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The Great Indoors

Sophie Robinson and Kate Watson-Smyth: Interior Design Experts

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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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Wrapping up this mini-series Kate and Sophie interview each other and get under the skin of their own design philosophies. What is it about brown that turns Kate on? Did Sophie’s parents hide away the colouring crayons leaving her with an unmet need to cover everything in rainbow bright shades? Indeed why do we decorate our homes the way we do. A f…
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On today's podcast we pass the mic over to you our lovely listeners to ask Kate and Sophie your much agonised design dilemmas. From the perils of planning your lighting for an open plan space, to designing a rainbow themed bedroom for your 4 year old ‘client’, we have you covered with a myriad of options and advice. We cover budget hallway makeover…
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This year is the 60th anniversary of Habitat and today we are thrilled to be chatting to Andrew Tanner, head of design at Habitat who heads up a team of 28 designers who have all been super busy re-issuing and updating iconic archive products as well as creating exciting new ones. We all have our own fond memories of the high street store that deli…
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And we are back! Well almost, as this return episode was recorded during the summer break, so why not take our holidays as interior inspiration. Kate is inspired by the pastel palette of Italy which has inspired her new paint range with Graphenstone while Sophie takes a great escape to Bali for some blue skies and jungle greenery. And perhaps the o…
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In the Season 8 finale of The Great Indoors, Matt hosts Cameron Coursey, Vice President of Connected Solutions at AT&T, and Anton Monk, Former CTO at Viasat. Cameron and Matt explore the realm of IoT and its evolution with the advent of 5G and Generative AI technology. They also delve into the existing barriers within the IoT landscape and how they…
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Matt Roberts welcomes three guests in this exciting episode of The Great Indoors! First, he sits down with Federico Karrer, Head of Digital Life Services at CKH Innovations Opportunities Development at Hutchison Whampoa (Europe) Limited. They discuss the digital service marketplace, and how it optimizes user experience and retention. Next Matt spea…
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Join host Matt Roberts in insightful conversations with industry experts on the forefront of data and AI innovation. In the first segment, Matt is joined by Matt Dugan, EVP for Data at AT&T, as they delve into the complexities and potentials of big data utilization. They explore the challenges companies face in harnessing vast amounts of informatio…
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Welcome back to MWC Barcelona! Today Matt is joined by guest host Gil Rosen to interview Iris Meijer, Chief Product & Marketing Officer at Verizon Business. They discuss Verizon’s B2B offerings and marketing strategies, the ways in which Generative AI is changing the telecom landscape, and dive into Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) at Verizon and beyond…
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Join host Matt Roberts as he takes listeners on a journey spanning from the Philippines to the United States and all the way to Kazakhstan. First up, Matt and guest host Gil Rosen delve into the world of solving societal challenges beyond connectivity with Darius Jose Delgado, Head of Consumer Mobile at Globe. They explore Globe's content strategy …
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Join Matt Roberts and guest host Galit Dan, Head of SaaS Business Development at Amdocs as they sit down with Antonello Arpino, Head of Operations Simplified at AWS, to explore the impact of cloud technology on digital brands and MVNOs. Antonello elaborates on how digital transformation is now fully enabled by the advanced capabilities of cloud tec…
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Matt Roberts and guest host Sarit Assaf sit down with Silvia Candiani, VP Telco and Media at Microsoft to discuss the exciting partnership between Microsoft and Amdocs. They discuss the evolution of the product and creating a frictionless experience for customers. Then hear from Jillian Kaplan from Dell and Jared Carl from Nvidia as they dive into …
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It’s our last episode before we go on a break so we take the time to reminisce about the last five years and 149 episodes of interior design debate, advice, guests, fun and a lot of laughter. From our popular Design Crimes, Style Surgery and touring the houses of some fabulous guests it has been a whirlwind! If you want to keep in touch with what w…
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Join host Matt Roberts in this episode of the Great Indoors, where he delves into the realm of digital connectivity with industry experts from Winity and MTN. First, Matt sits down with Sergio Bekeierman and Estevam Araujo from Winity, a pioneering wireless infrastructure platform based in Brazil. Recognizing the challenges of providing comprehensi…
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Join us for our last Style Surgery before we take a break, as we answer your design dilemmas. From how to house 3000 books, to turning an open plan nightmare into a serene space, this episode is jam packed with fun interiors chat and advice. Sophie actually advises one of our lovely listeners to drop the pattern and go muted, whilst Kate recommends…
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Join host Matt Roberts for this series of interviews direct from MWC Barcelona! Tune in as he sits down with industry leaders Caroline Chan and Bhupesh Agrawal from Intel, diving into the intricacies of 5G monetization, Open RAN, and beyond. Later, Matt sits down with Chris McKenna, GM at AWS, to explore the evolving landscape of network cloudifica…
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We’re off on the road again to Ham Yard Hotel for a personal tour and interview with designer Kit Kemp and GP&J Baker’s Ann Grafton to celebrate their new collection. Listen to find out more about the design inspiration behind the fabulous collection of fabrics and wallpaper, how collaborations like these first come about and how they have brought …
