Episodes
In this episode, we welcome Alexandria Dauley and Sophie Ashby, Founders of United In Design.  We talk about the social changes that have happened across the globe this year and how the United In Design charity is going to address issues around diversity in the interior design sector.  All this and more inside today’s episode! So make sure to tune in to hear it all.
Published 09/16/20
In this episode two leaders in the design sector, Karen Howes and Jonathan Holmes join me to discuss their latest creative campaigns to support small makers, craftsmen, artisans and suppliers to the design sector.  Taylor Howes and LuxDeco have stepped up to the plate and used their influence and leverage to create some positivity during the Covid-19 pandemic. Listen to the podcast to find out more and how you can get involved. 
Published 04/08/20
Welcome to the second season of the Interior Style Hunter Podcast, hosted by Grant Pierrus. In this eighth episode, we welcome Nick Shute and Stefan Dodds, Co-founders of Dodds & Shute. We uncover some fascinating insights into Dodds & Shute and their approach to disrupting the design sector through sustainable procurement.
Published 12/19/19
Welcome to the second season of the Interior Style Hunter Podcast, hosted by Grant Pierrus.  In this seventh episode, we welcome Oliver Stephenson, Director of Life Kitchens. We uncover some fascinating insights into Life Kitchens and their approach to adding value to the design of a kitchen.
Published 12/03/19
Welcome to the second season of the Interior Style Hunter Podcast, hosted by Grant Pierrus. In this sixth episode, we welcome Bernie de Le Cuona, Founder and CEO of de Le Cuona. During our discussion we uncover some valuable insights into sustainability in the interior design sector. De Le Cuona have invested heavily in sustainability and Bernie and I discuss the technicality of doing so, but also the benefits, which aren’t always financial.
Published 11/13/19
Welcome to the second season of the Interior Style Hunter Podcast, hosted by Grant Pierrus. This series of interviews is going to give you an inside view of the design world from a business perspective. In this fifth episode, we welcome Charu Gandhi, Founder and Director of Elicyon Limited. It’s all about the business of interior design on today’s podcast.
Published 11/07/19
We welcome Sandrine Zhang Ferron, Founder of Vinterior. Vinterior exists to turn everyday places into remarkable spaces by filling them with pieces of real character. They believe that everyone should be able to create a beautiful home or workspace, whatever their lifestyle, budget and taste. And that’s exactly what they are doing.
Published 09/26/19
In this third episode, we welcome James Malcolm Green, Gallery Director of Achille Salvagni Atelier and Founder of Mayfair Design District We uncover some fascinating insights into the Mayfair Design District. All this and more inside today’s episode! So make sure to tune in to hear it all.
Published 08/28/19
In this second episode, we welcome Rion Willard, Director and Architect of The Thinking Hand Studio Architects (TTHS Architects) and host of the podcast The Business of Architecture UK. We uncover some fascinating insights into the similar challenges that both interior designers and architects face, fees in particular. You'll also learn how to build a successful partnership between interior designers and architects. All this and more inside today’s episode! So make sure to tune in to hear...
Published 07/09/19
In this episode, we are joined by Jonathan Holmes, CEO of LuxDeco. In just 6 years, LuxDeco have grown from a team of 4 to a team of 35 and now serve clients in over 60 countries. Their curated online destination helps design enthusiasts to discover and shop luxury interior products. All this and more inside today’s episode! So make sure to tune in to hear it all.
Published 06/19/19
Today on the show we are very happy to be talking to Elliott March and James White of March & White. March & White is an international design house with studios in London, New York, and Los Angeles. The company has a focus on narrative, luxury, and relevancy and James and Elliott are here to tell us a little more about its history and future. In our conversation we chat about the different design spaces March & White inhabits before considering the effects of this...
