Ireland's Homes Interiors and Living Podcast.

When Sasha Steward was in the process of building her home, she had a specific image in mind for the exterior but with nobody in the country that could do it for her, she knew exactly what she had to do - do it herself. After falling in love, and obsession, Sasha started Toasted Wood specialising in beautiful burnt wood cladding. In this episode, we discover her story and journey from turning an i...

With a deep understanding of colour and how to navigate finding your own interior style, Charlotte Cropper discusses everything from a day in her life living in Milan and the Milan Design Week to common mistakes people make when first dabbling in colour and how to avoid them. Fascinated by the power of colour to elevate the everyday, Charlotte is a designer and colour consultant who aims is to cre...

In this episode of Ireland’s Homes Interiors & Living podcast, we are joined by co-founder of Meet Margo, Claire Towe. On a mission to break down the barriers women face in homeownership, Claire and podcast host Sara chat about the origins of the app (your go-to location that offers free tailored mortgage and protection advice), the difficulties women can face when getting on the property ladd...

HIL interviews Hannah Mackay, co-owner of A Broader Picture found on the promenade of Portstewart on Ireland’s beautiful North Coast.  Established in 1998 as a small craft shop, over the years A Broader Picture has evolved into a contemporary lifestyle shop with an interesting selection of furniture, textiles, lighting and homeware sourced both close to home and from farther afield. Listen to disc...

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has been adorning our homes and screens from 30 years and in this episode of IHIL, we chat to him about his continued search to discover Northern Ireland’s next House Of The Year. In this BBC six-part series, 15 homes are competing for one of five places in the grand final where they could be crowned House of Year. Find out some behind-the-scene details of filming this year...

In this week’s episode, our interior stylist Sara Austin interviews Fearghal McAdam, the founder of Neptune Belfast, as he shared the story behind the brand, his passion for sustainability and how it reflects throughout the store. In addition, Neptune Belfast will be giving away a luxury gift hamper worth over £500/€550 to one lucky subscriber! Keep up with Neptune! Inside the historic Ormeau Bake...

Joanne Mooney invites the IHIL team into her colourful Dublin home. In this episode, our host Sara Austin interviews the lifestyle creator on how she transformed her 2014 new build to one of the quirkiest homes to pop up onto our feed, how you can corporate colour into your own home, punch-needling her husband’s face, what her job means to her, and so much more!

IHIL interviews Tracy McAllister, owner of BTS, on their journey from starting as an online shop to an on-location concept store beside-the-sea of Portrush, the relationship between Nordic design and the North Coast, and what to do when styling your own home. Founded in 2014, BTS is an interiors and lifestyle store based on the beautiful causeway coast in Northern Ireland. Celebrating the muted to...

In this episode of Ireland’s Homes Interior & Living, we are joined by former journalist and content creator Elle Hervin as she talks us through the transformation her home has had, from a decades long untouched 1930s semi-detached property to a well-loved beautiful family home. As well as her new book, The Home Bird: Creating Joyful Interiors Where Old Meets New, where you can discover the po...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living magazine podcast! Join us as we sit down with the incredible Caoímhe McGinley, who shares her invaluable insights and personal journey into creating her dream family home. This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt stories for anyone embarking on a home building or renovation project. Caoímhe opens up ab...

HIL interviews Patricia McGinnis, co-owner of Maven, on their journey on becoming one of Belfast’s leading high-end furniture stores, where their love for Danish Design came from, and what’s trending in Copenhagen. Founded by sisters Catherine and Patricia McGinnis, Maven brings the best homeware, lighting, and furniture design to your home. The store’s collection is sourced from the word’s leadin...

April and the Bear is one of Ireland's leading independent interior + lifestyle stores, filled to the brim with eclectic homewares, exclusive art prints, gifts and beautiful furniture. ​Each product in the A&TB collection has been carefully selected for its unique aesthetic, quality and its ability to bring a smile to your face. Today we talk with owner Siobhan Lam about her amazing store and...

SIOBHAN FERGUSON is the curator and founder of the hugely popular Instagram accounts @prettycitylondon, @theprettycities and @siobhaise. A photographer, social media consultant and author. In Todays podcast we have a brief conversation about her photography and her time at this years Chelsea Flower Show. Interviewed by Sara Austin. Photography by Siobhan Ferguson. Video by Adam Walker and Kerah Re...

Neil Norton shares his unique approach to initiating new design projects. In this episode, our interior expert Sara Austin and Neil Norton from Neil Norton Designs go behind-the-scenes of our June issue's cover home - a breathtaking coastal home in Co. Kerry. It is a home that impresses at every turn, both inside and out, exploring the intricate details that make it standout. We discuss the im...

Join us for an insightful episode of our podcast, where Killymoon founder and owner Steve Wilson engages in a captivating conversation with our very own Sara Austin. In this episode, we delve into the amazing furniture and design of Killymoons superb showroom.

Join us for an insightful episode of our podcast, where interior expert Sara Austin engages in a captivating conversation with renowned designer Susan McGowan from Ashen and Cloud. In this episode, we delve into the stunning home featured on our latest magazine cover, exploring the intricate details that make it a standout. Susan shares her unique approach to initiating new design projects, offeri...

IHIL interviews Michael Conlan, professional boxer, and his fiancée Shauna on their journey to creating the perfect family home in South Belfast. From the ring to renovations, it was no small feat to transform their new property into a masterpiece of renting and moving around, the family has found their forever home with the help and expertise of Ulster Interiors and designer Martina Collins.

IHIL interviews Irene McGeehan, an Interior Designer and Creative Design Director at Hummingbirds Design based in Northern Ireland. As a specialist in furniture design, room planning and layout, she talks about bringing an elegant Georgian-inspired home, designed by Des Ewing, to life. Interviewed by Emma Deighan, they also discuss clever storage hacks around the house, common mistakes people make...

IHIL interviews Sara Austin, an Interior Stylist and Writer based in Northern Ireland, as she gives advice on how to create a cosy, picture perfect scheme this Christmas. Interviewed by Claire Craig, they discuss all things festive in interiors from what's trending to how you can sustainably decorate your home.