Welcome back to another episode of The Interiors Podcast. Today, host Tanya Neufeld Flanagan had the pleasure of interviewing Shay Lally, QS and founder of Houses To Restore. Shay and Tanya got to discuss renovations and how to work around the challenges of the budgeting when you're considering buying a property. He also gives us an insight of how is Instagram came about, and where his passion for renovation began. Houses To Restore originally started as an Instagram account that highlighted...

Welcome back to The Interiors Podcast. In this episode, host interior designer Tanya Neufeld Flanagan discusses inspiration, aspiration, and Irish design with IMAGE Interiors magazine editor Megan Burns. We dive behind the scenes of this iconic biannual magazine and what makes it so special and influential in the Irish interiors scene. The IMAGE Interiors ethos is to highlight the best of Irish design and craft. Megan Burns, who has recently taken over as editor, explains that ‘trends’ are...

Welcome back to another episode of The Interiors Podcast. I want to share with you the enlightening journey we took in our latest episode titled "How to Craft Effortless Elegance for Your Lifestyle and Property" with the esteemed interior designer Po McNamee. We delved deep into the art of creating spaces that exude a unique blend of restrained glamour and effortless elegance, a signature style that Po is renowned for.   Po, with her 15-20 years of experience in luxury, domestic, and...

In our latest episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Susan McGowan of Ashen and Cloud, a beacon of creativity in Ireland's interior design scene. We dove deep into a topic that many of you have pondered over – how to steer clear of a bland aesthetic in your living spaces. Susan’s insights are a goldmine for anyone yearning to infuse their homes with character and individuality. Susan's journey from a music-oriented background to the pinnacle of interior design is as intriguing as it is...

In our latest episode of the Interiors Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with the ever-insightful Ciara Elliott, editor of House & Home magazine. We delved deep into the heart of today's housing market, sharing personal stories and the emotional rollercoaster many face when making housing decisions.   Ciara and I explored the beauty of personalizing our approach to homes, emphasizing the need to listen to our hearts rather than just market trends. We laughed about the elusive...

As we kick off season three of the Interiors Podcast, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the gems from season two. From interviewing industry experts to diving deep into personal home renovation stories, we've covered a lot.   Jenny Butler shared her transition from commercial to residential design, revealing how her experience influenced her own home's design. I also shared a solo episode on creating your unique style, a formula to ensure your home reflects your personal taste while...

In this episode of the Interiors Podcast I am chatting with Luke Wymer, a planning consultant with a large planning and development consultancy here in Dublin. Luke shares his wisdom and expertise when it comes to the planning process both on a professional level and also in his own life since he purchased a protected home in Greystones, Co Wicklow.   The episode delves into the realities of historical property projects, emphasizing the importance of being aware of their timelines and...

In this episode of The Interiors Podcast, I am speaking with designer Sophie Lundstrom Halbert, who along with her husband, Architect Ronan Kenny, moved back from the US to Ireland to their unique red brick Victorian terrace townhouse in Portobello, Dublin. Sophie and Ronan's home recently featured in House and Home Magazine, and looking at this illustration I can see why, its so beautiful with so much personality. Sophie stresses the importance of embracing the ongoing process of...

This episode of The Interiors Podcast features Kieran McCarthy from KMC Homes and the hit tv show Cheap Irish Homes. Kieran talks about his background in civil engineering and how he eventually ended up in the house building business.   This episode is jam packed with so much essential information for anybody who is looking to purchase a home, renovate their existing home or considering extending. Kieran has information that will allow you gauge where your budget can be spent and how far it...

In this episode of The Interiors Podcast, I am chatting with Kate O’Driscoll.  Kate and her husband took on huge renovation works on their Victorian home in Rathmines, Kate documented this journey on her Instagram page @victorianrathmines.  Their home also was a finalist on RTE’s Home of the Year in 2021.    In this episode, Kate talks about her experience renovating a derelict Victorian house in Dublin for eight months with her husband.   We delve into this mammoth job, from preserving...

In Episode 21 of the Interiors Podcast, we are joined by Danny and Anna from Dogwood Designs, a specialist joinery business based in Westport, County Mayo.    Dogwood Designs specialize in custom made kitchens and bathroom vanities, primarily using birch ply and hardwoods. They have a contemporary and sleek style, with no hardware, influenced by their backgrounds in both Ireland and Australia. This episode explains the role of a specialist joiner, such as themselves, and how they can help...

Episode 20 of the Interiors Podcast is a very special episode.   Today I am sharing the story of my own home which we are delighted to say was featured on RTE's Home of the Year 2023 competition.   Before finding this home myself and my husband had been living in rentals, and we were always keeping our eyes open for potential homes to buy. We knew the areas we wanted to live around and after a looking at a few houses we found our current home which was for sale, we decided to have a look...

