House Guest by Country & Town House | Interior Designer Interviews
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Hotelier Sarah Wetenhall On Bringing Palm Beach's The Colony Back To Life
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Wetenhall is the owner and CEO of The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and the soon-to-open Hedges in East Hampton. With no prior experience of runnin...
How Romanos Brihi & Venetia Rudebeck Of Studio Vero Combine Work And Friendship
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
'I think there are two things that make a good interior designer,' says Romanos Brihi, one half of Studio Vero alongside his partner in design...
How Ewan Frost-Pennington Is Turning His 800-Year-Old Home Into A Carbon Neutral Property
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Renewable energy expert Ewan Frost-Pennington believes that like vultures – the star attraction at his Lake District home, Muncaster Castle – heat...
How Sandrine Zhang Ferron’s Cat Inspired Her To Found Vinterior
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Carole sits down with Sandrine Zhang Ferron, the founder and CEO of Vinterior, as the online marketplace celebrates 10 years of selling beau...
Fiona Barratt Campbell On Her Industrial-Superluxe Style
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fiona Barratt Campbell's 'industrial meets superluxe' design philosophy sets her apart and has earned her some impressive projects, incl...
Meet The Interior Design World's Best Kept Secret, Jonathan Sainsbury
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
'Young Sainsbury is a cheeky little sausage with the most wonderful eye for detail. His furniture is extraordinary', says his client Sir Rod ...
How To Design The Perfect Kitchen, With Chef Jason Atherton
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Carole sat down with celebrated chef Jason Atherton to chat about life, food, Michelin stars and his collaboration with luxury kitchen desig...
How To Design Comfortable Luxury, With Alua Kul Of Lumi Interiors
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Coco Chanel once said: 'Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury' – words that perfectly encompass the philosophy of this wee...
Tara Bernerd Is A Tour De Force In The World Of Hotel Interiors
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
'When we talk about hotels, we talk about building soulful places at scale and you have to feel a connection,' says Tara Bernerd, founder and ...
How Mélie Dunod Is Revolutionising Holiday Home Ownership
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From the Alps to Mallorca, Mélie Dunod's August Collection brings elegance, efficiency and eco-conscious design to co-ownership, making the Europ...
What Kelly Hoppen Has In Store For 2026
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The first House Guest podcast of our new series is interior design supremo Kelly Hoppen. Renowned for her love of neutrals – ‘They are good for yo...
How AI Can Support Sustainable Shopping, With Barbara Neto
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is this the future of vintage furniture shopping? This week, Carole sits down with Portuguese interior designer Barbara Neto to hear about how she'...
How To Follow Your Interiors Instinct, With Shayne Brady
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
'I think the only thing I can rely on is my intuition and instinct,' says this week's house guest Irishman Shayne Brady. A recurring guest...
How To Add Historic Character To A Home, With Guy Goodfellow
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Carole Annett sits down with interior designer Guy Goodfellow in his stunning London townhouse. Guy and his team of architects and designers...
How To Design Antiqued Mirrors, With Dominic Schuster
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Carole sits down with mirror master Dominic Schuster to discuss how he designs his antiqued and gilded mirror glass. With Decorex just arou...
How To Keep Craftsmanship Alive, With Sophie Paterson
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie Paterson is a tour de force in the world of interior design. For the past 16 years she has built a reputation for creating homes that blend co...
How To Tell Your Story Through Design, With Natalia Miyar
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Natalia Miyar never wanted to have a house style, rather she seeks to tell the personal story of her clients . Carole catches up with the in-demand in...
How To Perfect Pared-Back Luxury, With Albion Nord
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Carole visits design studio Albion Nord to discover how the brand has redefined luxury through their pared-back aesthetic. Sitting down wit...
How To Master Regenerative Design, With Simone Suss
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simone Suss of Studio Suss specialises in creating contemporary spaces that balance function, elegance and environmental responsibility. 'The UK t...
Summer Series: House Guest With Nina Campbell
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For our final dip into the past, today it's my design guru Nina Campbell. Sit back, listen and learn from the magnificent lady herself. Always a j...