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Welcome back to the Great Indoors season 8! We are back in Barcelona at the Mobile World Congress 2024. In this inaugural episode, you’ll hear from four exciting guests, one of whom is Gil Rosen, joining Matt Roberts as a guest host. They will be joined by Lara Dewar, CMO at GSMA to discuss the conference itself, the implications of new technology …
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Join us as we have a fun catch up in Sophie’s home, chatting all things Spring refresh from table settings and cushions to bedlinen, curtains and diy. As you can imagine we have very different takes on the subject, as Kate praises the virtues of brown all year round and Sophie gives us a sneak peek into her secret seasonal crockery cupboard. Sign u…
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We’re interviewing the founder of ‘How to Basically’, Justin Kelly, who runs a workshop in East Sussex which teaches people practical living skills from basic DIY, electrics and plumbing to how to look after everyday appliances. Listen along as Kate and Sophie attempt to put up a shelf themselves – something they’ve never done before! Link to 'How …
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This week we’re discussing an important topic we should all consider when updating our homes – how to make choices that are sustainable, use less energy, save us money and will last. We share what we have done recently to make our own homes more eco-friendly and who we love to follow for sustainable tips and inspiration. Sign up to become a friend …
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We’re answering your Style Surgery questions this week, from whether thermal wallpaper makes a difference, to how to design multi-task rooms and make the most of open plan living. We all agree beautiful apex windows are a nightmare for window treatments and there’s a gap in the market for a product that actually works. Listen to this episode full o…
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From the sublime to the ridiculous we look at some of the trends forecasted for the year. The Pinterest Trend Report 2024 brings all the fun looking at increased searches from last year to garner what people will be into this year – think chrome, bows, kitsch kitchens and more out there suggestions like ‘the jellyfish aesthetic’ and ‘aquatecture.’ …
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Colour psychology and behavioural design expert, Karen Haller joins us for a fascinating chat about how the colours we surround ourselves with are having an emotional effect on us and our behaviours. Karen believes knowing which colours will affect us positively is helpful to avoid blindly following trends and societal ‘colour norms’ when designing…
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It’s time for our popular Style Surgery where we discuss the design dilemmas that have been bugging you. Are wash basins in the bedroom outdated or a genius idea? How do you make a ceiling statement work with the rest of the room and what artwork should I put in a bathroom to make it feel less boring? Listen to this episode for more tips on colour …
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There are so many ways you can refresh your home affordably this time of year. If like us, you're low on funds and energy in January, listen to this episode for the best ways to make your home feel cosy and ‘new’ without having to spend a fortune. From having a clear out, to moving art around, or upcycling a small Facebook Marketplace find, it’s al…
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It’s time for a big catch up after the festive break, whilst Sophie spent it enjoying her new kitchen with friends and family, Kate was knee deep in dust in the house in Italy. Sophie has been using the time to vision board for 2024, dreaming big dreams without getting caught up in the detail, and together they choose a word of the year. Will Sophi…
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In the finale of season 7, Matt welcomes back Shelly Palmer to discuss the biggest story of 2023: Generative AI. Shelly is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at the Newhouse School of Public Communications, CEO of The Palmer Group and a technology expert and advisor. He and Matt discuss the history and legacy of artificial intelligence, t…
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In April of 1945, Canadian soldiers liberated swaths of the Netherlands from Nazi occupation. John A. Brink was five years old when his village was liberated, and the experience convinced him he would one day move to Canada. He fulfilled this dream in 1965, and eventually became a serial entrepreneur. Matt sits down with John to discuss his incredi…
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It’s the last episode of the year so we chat all things Christmas as it hurtles towards us at an alarming rate! It’s true what they say that ‘time speeds up as you get older,’ so join us as we take a moment to reflect on the year just gone and discuss our Christmas plans and traditions, what we’re looking forward to and what we like to avoid. We al…
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Welcome back to the Canadian series of The Great Indoors! Host Matt Roberts is joined by Stephanie McLarty to discuss the circular economy and e-waste in the telecommunications industry. Stephanie is the Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifestyle Partners, a company that operates state-of-the-art recycling and re-using programs for e-waste. She is…
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In our monthly Style Surgery, Kate and Sophie take on the task of answering your design dilemmas. From how much is too much when it comes to colour drenching, the best whites for a large room or bold choices in a small bedroom, these questions provide ample opportunity for some lively discussion and debate. The episode also includes some fantastic …
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In the final episode from MWC Las Vegas, guest host Mike MacDade dives into interviews with guests from two very different companies, to uncover their differences and similarities. First he speaks with Brandon Simas, the founder of Continuously, a stealth communications company that is only a year old. He then speaks with Amber Kerr of Union Wirele…
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In this episode we talk to chef and foodie expert Ed Smith about how to cut down costs on food over the festive period plus florist, broadcaster and writer, Hazel Gardiner, gives us her tips on how to decorate with foliage in a sustainable and thrifty way. As your resident design experts (ahem?!) we share all our favourite ideas for Christmas decor…
