Ireland's Homes Interiors and Living Podcast.

With a deep understanding of colour and how to navigate finding your own interior style, Charlotte Cropper discusses everything from a day in her life living in Milan and the Milan Design Week to common mistakes people make when first dabbling in colour and how to avoid them. Fascinated by the power of colour to elevate the everyday, Charlotte is a designer and colour consultant who aims is to create positive change in communities, interior spaces and people, by exploring the psychology and interaction of colour and its impact on human behaviour. In 2023, Charlotte launched her own colour studio, extending her expertise not only to homeowners, but to designers and decorators alike, coaching colour in interior design. Charlotte has spent the last seven years living in Italy, where her love for handmade homeware and craftsmanship began.

In this episode of Ireland’s Homes Interiors & Living podcast, we are joined by co-founder of Meet Margo, Claire Towe. On a mission to break down the barriers women face in homeownership, Claire and podcast host Sara chat about the origins of the app (your go-to location that offers free tailored mortgage and protection advice), the difficulties women can face when getting on the property ladder, and the gender housing gap. Claire started this journey with her husband, Matt, after they saw a lack of tailored support helping women overcome challenges of owning a home, so they rolled up their sleeves and built a five star brokerage from their kitchen table. Interviewed by Sara Austin. Video by Adam Walker. —Discover more with meet Margo! Website: https://meetmargo.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meet.margo/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meet-margo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meetmargoDownload on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/meet-margo-mortgage-adviser/id1673692235 Download on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.meetmargo.meetmargo&hl=en_US&pli=1 Keep up with Sara Austin! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itssaraaustin/

HIL interviews Hannah Mackay, co-owner of A Broader Picture found on the promenade of Portstewart on Ireland’s beautiful North Coast. 

Established in 1998 as a small craft shop, over the years A Broader Picture has evolved into a contemporary lifestyle shop with an interesting selection of furniture, textiles, lighting and homeware sourced both close to home and from farther afield.

Listen to discover the history of the store, from Hannah’s parents opening it as a frame shop to what’s next for them.

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has been adorning our homes and screens from 30 years and in this episode of IHIL, we chat to him about his continued search to discover Northern Ireland’s next House Of The Year. In this BBC six-part series, 15 homes are competing for one of five places in the grand final where they could be crowned House of Year. Find out some behind-the-scene details of filming this year’s series, his very strong opinion on Pantone’s Colour of The Year: Cloud Dancer, his love for erotica and the impact that social media has had in home design. House Of The Year starts Monday 5 January at 8PM on BBC One Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer. The first five episodes are available to watch on BBC iPlayer after episode one airs on Monday 5 January. The grand final will broadcast Monday 9 February on BBC One Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer.

In this week’s episode, our interior stylist Sara Austin interviews Fearghal McAdam, the founder of Neptune Belfast, as he shared the story behind the brand, his passion for sustainability and how it reflects throughout the store. In addition, Neptune Belfast will be giving away a luxury gift hamper worth over £500/€550 to one lucky subscriber!

Keep up with Neptune! Inside the historic Ormeau Bakery, Neptune Belfast has been reimagined as a welcoming kitchen showroom and interiors destination. You’ll find its full kitchen collection alongside handcrafted furniture, lighting, and accessories, all displayed in carefully styled room settings to inspire your own home. The brand also has Kitchen and Home Design Services to guide you through choosing the perfect paint palette and style for your home. Website: www.neptune.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/neptunehomeofficial/Pinterest: uk.pinterest.com/neptunehome/FaceBook: www.facebook.com/NeptuneHome/ Email: [email protected]