Homing
Episodes
Why Doesn’t Where You Live Feel Like Home? — with Urban Designer David Engwicht
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We tend to think of home as the space inside our four walls. But for David Engwicht, home doesn't stop at the front door – it extends out into the n...
Sue Webster on Punk, The Mole House & The Art of Non-Conformity
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Sue Webster built a career and a home by refusing to fit in — it’s why she identifies with the Mole Man so much. She found fame alongside ...
Do We Really Need More Stuff? — with Japanese Architect Takero Shimazaki
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us think we need more — more space, more things, more possessions. Japanese architect Takero Shimazaki believes we may already have enough.T...
Henry Holland on Reinvention, Resilience and a Home in Two Halves
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For fashion designer turned ceramicist Henry Holland, reinvention isn't about starting over – it's about evolving on your own terms.Henry first made...
How to Detoxify Your Home with Dr. Jenny Goodman
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We think of home as our ultimate refuge – a sanctuary from the noise and pollution of the outside world. But what if the space meant to protect us i...
Maria Balshaw on Creative Rebellion, Life After the Tate & The House as a Container
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond the whirlwind of galleries and exhibitions, Tate Director Maria Balshaw's home holds the quieter, deeply personal moments of her life.Growing u...
Alain de Botton: Is Your Home Making You Happy?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why are some people drawn to minimalist architecture while others prefer nostalgic rooms filled with antiques and personal artefacts?Writer and philos...
Tom Stuart-Smith on Landscapes, Legacy & The Uplifting Power of Nature
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith has spent most of his life on the same plot of land, tending its gardens and letting the land shape him in return...
Anxiety in the Body: Creating a Sanctuary at Home with Dr Alexandra Shaker
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety is something many of us carry quietly. It can shape everything, from how we move through the world to how we feel at home.In this episode of H...
Elizabeth Day on Perfectionism, Positive Affirmations & Rebuilding Home After Loss
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Author and podcaster Elizabeth Day spent years chasing a vision of the ‘perfect’ home life, only to discover that reality can look very different....
Wintering at Home: The Power of Rest & Ritual, with Katherine May
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of a new strand of Homing, Katherine May frames the home as a place to slow down and take refuge from the overstimulating world b...
Natasha Landers on Curating Black Art, East London & The Home as a Living Exhibition
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For interior designer and art curator Natasha Landers, home is where the public and private worlds meet. Her Walthamstow house is a curated gallery, w...
Dan Pearson on Landscape Design, Mindfulness & the Alchemy of Gardening
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For Dan Pearson, working with the landscape isn’t simply his profession — it’s how he makes sense of the world.In this emotional conversation, h...
Matilda Goad on Balance, Joy and Playful Homeware Design
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For homewares designer Matilda Goad, balance isn’t just a design principle – it’s a way of living. Her home is a reflection of that: comfortable...
Skye McAlpine on Hosting, Christmas & the Myth of Perfection at Home
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For a special Christmas episode of Homing, I was invited into the home of cookery writer and ultimate host, Skye McAlpine.Skye is like a modern-day “...
Max Rollitt on Interior Decorating, Sentimentality & the Home as Autobiography
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max Rollitt is a highly respected interior decorator and antiques dealer. Extraordinary pieces pass through his hands every day, yet most of the objec...
Polly Morgan on Taxidermy, Family & Letting Things Go
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Much like her taxidermy-based sculptures, Polly Morgan is an artist who delights in looking beneath the surface. Her home in Camberwell is deliberate...
Chris Packham on Neurodiversity, Safe Spaces & Finding Solace in Nature
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Packham has always fascinated me. As a broadcaster, naturalist, and conservationist, he’s helped millions connect with wildlife and the natura...
Homing With Matt Gibberd
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Homing podcast explores the importance of home in shaping who we are. Join Matt Gibberd, author and co-founder of The Modern House, as he takes l...
Bethan Laura Wood: the multidisciplinary designer on the need to make and create
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bethan designs everything from furniture to lighting and textiles, and some of her work is currently on display at the Design Museum in London. S...
Lakwena Maciver: the renowned artist on colour, creativity, criticism and connection
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is the wonderful Lakwena Maciver.Lakwena is an artist whose work has exploded out of the Instagram generation. She uses bright colours a...
How My Garden Grows: A pint-sized coastal plot thickly cloaked in climbers
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first instalment of our new gardening series, How My Garden Grows, hosted by lifelong gardener and journalist Francine Raymond. "I have...
Sir Christopher Le Brun: The leading painter on the homes that have shaped him
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher was President of the Royal Academy for eight years and given a knighthood in 2021. I first met him a few years ago, when The Modern H...
Dame Zandra Rhodes: the fashion legend on living a life in Technicolor
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zandra's home is one of the most colourful, cluttered and downright bonkers living spaces I've ever been in. We recorded this podcast just before...
Nigel Slater: the food writer opens the door to his fascinating home life
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nigel is the first podcast guest ever to make me cry. I'm a big fan of his writing, and suspected he'd be a kindred spirit, but spending the day with...
