you would like to apply to be on series 5 of Interior design masters its

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100. The Best Bits of 100 Episodes! Feb 23, 2023

Fearne Cotton's wardrobe, Kelly Hoppen's fridge and Jay Blades on the magic of mending. The death of grey, the banning of white and the utter horror of the scented candle. All this and much, much more as Kate and Sophie romp through the archives to celebrate the show's 100th episode. As long as no one mentions painted furniture...

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99: Maximalism and Lily Allen Feb 16, 2023

If it’s a fight between maximalism and minimalism, then Maximalism has just pulled a right

hook. In the is week’s episode of The Great indoors, Kate and Sophie drool and dissect Lily

Allen’s freshly revealed Brooklyn home that went viral this month, thanks to a house tour

courtesy of AD magazine. Painted murals, tiger print, pattern carpet and a pink bedroom in

a cupboard should all be red flags, but wow does she pull it off! Meanwhile, learn-to-live-

with-less guru Marie Kondo has thrown in the towel with clutter free living. Three children

in she confesses to having better things to do with her time than constantly tidying up.

Welcome to the club Marie!

You can find the tour of Lily Allen’s pad here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEXXe9Ef_R8

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98. Style Surgery: Broken plan, modular design crimes and where to even start! Feb 09, 2023

Once again Kate and Sophie come to the rescue to help listeners caught up in a design dilemma. From how to divide and decorate an open plan space to whether you should choose curtains or blinds the Great Indoors has all the answers.

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97. Macarons for Breakfast and Renovation Nightmares Feb 02, 2023

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. And on that topic, we asked listeners to share their renovation horror stories, as a problem shared is a problem halved as they say. And Sophie and Kate provide solace and words of wisdom for anyone tackling a build project.

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96. All things mortgages with Kim Balasubramaniam from The Mortgage Mum Jan 26, 2023

This week’s episode brings you a fascinating interview with Senior mortgage broker Kim Balasubramaniam from The Mortgage Mum. Kim has recently helped Sophie secure a new mortgage during a very challenging time, post the mini-budget’, which saw interest rates rocket. Kim believes a house is more than just bricks and mortar. It’s a place where memories are made, dreams realised and comfort is sought. Be it switching at the end of your fixed term, looking to get on the property ladder, or raising funds for home improvements, Kim is adept at guiding us through this stressful time!

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95. What's in store for 2023? Jan 19, 2023

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 the year ahead. Musing about the trends we can look forward to seeing in 2023, what’s in, and what are we quietly quitting. And will Kate ever we persuaded away with her love affair with 50 shades of brown. Tune in to find out!

The trend article Sophie was talking about can be found here:

https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/article/interior-design-trends-were-quiet-quitting

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94. A Beautiful Feast with The Hampstead Kitchen's Saima Khan Dec 15, 2022

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 that is a visual feast for the eyes to boot! In this episode she shares expert insights on simple menu planning, creating mouth-watering table displays and keeping it thrifty, low stress and sustainable. And as one of the most sought after private chefs in the world, Saima has some delicious stories to share about how the rich and famous will be celebrating this Christmas. Thanks for having us Saima, you made us feel very special and that’s what great friends are for!

Find out more about Saima at https://www.thehampsteadkitchen.com/ or over on instagram https://www.instagram.com/hampsteadkitchn/

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93. Sustainable Christmas Dec 08, 2022

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 SPARKLE at check out for your 20% off your purchase, valid from the 1st – 21st December. This offer does not include furniture, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, is for one time use only and does not apply to previous purchases.

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92. Style Surgery: Cool Yule Edition Dec 01, 2022

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 topper, the Great Indoors has you covered.

For all your Christmas and Home decoration desires visit our sponsor Anthropologie and use the discount code SPARKLE at check out for 20% off your purchase, valid from the 1st – 21st December. This offer does not include furniture, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and does not apply to previous purchases. Code is one time use only.

Items mentioned at the top of the show include:

Delaney candle stick

George and Viv calendar

House of Hackney x Anthropologie vase

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91. Future Proof Your Home, Autumn Lighting, Patterned Carpet Nov 24, 2022

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 inevitable changes in your life without compromising on style. Plus - should patterned carpet be confined to the Queen Vic and other dodgy boozers? Kate thinks not, and is even considering this potential design crime for her own new house...

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk

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90. Farrow and Ball's Joa Studholme Reveals All You Ever Wanted to Know About Paint But Were Afraid to Ask Nov 17, 2022

What's next for paint trends? Is Downpipe a design crime? Why on earth is Jitney called Jitney? And HOW do you decide what colour to paint your front room? Joa Studholme is the colour curator for adored paint and paper brand Farrow & Ball. Here she reveals all, from how she mixes colour in a ramekin at the kitchen table, to what colour paint she knows will always mean "home" to her children.

Do follow Joa @joastudholme

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89. Saving Energy, Radiator Covers, Wallpaper Trends Nov 10, 2022

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 look at wallpaper trends, why an animal motif definitely won’t be making it onto Kate’s new walls and novel alternatives to the MDF radiator cover. Macrame, anyone?

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk

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To sign up to Sophie's online course and get the 15% off, go to the courses page on her site and use the coupon code ‘thegreatindoors’ at check out.

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88. Style Surgery: Find Your Style, Rockin' Storage, Artex Redux? Nov 03, 2022

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 conflicting design passions. They also advise on stylish solutions to storing vinyl, suggest the best colours to complement views of the great outdoors, and have stern words with a listener who wonders: is artex about to stage a comeback?

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk

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87. Value for Money, Shower Curtain Crime, Design Books Oct 27, 2022

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 (whisper it) Christmas shopping. Plus stacks of tips on how to get the best value out of your furniture.

