This week in season 6 episode 8 of The DnA of Home Interiors podcast, Audrey & Deirdre discuss how to commission bespoke furniture. Bespoke furniture can be a great addition to any home, especially if you want to maximise the space that you have! This week listen in as Audrey and Deirdre chat through what is involved in commissioning furniture, and…

This week in season 6 episode 7 of The DnA of Home Interiors podcast, Audrey & Deirdre discuss their top tips for moving home. Moving home is regularly cited as one of the most stressful things a person can do. Audrey and Deirdre discuss their past experiences and offer advice on making the move as smooth as possible. Season 6 of The DnA of Home In…

This week in season 6 episode 6 of The DnA of Home Interiors podcast, Audrey & Deirdre chat to Jane Middlehurst, co-founder of Home Notes. Home Notes help you to turn your house into your dream home, teaching you everything you need to know about renovating, sticking to a budget, and staying sane in the process. Renovating can be a daunting task fo…

This week in season 6 episode 5 of The DnA of Home Interiors podcast, Audrey & Deirdre chat to Vicki Tynan of Wheel Chic Home. Ever since her husband was wheelchair bound due a primary progressive multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Vicki has been on a mission to find and share fabulously accessible inclusive chic interiors. In this week's episode Vicki …

This week in season 6 episode 4 of The DnA of Home Interiors podcast, Audrey & Deirdre discuss all things reupholstery. Reupholstering has become a major trend in recent times. Whether you want to bring your mothers sofa back to life or you’re reluctant to buy a new set of chairs for your antique table, Audrey and Deirdre discuss all you need to kn…

This week in season 6 episode 3 of The DnA of Home Interiors podcast, Audrey & Deirdre discuss 2021’s Christmas decorating trends. It’s never too early to start planning your Christmas decor and with Audrey’s & Deirdre’s top tips you’re sure to find the perfect Christmas decor for your home this year. From a Cottagecore Christmas to sustainable dec…

This week in season 6 episode 2 of The DnA of Home Interiors podcast, Deirdre and Audrey discuss colours of the year 2022 from Dulux to Pantone. If you’re looking to add a pop of colour to your home then this episode will provide you with the inspiration you need. Discussing everything from the fresh and airy Bright Skies Dulux colour of the year t…

The DnA of Home Interiors podcast has returned for season 6! In this first episode of the season, Deirdre and Audrey are joined by professional home organiser Helen Sanderson. Helen Sanderson helps people create beautifully organised, clutter-free homes. An expert on how our homes reflect our wellbeing and state of mind, Helen combines 10 years’ ex…

This week in season 5 episode 8 of The DnA of Home Interiors podcast, Deirdre and Audrey are joined by Dan & Monty founders of Furniturebox to discuss the top tips for buying great value modern furniture online. Launched in 2015 by Dan and Monty at the age of seventeen, Furniturebox is an expanding online furniture business dedicated to beautiful, …

This week in season 5 episode 7 of The DnA of Home Interiors podcast, Deirdre and Audrey discuss how to design a kids’ bedroom. If you’re looking for some top style tips or inspiration for your child’s bedroom then this is the episode for you! Season 5 of The DnA of Home Interiors is proudly sponsored by Checkatrade. Need work doing around your hom…

This week in season 5 episode 6 of The DnA of Home Interiors podcast, Deirdre and Audrey are joined by Toby Trigg of Tobias Oliver Interiors to discuss how to find your pieces of interior treasure. Tobias Oliver Interiors provide professional interior design services delivering luxury interiors & furniture to discerning clientele throughout the UK …

This week in season 5 episode 5 of The DnA of Home Interiors podcast, Deirdre and Audrey discuss the top home interior mistakes that people make. Be sure to listen to this episode to avoid these mistakes in your home! Season 5 of The DnA of Home Interiors is proudly sponsored by Checkatrade. Need work doing around your home? Stop worrying about unr…

This week in season 5 episode 4 of The DnA of Home Interiors podcast, Deirdre and Audrey debunk some of the most common interior design myths. So forget everything you think you know about interior design and listen up to this insightful conversation! Season 5 of The DnA of Home Interiors is proudly sponsored by Checkatrade. Need work doing around …

This week in season 5 episode 3 of the DnA of Home Interiors Podcast, Deirdre and Audrey discuss gift ideas for the home, what to give and what not to give. Season 5 of The DnA of Home Interiors is proudly sponsored by CheckaTrade. Need work doing around your home? Stop worrying about unreliable recommendations or having to do it all yourself. Easi…

This week in season 5 episode 2 of the DnA of Home Interiors Podcast, Deirdre and Audrey are joined by John O’Leary, design director of Swyft Home to discuss the design and innovative approach of both Swyft’s sofas and business. A Swyft sofa is delivered next day and fits through any doorway or up any staircase making it the perfect sofa choice. Se…

