The Great Indoors
Episodes
59. Princess Anne, Nicola Harding, Can't Change it - Make it Work
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Princess Anne guilty of Design Crimes? Insubordinate subjects Kate and Sophie critique the cluttered glory of the Princess Royal's living room. Lea...
58. Decorate for Any Aspect, Julia Samuel, Window Dressing
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
57. Online Design, Easy Wins, Tiny Houses
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tempted by online design? Kate and Sophie consider the merits of online interior design consultation. A convenient, cost effective dream come true? Or...
56. Trends Schmends, Home Office, Design Storey Launches
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 get...
55. Selection Box (of Disagreements)
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 cla...
54. Bask in Matthew Williamson's Home
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
53. Selling Sunset (and Surrey), Ethical Interiors, Historic Properties
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
52. Stop Working in the Bath, New Books, Go Dark?
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
51. Cool Maximalist, Not Hot Mess
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
50. At Home with Skye McAlpine
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
49. We talk to Skunk Anansie's Skin, Dulux Colour of the Year, Online Courses
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ba...
48. Kitchens, Bathrooms, Gloss Paint
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
47. New Builds, DIY SOS on the BBC, Focal Point Fever
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 wit...
46. Garden Rooms, Awkward Spaces, United in Design
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 D...
45. Staycations, Garden Design, Hiding the TV
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is your outdoors as great as your indoors? Garden designer Sarah Mitchenall explains how to make your garden beautiful, fun - and eco-friendly. Kate s...
44. Home Advantage, Outdoor Style, The Modern House's Matt Gibberd
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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-found...
43. Diversity in Design, Marianne Shillingford, Kitchen Revamp
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Diversity and Interiors: a special extended feature includes contributions from Michelle Ogundehin, Simon Hamilton, Poonam Sharma, Busola Evans and ma...
42. Your Home Made Perfect, Post-pandemic Design, Bathroom Inspo
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 munda...
41. Jay Blades, Design Dreams, Living Room Refresh
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
40. Lockdown Decorating, Perfect Lighting, Moodboards
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is your lighting layered? Sally Storey of John Cullen Lighting reveals how to harness the secret power of lighting. Sophie talks moodboards, swatch bo...
39. Colour Psychology, Happiness at Home, Bossy Books
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What colour is your personality? Sophie reveals the different seasonal palettes to support different personalities (as Kate gets cross about yellow) T...
38. Staying In Special: Your Questions Answered
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
36. At Home with Orla Kiely
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 J...
35. 101 Interior Design Answers, Wallpaper Rules, Spring Retox
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
34. Granny Chic, Fake or Real, Style Secrets from Morocco
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
33. Design for Life with Oliver Heath
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is your house boosting your health? Sophie and Kate tour the home of Oliver Heath, the expert in sustainable architecture and biophilic design. They f...
32. Panelling, Red Threads, Sophie's Plans
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 cohes...
31. Budget Revamp Special with Annie Sloan
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
30. Christmas Special with Rachel Khoo
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
29. Christmas Hosting, Fashion X Interiors, Small Space Reveal!
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
28. Christmas Trends, Small Space Living, The Great Outdoors
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 endu...
27. Hibernating Special: Sleep, Snuggle, Read
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
26. At Home with Michelle Ogundehin
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is your home a sanctuary? Michelle Ogundehin, writer, presenter and interiors guru, shows Kate and Sophie round her gorgeous home. They talk tiled bed...
25. Colour of the Year, Colourful Kitchens, London Design Festival
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Blood furniture, anyone? Kate and Sophie unveil the radical ideas sweeping the London Design Festival. They talk top tips for colourful kitchen and un...
24. Laura Jackson's Elegant Building Site
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 pro...
#PODSTRIKE - Laura Jackson supports the Global Climate Strike
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Upcoming guest Laura Jackson believes buying secondhand is best for your decor and the planet. Win-win! Laura joins Kate and Sophie in endorsing #PODS...
#PODSTRIKE - Kate and Sophie support the Global Climate Strike
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Indoors is part of #PODSTRIKE, a coalition of podcasts supporting Greta Thunberg and the young people behind the Global Climate Strikes star...
23. New Books, #DoLessHarm, Maximalism v Minimalism
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
22. TV's Interior Design Masters, Home Happiness, Statement Floors
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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-twee...
21. Kelly Hoppen's Home
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
20. Childhood Homes, Nature and Biophilia, Colour Blocking
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did your childhood home shape your interiors taste? Sophie and Kate delve deep into swags, stippling, Laura Ashley... and live locusts. The flat desig...
19. Summer Garden Updates, Midcentury Modern, Sustainability
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
Series 4 Trailer
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ne...
18. Fearne Cotton's Happy Home
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
17. Clerkenwell Design Week, Big Book News, Kate's Loo
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you competitively open, when it comes to lilac? Kate and Sophie report from the frontline of Clerkenwell Design Week... and uncover the phenomenon...
16. At Home with Pearl Lowe
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
15. Make Your Home Pay, Design on TV, Kitchen Update
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
14. Trinny Woodall, Rug Rules, Whole House Design
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fancy visiting the most famous bathroom on Insta? AND it's fabulous owner? Fashion and beauty entrepreneur Trinny Woodall reveals all about lighting, ...
13. Flower (and plant) Power, The Art of Artwork
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
12. Budget Home Updates, Kids Rooms, Instasham
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 pletho...
11. Architects on Trial, Lighting, the Downstairs Loo
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
9. Small Space Living, Trend Report, Dressing Rooms
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
8. Ban White Paint, Conscious Shopping, Open Plan Spaces
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
7. New Year Declutter, Bring Back Chintz, Home Offices
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 sugge...
The Great Indoors Series 2 - Trail
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
6. Is Expensive Paint Worth it, New Design Books, Hallways
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 reall...
5. Tips for Renters, Christmas Gifts, The Spare Room
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stuck for present ideas? Sophie and Kate are here to help, sharing a revolutionary approach to buying Christmas presents (and some bracing views about...
4. The Joy of Staying In, Inspiration, Sitting Rooms
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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....
3. Colour Psychology, Seasonal Interiors, Master Bedrooms
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 fas...
2. Finding Your Style, the New Colours, Bathrooms
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
1. Grey is Dead, Design Crimes, Kitchens
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you guilty of a... Design Crime? In the launch episode of The Great Indoors, Kate and Sophie discuss the horrors of incorrectly positioned cushion...
The Great Indoors Trail Part Deux
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Another taster ahead of this week's launch, from TV presenter and designer Sophie Robinson and best-selling author and journalist Kate Watson-Smyth. L...
The Great Indoors Trail
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Real insight, hot tips and lots of laughs. Hosted by TV presenter and designer Sophie Robinson and best-selling author and journalist Kate Watson-Smyt...