Homes & Interiors Scotland Podcast

Homes & Interiors Scotland Editor Catherine Coyle sits down with event organiser David Johnson in our final episode of our Scottish Interiors Showcase series. David tells us how the show has grown from humble beginnings and the impact it has had on the industry in Scotland.

Our third Scottish Interiors Showcase episode sees Homes & Interiors Scotland Editor Catherine Coyle interview David Millard from Millers 1893; who talks about the beginnings of the family business, the flooring market and some things to keep in mind when picking new flooring for your home.

In our second episode from the Scottish Interiors Showcase Homes & Interiors Scotland Editor Catherine Coyle sat down with furniture designer Tom Faulkner to talk about his furniture business, his roots, ordering bespoke furniture and the intricacies of working with metal.

In the first of our episodes from the Scottish Interiors Showcase Homes & Interiors Scotland Editor Catherine Coyle sat down with Alasdair Campbell from Isle of Skye Paint Company to talk about paint, the company and island life.

In episode 10 host Gil Welsh reminds us of some of the previous makers we've spoken to who found their niche in the crafting world. The makers in this episode include Neil McKinlay, Kate Colin, Annette Smith, Liana Mullen, Malcolm Appleby, Astrid Andreassen and Guy Grieve.

In this episode we take a look at four influential women that contributed to art and design; Pat Douthwaite, Peggy Angus, Lina Bo Bardi and Enid Marx. Join us for another dive into our design archives to learn more about their lives and work. To see the designers and some of their work please refer to our companion feature. 

In this episode we take a look at some of the influential designers that lived and thrived during World War 2; Abram Games, Bernat Klein, Tibor Reich and Ettore Sottsass. Join us for a dive into our design archives to learn more about their lives and work. 

What is luxury? We invited internationally acclaimed interior designer Amanda Rosa along to discuss this, and more. Her portfolio of award-winning hotel interior projects, including One Devonshire Gardens, Malmaison and Dakota, helped form her philosophy of ‘style that lasts, not fashion that fades’ This episode was supported by BoConcept Scotland

Is it the end of the trend? We chatted to Henrietta Simpson and Annika Tulloch of Glasgow’s Designworks about a recent trip to annual interior design trade fair MAISON et OBJET in Paris, what’s coming up in 2020, and how sustainability will shape the future of home renovating and our buying habits This episode was supported by BoConcept Scotland

Wendy Murray is the brand manager of Bute Fabrics and in our hotseat for episode five. Hear how the institution represents Scotland in the international scene, how it’s adapted to the modern world, and what the future holds for it – and textiles in 2020. This episode was supported by BoConcept Scotland

Host Gil Welsh talks to Scottish painters Georgina McMaster and Lesley Banks about their work, their opinions on what makes good art and how best to incorporate it into your own home. She also asks what pieces the artists could never part with, and what they’d purchase if money was no object

Whether your design is bespoke or off-the-shelf, Alison Williamson of Pitlochry-based Birkwood discusses the essentials of planning a kitchen that lasts. We also touch on Birkwood’s innovate approach to cabinet making, why ply, and why her Perthshire home is the ideal Support the show

Edinburgh-based architect Lorn Macneal reveals what you can expect from the home-building journey, citing his own recent experience being on the other side of the process as a client, and the innovative ways you can save money, but not scrimp on style on your own project Support the show

In our debut episode, we interview Homes & Interiors Scotland magazine’s editor and podcast host Gil Welsh about her home, life at the magazine and her passion for wood. Find out what British brand she’d love to see have a comeback and what item she’d commission if money was no object. Support the show