Lucy Gleeson chats with creative industry experts and the people behind the brands about everything interior design, her guests’ inspirations and their own homes. As an interior designer herself, with a vast background in TV and Theatre Lucy loves to discover what makes her guests tick and what started them on their own career journey. Each episode covers a different aspect of design with some amazing insight and advice.
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Chat with Award Winning Theatre Set Designer Max Jones
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44:19Theatre Set Designer Max Jones talks about his career - how he started out and some of the incredible shows he has worked on overseas and in the UK including recent play Ulster American starring Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis and Louisa Harland written by David Ireland. I ask how the theatre process works from conception through to fruition. Who is i…
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Chat with Nicola Waller - Head of Furniture at John Lewis & Stuart McDonald - Head of Herbert Parkinson
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44:08I chat with Nicola Waller - Head of Furniture at John Lewis and Stuart McDonald - Herbert Parkinson as they reach a big birthday of 70 years manufacturing together here in the UK. They tell me how how the teams will celebrate their momentous milestone. Stuart gives the history of Herbert Parkinson and how the workplace has evolved since their partn…
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Chat with Jane Rockett - Director and Co Founder of Homeware Emporium Rockett St George
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47:49Jane Rockett and Lucy St George founded their renowned homeware company over 15 years ago now. Their products have always been bursting with authenticity and uniqueness. We discuss what inspired them to start Rockett St George, what were the first items they sold and how they developed a brand identity that has seen them move from strength to stren…
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Chat with DIY Blogger, Stylist and Writer - Melanie Lissack Interiors
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43:30An interesting and inspiring chat with multi award winning Melanie Lissack Interiors, a fellow home design blogger who is renowned for her unique DIY and hacks. Melanie is also a brilliant stylist and writer. We discuss why she started her social media career after working in the music industry and the future of blogging. Is it still as important t…
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Chat with Rob Abrahams - Co Founder of Coat Paints
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45:36Great to chat with Co Founder Rob Abrahams of Coat Paints who along with fellow Founder Rob Green created their conscience led designer brand just 18 months ago. It is the first climate positive paint company on the planet!We discuss what this entails and how they keep to their word plus what drove their passion to start Coat Paints in the first in…
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Chat with Richard Drew - TV Production Designer
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1:11:08A really insightful chat with Richard Drew - discussing the psychology and inspiration behind some of the shows in Richard's career so far which started in 1988 and is the busiest is is has ever been as we almost enter 2022. We focus on a few shows in particular including Ricky Gervais' After Life with some fascinating insight in to what inspired t…
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Chat with Co-Founder of Divine Savages Jamie Watkins
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43:26Divine Savages create maximalist and wonderfully bold interiors and in just a short space of 4 years they have had great success with their wallpapers, textiles and home accessories. Their prints are timeless while encapturing eras and each time with a quirky twist. I ask Jamie all about he and his husband Tom Kennedys' career change from the world…
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Chat with Anita Brown - Founder of SketchUp Hub
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38:23I chat with Anita about why she started SketchUp Hub, a community learning space teaching SketchUp Canva and Photoshop Interior Design skills to create accurate plans, creative renders and mood boards. We cover why learning these tools can be a game changer in the industry - how it differs from hand drawings and how addictive SketchUp becomes once …
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Chat with Architect and Inside Out Homes Presenter Zac Monro
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57:57We chat about Zac's career in and inspirations that led him to start his own practise over 20 years ago, sustainability and the future of architecture. Also discussed are some the amazing designs connecting nature with the interior of clients' homes on the show Inside Out Homes (Now airing on Amazon Prime).…
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Chat with Rob Whitaker - Creative Director and Co Founder of Claybrook Studio
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47:14A chat with Creative Director and Co Founder of Claybrook Studio Rob Whitaker. I ask Rob about the inspiration behind their beautiful tile designs and eco conscious luscious paint colours. We discuss their ethos and how they have become so big on the interior design scene in a relatively small amount of time. Podcast Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield…
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Chat with Designer, Craftsman and Amazing Spaces Presenter William Hardie
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51:57We discuss Studio Hardie, founded by William - a team of problem solving designer makers that specialise in a diverse variety of unusual high profile design projects including architecture, playgrounds, interiors, furniture, exhibition spaces and public art. What are they working on and how did they start up? Over the years William has also develop…