Summer Series: House Guest With Pandora Sykes
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author, journalist and podcaster Pandora Sykes was one of my first podcasts. I have always admired her and was delighted she agreed to be a House Gues...
Summer Series: House Guest With Lee Broom
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Summer series continues today with an interview with internationally renowned product designer Lee Broom. Having started out in theatre, he then m...
Summer Series: House Guest With Matthew Williamson
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our summer series of favourite episodes, this week Carole chats to Matthew Williamson. Matthew is a British interior designer who began his...
Summer Series: House Guest With Martyn Lawrence Bullard
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our summer series of favourite episodes, this week Carole chats to LA-based interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard whose client list rea...
Summer Series: House Guest With Lucy Williams
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For some easy summer listening, we're relaunching some of House Guest's greatest hits, starting from 2019. In this episode, Carole Annett chat...
Summer Series: House Guest With Robert Kime
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For some easy summer listening, we're relaunching some of House Guest's greatest hits, starting from 2019. In this episode, Carole Annett chat...
How To Mix Colours & Design Styles, With Suzy Hoodless
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
'I'm completely driven by curiosity,' says Suzy Hoodless in the final episode of this House Guest series. Since her studio launched in 200...
How To Create Calm Interiors, With Eadie & Crole
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's House Guests are Sophie Eadie and Fi Crole, founders of design studio Eadie & Crole. They chat to Carole Annett about how they met, wh...
How To Harness The Power Of Home Lighting, With Lee Lovett
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's House Guest is Lee Lovett, co-founder and creative director of Soho Lighting. She shares her best lighting tips, discusses the evoluti...
How To Bring Nature Into Your Home, With Frieda Gormley
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's House Guest is Frieda Gormley, co-founder of House of Hackney. Frieda set up the luxury interiors brand 13 years ago with her husband, Jav...
How To Design Happiness, With Clint Nagata
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's House Guest is Clint Nagata, founder and creative partner of the award-winning BLINK Design Group. He chats to Carole Annett about his...
How To Renovate A Home, With Rita Konig
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Manhattan townhouses to sprawling country homes, Rita Konig is known for her no-nonsense approach to interior design. She chats to Carole Annett ...
Finding Your Niche: How Alex Dauley Turned Her Passion For Interiors Into A Career
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
‘I loved houses – I watched all the programmes and bought all the magazines’, says Alex Dauley. As a young mother of two with a part-time job, s...
Today's House Guest Is Shalini Misra
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our final house guest for 2024 is Shalini Misra, a globally-renowned interior architect, designer and property developer. She chats to Carole Annett a...
Today's House Guest Is Joseph Marini
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Christmas and Thanksgiving coming up, our thoughts turn to entertaining - and who better than Joseph Marini, whose new book, Mastering The Art Of...
Today's House Guest Is Millie Mackintosh
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking house renovation with content creator and Instagram star Millie Mackintosh, who recently renovated a new home for her and her ...
Today's House Guest Is Adam Ellis
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're looking for a unique decorative artwork - perhaps a life-size leopard lounging above a doorframe, surrounded by jewel coloured birds, butter...
'Say Yes & Figure It Out Later': Today's House Guest Is Henry Holland
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After 15 years at the helm of his eponymous fashion label, Henry Holland turned his attention from tailor’s scissors to clay, forging a cult follow...
Today's House Guest Is Jacu Strauss
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
'Sometimes you have to do things you can't justify on a spreadsheet,' says Jacu Strauss, creative director of Lore Group Hotels. He chats to Carole An...
Today's House Guest Is Hannah Bryce, Founder Of Minnow & Wolf
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After moving from London to Hampshire, Hannah Bryce decided to set up a floristry company, Minnow and Wolf, which produces gorgeous flowers grown with...
How To Live Beautifully: Today's House Guest Is Zoë de Givenchy
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Carole Annett sits down with Zoë de Givenchy, a Melbourne-born homeware entrepreneur, to chat about Zoë's stunning lifestyle brand, Z.d.G...
