The Interior Lovers
by Sam Grigg and Naomi Scott-Dunne
Latest episode
Have We Lost The Ability To Know What We Like?
Have We Lost The Ability To Know What We Like?
About this podcast
The Interior Lovers is an Interior Design podcast brought to you by designers Sam Grigg & Naomi Scott-Dunne. With a focus on using colour, pattern and a mix and match approach when it comes to designing your home your way, both Sam and Naomi have created a podcast that is not only full of laughs, but also offers lots of great advice & ideas on how to create uniquely creative homes.
As well as chatting with guests within the world of interiors to give you the inside scoop on what's happening behind the scene, we also have more theoretical discussions about the true meaning of home - and how to make your home the perfect mix of form and function.
So grab a cuppa and dive into the fun world of Sam and Naomi, and pick up lots of great ideas at the same time.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 57 episodes
- Have We Lost The Ability To Know What We Like? · 40 minWe 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…
- Before You Hire Builders, Contractors & Trades, Listen To This · 50 minThis 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…
- £100K Sofas and Other Questionable Life Choices · 49 minIn 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…
- Renovating Differently: What Living on a Boat Taught Us About Home · 59 minIn 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…
- The First 60 Seconds: What Designers Really See · 36 minIn 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…
- The Emotional Cost of Copycat Colour: why borrowed palettes rarely feel right at home · 29 minIn this episode of The Interior Lovers, Sam and Naomi dig into copycat colour - that familiar moment when a palette looks beautiful online, but somehow feels wrong once it’s in…
- Renovation Regrets: What No One Tells You Until It’s Too Late · 39 minIn this episode of The Interior Lovers, Sam and Naomi talk about renovation regrets - the decisions homeowners most often wish they’d made differently, and why they happen so…
- It’s Not the Cushions: What Actually Finishes a Room · 1 h 4 minIn this episode of The Interior Lovers, Sam and Naomi unpack what finishing touches really mean - and why they’re so often misunderstood. This isn’t about cushions and candles…
- Life Changes, So Should Your Home · 44 minIn this episode, Sam and Naomi dig into the real-life shifts that shape the way we live, and how design can (and must!) adapt along the way. From growing families to downsizing…
- Kitchen Design A-Z: The Practical Bits You Really Need to Know (Part 2) · 41 minIn Part 2 of our Kitchen Design A–Z, we pick up at M and dive into the real details that make a kitchen work. We talk mood boards and why they’re essential before you step foot…
- A–Z of Kitchens: Part 1 - Start Here Before You Design Anything! · 51 minWe’re kicking off our A–Z series with the big one: kitchens. From whether your appliances should be on display to why your layout matters way more than you think, we’re breaking…
- Is Social Media Killing Creativity in Our Homes? · 42 minAs platforms like Instagram and Pinterest continue to shape what we see - and aspire to - are our homes starting to look a little too alike? In this episode, Sam and Naomi dig…
- Clearing the Way: Decluttering Before Design · 49 minBefore you pick paint colours or pin mood boards, there’s one essential step: decluttering. In this episode we team up again with the incredible Tinka from Solve my Space and…
- Colours of the Soul: Unlocking Emotional Power Through Art with Graça Paz · 1 h 15 minIn this inspiring episode, we welcome Graça Paz, a globally celebrated Portuguese artist and colourist who thinks and dreams in vibrant hues. Discover how she breaks conventional…
- Into the wild with Emma Shipley: storytelling through her magical design lens · 40 minIn this episode, we enter the imaginative world of Emma Shipley - a universe where whimsy meets wonder and every design tells a story. Known for her enchanting and intricate…
- Trend Report 2025/2026: Colour Predictions with MC&Co Trend · 1 h 14 minIn this episode, we sit down with Michael Cleghorn from MC&Co Trend, a seasoned expert with over 30 years of experience, for an exclusive exploration into the colour trends…
- How to Tackle Your Interiors Project Without the Overwhelm · 34 minIn our latest podcast episode, we break down how to approach your interiors project without the stress! From floor plans to budgeting. We discuss all the essentials to make your…
- Furniture, Art, and Sculpture: A Creative Journey with Tom Faulkner · 44 minIn this episode of “Meet the Maker” we chat with the talented Tom Faulkner, a true furniture craftsman whose designs are nothing short of artwork. Tom shares his journey of…
- "Drenching 101: How to stylishly soak your space!" · 34 minIn this episode, we're here to rescue you from the overwhelming world of drenching techniques — colour drenching, pattern drenching, double drenching, and yes, even material…
- “Unleashing Creativity: Dive into the world of pattern & colour with Mini Moderns” · 1 h 0 minIn our latest episode we were thrilled to chat with Keith and Mark from Mini Moderns - often referred to as a cult British homewares brand. We chatted all things pattern, colour…