The DnA of Home Interiors Podcast is back for season 5! In the first episode of season 5, Deirdre and Audrey discuss all things storage. Whether you live in a smaller space or have lots of room, this podcast will help you to discover a range of clever storage solutions. Season 5 of The DnA of Home Interiors is proudly sponsored by Check a Trade. Ne…

This week in Season 4, Episode 8 of the DnA of Home Interiors Podcast, Deirdre and Audrey discuss how to determine your home interiors budget and how to stick to it! If you’re starting out on a design or renovation process and aren’t sure how to set your budget and stick to it then this is the episode for you! Season 4 of The DnA of Home Interiors …

This week in Season 4, Episode 7 of the DnA of Home Interiors Podcast, Deirdre and Audrey discuss the process of installing a swimming pool with the experts at Jetform Pools. If you’ve ever considered the addition of a swimming pool to your home or garden then this episode will help you to understand exactly what’s involved. Our guest, John Hall is…

This week in Season 4, Episode 6 of the DnA of Home Interiors Podcast, Deirdre and Audrey discuss how to furnish your garden or terrace for summer. With the evenings getting longer and social gatherings now permitted in our gardens it’s the perfect time to start considering how to furnish your garden or terrace. Season 4 of The DnA of Home Interior…

This week in Season 4, Episode 5 of the DnA of Home Interiors Podcast, Deirdre and Audrey are joined virtually by Martin Gill, MD of And So To Bed. Audrey and Deirdre speak with Martin about how to choose your perfect bed for a great night’s sleep. With March being National Bed Month and March 19th being World Sleep Day it’s more important than eve…

This week in Season 4, Episode 4 of the DnA of Home Interiors Podcast, Deirdre and Audrey answer the question of ‘What does an Interior Designer actually do?’ Audrey draws on her twenty years of experience as an interior designer to answer a range of questions on the role. If there’s anything you’ve ever wanted to know about what an interior design…

This week in Season 4, Episode 3 of the Dna of Home Interiors Podcast, Deirdre and Audrey are joined virtually by Jane Perrone, freelance journalist, presenter and producer of indoor gardening podcast On The Ledge which won the GardenComm Podcast Talent award. Jane regularly gives talks to gardening groups and societies, appears on podcasts includi…

This week in Season 4, Episode 2 of the DnA Home Interiors, Podcast Deirdre and Audrey explain the interiors trend of Cottagecore. Cottagecore is one of the biggest interior trends to come out of 2020 and is set to remain hugely popular this year. A trend that sees us return to days gone by and an idealistic rural life. This trend is sure to have y…

We’ve had a short break, but we’re back with Season 4 of The DnA of Home Interiors Podcast! In our first episode of this Season, Audrey Whelan and Deirdre Mc Gettrick are joined by the Creative Director of Dulux, Marianne Shillingford. With a career which has spanned over 30 years, starting with Marianne painting traditional fairground rides, Audre…

In this episode of The DnA of Home Interiors, Audrey Whelan and Deirdre Mc Gettrick are joined by Architect and multiple international design competition awardee, John Allsopp. John’s profession as an architect came about as a direct result of his passion for building skateboard ramps in the late 1980’s. Having previously worked as Project Director…

In this episode of The DnA of Home Interiors, Audrey Whelan and Deirdre Mc Gettrick are joined by Wayne, Founder of Wayne de Wet Decorating Services, on site from his latest project in Norwich. Wayne will be discussing his business, his 40 year decorating background as well as how he works with his numerous clients, many of whom wait a very long ti…

The French Bedroom Company signature style combines beautifully made investment pieces with eye-catching and contemporary lighting and accessories. Products with a unique style, creating interiors which are classic but playful, on-trend but timeless, luxurious but carefree. . In this episode of The DnA of Home Interiors, Audrey Whelan and Deirdre M…

In this week’s podcast, Deirdre and Audrey have Charlotte Carter, Service Delivery & Business Change Director from Checkatrade.com to discuss how we can all find the perfect tradesperson for our homes. . What kind of reviews should you look for? Do they have any photos of their work? How local should you look to find the perfect tradesperson? How d…

On this week’s podcast, Deirdre and Audrey have interior designer and trendsetting stylist, Abigail Ahern. In this inspiring episode, Abigail tells us all about her love of colours and where she gets inspiration for her designs, how to be bold and brave when decorating your home with paints, and how covid has changed our perceptions of our home déc…

On this week’s podcast, Deirdre and Audrey tell you all you need to know about how to design your dream hallway. Deirdre and Audrey will give you plenty of advice and things to take into consideration, such as what flooring should you use in a hallway? How do you decorate a hallway, and what furniture can you use to make use of the space? We cover …

This week Deirdre and Audrey will give you all the information you need to help you choose the right dining table for your home. When it comes to deciding upon a dining table, there are many things to consider such as what space you have, how many people you need to accommodate while ensuring they have enough room, do you select a round or a rectan…

This week Deirdre and Audrey discuss all things gardens with our special guest, Ciar Byrne! When using your garden to create another “room” for your home, there are many things to consider, including how we transition the indoors to the outdoors. We can use lighting to ensure we enjoy the outdoors well after the sun goes down, and there’s plenty of…

