The Great Indoors
Sophie Robinson and Kate Watson-Smyth: Interior Design Experts
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22. TV's Interior Design Masters, Home Happiness, Statement Floors
The Great Indoors
08/22/19 • 41 min
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.
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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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20. Childhood Homes, Nature and Biophilia, Colour Blocking
The Great Indoors
07/25/19 • 47 min
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
The Great Indoors
07/11/19 • 47 min
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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12. Budget Home Updates, Kids Rooms, Instasham
The Great Indoors
03/21/19 • 47 min
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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40. Lockdown Decorating, Perfect Lighting, Moodboards
The Great Indoors
04/30/20 • 48 min
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?
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36. At Home with Orla Kiely
The Great Indoors
03/19/20 • 39 min
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.
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34. Granny Chic, Fake or Real, Style Secrets from Morocco
The Great Indoors
02/20/20 • 47 min
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.
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33. Design for Life with Oliver Heath
The Great Indoors
02/05/20 • 48 min
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.
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32. Panelling, Red Threads, Sophie's Plans
The Great Indoors
01/22/20 • 46 min
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...
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23. New Books, #DoLessHarm, Maximalism v Minimalism
The Great Indoors
09/05/19 • 44 min
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.
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The Blogs:
https://www.sophierobinson.co.uk/blog/
https://www.madaboutthehouse.com/category/mad-about
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Great Indoors have?
The Great Indoors currently has 158 episodes available.
What topics does The Great Indoors cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Design, Podcasts and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on The Great Indoors?
The episode title '25. Colour of the Year, Colourful Kitchens, London Design Festival' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Great Indoors?
The average episode length on The Great Indoors is 43 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Great Indoors released?
Episodes of The Great Indoors are typically released every 13 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of The Great Indoors?
The first episode of The Great Indoors was released on Oct 1, 2018.
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