Today's House Guest Is Mathieu Lehanneur
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Carole Annett is in Paris meeting renowned French designer Mathieu Lehanneur, who created the torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralymp...
Today's House Guest Is Lucy Williams
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Carole Annett sits down with stylist and digital creator Lucy Williams, whose transformation of her terraced house in West London has been ...
Today's House Guests Are Rugby Player Maro Itoje & Simon Sadinsky Of The King's Foundation
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off a brand new series of House Guest with England rugby player Maro Itoje and Simon Sadinsky of the King’s Foundation, who tell us all abou...
Putting The WOW Into WOW House: Today’s House Guest is Katharine Pooley
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s House Guest is Katharine Pooley, one of the most respected and highly regarded names in the world of interior design and architecture. Katha...
Celebrating Maximalism With Roisin Quinn, Winner of Interior Design Masters
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
‘Surprisingly, I didn’t think a maximalist would get that far,’ laughs Roisin Quinn, ‘but I won!' she says of her recent triumph in BBC&#...
Mad About Kate Watson-Smyth
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Watson-Smyth is the founder of Mad About The House, passionate about renovating and decorating, she documented the dramas of creating her London ...
Today's House Guest Is Paula Sutton
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Carole Annett sits down with Paula Sutton – who listeners might better recognise as the woman behind @hillhousevintage. Carole discovered...
'Homes Don't Happen Overnight': Today's House Guests Are Saffron Aldridge and Scarlett Supple
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Carole Annett sits down with Saffron Aldridge and Scarlett Supple of Alridge and Supple – a small, dynamic studio spanning decorating, in...
Today's House Guest is Ippolita Rostagno
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's, Carole Annett chats to Ippolita Rostagno, a jewellery designer and the co-founder of Artemest, an online gallery for Italian craft. I...
Home, Art and Soul with Interior Designer Sophie Ashby
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Home is about the people, but possessions are also very powerful in making you feel comfortable and familiar,” says Sophie Ashby, one of the UK&#...
Today's House Guest is Giles Deacon
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Known for skillfully mixing fashion, fine art, and theatre, Giles Deacon is the go-to couturier for celebrities including Kylie Minogue and Sarah Jess...
A Suite Fit For A King: Today's House Guest is Guy Oliver
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guy Oliver of Oliver Laws has a background in architectural and design history, which stood him in good stead for a recent commission: The King’s Lo...
Elton & Me: Today's House Guest is Tim Gosling
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
House Guest is back for another series! In the first episode, Carole Annett visits the home of designer Tim Gosling, whose clients include Elton John,...
Today's House Guest is Ozwald Boateng
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the final House Guest episode of 2023, Carole Annett chats to fashion designer Ozwald Boateng, who is dipping his toe into the world of interiors a...
Live An Extraordinary Life: Today's House Guest is India Hicks
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
India Hicks is this week’s very special House Guest. A model, businesswoman and humanitarian, India is the third child of Lady Pamela Mountbatten an...
Decorative Art is Back: Today's House Guest is Meg Boscawen
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trend alert: decorative art is back! Today's House Guest is decorative artist and rising star Meg Boscawen, who works with some of the biggest nam...
Winter Gardens: Today's House Guest is Randle Siddeley, the Lord Kenilworth
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s House Guest is Randle Siddeley, the Lord Kenilworth, who set up his eponymous landscape business 48 years ago. Recognised globally for innov...
Today's House Guests are Bunny Turner & Emma Pocock of Turner Pocock
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dynamic interior design duo and longstanding friends Bunny Turner and Emma Pocock chat to Carole about their people-focused interior design company, T...
Today's House Guest is Architect Claus Thottrup
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Architect Claus Thottrup chats with Carole about creating the Italian idyll, Borgo Santo Pietro. Originally a healing stopover for medieval pilgrims, ...
Today's House Guest is John Sims Hilditch of Neptune Furniture
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
'Over time I realised how important beauty is as part of the home', says John Sims Hilditch of Neptune. ‘I think it is something that elevat...