In this episode of the Interiors Podcast, Rob Hennessey joins us on the show to discuss his renovation project on a Victorian terraced house overlooking the River Lee. Rob was the subject of season three episode one of The Great House Revival.   Rob took on this project with a limited budget and no prior experience of construction work. He did have the support of his father, who's been in the construction industry for years.    Rob talks about how himself and his partner Katie moved into...

  A lesson in DIY design and renovation in today’s episode of The Interiors Podcast. We are speaking with Vivian McKendry of @the.project.home.   Vivian moved to Ireland with her husband from Hong Kong. Before leaving Hong Kong, she worked in the construction sector as a project manager, where she was exposed to the creative side of interiors and managing projects for hotels, clubs and offices. This role really leads nicely into the DIY renovation journey Vivian found herself taking here...

We are changing up our episode style slightly for season two. Each month I will bring you a guest expert episode but also, we will have a shorter focus burst episode, where I will bring you topics and insights on how you design your space with ease.   When I speak with friends and family or clients, I find that so many are unsure about what their style is, people get confused if what they like and don't like doesn't fit into one style box.   I want to guide you to find your own interior...

This is our first guest episode of season two of The Interiors Podcast.   I am excited to bring you this episode with Jenny Butler of Jennifer Anne Interiors.   Jennifer has many years of experience within the interiors industry, most notably seven years spent at architecture firm Henry J Lyons where she worked in hospitality and other commercial spaces before going out on her own recently.   This episode is perfect for anybody who is looking at taking on a renovation project, or...

From floors to ceilings, curtains to cushions, architects to interior designers. What a first year for the Interiors Podcast. We have reached the end of season 1, and it has been so amazing to hear from the most inspirational homeowners and industry experts with years of experience and knowledge. We have spoken about building and renovating, choosing paint, deciding when to invest in professional support, the ups and downs of all aspects of renovations and everything in between.    In this...

Ireland's best kept secret   In today's episode, Harry Maharaj from Kilkenny Architectural Salvage talks us through the misconceptions people have around salvage yards and how there are some hidden gems to be found.   Salvage yards are an eclectic mix of items. And as Ireland's largest salvage yard, sitting on 90,000 sq feet, Kilkenny Architectural Salvage is the ultimate of eclectic mixes. From old pub signs, to stone water features, sash windows to solid timber floors. An hour spent...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Eilish Rickard. Eilish, of Eilish Rickard Interiors, is a much sought after interior designer for those seeking to elevate their homes with her classic-meets-contemporary style.   We speak about the importance of cohesion within your home, from your floors to your walls. One wonderful and insightful tip from Eilish for anybody looking to change the look and feel of their home, is that the paint colour doesn't have to be the first...

In this week's episode we speak with homeowner Mary Rose Simpson, who took on a big scale renovation of old family home. Mary Rose's beautiful home came to our attention when she appeared on The Great House Revival on RTÉ. Mary Rose moved home to Stradbally, Co Laois in 2019 and then inherited her grandmothers home. This home had so much emotion and so many memories attached to it, she tells us the story about how the renovation started and the journey she embarked on to have the beautiful...

This episode with Ciara and Richie is full of hints and tips for anybody who is on the renovation journey or considering renovation as the way for them to achieve the home they dream of.  Ciara and Richie tell us how it's so important to understand your checklist of not only where you want to live, but also understanding what is important to you in terms of inside space and outside space. They bought their house and moved in, they lived there whilst preparing all their plans for their...

In this episode of The Interiors Podcast, I chat with Ciara O'Halloran. Ciara is a Interior stylist and freelance creative director.   Ciara has always been immersed in a creative world, growing up she was surrounded by music. At 18 when decisions had to be made about her next step, interiors wasn’t yet a huge interest, so music won out and she undertook her masters.   Fast forward 10 years and through her experience planning and organising her wedding, Ciara fell in love with the story...

In this week's episode I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Sarah Duggan. Sarah's home was featured on RTE Home of the Year 2022.   Sarah tells us all about their house search, how the time they spent looking at the market allowed them to figure out what they didn't want in a home as much as what they did want.  She tells us about how a chance viewing found them this 74sq m house in Portobello, Dublin.   They have made the most from this small space, while knowing that it probably...

Today I have the pleasure of talking with Dublin-based architect Graham O’Sullivan.   With over 15 years’ experience, Graham’s career has brought him from his beginnings in Galway looking after residential and commercial developments, to London where he had to opportunity to work on larger architectural projects. In London, Graham and his interior designer wife Stephanie kept their eyes open for the next up and coming areas to get onto the property ladder. In this episode, Graham walks us...