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This week I chat with Fine Artist Jessica Albarn, well known for her insect and animal fine line drawings on paper that are often multi layered. She also produces her work with clay, glass, honey and wax. How does she create these pieces and what inspired her to become an artist? Her commissions include Soho House, V & A and Mandarin Oriental Hotel…
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Chat with Property Expert, Writer and Broadcaster Kunle Barker
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49:03Kunle and I discuss his career as a property expert and his work curating and presenting Grand Designs Live with Kevin McCloud. With a wealth of experience in construction and being an expert on Love Your Home and Garden with Alan Titchmarsh I take the opportunity to ask Kunle some tips on adding value to the interior and exterior of your home. Pod…
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Chat with Sustainable Lighting and Homeware Brand Founder and Designer Tom Raffield
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48:28Tom Raffield and I discuss all things 'steam bending' and he answers many questions on sustainability within his company. We also discuss how he started out and the journey he has travelled to become a world leader in his field. Which designs came first? What is steam bending and how easy is it? What kind of wood works best? Lots more too. Podcast …
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Chat with Interiors Photographer and Stylist Tamsyn Morgans
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41:20This week I chat with Interiors Photographer and Stylist Tamsyn Morgans. She talks about her career and offers some fantastic advice for anyone wanting to improve their photography skills. We discuss lighting, preparing for shoots and equipment she uses amongst many other things. Podcast Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield. Podcast Music and Production…
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Chat with Plant Stylist and Author Hilton Carter
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58:37This week I talk with Plant Stylist and Author Hilton Carter. Hilton has written 2 fantastic books - Wild at Home and Wild Interiors and his third is due out soon - Wild Creations. Do houseplants make your home more healthy? Which are the most popular? What are the next 'IT' plants and how do you build a plant hammock? Just a few of the questions w…
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Interview with Graphic Artist and Brand Founder - Emma J Shipley
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34:16We discuss how Emma became a graphic artist and her journey through Royal College of Art to founding her own homeware, textiles and accessories brand and the processes of her design. Many awards along the way so I ask all about those and also how Emma likes to decorate her own home. She offers some great advice for budding artists. Series Copyright…
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An Interview with Dominic Chinea - Metal Expert on BBC1's The Repair Shop.
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36:30Episode 6 of Series 1. Dominic and I chat about his interesting career so far that has led him to being one of the core team on the show. He also gives some great advice for anyone considering working as an Artisan. Really enjoyed the interview. Series Copyright: Lucy Gleeson Interiors. Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield. Podcast Production and Music:…
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Discussing Biophilia Design with Bestselling Author Sally Coulthard
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47:04This week I chat with Bestselling Author Sally Coulthard about the subject of her latest book 'Biophilia'. Does bringing nature in to the home more make us happier humans? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Lucy Gleeson - Interior Design
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How Interior Designer Francesca Rowan Plowden Founded the Design Havens for Heroes Charity
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1:07:56I chat with Francesca about her past career as an actress having studied at LAMDA, how she became an interior designer of stately homes including Goodnestone Park - and about her charity Design Havens for Heroes where NHS staff will receive design makeover in their homes - a great episode! Series copyright: Lucy Gleeson Interiors. Cover Artwork: Ka…
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An interview with Interiors Company Founder and Designer Eva Sonaike
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50:18Would you like to add colour to your home? Or have you thought about starting a creative business but not sure how? Eva gives some invaluable advice on where she started and how she now covers give continents across the world. She creates homeware, textiles and accessories with a beautiful African aesthetic. Copyright: Lucy Gleeson Interiors. See a…
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An interview with Architect and TV Expert on Your Home Made Perfect Laura Jane Clark
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41:54I chat with Laura Jane Clark about her career as an Architect, how she became an Expert on programmes such as Your Home Made Perfect and Shed of the Year - and about her new website to encourage diversity in the world of Design and Architecture on television. There's a little exclusive at the end too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out i…
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An interview with Contemporary Artist and Founder of Iconic Band The Specials - Horace Panter
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37:02In my first episode of Series 1, I chat with Horace Panter - Contemporary Artist and Founder of Two Tone Ska Band The Specials. We discuss how the band started and what the music scene was like in the late 70's, how he became an art teacher and his career now as a professional contemporary artist. He also tells me about his new home in the countrys…
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