Today's House Guest is Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Interior Designer To The Stars
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Carole Annett chats to celebrity interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard. He delves into his multi award-winning work for the likes of Ch...
Today's House Guest is Henriette von Stockhausen of VSP Interiors
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Henriette von Stockhausen of VSP Interiors is a four-poster bed virtuoso. ‘I don’t think I’ve ever done a project without putting one in,’ she...
Today's House Guest is Sophie Robinson, the Queen of Colour
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Known as the Queen of Colour, Sophie Robinson is an interior designer and broadcaster and the authority on hue. In her podcast The Great Indoors with...
Today’s House Guest is Freya Simms, Chief Executive Officer at LAPADA
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we chat to Freya Simms, who is heading up LAPADA, a fair in Berkeley Square showcasing jewellery, silver, art and antiques, opening on 27 S...
Turning Surplus Textiles Into Treasure: Today's House Guest is Jules Haines
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're kicking off a new series of House Guest with Jules Haines, founder of the textile resale platform Haines. Jules is on a mission to tackle wa...
Today's House Guest is the Duchess of Rutland
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're revisiting a chat with Emma Manners, the Duchess of Rutland, who lives in one of Britain’s most magnificent stately homes: Belvoir ...
Today's House Guest is Emma Sims Hilditch
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're revisiting our chat with Emma Sims Hilditch, an interior designer who grew up in a creative home where her mother loved to follow...
Special Edition: Lee Broom is Today's House Guest
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're revisiting a favourite podcast with one of the best production designers of his generation: Lee Broom. Lee is one of the UK’s le...
Garden Special: How To Design A Garden With Richard Miers
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are revisiting an old favourite: an interview with garden designer Richard Miers before last year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. He ended...
Insider Go-To: Today's House Guest Is Luiza Marra
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For any interior designers looking for that special something – whether it's a unique piece of ceramic to finish an interior, or individual hand...
How to Design Children's Bedrooms With Noor Charchafchi, Founder & CEO of Celine Interior Design
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From aviation law to interior design, Noor Charchafchi made a significant career change and launched a successful design business, Celine Interior Des...
Magnificent Creatures With Emma J Shipley
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Be transported to the realm of magic and myth in this episode, as Carole Annett chats to British graphic artist and homeware designer Emma J Shipley. ...
Today's House Guest is Stéphane Vilar, General Manager Of The Anantara Plaza Hotel in Nice
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re whisking you away to the sunshine of the French Riviera in this episode, as we head to Nice. Once home to Coco Chanel and Henri Matisse, Nice ...
Coronation Special: Charles, Ninth Earl Spencer Is Today's House Guest
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, in view of the royal proceedings, we are revisiting one of our favourite podcasts: Charles, Ninth Earl Spencer. The Earl chats openly about...
Ship Shape: David Collins Studio's Design For Cunard's New Ship, The Queen Anne
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s House Guest is Jason Stewart, associate director of David Collins Studio, who gives a glimpse into the design of Cunard’s new ship, Qu...
What Have We Dunoon? The Modern Day Fairytale Of How A Couple Bought A House By Mistake
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It all started when Cal went to an auction in Scotland intending to bid for a two-bed flat in Glasgow and instead came away with a crumbled old wreck ...
Jacu Strauss Talks Sandcastles, Storytelling and Why Hotels Should Be a Journey of Discovery
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
‘Design is much more than just things, it’s about the memories you create,’ says Jacu Strauss, creative director and designer for Lore Group hot...
Stephen Webster talks Madonna, Boys’ Jewellery and Japanese Fighting Fish
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jewellery designer Stephen Webster shares his story, from apprenticing aged 15 at Hatton Garden to working on his latest collection, Sworn Enemies. Pl...
Colour, Cushions And Why Dog Beds Are Boring: Eva Sonaike
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eva Sonaike specialises in textiles with a vibrant West African aesthetic. ‘I live and breathe colour,’ 'she says. 'It has a positive eff...