Kevin McCloud: the Grand Designs presenter takes us behind the scenes of his own life
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin has been a fixture on our tellies for so many years that we feel like we know him. But, actually, I didn’t have a clue about his life story, s...
Skye Gyngell: a searingly honest portrait of a chef battling for her identity
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Skye Gyngell was born and raised in Sydney, but has never felt Australian. In this honest and heartfelt interview, she paints a picture of a deeply in...
Ruth Rogers: London’s favourite chef on creating an iconic house
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Ruth Rogers, home is at the very heart of everything. Her legendary London restaurant, the River Cafe, is founded on community, friendship and h...
Mary Portas: the queen of the high street’s inspiring journey from homeless orphan to a London townhouse that’s all hers
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us know Mary Portas as a swashbuckling TV presenter with a flame-red bob, but her career away from the screen has been no less remarkable. She...
Cath Kidston: the floral-obsessed entrepreneur on why life isn’t always a bed of roses
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s barely an oilcloth, mug or ironing board cover that hasn’t been embellished with a nostalgic floral print from Cath Kidston. Because of th...
Jonny Gent: music, martinis and mayhem from the founder of Sessions Arts Club
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m chatting to the swashbuckling artist and restaurateur Jonny Gent. We recorded this episode during a busy lunch service at Sessions Arts Cl...
Tim Ross: the Australian comedian on the life-changing effect of modest, modernist buildings – and tinted moisturiser
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A while back, Tim came to London to perform at the Isokon building in Belsize Park, and I managed to catch up with him to record this podcast. As...
Luke Edward hall: the artist and designer pulls back the curtain to reveal his colourful life story
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke has kindly invited us to his house in the Cotswolds, which he shares with his husband, Duncan Campbell, and a pair of enthusiastic whippets. I...
James Lohan: the co-founder of Mr & Mrs Smith on how his first experience of home shaped an obsession with boutique hotels
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first time we’ve recorded an episode in a hotel suite, and that’s because today’s guest knows more about opening doors to glamorous ...
Claudia Donaldson: the pioneering editor and creative director on creating a sanctuary at home – and the luxury of pink loo roll
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During her tenure at Nowness, Claudia commissioned the well-known ‘In Residence’ series, which took us inside the homes of the biggest names in de...
Philippe Malouin: the experimental designer on creating with integrity – and the art of upcycling
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Philippe designs everything from furniture to lighting, combining modern geometry with a sense of humour and materials that are built to last. I first...
Sumayya Vally: the South African architect on how growing up in a township defined her sense of place
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking to the wonderful Sumayya Vally, founder of the architecture and research practice Counterspace. When in 2020 Sumayya designed the ...
Tim Little: the owner of Grenson footwear on his journey from Adidas ad man to sole trader
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the time of recording, Tim was knee-deep in building works at home, so I polished up my Chelsea boots for a visit to his London studio. As always,...
Jeremy Lee: the much-loved chef who grew up in a wedge of cheddar
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I first became aware of Jeremy’s food when he was head chef of Terence Conran’s Blueprint Café, which was above the old Design Museum in Shad T...
Akram Khan: the poignant story of a man who found his voice through dance
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Akram’s rich career includes performing at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics, collaborating with artists Anish Kapoor and Antony Gormley, ...
Roksanda Ilinčić: the fashion designer’s colourful journey through Belgrade, Britain and Brazil
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I first met Roksanda in 2006. We were selling her flat in King’s Cross, which was unlike anything I’d seen before: a brooding space with cast-conc...
Rosh Mahtani: the Alighieri founder’s inspiring journey from school outcast to acclaimed entrepreneur
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rosh is founder of the brilliant jewellery company Alighieri. We discuss her life story through the prism of the homes she’s lived in, from humble b...
Duncan McLeod: the emotional story of an architect whose home is a source of magic and motivation
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve known Duncan for many years now and he’s definitely one of the good guys. We first met when I was commissioned to write a piece for The Worl...
Jacqueline Rabun: the jewellery designer on why music, meditation and modernism are the cornerstones of life in Los Angeles
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jacqueline is a jewellery designer whose work I’ve admired for many years, probably because it’s so architectural. As you probably know by now, we...
Glenn Adamson: the curator on why a New York ‘love shack’ stole his heart
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn's a brilliant curator and writer with a particular interest in craft. If that conjures up an image of lace doilies and crocheted waistcoats, the...
Hans Ulrich Obrist: the celebrated curator on why home has always been a place of artistic discovery
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hans Ulrich Obrist is the artistic director of the Serpentine Gallery in Kensington, west London, and is universally acknowledged as one of the most ...
Tony Chambers: the magazine editor’s transformative journey from a Liverpool terrace to the Barbican penthouse of his dreams
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tony’s life story is incredibly inspiring. He began his career at The Sunday Times Magazine, then became the art director of GQ and was later app...
Frances Morris: the Tate Modern director on why she returns to her childhood home
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where does our spirit go when we die? Frances Morris has this question figured out: she will return to the home in which she was born, a Georgian hous...
