The Great Indoors

Sophie Robinson and Kate Watson-Smyth: Interior Design Experts

The Great indoors is a celebration of all things interiors and everything you need to know about making your house a home. In each episode, TV presenter and designer Sophie Robinson and best-selling author and journalist Kate Watson-Smyth will discuss, debate and guide you through the top trends and hottest topics from the home front. So pull up a chair…

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164 episodes
Updated Jul 24, 2025

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Feb 24, 2022 · 45 min
79. Rental Furniture, Room Names, Rugs in Kitchens
Living room, sitting room or lounge? Sophie and Kate dive into the whimsical world of what we call the rooms in our houses - and why we care so much. The pair discuss the intriguing trend for rental furniture, reporting back on companies like , and...
Feb 10, 2022 · 46 min
78. Dream Home Makeovers, Grey is Back, Moths
Paint it black? Kate is in shock over Sophie's dramatic design choices in her new TV show, Design Home Makeovers. Sophie is in shock over reports that Grey is Back and about to take over the nation's walls again. And both are running screaming from...
Dec 30, 2021 · 46 min
77. Preparing for Greatness, 2022 Trends, Design Crimes
What's next? Colour? Curves? Not caring about trends? Kate and Sophie look ahead to what's in store for 2022. And the pair talk you through how to encourage your own inspiration and creativity. Plus - for one episode only - Design crimes is back and...
Dec 16, 2021 · 38 min
76. Festive Style, Last Minute Gifts, Cosy colours
Is it the most ranty time of the year? Sophie revels in Kate's traditional festive rage about Christmas... but never fear there's still time for excellent decorating tips and inventive present ideas to make your Yule cool. Plus, the Style Surgery is...
Dec 2, 2021 · 38 min
75. Battle of the Big Light, Design Books, Paint Problems
Which side are you on when it comes to The Battle of The Big Light? Kate and Sophie talk glow vs glare when it comes to lighting choices, and how to do both of them right. The pair reveal how to pant your walls and ceilings when odd angles and sloping...
Nov 18, 2021 · 47 min
74. Easy Fixes for a Greener Home, Flooring Mixups
Stuck between a yellow sofa and a purple beetle? Kate and Sophie are together again and Kate's already criticising the decor... But the pair are also sharing all the news of what they've been up to, from making hit TV to making eco sofas. Then the...
Sep 16, 2021 · 54 min
73. Trends, Upholstery, 70s Horror...
Tempted to try upholstery? Sharon O'Connor of Vintique Upholstery reveals her top tips, whether you're having a go yourself or calling in an expert. There's a ravishing roundup of all the trends, as the Dulux colour of the year is revealed and the...
Sep 2, 2021 · 52 min
72. Changing Rooms, Wallpaper, Multifunctional Spaces
Fancy a Wall of Hair? Cult classic Changing Rooms is back and who better to grab the staple gun than hosts Jordan Cluroe and Russell Whitehead of 2LG Studio? Sophie gets all the inside gossip on Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, rogue paint pots and the Hair...
Aug 19, 2021 · 46 min
71. At Home with Guy Oliver
Do you have a collapsible Japanese temple yet? Kate and Sophie visit the mews house of designer Guy Oliver, managing director of Oliver Laws. Poking their noses into everything as ever, the pair discover the secrets of distilling Guy's international...
Aug 5, 2021 · 46 min
70. Rattan Rules, Design Books, Dracula's Hallway
Do you know your rattan from your cane? Sophie and Kate reveal the definitive guide to winning at the biggest trend in town. A flurry of sexy design books get reviewed, from Kit Kemp's Design Secrets, Oliver Heath on Urban Eco Chic and Phaidon on...
Jul 22, 2021 · 47 min
69. Builders Uncovered, Layout Secrets, Paint Your Garden
Is there a builder in the house? Sophie goes all the way into the room next door to bring us an absolutely invaluable toolbox of tricks and tips on how to get the best from your builder, courtesy of the Builder Husband Tom. Kate sings the praises of...