Published 12/19/18
Sue Bond, a South African-based interior designer. Sue’s career started out from her love for property and her ability to transform a house into something beautiful. Sue has worked extensively around the globe, doing projects with clients in Hong Kong, South Africa, Spain, Russia, and all over the UK. Inside today’s episode, Sue shares her journey and how her business has transformed over the years, from project to project.
Published 12/17/18
Sophie Elborne, Creative Director and Sophie Coller, Managing Director of Kitesgrove are here to chat about the company’s design ethos. One of the main points that emerges from the conversation is the focus and tailoring that Kitesgrove affords the needs of their clients, preferring to work specifically to these than to have a set aesthetic and mode of operation. We also cover some of the spaces from which our guests take inspiration and look at potential dream projects.
Published 12/11/18
Today’s episode is a unique interview featuring your host, Grant Pierrus. Grant is the owner of the award winning London based interior design blog, Interior Style Hunter! Inside this episode, Grant shares his story of how he got started in the interior design space, the major tipping points in his career, and why Grant values building a strong design community above all.
Published 12/04/18
In this episode of the Interior Style Hunter Podcast we are joined by none other than Joanna Wood! With decades of experience, a hugely successful company, and a resume to die for, who better to discuss the past, present, and future of interiors than Joanna. We talk about some of the fundamental building blocks to Joanna’s practice and how history and lineage play an important part in her approach to fresh and new spaces.
Published 11/27/18
In this episode of the Interior Style Hunter Podcast we are joined by Simon Rawlings, the Creative Director of David Collins Studio! In his role at the studio Simon has overseen the realisation of some of the world’s most iconic hospitality, residential, and retail spaces. He has been working at David Collins for almost two decades and during this time has worked around the world on industry defining projects.
Published 11/20/18
Today on the show we have the lovely Karen Waddilove. Karen is the Head of Events and Corporate Partnerships at Amara, the online destination for luxury home brands. Karen has been with Amara for almost a decade and during her time she has had many exhilarating experiences at Amara. On today’s show we discuss Amara, what they do, how they were founded and when the decision was made to capture the interior blogging sector the way they have. Keep listening to find out more!
Published 11/18/18
Today we are so lucky to have Jane Rockett from Rockett St George on the show!  The company is an online store for luxury and quirky homeware that has been running for the last ten years since Jane and her partner Lucy founded it. As an experienced and open hearted designer, Jane has so much wisdom to offer and she gladly opens up about fearlessness, progression and originality, all inspiring perspectives.
Published 11/18/18
In this episode of the Interior Style Hunter Podcast we are joined by our friend Karen Howes of Taylor Howes Design! We chat about the ethos and forward facing nature of her philosophy, something that Karen sees as integral to progressive and interesting design work. We also talk about nurturing talent, evolving roles and building relationships with suppliers.
Published 11/18/18
Welcome back to the Interior Style Hunter Podcast and today on the show we welcome Nicola Pearson from Haines Watts to chat about interior design pricing and all the intricacies and difficulties of this issue. Nicola is a charted accountant, has been a partner for the last thirteen years. We start off our discussion by looking at the vague and confusing nature of pricing in the design field and how designers may go about pricing their work smartly and successfully.
Published 11/18/18
Welcome back to the Interior Style Hunter Podcast and today we host a conversation with Robert Soning and Trilbey Gordon of design conscious development company Londonewcastle. We cover the company’s beginnings and how these two came to collaborate. Robert tells us about the art-focussed initiatives that Londonewcastle spearheads, providing spaces and platforms for local artists to exhibit and Trilbey gives us behind the scenes access to what keeps her creatively inspired.
Published 11/16/18
Today on the podcast we have social media specialist, Michelle Carvill. Michelle is the author of The Business of Being Social and her most recently published, Get Social. She is also the founder of Carvill Creative, a marketing and web design agency, which started 15 years ago. Inside this episode, Michelle helps us to uncover some truths about social media, why it is crucial for leadership to be on board with social networks, and how to maximise the value of being the face of your business.
Published 11/15/18