India Mahdavi: the interior designer on how a rented apartment provides the stable home a nomadic childhood never could
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Known as the Queen of Colour, India has designed upbeat bars and radical restaurants from Miami to Mexico City. Her Gallery restaurant at Sketch in Lo...
Nick Knight: the iconic photographer on how well-designed spaces make life better
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is a legendary photographer and founder of the influential website SHOWstudio, which has pioneered the use of moving image in fashion. I've come ...
Homing In Preview
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does home reveal about who we are? Almost everything, it turns out, as we have discovered recording conversations with cultural contributors, bus...
Christopher Kane: Fashion Designer
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Kane is the fashion designer known for his subversive yet refined clothes. He’s also a charming and chatty Scotsman, with plenty of humo...
Kevin Carmody: Architect
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Architect Kevin Carmody, co-founder of Carmody Groarke, is joined by Matt Gibberd (and some rather sweet special guests) on location at one of his cu...
Penny Martin: Editor
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Penny Martin is the Glaswegian wordsmith perhaps best known for leading The Gentlewoman’s masthead as editor in chief. Dialling in from her home in...
Eudon Choi: Fashion Designer
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eudon Choi is a fashion designer celebrated for his masterful craftsmanship, clean architectural lines and bold colour palette – and his top three l...
Sarah Featherstone: Architect
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Featherstone is a RIBA award-winning architect, co-founder of practice Featherstone Young, and lecturer at Central Saint Martins. We’re partic...
Laura Jackson: Broadcaster and Entrepreneur
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Jackson is a supper-club host, broadcaster and, most recently, founder of homeware marketplace Glassette. She is also known for her love of – ...
Margaret Howell: Designer
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On The Modern House Podcast, our host Matt Gibberd invites design enthusiasts to select their top three living spaces in the world. The guest of this ...
Reggie Yates: Director
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a millennial who grew up watching TV in Britain, chances are you’ll remember Reggie Yates from his days as a TV presenter. As the latest...
Albert Hill: The Modern House Co-Founder
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode our guest is one that’s rather close to home. It’s Albert Hill: who co-founded The Modern House 16 years ago with his childhood frien...
Clare Wright: Architect
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, Clare Wright, co-founder of Wright & Wright Architects, shares her top three living spaces in the world. While Clare’s ...
Jay Osgerby: Designer
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our next guest in the chair is designer Jay Osgerby, one half of Barber Osgerby – the innovative design studio he helms alongside his friend and p...
Paloma Faith: Singer-Songwriter
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The new series of The Modern House podcast is in full swing. Our next guest is the ever-eccentric, self-confessed fan of maximalism, singer-songwriter...
John Pawson, Designer: Special Episode
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Calling all John Pawson super fans and architecture enthusiasts alike: in this special episode, the celebrated architect gives Matt Gibberd a walking ...
John Pawson: Designer
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s here: the new series of The Modern House Podcast, in which Matt Gibberd invites architects, designers, artists, and creatives to share their t...
Season 2 Preview
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Next week, we launch a new series of The Modern House podcast, in which we invite architects, designers, artists and creatives to share their top thre...
Jeff Taylor: Founder, Courier Magazine
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Courier magazine seeks out stories of people doing things on their own terms. But what about its founder, Jeff Taylor? Find out how he approaches life...
Ross Bailey: Entrepreneur
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How has the global pandemic changed our high streets? Is the future of the local shop looking better or worse after Covid? Hear Ross Bailey, founder a...
Simon Allford: Architect
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the tenth episode of our podcast, Simon Allford, co-founder of international architecture practice AHMM and future RIBA president, talks architect...
Ab Rogers: Designer
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ab Rogers is the creative director of his namesake design and architecture studio, based in east London. Tune in to hear how a childhood "marinated i...
Charlie Casely-Hayford: Fashion Designer
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For fashion designer Charlie Casely-Hayford, a sense of personal style runs deep. Son of the late influential designer Joe Casely-Hayford OBE, he grew...
Michael Craig-Martin: Artist
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Craig-Martin, internationally-renowned conceptual artist, shares with us his favourite living spaces and reflects on his decades-long career a...
Lucinda Chambers: Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lucinda Chambers is the ex fashion director of British Vogue, turned fashion designer and entrepreneur. Tune in to hear Chambers reflect on her peripa...
Faye Toogood: Designer
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Faye Toogood is a multi-disciplinary designer whose work, spanning furniture, interiors and fashion, is subject to her explorative approach to form, f...
Edmund de Waal: Artist and Writer
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Edmund de Waal, internationally renowned artist and writer, talks to us about architecture as craft and the beauty of materials, a fascination that wa...
Jonathan Tuckey: Architectural Designer
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Tuckey came to architecture via studying social anthropology, which taught him the human value of well-designed spaces and the importance of...
Tom Broughton: Founder of Cubitts
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Isokon penthouse, home of Tom Broughton, founder of modern spectacle makers Cubitts. It’s no surprise Tom chose this iconic building,...
Rosa Park: Editor of Cereal magazine
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rosa Park is founding editor of Cereal, which is dedicated to thoughtful travel and lifestyle stories and known for its pared-back aesthetic. Here she...