Jul 7, 2021 · 50 min
68. Holiday at Home, Tiny Bathrooms, Kids vs Style
Fancy staying in a home-tel? Sophie and Kate are bursting with ideas for creating that holiday vibe at home (though Kate can't quite bring herself to say "home-tel") Plus there's ingenious ways to win at teensy bathrooms, and in the Style Surgery a...
Jun 24, 2021 · 54 min
67. Halston Inspo, Colour Science, The Style Test
Are you a Stylish Person? Find out as Sophie tests Kate... what are the items every truly Stylish Person owns? Iconic designer Halston surely fits the bill. At any rate the hit Netflix show about his life stars some incredible interiors (alongside...
Jun 10, 2021 · 47 min
66. The Great Outdoors, Tablescapes, Renovation Blues
Living in a grey wicker world? Kate and Sophie tackle the stylish options for garden furniture and outdoor living (and agree to disagree about Kate's Danish Sitting Suit) The joy of tablescaping and how glorious tableware doesn't have the break the...
May 27, 2021 · 44 min
65. Gatecrash Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco
Got your glitterball yet? Kate and Sophie are in the same place for once, and it's the fabulous, colourful and creative home of singer and songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Beyond the kitchen where Sophie's famous lockdown discos happened, she...
May 13, 2021 · 54 min
64. John Lewis Nightmare, Diversity in Design, Upcycling
Fancy some gold wallpaper? Kate and Sophie consider the interiors furore around Boris and Carrie's lavish refurb and ask if John Lewis is really the stuff of nightmares... Designer Simon Hamilton gives an optimistic update on the progress of...
Apr 29, 2021 · 42 min
63. Country House Style, Blinds and Curtains, Pet Friendly Interiors
Ready to channel your inner lady of the manor? From pelmets to marble busts, Sophie and Kate explain how to do the new country house style. Then it's everything you ever needed to know about blinds, curtains and all things window related. And finally...
Apr 15, 2021 · 40 min
62. Scented Candles, Design Books, Conservatories
Scented candles or just... smelly candles? Kate and Sophie consider the scene-setting power of the candle, from fig and gingerbread to the "scent of freshly signed divorce papers". The pair review luscious books by Lisa Dawson, Beata Heuman and Jo...
Mar 25, 2021 · 51 min
61. Online Shopping, Ruth Mottershead of Little Greene Paint Company, Hall Floors
Time to embrace neutrals? Colour-lover Sophie has an identity crisis as Ruth Mottershead, creative director of The Little Greene Paint Company, reveals the essential guide to using the New Neutrals. Kate and Sophie offer a host of practical tips for...
Mar 11, 2021 · 51 min
60. Interior Design Masters, Drew Pritchard, Where to Start?
Are you now or have you ever been guilty of painting furniture? Kate and Sophie explore everything you need to know about vintage from antiques expert Drew Pritchard of TV's Salvage Hunters - including a controversial Design Crime! Sophie...

The Great Indoors

79. Rental Furniture, Room Names, Rugs in Kitchens

78. Dream Home Makeovers, Grey is Back, Moths

77. Preparing for Greatness, 2022 Trends, Design Crimes

76. Festive Style, Last Minute Gifts, Cosy colours

75. Battle of the Big Light, Design Books, Paint Problems

74. Easy Fixes for a Greener Home, Flooring Mixups

73. Trends, Upholstery, 70s Horror...

72. Changing Rooms, Wallpaper, Multifunctional Spaces

71. At Home with Guy Oliver

70. Rattan Rules, Design Books, Dracula's Hallway

69. Builders Uncovered, Layout Secrets, Paint Your Garden

68. Holiday at Home, Tiny Bathrooms, Kids vs Style

67. Halston Inspo, Colour Science, The Style Test

66. The Great Outdoors, Tablescapes, Renovation Blues

65. Gatecrash Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco

64. John Lewis Nightmare, Diversity in Design, Upcycling

63. Country House Style, Blinds and Curtains, Pet Friendly Interiors

62. Scented Candles, Design Books, Conservatories

61. Online Shopping, Ruth Mottershead of Little Greene Paint Company, Hall Floors

60. Interior Design Masters, Drew Pritchard, Where to Start?