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Have We Lost The Ability To Know What We Like?

2026-06-1240:27

We have more access to inspiration than ever before. Thousands of beautiful homes. Endless Pinterest boards. Instagram feeds packed with perfectly styled rooms. So why does decorating seem harder than ever? In this episode, Naomi and Sam explore the growing phenomenon of social media fatigue and what it's doing to our confidence, creativity and ability to trust our own taste. They discuss why so many homes are starting to look the same, whether we're confusing inspiration with overwhelm, and ...

Before You Hire Builders, Contractors & Trades, Listen To This

2026-05-1850:16

This week on The Interior Lovers, we’re talking about something that can make or break a renovation project: working with trades. Because while most of us will spend hours researching paint colours, taps and tiles, very few of us are taught how to actually navigate the people bringing those ideas to life. And when you're investing serious money into your home, knowing how to communicate, question and prepare can save you stress, delays and costly mistakes. Naomi and Sam share lessons from the...

£100K Sofas and Other Questionable Life Choices

2026-03-2548:51

In this episode of The Interior Lovers, Sam and Naomi step into the world of ultra-luxury interiors - where £100K sofas, crystal chandeliers and gold-plated everything raise a bigger question: when does luxury stop feeling good? This isn’t about dismissing beautiful, well-made design. It’s about looking more closely at what we’re actually responding to - and whether high price always equals high value. From craftsmanship and materials to branding, status and psychology, Sam and Naomi unpack w...

Renovating Differently: What Living on a Boat Taught Us About Home

2026-02-2858:45

In this episode of The Interior Lovers, Sam and Naomi are joined by Anna Blakey to talk about renovating a family home… while living on a houseboat. What began as a practical solution during building works became something far more memorable - an unexpected adventure on the water, complete with tight spaces, shifting routines and a strong sense of community. Anna shares the realities of adapting to boat life, the practical compromises it demands, and the surprising lessons it taught her about...

The First 60 Seconds: What Designers Really See

2026-02-1136:00

In this episode of The Interior Lovers, Sam and Naomi explore what designers really notice the moment they walk into a room. It’s rarely about whether you’ve fluffed the cushions. It’s about proportion, lighting, flow and how everything relates to everything else. Within seconds, they’re clocking rug size, curtain length, artwork placement, furniture scale and whether the lighting feels layered and warm - or flat and clinical. They’re noticing if the TV is dominating, if pieces feel disconnec...

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