How to Survive 30 Years in Interiors: Karen Howes of Taylor Howes
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From early days flat-sharing with Martin Waller of Andrew Martin, to her studio in the old Aston Martin building in Knightsbridge, Karen Howes and her...
Follies, fun and why 'finish' is a dirty word
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicky Haslam, one of the most important figures in British interior design, chats with Carole Annett. "People think they've got to make it perfect but...
How to buy a sofa
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What should you look for when buying a new sofa? How do you test comfort and longevity? Carole Annett sits down on a perfectly plumped cushion with Am...
Karen Barlow of The Old Potato Store
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My House Guest today is Karen Barlow of The Old Potato Store, which specialises in sourcing decorative antique and vintage furniture and accessories t...
How to pick the perfect rug, Carole Annett chats to James Arkoulis and Saskia Howard of Howark Design
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My House Guests this week are James Arkoulis and Saskia Howard of Howark Design. Launched five years ago and based in Chiswick, Howark Design creates ...
Todays House Guest is Harry Triggs of TM Lighting
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My House Guest today is Harry Triggs who, along with Andrew Molyneux, set up TM Lighting in 2012. They design and manufacture LED products for private...
Luke Deering Is Today's House Guest
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My House Guest today is Luke Deering, an art director, artist and occasional product designer whose work in the art department includes Spiderman and ...
Christmas Special - Martin Hulbert Design at Coworth Park
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is our CHRISTMAS SPECIAL podcast - the last of the year and I have gathered two good friends - Martin and Jay of Martin Hulbert Design. We met at...
Charlotte Elizabeth - Preparing for Xmas
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My House Guest this week is interior designer Charlotte Elizabeth of Charlotte Elizabeth Interiors, who divides her time between London and the South ...
The Evolution of Home - Carole Annett chats to Interior Designer Emma Sims Hilditch
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My House Guest this week is someone I have known and admired for many years and, full disclosure, who helped me on a house project a few years ago. In...
An Inspirational Lady - Caryn Hibbert of Thyme talks about creating the new Breathing Bothy in the spa at her hotel and restaurant venue in the Cotswolds
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My House Guest today is Caryn Hibbert, a lady for whom I have the utmost admiration. Following a career in obstetrics and gynaecology where she specia...
Special Edition - Lee Broom Is Today's House Guest
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Very excited to announce today’s House Guest - Lee Broom is one of the UK’s leading furniture and lighting designers and a premium global design b...
Olga Polizzi of The Polizzi Collection
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the run up to Christmas we have some special guests and this week it is hospitality guru, Olga Polizzi talking about her own 3-hotel collection, Th...
How to Balance Work and Pleasure with Karl O’Hanlon
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am in awe of people who follow a dream and Karl O’Hanlon did just that after leaving London and a secure job to head to France to a place he and h...
How to Use Colour in Interiors with Mike Fisher
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Fisher founded Studio Indigo in 2005 and it now employs over 50 interior designers and architects. He says, 'Architects are often monochrom...
How to Design Fabulous Spaces With a Multi-layer Creative Approach
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s House Guest podcast is with Buchanan Studio - Angus and wife Charlotte set up their eponymous studio specialising in interior design, event ...
How to decorate a castle, Carole Annett chats to the Duchess of Rutland
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Manners the Duchess of Rutland lives in one of Britain’s most magnificent stately homes, Belvoir Castle. The Duchess chats to Carole ...
How to Buy Online With Anthony Barzilay Freund of 1stDibs
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The next House Guest in our ‘How To’ series is Anthony Barzilay Freund of 1stDibs talking about how to buy online. Anthony Barzilay Freund is edit...
How to Decorate Children's Bedrooms with Manuela Hamilford
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Born and raised in Vicenza, Italy and then moved to New York City to start her career in design, Manuela Hamilford first cut her teeth at Bergdor...
How to think like Annie and Kit
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The two creative dynamos, Annie Selke (chief vision officer and founder of Annie Selke the Massachusetts-based go-to for colourful rugs and bedding) a...