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Welcome back to MWC Las Vegas. In this episode, guest host Mike MacDade, Chief of Staff to the CPO, is joined by two special guests! First, he sits down with Caroline Chan, VP of the Network and Edge Group at Intel to discuss the use cases and human value to 5G, the intersection of evolution and taking a conservative approach, and the future of 5G …
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As winner of Interior Design Masters 2022, Banjo Beale has gone on to breath new life into homes and businesses in the television series ‘Designing the Hebrides’, plus bringing his infectious enthusiasm as host of the beautiful ‘Scottish Home of the Year’ on the BBC. Alongside this, he has continued to design, inspiring thousands on Instagram with …
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Explore the path ahead for private networks and 5G over the next 12 months and beyond. Join The Great Indoors at MWC Las Vegas for a conversation with Joe Constantine, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at JMA Wireless. In this episode, Joe, alongside guest host Mike MacDade, provides insights into the telecom industry in the United States and g…
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Join us for our tales from Venice plus we review four more books that span the breadth of the interiors world. From the escapism of super luxe living in sunny California, to authentic and sustainable design in the remote island of Mull, and designing your home to align with how you want to feel in a space. Listen to our lively debate as we pick out…
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Welcome back to MWC Las Vegas! Guest host Mike MacDade, Chief of Staff to the CPO and co-host of Amdocs’ Your Career: Is it choice or chance? podcast is back! In this episode, he sits down with Juan Carlos Garcia, SVP of Technology Innovation and Ecosystems at Telefonica. Juan’s title contains both the words Ecosystem and Innovation- but how are th…
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This week's Style Surgery dives into questions from the essentials of kitchen design to where to start when designing a whole home from scratch and how to style a beautiful Georgian hallway. This week’s dilemmas are wonderful problems to have! Listen as Kate and Sophie champion the humble moodboard (and how to go about it if you’re short on time) p…
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Welcome to our first interview at MWC Las Vegas 2023, with guest host Mike MacDade, Chief of Staff to the CPO and co-host of Amdocs’ Your Career: Is it choice or chance? podcast. Mike and his colleague Jacob Thomas, VP, Account Business Executive, Amdocs sit down with Massimo Peselli, the Chief Revenue Officer of Global Enterprise & Public Sector, …
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Join Kate and Sophie for this lively discussion as they go through each generation from Gen Z to Boomers, and debate how each group are seen to approach design differently. From 70s conversation pits, millennial pink and mid-century obsessions to the old adage of ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’, they look at which trends are returning, plus the s…
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In this episode focusing on Canadian Telecommunications, host Matt Roberts sits down with Robert Ghiz, President and CEO of the Canadian Telecommunications Association and former Premier of Prince Edward Island. Robert and his organization promote the industry to government, policymakers and the general public. Canada is a country that is huge in l…
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Are you in the middle of a renovation and feeling stressed? Do you have a house move on the way that’s causing you anxiety? Or do you feel your home isn’t quite making you as happy as you’d like it to? These are just a few of the questions interior designer and wellbeing coach, Juan Sandiego, helps to answer in this week’s fascinating interview. Ju…
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Welcome to Season 7 of The Great Indoors! This season host Matt Roberts is joined by a new and exciting roster of guests. In this episode, he sits down with Chris Madan, Director, Digital Sales at TELUS and Saeed Otufat-Shamsi, Director of Information Services at TELUS. Matt is also joined by co-host Neeraj Kanojia of Amdocs. They discuss how the T…
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We love to share our favourite interiors books with you - from choosing art for your home to styling the spaces you live in - this week's books celebrate homes which put sustainability at the forefront of design and are rich with practical tips and inspiration which always provoke some healthy debate (have gallery walls had their day?) between our …
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It’s time for our popular monthly Style Surgery where we solve your design dilemmas and are we in for a treat today. Listen to Kate and Sophie discuss how to transform a kitchen for under £1k, how to connect adjoining rooms with colour and your ‘red thread’ and why they absolutely do not give you permission to have a ‘disjointed space’! From tips o…
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Ever wanted to transform your home into a haven of joy and inspiration? Well, it would appear you are not alone. Following on from the recent Focus and London Design Festival talk of trends around the new collections are all about the notion of joy. Be that colour, pattern, tactile textures, it’s mostly about tapping into what works for you. And if…
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Hot off the press of Dulux’s annual Colour of the year announcement, Sophie and Kate talk all things colour trends with Creative Director of Dulux, Marianne Shillingford. The colour all our walls will be wearing next year is Sweet embrace, a delicate pink, with a tinge of lilac nudging towards a cool grey. It’s a response to continued pressures str…
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Here is a topic we didn’t think we’d be discussing a few months ago but the speed in which this technology is developing means we are already seeing it across our Instagram feeds. Opinion is that AI generated room designs are here, and not going anywhere. So how can you use this technology to help plan and visualise your home? Will these aspiration…
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This is the monthly episode where we pass the mic on to you our lovely listeners. We hear From dilemmas that range from pattern or plain curtains, how to be inspired by a period style and make it modern, and is the rule that you need to paint your light filled room in a pale light colour hogwash? This episode gives our hosts plenty to row about, es…
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