All About Design - An Interior Design Podcast

This week Sue talks to Feng Shui practitioner Sophie Prowse, about how the interior design of our homes can be aligned and improved with Feng Shui. The ancient art of Feng Shui is over 4000 years old, yet in the West it can be shrouded in mystery and myth!   We discuss it's incredible potential to be harnessed to uplift our lives not just in the home, but in health, relationships and business...

What makes us fall in love with a home? In this fascinating episode of All About Design, Sue sits down with experienced estate agent Gayle Sapic of Ewe Move, to explore what really happens when buyers step through a front door. Drawing on years of experience viewing and selling homes, Gayle shares unique insights into the features, design choices and emotional connections that influence how people...

Swedish Death Cleaning may have an alarming name, but as Sue & Debs discover, it's actually a thoughtful and uplifting approach to creating a home that truly serves you. In this episode, they explore how this gentle process of decluttering, reflecting, and curating your possessions can bring clarity, joy, and a renewed connection to the spaces you live in—whatever stage of life you'r...

Sue is joined by designer and author Vera Blouin to explore the powerful connection between our homes and our personal identity.  As life changes, our interiors often stop reflecting who we are. Whether through divorce, grief, children leaving home, career shifts, rediscovery, or simply entering a new phase of life, many of us suddenly look around and realise… this space no longer feels like me! T...

In this episode, Sue talks with Karen Haller, a leading international authority on Applied Colour Pyschology.  As author of the much loved 'Little Book of Colour', Karen brings astounding insights into this often untapped area of our interior design planning.  As humans, the role colour plays in our lives on both emotional and physical levels is often misunderstood.  It is both conscious...

In this fast & fun episode, Sue & Debs define how the move through the seasons can awaken the best of our interiors!  Stepping into Spring is one of the most invigorating transitions, we discuss ways to embrace that in your home designs.  We look at how the Circadian rhythm and which way key rooms in the home face can affect your lifestyle and living!  Yes indeed!  Recent projects such as...

Artwork can often be the forgotten jewel in the crown of an interior design scheme. Perhaps you feel out of your depth when viewing art, or which style or colours to choose!  Fear not!!  In this episode, I sit down with artist Sara Huxley to talk about strategies for finding artwork you love, maybe even starting to build your own art portfolio, or commissioning a piece for your home. From creating...

In this episode, Sue & Debs turn the tables on 'trend,' we're looking for soulful connections to an enduring home interior, and share our best insights on how to approach this.  Plus, we have the return of our celebrated "Home Clinic Q&A's" with some very 'on point' listeners' questions, giving you top-tier advice to cut through all the other de...

Getting your kitchen design right will transform how your whole home works. Done well, it not only adds value but avoids costly mistakes and creates a space thats central to your everyday life. In this episode, Sue is joined by Joanne Layzell, an experienced kitchen designer from Mazon Interiors. Together they explore Joanne’s practical approach to kitchen design — from asking the essential who, w...

Garden Designer Dani King shares expert advice on transforming this often-overlooked part of your home — not only to add value, but to create a beautiful outdoor oasis to enjoy all year round. Whether you’re starting from scratch or working with an existing space, Dani and Sue guide you through everything from considered hard landscaping design to sumptuous spring planting schemes. Settle in for a...

We are delighted to be back in an ever-changing world, to share with you the inside track on how and why creating your own unique interior design can help you navigate today's challenging terrain!  We have some incredible guests lined up for this series to share their experience and passion.... it's fun, relaxing, incredibly informative and All About Design! Summary In this episode, Sue...

In this lively and lovely finale to Seaon 1 - we wander through all the incredible advice, tips and tricks that have been shared, where the mysterious yet delightful layers of interior design have been carefully peeled back!   We revisit how to define yourself through intentional, curated and edited design decisions.  We've spoken to wonderful professionals along the way, and we've only...

The power of calm, beautiful interiors is massively enhanced when we live in a streamlined and clutter free space.  It sounds easy but it is so hard to achieve!  Let us help you find the will, the way and the best stratagies to live your best clutter free life.  Better productivity, better sleep, better everything!  Do you really need 20 pyrex jugs and 6 cheese graters!  You know the answer alread...

Ever wondered how a five-star hotel comes to life? Sue is joined by brilliant interior designer Melissa Morgan for a behind-the-scenes journey into the world of high-end design. From opulent hotel spaces to bespoke residential homes, Melissa shares her evolution in the industry, offering a rare glimpse into what it takes to bring luxury and livability together. Together, they dive into the nuances...

Sue & Debs continue to save the world one interior design question at a time!  We delve deep into our bag of tricks, and give awesome insights into how you can make your interiors sing!  With our combined experience of nearly (cough) 50 years in the industry there is not a lot we haven't tackled.  Join us for a fun and friendly chat about the most important space in your life. Takeaways I...

Don't let too much anaylsis lead to paralysis - we're here in this special House Clinic Q& A session to guide you by the hand and give you the answers to your questions! We tackle a variety of questions from how to begin to plan room projects, get lighting right, select the perfect colours, to window treatments to stop nosy neighbours, the latest trends and more!  We also have 3 amaz...

Susan welcomes Marianne Shillingford, the Creative Director of Akzo Nobel (Dulux Paints), and they talk about the immense impact of colour in design, explore how colour can evoke emotions and the influence of nature on colour palettes.  Marianne shares insights into Dulux's marvellous online tools and resources for consumers, the significance of Colour Stories, where Colour of The Year '...

Let us help you define your own personal interior style to carry through on ALL your future projects; time and money will be minimised and results will be the maximised!  Debs & Sue distill their joint 40+ years of experience as we look into all the main elements that make up an interior design, and guide you through so you can confidently understand what really connects with you.  Pure magic!...

I'm joined by Martin Farrow, a designer at the top of his game.  What he doesn't know about interior design can fit on the back of a stamp!  In this inspirational masterclass we focus on how to pull together your conceptual design ideas to create your own master piece, gained from his extensive experice of designing stellar projects around the world! From 5 star plus hotels, cruise liner...

Sue and Debs give priceless insights into how to easily create the perfect floorplan, and how to avoid costly mistakes and time wasting!  Also discussing show stopping ways to inject character into plainer spaces, and they pass on 3 super style Makeover Memo's for you to try that give immediate impact for very little time and money!  Well worth a listen,  the conversation is rich with tips an...

In this episode, Susan and guest architect Nicola discuss the intricate relationship between architecture and interior design, emphasising the importance of collaboration in residential projects. They explore the journey into architecture, the approach to residential projects, and the significance of sustainability in modern design. The discussion also touches on current design trends, common mist...

Finding treasure in antique shops and auction houses that will bring a richness to your interiors for a fraction of the budget is today's hot topic. Sue discusses various aspects of interior design, with fellow designer Debs, focusing on how not to suffer from 'Design Fatique' - when one more decision will break you! We also discuss the connection between interior and outdoor spaces...

In this inaugral episode, Susan discusses the Super Power of Interior Design, identifying the DNA of a scheme, and how to guarantee success in your designs.  How getting your interior design right can really enhance your wellbeing and life in general. She explores the importance of colour theory, looks at ways to identify what resonates for you, discusses the 60-30-10 rule for colour schemes and h...