These are the books Sophie and Kate discussed:

- More is More Decor by Siobhan Murphy @interiorcurve

- Own your Zone by Ruth Matthew’s @design_soda_ruthie

- Marbling by Zeena Shah @heartzeena

- Interior Portraits by SJ Axelby @sjaxelby

- Create by Emily Henson @lifeunstyled

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk You can follow them on Instagram @sophierobinsoninteriors @mad_about_the_house or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast

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86. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on why Maximalism is the Only Way Oct 20, 2022

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? Is minimalism really misogynist? And why do we all need to #BeMoreRita? All that and More More More (including why we should never listen to designers...)

Laurence's book More More More is on sale now now now.

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85. Kitchen Island Crime, Honey I Shrunk the House, New Paint Colours Oct 12, 2022

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 ditching your O level coursework (but what if you need it?) There are sexy new paint colours from the likes of Dulux and Farrow and Ball. And there's a very controversial candidate for Design Crimes... is this the end for the kitchen island?

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors To sign up to Sophies online course and get the 30% off until the end of October follow this link And for behind the scenes footage of Sophie and Kate uncut, unplugged and unrestrained, do have a look at YouTube .

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84. Moving House, Shelving the Reno, Washing Up Bowl-mageddon Sep 29, 2022

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 renovation dreams are dashed - and the listeners have a frightening amount to say about the mysterious design quirk that is The Washing Up Bowl...

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83. How to Transform Your Rental, A-Z of Eco Paint, Cooler Kitchens Apr 28, 2022

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. If you rent, or just want to try out some bold ideas that can easily be reversed - you can't afford to miss this. Plus Kate and Sophie deep dive into how to make ethical choices when it comes to paint - and help a listener wanting to inject colour and personality into her kitchen. If you have intel to share about ethical paint choices or want to suggest a brand that should be in the #DoLessHarm Directory, then do get in touch with the show or reach out to Sophie @sophierobinsonsinteriors and Kate @mad_about_the_house Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors

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82. Garden Design, New Design Books, In-Between Spaces Apr 14, 2022

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 plants - and why you should think of your garden as an extension of your wardrobe. There's something for everyone in the latest juicy design books up for review - and then the Style Surgery asks how to tackle a room packed with doors and windows but no identity of it's own... Kate and Sophie are reviewing: Faded Glamour by the Sea by Pearl Lowe Anna Spiro: A Life in Pattern by Anna Spiro Relaxed Living, Happy Home by Atlanta Bartlett and Dave Coote Hotel to Home: Industrial Interiors from the World's Most Original Hotels Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors

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81. Yellow Rules, Make the Bed, Mismatch FTW Mar 24, 2022

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 already there tbh) And in the Style Surgery a listener asks how to mismatch furniture with confidence...

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80. Galley Walls, Original Features, Easy Impact Mar 10, 2022

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 an intriguing style surgery asks: when is a period detail a stunning "original feature" that must be preserved - and when is it a dated eyesore? Kate and Sophie would like to ask anyone who feels able to donate towards the work of the Red Cross, the Disasters Emergency Committee or Save the Children in Ukraine. Thank you.

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79. Rental Furniture, Room Names, Rugs in Kitchens Feb 24, 2022

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 back on companies like Harth, Shelff and the John Lewis collab with Fat Llama. The Style Surgery has a prescription for rugs in kitchens, and we hear listener reactions to the Resurrection of Grey Paint.

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78. Dream Home Makeovers, Grey is Back, Moths Feb 10, 2022

Paint it black? Kate is in shock over Sophie's dramatic design choices in her new TV show, Design Home Makeovers. Sophie is in shock over reports that Grey is Back and about to take over the nation's walls again. And both are running screaming from the terrifying spectacle of... house moths. Better calm down with a nice soothing Wordle. Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors

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77. Preparing for Greatness, 2022 Trends, Design Crimes Dec 30, 2021

What's next? Colour? Curves? Not caring about trends? Kate and Sophie look ahead to what's in store for 2022. And the pair talk you through how to encourage your own inspiration and creativity. Plus - for one episode only - Design crimes is back and badder than ever... Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors

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76. Festive Style, Last Minute Gifts, Cosy colours Dec 16, 2021

Is it the most ranty time of the year? Sophie revels in Kate's traditional festive rage about Christmas... but never fear there's still time for excellent decorating tips and inventive present ideas to make your Yule cool. Plus, the Style Surgery is all about cosiness and colour in open plan living...

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75. Battle of the Big Light, Design Books, Paint Problems Dec 02, 2021

Which side are you on when it comes to The Battle of The Big Light? Kate and Sophie talk glow vs glare when it comes to lighting choices, and how to do both of them right. The pair reveal how to pant your walls and ceilings when odd angles and sloping plaster means you aren't quite sure where one starts and the other stops. Plus there's a gorgeous batch of design books reviewed, just in time for your Christmas lists.

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74. Easy Fixes for a Greener Home, Flooring Mixups Nov 18, 2021

Stuck between a yellow sofa and a purple beetle? Kate and Sophie are together again and Kate's already criticising the decor... But the pair are also sharing all the news of what they've been up to, from making hit TV to making eco sofas. Then the Builder Husband is on hand with a practical guide to greening your home. And in the Style Surgery a listener struggles with a flooring dilemma...

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73. Trends, Upholstery, 70s Horror... Sep 16, 2021

Tempted to try upholstery? Sharon O'Connor of Vintique Upholstery reveals her top tips, whether you're having a go yourself or calling in an expert. There's a ravishing roundup of all the trends, as the Dulux colour of the year is revealed and the design shows reopen. And in the Style Surgery a listener asks: can an English country cottage be created from a crumbling 70s nightmare? Kate and Sophie roll up their sleeves...

