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The Great Indoors

Sophie Robinson and Kate Watson-Smyth: Interior Design Experts

The Great indoors is a celebration of all things interiors and everything you need to know about making your house a home. In each episode, TV presenter and designer Sophie Robinson and best-selling author and journalist Kate Watson-Smyth will discuss, debate and guide you through the top trends and hottest topics from the home front. So pull up a chair…

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99: Maximalism and Lily Allen

The Great Indoors ·

2023/02/16

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

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47:19

98. Style Surgery: Broken plan, modular design crimes...

The Great Indoors ·

2023/02/09

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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46:15

97. Macarons for Breakfast and Renovation Nightmares

The Great Indoors ·

2023/02/02

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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38:26

96. All things mortgages with Kim Balasubramaniam...

The Great Indoors ·

2023/01/26

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

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43:07

95. What's in store for 2023?

The Great Indoors ·

2023/01/19

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

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45:15

94. A Beautiful Feast with The Hampstead Kitchen's...

The Great Indoors ·

2022/12/15

Tis the season to be jolly, and we got into the festive spirit with our latest guest to The Great Indoors, Saima Khan of the acclaimed Hampstead Kitchen. Saima is the queen of creating beautiful food and a table setting 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

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42:57

93. Sustainable Christmas

The Great Indoors ·

2022/12/08

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

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41:30

92. Style Surgery: Cool Yule Edition

The Great Indoors ·

2022/12/01

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

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49:16

91. Future Proof Your Home, Autumn Lighting,...

The Great Indoors ·

2022/11/24

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

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43:37

90. Farrow and Ball's Joa Studholme Reveals All You...

The Great Indoors ·

2022/11/17

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 Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s

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60:01

89. Saving Energy, Radiator Covers, Wallpaper Trends

The Great Indoors ·

2022/11/10

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

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88. Style Surgery: Find Your Style, Rockin' Storage,...

The Great Indoors ·

2022/11/03

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

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87. Value for Money, Shower Curtain Crime, Design Books

The Great Indoors ·

2022/10/27

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

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86. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on why Maximalism is the...

The Great Indoors ·

2022/10/20

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. Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie’s

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85. Kitchen Island Crime, Honey I Shrunk the House,...

The Great Indoors ·

2022/10/12

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

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42:07

84. Moving House, Shelving the Reno, Washing Up...

The Great Indoors ·

2022/09/29

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

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83. How to Transform Your Rental, A-Z of Eco Paint,...

The Great Indoors ·

2022/04/28

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

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82. Garden Design, New Design Books, In-Between Spaces

The Great Indoors ·

2022/04/14

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

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81. Yellow Rules, Make the Bed, Mismatch FTW

The Great Indoors ·

2022/03/24

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... 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 Learn more

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80. Galley Walls, Original Features, Easy Impact

The Great Indoors ·

2022/03/10

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

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