All About Design - An Interior Design Podcast

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• Series 2 - Episode 12 - A Beautiful Finish: The Series 2 Finale 15.07.2026 45min

  Sue and Debs look back on an inspiring second series packed with expert guest insights, practical advice and thought-provoking conversations from across the world of interior design. The whole series reflects on how intentional design can bring around incredible personal change and happiness and has the power to transform not only our homes, but the way we live within them. Your home should be your sanctuary—a place that reflects who you are, supports your wellbeing and brings you joy every s...
• Series 2 - Episode 11 - Feng Shui Meets Interior Design 01.07.2026 28min

  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, through careful placement and alignment with it's principles. This epsidoe touches lightly on t...
• Series 2 - Episode 10 - Secrets of An Estate Agent - First Impressions to Lasting Offers 17.06.2026 43min

  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 perceive a property. Together, we discuss the relationship between interior design and property ...
• Series 2 - Episode 9 - Swedish Death Cleaning & Avoiding the Beige Haze 03.06.2026 37min

  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're at. The conversation uncovers how our belongings tell the story of who we are, while also highlighting th...
• Series 2 - Episode 8 - Designing Interiors Through Life’s Reincarnations - with Vera Blouin 20.05.2026 42min

  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! Together, Sue and Vera discuss how redesigning our homes can become part of the emotional hea...
• Series 2 - Episode 7 - The Magic of Colour Psychology with Karen Haller 06.05.2026 49min

  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 and unconscious, and learning to recognise and harness this will pay dividends. Bio: Karen ...
• Series 2 - Episode 6 - Bootility Rooms, Staging to Sell & Spring Strategies 22.04.2026 38min

  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 the life changing invention of a "Bootility Room' and reinstating a Victorian...
• Series 2 - Episode 5 - The Art of Art & How to Bring it into Your Life 08.04.2026 34min

  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 atmosphere to telling personal stories, we explore how artwork can completely focus th...
• Series 2 - Episode 4 - Your Home - Your Story! Ditch The Trends & Just Do You!! 25.03.2026 35min

  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 design 'noise' out there! Enjoy! It's packed full of advice; hold onto your hats!! email - contact@allaboutdesign.online ...
• Series 2 - Episode 3 - Kitchen Design Masterclass with Joanne Layzell of Mazon Interiors 11.03.2026 48min

  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, why, how and where questions, to mapping out a kitchen that truly works. They discuss what to prio...
• Series 2 - Episode 2 - The Forgotten Room; Adding Value through Garden Design - With Dani King 25.02.2026 49min

  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 leisurely and inspiring 45-minute masterclass for anyone who truly loves their home. * The inte...
• Series 2 - Episode 1 - Transitional Times & Looking Forwards 11.02.2026 28min

  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 & Debs discuss various aspects of interior design, including seasonal trends, the importance of ...
• Episode 12 - Season 1 Finale - The Bow on the Box 18.06.2025 39min

  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 just started! Finishing this first series with an inspirational look at some recent wins, w...
• Episode 11 - From Chaos To Calm - The Magic of Interior Decluttering 04.06.2025 41min

  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 already! Added to this, we discuss how to raise your interiors to the ne...
• Episode 10 - Boudoirs & Boutique - Life Beyond The Lobby 22.05.2025 41min

  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 of transitioning from large-scale hospitality projects to personal residential spaces—highlighti...
• Episode 9 - House Clinic Q&A - Part 2 08.05.2025 37min

  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 Interior design is a personal journey that evolves over time. Trust your instincts when...
• Episode 8 - House Clinic Q&A - Part 1 23.04.2025 41min

  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 amazing Makeover Memo's to share that you can achieve results in hours with! Join us for part 1 of t...
• Episode 7 - A Life in Colour - With Dulux Creative Director Marianne Shillingford 09.04.2025 48min

  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 'True Joy'shows up in 3 different scheme ideas that you can roll out for guaranteed success. Did ...
• Episode 6 - How To Define Your Personal Style 26.03.2025 32min

  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! Defining personal style is essential for effective interior design.Your home sho...
• Episode 5 - A Conceptual Masterclass - With Martin Farrow 13.03.2025 30min

  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 liners, and yachts, the process for gaining ideas and inspiration is the same. Listen to h...