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72. Changing Rooms, Wallpaper, Multifunctional Spaces Sep 02, 2021

Fancy a Wall of Hair? Cult classic Changing Rooms is back and who better to grab the staple gun than hosts Jordan Cluroe and Russell Whitehead of 2LG Studio? Sophie gets all the inside gossip on Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, rogue paint pots and the Hair Wall that united a nation in horror... Plus Sophie and Kate reveal everything you ever needed to know about wallpaper - and help a listener who desperately needs help zoning a small space.

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71. At Home with Guy Oliver Aug 19, 2021

Do you have a collapsible Japanese temple yet? Kate and Sophie visit the mews house of designer Guy Oliver, managing director of Oliver Laws. Poking their noses into everything as ever, the pair discover the secrets of distilling Guy's international experience, personal history and eclectic taste into a small space.

Guy works extensively with artisans in Afghanistan through the Turquoise Mountain Foundation, supporting traditional crafts and providing jobs and skills. For more information, or if you'd like to make a donation, please visit turquoisemountain.org

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70. Rattan Rules, Design Books, Dracula's Hallway Aug 05, 2021

Do you know your rattan from your cane? Sophie and Kate reveal the definitive guide to winning at the biggest trend in town. A flurry of sexy design books get reviewed, from Kit Kemp's Design Secrets, Oliver Heath on Urban Eco Chic and Phaidon on Contemporary Designers. And in the style surgery, what to do with a lightless hallway when your partner won't let you embrace the dark and keeps bleating about it looking like Dracula's castle...

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69. Builders Uncovered, Layout Secrets, Paint Your Garden Jul 22, 2021

Is there a builder in the house? Sophie goes all the way into the room next door to bring us an absolutely invaluable toolbox of tricks and tips on how to get the best from your builder, courtesy of the Builder Husband Tom. Kate sings the praises of floorplans and how changing the layout could transform your space without, well, calling in the builders. And the Style Surgery considers: what colour to paint the garden wall?

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors

And if you would like to put a question to Tom the Builder, just email thegreatindoorspod@gmail.com

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68. Holiday at Home, Tiny Bathrooms, Kids vs Style Jul 07, 2021

Fancy staying in a home-tel? Sophie and Kate are bursting with ideas for creating that holiday vibe at home (though Kate can't quite bring herself to say "home-tel") Plus there's ingenious ways to win at teensy bathrooms, and in the Style Surgery a listener asks from under a pile of children: when is it safe to have beautiful, fragile, interior decor that won't get covered in yoghurt and scribbles?

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67. Halston Inspo, Colour Science, The Style Test Jun 24, 2021

Are you a Stylish Person? Find out as Sophie tests Kate... what are the items every truly Stylish Person owns? Iconic designer Halston surely fits the bill. At any rate the hit Netflix show about his life stars some incredible interiors (alongside Ewan McGregor) Plus, Professor Stephen Westland of Leeds University has some jaw-dropping insight into the science of colour taste.

You can find more about Professor Westland's work and the Harlequin range on their website harlequin.sandersondesigngroup.com

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66. The Great Outdoors, Tablescapes, Renovation Blues Jun 10, 2021

Living in a grey wicker world? Kate and Sophie tackle the stylish options for garden furniture and outdoor living (and agree to disagree about Kate's Danish Sitting Suit) The joy of tablescaping and how glorious tableware doesn't have the break the budget. And finally how to keep morale up over a long renovation.

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65. Gatecrash Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco May 27, 2021

Got your glitterball yet? Kate and Sophie are in the same place for once, and it's the fabulous, colourful and creative home of singer and songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Beyond the kitchen where Sophie's famous lockdown discos happened, she reveals her cushion obsession, her beloved giant ice cream cone, her unexpected talent for taxidermy. She talks about how stuff tells your story, about why she lets her five kids draw on the walls - and how she reconciles a passion for House of Hackney Artemis with the reality of Calpol stains...

Find out more about Sophie Ellis-Bextor at sophieellisbextor.net

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64. John Lewis Nightmare, Diversity in Design, Upcycling May 13, 2021

Fancy some gold wallpaper? Kate and Sophie consider the interiors furore around Boris and Carrie's lavish refurb and ask if John Lewis is really the stuff of nightmares... Designer Simon Hamilton gives an optimistic update on the progress of initiatives to encourage diversity in design. And in the Style Surgery a listener is planning to upcycle her kitchen - but is it worth it?

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You can find out more about Simon's work at designcareer.co.uk Or email him info@designcareer.co.uk And his instagram is @designcareerldn You can find out more about United in Design at unitedindesign.com And there's more about Design for Diversity at rukminipatel.com/design-for-diversity The British Institute of Interior Design's site gives more info about their plans: biid.org.uk Other useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors

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63. Country House Style, Blinds and Curtains, Pet Friendly Interiors Apr 29, 2021

Ready to channel your inner lady of the manor? From pelmets to marble busts, Sophie and Kate explain how to do the new country house style. Then it's everything you ever needed to know about blinds, curtains and all things window related. And finally Sophie's asking for inspiration when it comes to pets and interiors. No hope for the cream curtains with giant navy pompoms...

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors

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62. Scented Candles, Design Books, Conservatories Apr 15, 2021

Scented candles or just... smelly candles? Kate and Sophie consider the scene-setting power of the candle, from fig and gingerbread to the "scent of freshly signed divorce papers". The pair review luscious books by Lisa Dawson, Beata Heuman and Jo Thornhill, and in the Style Surgery a listener needs to negotiate with her conservatory...

Find out more about Lisa Dawson's Resourceful Living on her website lisadawsonstyling.com

Beata Heuman's Every Room Should Sing is out now.

Jo Thornhill's The New Mindful Home is also out now.

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors

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61. Online Shopping, Ruth Mottershead of Little Greene Paint Company, Hall Floors Mar 25, 2021

Time to embrace neutrals? Colour-lover Sophie has an identity crisis as Ruth Mottershead, creative director of The Little Greene Paint Company, reveals the essential guide to using the New Neutrals. Kate and Sophie offer a host of practical tips for shopping online - and the Style Surgery tackles the conundrum of hallway flooring.