We’ve had a short break, but we’re back with Season 3 of The DnA of Home Interiors Podcast! . This week Deirdre and Audrey discuss home offices, and how to create the right environment to ensure maximum productivity! . When creating a home office, we can get inspired by some of the Instagram-worthy ones we see, like the cool under-the-stairs worksp…

This week Deirdre and Audrey discuss open plan living spaces, and how to make sure you can zone the different areas you need for a truly functional home. Perhaps you’d like a more snug dining space and a larger living room area, or maybe the ability to be able to adapt the spaces for when you have guests to allow a larger dining area when you requi…

Deirdre and Audrey met with property guru Russell Quirk to discuss how to style your home to be ready to put up for sale, he gives us his expert advice on how you can add value to your home, and his tips to help you sell up easier and quicker! Russell Quirk has a wealth of property knowledge, having spent 25 years in the estate agency industry, and…

Apart from your bed, what item of furniture you spend the most amount of time on in your home? For many of us, it's the sofa, and the sofa is generally considered to be the center piece of any living room. Audrey and Deirdre take a detailed look at how to decide upon the right sofa for your home. Deirdre brings her point of view on the topic as the…

Claire Gaudion creates artisan textiles to enrich the spaces we live in. Her rugs, cushions and fabrics, inspired by nature and designed to connect people to nature through colour, pattern and texture. Committed to responsible design since their beginnings in 2013, Claire Gaudion’s design-led rugs and home accessories offer authentic craftsmanship …

Deirdre and Audrey recorded this episode in Audrey's house (before Covid-19 restrictions). A two-story Victorian end of terrace house in Holloway. Audrey's personal experience has brought an added passion for furnishing period properties and how we should all think about mixing styles. A huge percentage of Audrey's interior design project work over…

Deirdre and Audrey met with Jules Haines, founder of The Haines Collection to discuss how to reduce fabric waste in home interior design through innovative methods of recycling and reusing materials. Jules founded the Haines Collection after several years of working in the interiors industry and witnessing the sheer amount of waste generated. She d…

How do you create the perfect sanctuary in your home? Is it in the Conservatory or Winter garden? The beauty is, it can be either or both! Deirdre Mc Gettrick and Audrey Whelan bring you episode 1 in season 2 of The DnA of Home Interiors. Deirdre and Audrey take a close look at how you can create the perfect sanctuary within your home. They share i…

Finding and deciding upon the right coffee table for your home is tough. It's such a feature piece in the home with that will get so much usage which makes selecting the right coffee table a big decision. Weirdly, it's the most divisive furniture decision for couples to make as well with so much debate about style, function, material, size and shap…

Kitchen designs for the home have been through a revolution since the new millennium. Gone are the days where the kitchen was just a function space in the house for food preparation! In these modern times kitchens have become a super open living space filled with inspiration and creativity. Modern day kitchens incorporate much more light and space …

Measuring up and planning your home interior design space is the most crucial part of any home interior design project. Every home has its nuances in terms of room layouts, access to natural light, wall angles, ceiling heights and the list goes on... Deirdre Mc Gettrick and Audrey Whelan step through the best ways to approach measuring up and plann…

Selecting the right curtains and blinds for your home is a crucial part of each room's setting. There are so many varying factors to consider from room aesthetics to how you channel natural light. Finding the right solutions for your home can be tough. Deirdre and Audrey explore the options and thought processes behind identifying and placing the r…

Deirdre Mc Gettrick and Audrey Whelan delve into creating the perfect bathroom designs for your home. The bathroom has become a sanctuary within the home where you can escape the world and unwind from a stressful day. Creating the perfect bathroom becomes a cathartic experience and one that can bring great pride and join when you achieve a perfectl…

Guest sleeping solutions for your home. As we head into peak festive season Audrey Whelan and Deirdre Mc Gettrick explore the most effective and innovative guest sleeping solutions for your home. Audrey and Deirdre share their ideas, top tips and methods that you can apply to your home to comfortably cater for home guests. The ladies delve into the…

Deirdre Mc Gettrick and Audrey Whelan discuss the perfect Christmas home interior designs for the home. As the festive season is upon us and we prepare to celebrate with our loved ones it's important to consider how the home will look and feel for the season. Professional Interior Designer, Audrey Whelan https://www.audreywhelan.com/, sits down wit…

Deirdre McGettrick and Audrey Whelan delve into the interior design world of colour and patterns for your home. In the podcast, Deirdre discusses her struggles with the colour and pattern decision making process in her home and Audrey steps through the process and rules of how to make decisions and feel empowered in doing so by having a fundamental…

Introducing The DnA of Home Interiors, a PODcast series hosted by online home furnishing tech entrepreneur Deirdre Mc Gettrick and expert interior designer Audrey Whelan. Deirdre and Audrey have come together to empower people to become their own home interior designers. Across this video series Deirdre and Audrey will explore the steps and process…