In today's episode I have the pleasure of talking with homeowner and renovator Tereseanne O'Reilly, based in Tramore, Co Waterford. Self-employed couple Tereseanne and her husband Declan, owner of Evoke Kitchens, spontaneously bought this second property in 2019, just weeks before their wedding, with a view to renovating it pretty shortly after moving in. Since the pandemic hit, they only started their reno in the last few months. They are turning a 1990s 3 bed bungalow into a modern...

Welcome to episode 6 of the Interiors Podcast.  Our guest industry expert in this episode is Charlotte Cropper, an International Colour Consultant at Lick Paint with a background in textile, homeware and graphic design. We speak about the steps required to understand your style and colour needs and how to create the perfect palette for your home.   Key moments & stats: "Ask yourself the question - what mood do you want to create in that space? How do you want to feel? Write down a...

Welcome to The Interiors Podcast. Today I have the pleasure of talking with homeowner and renovator extraordinaire Lynn Ferrari, a Dublin native living her best life in Waterford City. Lynn discovered a passion for interiors in her first amateur renovation journey catalogued in her popular Instagram account, @myoldbrandnewhome, which then led her to flip her first property and invest in a new home during the pandemic with two young children in tow. Lynn takes us behind the scenes on how she...

In this episode I speak with industry expert, interior designer and stylist, Kate Hobbins-Lockett, a fellow expat who pursued interiors as a second career. Kate is based in Cork City where she runs Interiors by Kate HL with a focus on clean, timeless spaces and the power of styling. Today we're going to explore the topic of trendy vs. classic styles when it comes to interiors and Kate walks us through her signature style formula for a timeless space. We also discuss how to diagnose and...

Welcome to The Interiors Podcast. In this latest episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Alex Calder about self-building in Wicklow over 4+ years through the pandemic. Alex takes us through the timeline of the project, their biggest learnings, the experts that were invaluable and all the nitty gritty details of the planning permission process for a modernist home - from leveraging local politicians to re-building a bridge!   Connect with Alex: @caldalex for family life in Wicklow ...

In today's episode I am thrilled to interview Stephanie O'Sullivan Stephanie is also the proud owner and builder of Coal Lane House, which you might know from RTE's show, Super Small Spaces with Dermot Bannon.   With over 20 years in the design industry, working in architectural firms in London and Dublin, Stephanie has a wealth of knowledge and experience. We chatted about the role of the interior designer and also when is the right time to hire and so much more.   About your host, Studio...

Interior design is not only a luxury but an necessity in a time where construction and price per square metre is out of reach for many people who have just bought the most expensive thing they will ever buy. Bringing down internal walls, changing windows, converting attics and adding small extensions in transformers space that otherwise leaves much to be desired   On this podcast I will bring you industry experts that will help you make the best decisions when it comes to choosing a home,...

Welcome to the Interiors Podcast, Ireland's first show aimed at empowering and educating homeowners and buyers, present and future, to make the most of their spaces.   I'm your host, Tanya Neufeld, and I left a career in ad agencies and Facebook to run my own business. As I pivoted careers to interior design and bought my first home in Dublin, I realised how much confusion and frustration is out there, and how much potential there is to make your home of your dreams a reality and a long-term...