Find out more about Ruth's work at littlegreene.com

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors

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60. Interior Design Masters, Drew Pritchard, Where to Start? Mar 11, 2021

Are you now or have you ever been guilty of painting furniture? Kate and Sophie explore everything you need to know about vintage from antiques expert Drew Pritchard of TV's Salvage Hunters - including a controversial Design Crime! Sophie reveals all the behind the scenes gossip from the BBC's Interior Design Masters, plus the pair help a listener who is starting with a completely blank interiors canvas and doesn't know where to start.

Find out more about Drew's work at drewpritchard.co.uk

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors

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59. Princess Anne, Nicola Harding, Can't Change it - Make it Work Feb 25, 2021

Is Princess Anne guilty of Design Crimes? Insubordinate subjects Kate and Sophie critique the cluttered glory of the Princess Royal's living room. Leading designer Nicola Harding reveals how to make vintage work, how to bring character to a new build and how to use your purchasing power to save the planet. And listener Calum has accidentally bought a weird sofa and now has to make it work... WHERE WAS THE DESIGN PROCESS CALUM?

Find out more about Nicola's work @nicolahardingandco

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors

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58. Decorate for Any Aspect, Julia Samuel, Window Dressing Feb 11, 2021

Know which way your rooms face? Sophie and Kate reveal the secrets of decorating according to the compass, so you can make the most out of any room. Paint colours, window dressing and lighting all play a part... And if you're climbing the walls rather than painting them, leading psychotherapist Julia Samuel can help. Julia talks to Kate about how to get through lockdown, and how your home can support you. And Kate hijacks Style Surgery with a curtain confession...

Julia's latest book is out now, This Too Shall Pass: Stories of Change, Crisis and Hopeful Beginnings

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast

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57. Online Design, Easy Wins, Tiny Houses Jan 28, 2021

Tempted by online design? Kate and Sophie consider the merits of online interior design consultation. A convenient, cost effective dream come true? Or... just too good to be true? They get into it with Laura Simpson, co-founder of My Bespoke Room. Plus there's easy design wins to make lockdown life a little more bearable and a teensy, tiny awkwardly-shaped Style Surgery. And a row about trays....

Check out Emily Henson's feed @LifeUnstyled on Insta

To access the My Bespoke Room offer, use the code GREATINDOORS10

Terms and Conditions The code gives you 10% off any of the My Bespoke Room Design Packages It can only be used once per person Valid for 12 months Can’t be used in conjunction with another discount code. Design Pal Pro: The code is valid on either of the Design Pal Pro monthly packages It can only be used once per person Valid for 12 months Can’t be used in conjunction with another discount code.

More useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast

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56. Trends Schmends, Home Office, Design Storey Launches Jan 14, 2021

What's giving you a boost this year? Sophie is embracing Wim Hof's cold water therapy and Sophie Ellis-Bextor's kitchen discos. Meanwhile Kate is getting hyper competitive on her Peloton... The pair are also buzzing with home office updates, a sceptical take on the new year's new trends and the big news... interiors shopping just got edited! Kate is launching her brand new online interiors shop, DesignStorey.shop

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast

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55. Selection Box (of Disagreements) Dec 03, 2020

What could be more festive than a flaming argument? As yuletide looms, Kate and Sophie celebrate with a little look back at some of their greatest clashes. Big tellies, how to make open plan spaces work, whether white paint really is evil and whether designer paint is worth it... Come for the expertise! Stay for the fight!

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast

All details of the festive giveaway can be found on launch day on Insta @mad_about_the_house and @sophierobinsoninteriors

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54. Bask in Matthew Williamson's Home Nov 19, 2020

Fancy some winter sunshine? Join Sophie and Kate for a tour round the colour-soaked home of designer Matthew Williamson. Matthew reveals all about his move from fashion star to interiors tsar, how he draws inspiration from his mother, and why mixing, mismatching and making do is the secret to great interiors (but failing that, a six foot ostrich feather gold lamp does wonders).

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast

Matthew's updated site is live at matthewwilliamson.com so knock yourselves out.

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53. Selling Sunset (and Surrey), Ethical Interiors, Historic Properties Nov 05, 2020

Could you Sell Sunset? Kate has bundles of tips and tricks for buying and selling houses in 2020 - but Sophie just wants to talk Selling Sunset, the oh-so-relatable Netflix hit about California real estate. Chloe Bullock, an expert in sustainable and ethical design, reveals the easy way to get guilt-free interiors. And in the Style Surgery a listener wonders if a historic cottage can take colour...

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madabouthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast.

You can find more about Chloe Bullock's work on her site materialiseinteriors.com

Her list of reassuring certifications and lables to look out for is here

And you can download her guide to creating a luxurious and sustainable interior here.

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52. Stop Working in the Bath, New Books, Go Dark? Oct 22, 2020

Are you emailing from the loo seat? Kate and Sophie say it's time to ditch the quick fix, embrace the shoffice and make sure your home really works for the way we live (and work) now. A crop of new design books explore maximalism, creative block printing and sustainable design. And as Halloween approaches, a listener wonders whether to go to the dark side...

Books discussed include:

Everything: A Maximalist Style Guide by Abigail Ahern

Home for the Soul: Sustainable and Thoughtful Decorating and Design by Sara Bird and Dan Duchars

House of Print by Molly Mahon

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madabouthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast.

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51. Cool Maximalist, Not Hot Mess Oct 08, 2020

What are the ingredients in your room recipe? Sophie reveals the secret to cooking up a design storm as she shows Kate round her (almost!) completed house. She shares her genius for pattern, colour and texture - while Kate explains how the principles work for the more restrained among us. Plus there's a row about a rug and the builder husband sticks his oar in...

