the dna of home interiors

A new way to buy a sofa, with sofa in a box company Swyft Home - Podcast Show Notes S5 E2

A new way to buy a sofa, with sofa in a box company Swyft Home - Podcast Show Notes S5 E2

Deirdre and I chat to John O’Leary, the Design Director of Swyft Home in this episode of The DnA of Home Interiors Podcast.

Swyft sofas are delivered next day, and through any doorway and up any staircase.

We want to find out how this is all possible - and how Swyft do it without compromising on quality.

How to determine your home interiors budget and stick to it - Podcast Show Notes S4 E8

How to determine your home interiors budget and stick to it - Podcast Show Notes S4 E8

Our latest podcast episode is about budgeting for your home interiors project. Furniture, lighting, accessories, decorating and other labour costs...

Deirdre and I discuss how to work out what’s involved so you can be realistic about what it’s all going to cost (before you splash out on any impulse purchases!)

Installing a Swimming Pool at Home, with Jetform Pools - Podcast Show Notes S4 E7

Installing a Swimming Pool at Home, with Jetform Pools - Podcast Show Notes S4 E7

John Hall, Construction Director of Jetform Pools is this week’s guest on The DnA of Home Interiors podcast. In this episode, Deirdre and I discuss installing a swimming pool in your home.

I met John on a project a few years ago, where I was designing the interiors of a swimming pool room in the basement of a family home in Barnet, North London. John was the swimming pool installer on the project.

One of my long term ambitions in life has been to have my own swimming pool…so I am very keen to find out how realistic a plan this might be in the future!

What does an Interior Designer actually do? - Podcast Show Notes S4 E4

What does an Interior Designer actually do? - Podcast Show Notes S4 E4

What does an Interior Designer actually do? In our latest podcast episode, Deirdre and I discuss this in detail, from that initial phone call or email from a prospective client, right through to finishing a project on site.

Of course different designers work in different ways....and we cover that too. It’s all about finding the right person or company to suit your requirements.

I’ve popped some of the questions we discuss below….Hope you enjoy!

How to choose colour for your home, with Dulux Creative Director, Marianne Shillingford - Podcast Show Notes S4 E1

How to choose colour for your home, with Dulux Creative Director, Marianne Shillingford - Podcast Show Notes S4 E1

The DnA of Home Interiors Podcast is back!

Season 4 starts with Deirdre & I chatting with the most inspiring colour guru I know - Marianne Shillingford, creative director of Dulux.

'Podcast by Holloway Interior Designer empowers homeowners' - an article in the Ham & High Property magazine

As we approach a full year of podcasting, Deirdre and I are delighted to see the story behind The DnA of Home Interiors in print!

See the article here, or read the full text below:

In Conversation with Abigail Ahern - Podcast Show Notes S3 E5

In Conversation with Abigail Ahern - Podcast Show Notes S3 E5

Deirdre and I were delighted to have Abigail Ahern join us for this episode of The DnA of Home Interiors Podcast.

Abigail Ahern is recognised amongst design aficionados, press and clients alike for her enchanting take on interiors. Abigail is an influential tastemaker, and has redefined the visual landscape with her unique style and bold approach. Her trendsetting designs have become synonymous with glamour, eclecticism and wit.

You can listen here, or read our notes below.

Online design: Paint colour tester pots

Online design: Paint colour tester pots

Did you know you can order paint tester pots online?

Working as an interior designer, much of our research, sourcing and ordering is done online. Not just now during the coronavirus pandemic but all of the time.

So here are a few online resources which may be useful:

Kuldea.com: Inspired Interior Design - Meet Audrey Whelan, interior design expert and DIY interior design champion

Kuldea.com: Inspired Interior Design - Meet Audrey Whelan, interior design expert and DIY interior design champion

Delighted to be featured in the inspiration section of Kuldea.com (the website where you can search the entire furniture market in one place), in an interview with co-founder Deirdre Mc Gettrick. Deirdre and I first met in July and are now working on a podcast series called The DnA of Home Interiors, which will be launching soon!

You can read the interview on the Kuldea website here, or see the text below.