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madabouthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk (where you can also find Sophie's new online course; Bold, Brave and Beautiful Interiors) Or do join our Facebook group The Great Indoors

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50. At Home with Skye McAlpine Sep 24, 2020

Sophie and Kate are in the same place! And that place is the gorgeous home of cookery writer Skye McAlpine. Nigel Slater called her latest cookbook, A Table for Friends, "joyous, life-enriching". And her home, designed by Ben Pentreath, is much the same. Highlights include invaluable kitchen design tips, an original Fornasetti fridge, and Sophie getting in a muddle about red onions.

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madabouthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors

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49. We talk to Skunk Anansie's Skin, Dulux Colour of the Year, Online Courses Sep 10, 2020

Got your flying ducks on the wall yet? Kate hears the surprising style secrets of Skin, the trail-blazing lead singer of multi-million-selling rock band Skunk Anansie (and interiors obsessive) Sophie tries to be brave as the Dulux Colour of the Year is announced, and the pair consider if trends are officially dead. Plus Sophie and Kate reveal everything you ever needed to know about online interiors courses.

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs where you can also find out more about Sophie's courses! And do join our Facebook Group, The Great Indoors Podcast.

Find out more about Abigail Ahern's course here.

Find out more about Rita Konig's course here.

Find out more about Lucy Gough's course here.

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48. Kitchens, Bathrooms, Gloss Paint Aug 27, 2020

Want to ban the beige? Sophie and Kate do a deep dive on everything Kitchens and Bathrooms... black taps, pink loos, green marble islands and reeded glass wall cabinets. With special extra insight into current trends from Busola Evans, Associate Editor of Livingetc. Plus a Style Surgery question on the Joy of Gloss Paint...

Useful images and links are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie's blogs or join the Facebook Group The Great Indoors Podcast.

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47. New Builds, DIY SOS on the BBC, Focal Point Fever Aug 13, 2020

Keen to add character to a new build? Sophie and Kate reveal all there is to know about how to (and how not to) style your new build. An interview with in designer Gordon Whistance of the BBC's Bafta-winning DIY SOS explores the challenges of creating beautiful designs that work for specialist needs. And have you harnessed the power of the focal point in your room scheme? Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs www.madabouthehouse.com and www.sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast. Find out more about the BBC's DIY SOS at https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006pnjk

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46. Garden Rooms, Awkward Spaces, United in Design Jul 30, 2020

Is it a man-cave or a she-shed? Kate and Sophie guide you through all that is beautiful (and practical) about garden rooms. Kate talks to Alexandria Dauley about the launch of United in Design, a charity to combat the lack of diversity in design. And the Style Surgery saves you from the perils of odd-shaped rooms. Oh, and Sophie has a bird stuck in the living room...

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast.

Find out more about Alexandria Dauley's launch at unitedindesign.com

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45. Staycations, Garden Design, Hiding the TV Jul 16, 2020

Is your outdoors as great as your indoors? Garden designer Sarah Mitchenall explains how to make your garden beautiful, fun - and eco-friendly. Kate shares camping trauma as the pair swap tips for the perfect staycation, and in the Style Surgery a listener needs help with a TV that dominates the room...

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs madabouthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast.

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44. Home Advantage, Outdoor Style, The Modern House's Matt Gibberd Jun 25, 2020

What makes your house a home? Sophie and Kate consider the magic of home and talk tips for styling outdoor spaces. Plus guest Matt Gibberd, co-founder of cult estate agency The Modern House, talks trends, crimes and candlelight.

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast.

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43. Diversity in Design, Marianne Shillingford, Kitchen Revamp Jun 11, 2020

Diversity and Interiors: a special extended feature includes contributions from Michelle Ogundehin, Simon Hamilton, Poonam Sharma, Busola Evans and many more. Plus Marianne Shillingford, creative director of Dulux, talks to Sophie about the next generation of designers and colour trends. There's advice on how to revamp your kitchen, and the Style Surgery addresses a Sticky Problem.

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast

And here's some more info on the guests on this show:

Gemma Samuels @happihabitat

Melody @architravelmel

Angie @somethingbluehome

Delali Foli https://www.decorbydelali.uk/ @decorbydelali

Poonam Sharma http://modernluxe.co.uk/ @modernluxeblog

Terian Tilston https://www.teriantilston.com @teriantilston_interiordesign

Rukmini Patel https://www.rukminipatel.com @rukminipatel

Sarita Sharma www.saritasharma.co.uk @saritastylist

Jecks Stone www.personaabodeinteriors.com @personaabode

Eva Sonaike https://www.evasonaike.com/ @evasonaike

Camellia Odojukan @mrsodojukan

Bhavin Taylor https://bhavintaylordesign.com @bhavintaylordesign

Busola Evans https://www.livingetc.com @busolaevans

Michelle Ogundehin https://michelleogundehin.com @michelleogundehin

Charmaine White https://www.thewhitehouseinteriors.com @twhinteriors

Simon Hamilton http://www.simonhamilton.me @sihamilton747

Marianne Shillingford @m_shillingford

Colour in design awards https://www.colourindesignaward.org

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42. Your Home Made Perfect, Post-pandemic Design, Bathroom Inspo May 28, 2020

Do you need a Narnia cupboard? Architect Laura Jane Clark of BBC TV's Your Home Made Perfect reveals her top home hacks, from the magical to the mundane. Kate and Sophie explore the colours, styles and priorities that will shape interiors in the world of post-pandemic design. And the pair muse on bathrooms, including the crucial question: where should you hang the Picasso?

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs, or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast.

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41. Jay Blades, Design Dreams, Living Room Refresh May 14, 2020

Are you dreaming big enough? Kate and Sophie delve into their psyches and reveal what feeds their design dreams, from pink castles to dirty husbands. Jay Blades of BBC's The Repair Shop talks about therapeutic upholstery, beautiful mistakes and his new show: Jay's Home Fix. Plus lots of lovely ideas for a simple living room refresh, and the Style Surgery asks the big question: shoes on or off?

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast.

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40. Lockdown Decorating, Perfect Lighting, Moodboards Apr 30, 2020

Is your lighting layered? Sally Storey of John Cullen Lighting reveals how to harness the secret power of lighting. Sophie talks moodboards, swatch boxes and apps, and how they can help you find your scheme. And a truly terrifying revelation from Kate about lockdown decorating leaves Sophie wondering, has she finally lost it?

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast.

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39. Colour Psychology, Happiness at Home, Bossy Books Apr 16, 2020

What colour is your personality? Sophie reveals the different seasonal palettes to support different personalities (as Kate gets cross about yellow) There's a luscious lot of new interiors books to review, plus Meik Viking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute gives a special interview on how our homes can make us happier.

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs. Or join our Facebook group, The Great Indoors Podcast.

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38. Staying In Special: Your Questions Answered Apr 02, 2020

Staying In? In our very first Style Surgery Kate and Sophie answer your design dilemmas. How to refresh your home when you can't go shopping, how to make the weekends feel different, how to get the kids involved... you asked, we answered!

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast.

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36. At Home with Orla Kiely Mar 19, 2020

How does the Queen of Print live? Come tour the house of designer Orla Kiely, creator of some of the best known motifs of the 21st century. From the James Bond picture window, to the vintage 60s piano, to the touches of Victoriana, to the recurring Orla colour palette... follow Kate and Sophie on a beguiling tour of a gorgeous family home.

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie's blogs and or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast

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35. 101 Interior Design Answers, Wallpaper Rules, Spring Retox Mar 05, 2020

You got questions? We got answers. To be precise, 101 Interior Design Answers, aka Kate's brand new book! We hear the inside story from the maestra herself as the book hits the shelves. Plus a squillion fabulous ways with wallpaper, and who fancies a spring retox? De-cluttering is for losers...

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs. Or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast.

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34. Granny Chic, Fake or Real, Style Secrets from Morocco Feb 20, 2020

Are you rocking Posh Granny Chic? Kate and Sophie give you the lowdown on getting the latest trend just right, consider if faux can be better than the real thing, and bring you a style report from the glamourous El Fenn hotel of Marrakesh.

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast.

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33. Design for Life with Oliver Heath Feb 05, 2020

Is your house boosting your health? Sophie and Kate tour the home of Oliver Heath, the expert in sustainable architecture and biophilic design. They find walls that make you live longer, a bed to help you sleep better, plants to cleanse your air... and a floorplan which harbours the secret of human happiness. No, really.

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie's blogs, and do join The Great Indoors Podcast Facebook group.

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32. Panelling, Red Threads, Sophie's Plans Jan 22, 2020

WILL THE GUINEA PIGS MAKE IT? Kate and Sophie ponder the hot trend for panelling, and reveal how to find the vital "red thread" that will bring cohesion to your home. Sophie talks us through her extension plans - and introduces some snuffly new house guests. Lucy the dog is unimpressed...

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie's blogs, or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast

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31. Budget Revamp Special with Annie Sloan Jan 08, 2020

Scared of paint? Don't be. Annie Sloan, queen of creative colour and inventor of the revolutionary chalk paint, leads Kate and Sophie in a furniture painting workshop. And if they can do it... Plus tons of tips and ideas to get a new look for the new year - for less.

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast.

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30. Christmas Special with Rachel Khoo Dec 12, 2019

Could your design problem be an opportunity? In the London flat of cook and broadcaster Rachel Khoo, Kate and Sophie discover some truly jaw-dropping solutions to the challenges of a multi-functional small space. Rachel's love of form and function has created disappearing walls, hydraulic tables, hidden bedrooms. And she still has time to make lunch for the team (complete with tips for your Christmas table, of course.)

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs: madaboutthehouse.com or sophierobinson.co.uk join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast.

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29. Christmas Hosting, Fashion X Interiors, Small Space Reveal! Nov 28, 2019

Are you wearing your house? Sophie and Kate delve deep into the relationship between the catwalk and the cushions. Surely you know which fashion rules also apply to interiors, dahling? There's loads of cunning tips and tricks as the holiday let redesign is revealed. Plus festive hosting ideas to suit everyone from the most bah humbug to... Sophie!

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28. Christmas Trends, Small Space Living, The Great Outdoors Nov 14, 2019

Tinsel - yay or nay? Kate and Sophie confront the big questions. What will the best dressed homes be wearing this yuletide? Why is nature such an enduring source of design inspo? Will Kate topple down the steep stairs of Sophie's tiny holiday let flat, or will they find a more design-led way to make a big impact in a small space?

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs www.madabouthehouse.com and www.sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group: The Great Indoors Podcast.

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27. Hibernating Special: Sleep, Snuggle, Read Oct 31, 2019

Is your bedroom a haven for sleep, sex - and nothing else? To mark the clocks changing, Sophie and Kate are on cosiness overdrive. There's design tips for getting the best from your bedroom. There's a difference of opinion on the virtues of red wine vs Himalayan salt raw cacao health drink... And there's a clutch of new design books from Pearl Lowe, Rockett St George and more. Perfect to curl up with on the sofa.

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs www.madabouthehouse.com and www.sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast.”

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26. At Home with Michelle Ogundehin Oct 17, 2019

Is your home a sanctuary? Michelle Ogundehin, writer, presenter and interiors guru, shows Kate and Sophie round her gorgeous home. They talk tiled bedheads, creating the perfect colour palette and the inside intel on TV's Interior Design Masters. Plus a truly surprising Design Crime...

Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s blogs htpp://www.madabouthehouse.com and htpp://www.sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors Podcast

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25. Colour of the Year, Colourful Kitchens, London Design Festival Oct 03, 2019

Blood furniture, anyone? Kate and Sophie unveil the radical ideas sweeping the London Design Festival. They talk top tips for colourful kitchen and unpack the cultural, emotional and psychological implications of the Colour of the Year... or is it just a tin of paint? Including contributions from Barbara Chandler, Karen Haller and Marianne Shillingford.

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24. Laura Jackson's Elegant Building Site Sep 19, 2019

Ever had a cowboy builder? Who even took your CAR? TV presenter and stylish supper club guru Laura Jackson shows Kate and Sophie round the work in progress of her forever home. As well as the horror stories, there's invaluable advice on sourcing vintage decor, an idea for the perfect wedding present and a stunning tadelakt shower that Kate can't stop stroking...

Find us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegreatindoorspodcast/?source_id=119699894726175

Laura Jackson:

https://www.instagram.com/iamlaurajackson/?hl=en

https://hostelondon.co.uk/

More pics and deets on Kate and Sophie's blogs:

https://www.madaboutthehouse.com/

https://www.sophierobinson.co.uk/

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#PODSTRIKE - Laura Jackson supports the Global Climate Strike Sep 18, 2019

Upcoming guest Laura Jackson believes buying secondhand is best for your decor and the planet. Win-win! Laura joins Kate and Sophie in endorsing #PODSTRIKE, a coalition of podcasts supporting Greta Thunberg and the young people behind the Global Climate Strikes starting this Friday 20th Sept, by helping spread the word.

https://globalclimatestrike.net/

https://www.podstrike.net/

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#PODSTRIKE - Kate and Sophie support the Global Climate Strike Sep 18, 2019

The Great Indoors is part of #PODSTRIKE, a coalition of podcasts supporting Greta Thunberg and the young people behind the Global Climate Strikes starting this Friday 20th Sept, by helping spread the word. Here Kate and Sophie explain why they support the strike. Have your favourite shows signed up yet?

https://www.podstrike.net/

https://globalclimatestrike.net/

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23. New Books, #DoLessHarm, Maximalism v Minimalism Sep 05, 2019

Do you have an inner minimalist? Are you a thwarted maximalist? Sophie and Kate tackle the extreme trends and how to approach them if you just aren't feeling it. Plus there's an update on the #DoLessHarm sustainable interiors directory and a luscious crop of new books from Medina Grillo, Karen Haller and Christina Strutt.

The Great Indoors now has a Facebook Group! Come join us:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegreatindoorspodcast/

The Blogs:

https://www.sophierobinson.co.uk/blog/

https://www.madaboutthehouse.com/category/mad-about

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22. TV's Interior Design Masters, Home Happiness, Statement Floors Aug 22, 2019

Caught the must-see TV yet? Get the verdict on BBC2's Interior Design Masters, including the contestants' (gasp) design crimes... Do join in live-tweeting at #designcrimes. Sophie and Kate reveal some startling stats about home happiness from the Happiness Research Institute (clue: size really isn't everything). Plus the pair talk statement floors and why you must never go for the safe option.

The Great Indoors now has a Facebook Group! Come join us:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegreatindoorspodcast/

The Blogs:

https://www.sophierobinson.co.uk/blog/

https://www.madaboutthehouse.com/category/mad-about/

TV's Interior Design Masters on BBC2 (Weds 8pm):

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0007mmw/interior-design-masters

The Good Home Report 2019:

https://www.happinessresearchinstitute.com/

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21. Kelly Hoppen's Home Aug 08, 2019

What's Kelly Hoppen's Design Crime? Why does she like to get into an empty bath? And why is she building a soft play centre in her sitting room? The original Interiors Queen welcomes Kate and Sophie into her epically lush pad. Let's hope there isn't a feature wall...

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20. Childhood Homes, Nature and Biophilia, Colour Blocking Jul 25, 2019

Did your childhood home shape your interiors taste? Sophie and Kate delve deep into swags, stippling, Laura Ashley... and live locusts. The flat designed by fashion's Roksanda Ilincic sparks a chat about the colour blocking trend, and the pair tackle another hot topic: Biophilia. Plus things get particularly tense when Kate reveals her Design Crime...

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19. Summer Garden Updates, Midcentury Modern, Sustainability Jul 11, 2019

Outside space looking a little dull this summer? Kate and Sophie are bursting with good ideas for the great outdoors, though most of Kate's involve food and drink too... Oh, and Sophie's got a top styling tip about yoghurt (tune in to find out more) The pair also ask: is Midcentury Modern ever going to fall out of favour? And Kate wants your help for her brand new sustainability venture, #dolessharm. Get in touch!

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Series 4 Trailer Jun 28, 2019

Kate and Sophie are having a little lie down this week (like the colour grey...) but couldn't resist sharing this sneak preview of what's coming up next series.

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18. Fearne Cotton's Happy Home Jun 13, 2019

How does Fearne Cotton make her home a happy place? The presenter talks colour, atmosphere, the joy of the higgledy-piggledy and the importance of not following trends as she welcomes Sophie and Kate into her home. And having seen the walk-in wardrobe, Sophie may never leave...

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17. Clerkenwell Design Week, Big Book News, Kate's Loo May 30, 2019

Are you competitively open, when it comes to lilac? Kate and Sophie report from the frontline of Clerkenwell Design Week... and uncover the phenomenon of men competing to show how totally ok they are with girly colours. The pair critique the ground-breaking new book: Interiors, The Greatest Rooms of the Century. And then Sophie needs the loo. Good job Kate's had a total redesign...

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16. At Home with Pearl Lowe May 16, 2019

Want to know Pearl Lowe's design secrets? The designer takes Sophie and Kate on a tour of her gorgeous home, revealing top tips for vintage shopping, the horror story behind her kitchen, and how the family respond to the constant re-decorating (her son wants to move to Ikea...)

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15. Make Your Home Pay, Design on TV, Kitchen Update May 02, 2019

Could your fabulous interiors be a money-spinner? Kate and Sophie talk tips and tricks for making your home pay it's way, with short lets and location shoots. The pair also revel in some very exciting new interiors TV shows, plus an update on Sophie's new kitchen. Oh, and there's a surprise visit from Sophie's mum.

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14. Trinny Woodall, Rug Rules, Whole House Design Apr 18, 2019

Fancy visiting the most famous bathroom on Insta? AND it's fabulous owner? Fashion and beauty entrepreneur Trinny Woodall reveals all about lighting, storage and the joy of embracing a new aesthetic as you enter a new phase of life. Plus Sophie and Kate lay down the Rules of Rug and discuss the importance of designing a house as a whole.

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13. Flower (and plant) Power, The Art of Artwork Apr 04, 2019

Real or fake? (Or should that be.... faux, darling?) Sophie and Kate clash over the merits of decorating with flowers and plants. There's also strong words about the art of choosing and hanging your artwork. Plus a TRULY stunning revelation about cooker hoods. Really.

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12. Budget Home Updates, Kids Rooms, Instasham Mar 21, 2019

Would you paint the nursery black? Sophie did. And Kate is Not Impressed. Sparks fly as the pair go head to head on planning kids rooms, plus a plethora of budget home update ideas and a debate about decorating for instagram, not for yourself.

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11. Architects on Trial, Lighting, the Downstairs Loo Mar 07, 2019

Do you tremble at the sight of a black polo neck? Sophie and Kate say stand up to the architects! The pair discuss the ways architecture and interior design should work together. Plus invaluable insight into Lighting and How To Do It Right, and the thrilling design opportunities presented by the downstairs loo...

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9. Small Space Living, Trend Report, Dressing Rooms Feb 07, 2019

Do you know your Memphis from your Midcentury Modern? Kate and Sophie report from the trends frontline of the Maison et Objet trade fair. They reveal the secrets of small space living, and design everyone's fantasy dressing room. Plus Kate is poised to acquire a black loo and a gold ceiling. Did someone say design crime...?

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8. Ban White Paint, Conscious Shopping, Open Plan Spaces Jan 24, 2019

Just when you thought it was safe... Kate wants to ban white paint. Can she explain herself, without alienating the entire country? For anyone still listening, the pair also have lots to say about conscious shopping, and designing open plan spaces. Just don't mention the Great Flooring Difference of Opinion....

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7. New Year Declutter, Bring Back Chintz, Home Offices Jan 10, 2019

The series kicks off with some wise words on the pain and pleasure of decluttering, Sophie's mission to bring back the chintz and some ingenious suggestions to sort out your home office. Plus Sophie reveals her completed, finished, utterly perfected home. Oh, wait...

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The Great Indoors Series 2 - Trail Jan 01, 2019

The UK's first professional interiors podcast is BACK! Curious about the key trends for 2019? Want help styling your open-plan space? Need to know why white paint should be banned? Subscribe now to hear more from TV presenter and designer Sophie Robinson and best-selling author and journalist Kate Watson-Smyth. New series starts Jan 10th.

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6. Is Expensive Paint Worth it, New Design Books, Hallways Dec 13, 2018

Elephant's Breath, anyone? In the last of this series, Sophie and Kate confront the $64,000 question (not literally) asking if designer paint is really worth the money? Plus there's a luscious crop of new design books to pop under the Christmas tree, and top tips for planning your hallway.

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5. Tips for Renters, Christmas Gifts, The Spare Room Nov 29, 2018

Stuck for present ideas? Sophie and Kate are here to help, sharing a revolutionary approach to buying Christmas presents (and some bracing views about the tree...) There's a stack of brilliant ideas for making the most of your home if you are renting, and inspiration for how to make your guest room comfy. But not too comfy...

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4. The Joy of Staying In, Inspiration, Sitting Rooms Nov 15, 2018

Fancy a zebra skin ceiling? In this special LIVE edition, Sophie and Kate debate the joys of staying in, with lots of ideas to make your home a haven. They critique the various sources of interiors inspiration, and walk you through planning a sitting room. Then the audience get stuck in with their very own Design Crimes...

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3. Colour Psychology, Seasonal Interiors, Master Bedrooms Nov 01, 2018

Do you know which colour is an appetite suppressant? Or which one makes every skin tone look fabulous? In this episode, Kate and Sophie ponder the fascinating facts of colour psychology. Plus how to change your interiors to reflect the changing season, and up next in the room planning series: the master bedroom. Oh, and several unscheduled appearances from Lucy the dog...

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2. Finding Your Style, the New Colours, Bathrooms Oct 17, 2018

Drowning in the Sea of Pinterest? Sophie and Kate talk you through how to discover your own unique sense of style. Plus, they reveal the coolest new colours on the block, how to plan a bathroom, and a few more horrifying Design Crimes. What colour are your radiators? Just asking...

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1. Grey is Dead, Design Crimes, Kitchens Oct 17, 2018

Are you guilty of a... Design Crime? In the launch episode of The Great Indoors, Kate and Sophie discuss the horrors of incorrectly positioned cushions, plus the tragic death of Kate's favourite colour, the top trends from the London Design Festival, and how to plan your kitchen.

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The Great Indoors Trail Part Deux Oct 16, 2018

Another taster ahead of this week's launch, from TV presenter and designer Sophie Robinson and best-selling author and journalist Kate Watson-Smyth.

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The Great Indoors Trail Oct 01, 2018

Real insight, hot tips and lots of laughs. Hosted by TV presenter and designer Sophie Robinson and best-selling author and journalist Kate Watson-Smyth. If you care at all about the space you live in, subscribe!

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