Whether you're renovating a fixer-upper, refreshing a single room, or dreaming about starting your own interior design business, there’s no better way to stay inspired than by tuning into interior design and home decor podcasts.
From expert advice to charming design stories and DIY tips, podcasts offer a treasure trove of insights for every style and budget. Plus, they’re perfect to listen to while organising your pantry, painting a wall, or relaxing with a coffee.
We’ve rounded up the top interior design and home decor podcasts that blend inspiration, expert interviews, and practical tips to help you elevate your living space.
1. The Great Indoors
Hosts: Sophie Robinson & Kate Watson-Smyth
Why Listen: British designers Sophie and Kate bring charm, wit, and loads of expertise to the world of interiors. Their relaxed conversation is as refreshing as their takes on current trends, sustainable choices, and colour palettes. Whether you’re into bold maximalism or calm neutrals, this podcast explores every design angle.
Standout Episode: The Psychology of Colour – How Your Home Affects Your Mood.
2. Young House Love Has a Podcast
Listen to Young House Love Has a Podcast
Hosts: Sherry & John Petersik
Why Listen: Famous for their DIY blog, Sherry and John bring that same energy and fun to their podcast. They share their real-life renovation wins (and fails), budget hacks, and approachable design advice. The couple’s chemistry and honesty make it feel like you’re chatting with old friends. This podcast hasn’t had new episodes in a while but there are plenty of design tips to discover in their extensive archive.
Standout Episode: Designing a Home That Grows with You.
3. The Interior Collective
Listen to The Interior Collective
Hosts: Anastasia Casey
Why Listen: In each episode, Anastasia Casey hosts interior designers and industry tastemakers for relaxed conversations about the practical realities of running a creative business. Tune in for useful tips on that are focused more in the business side of interior design, rather than which colour is set to dominate the world of design over the next 12 months.
Standout Episode: How to Integrate More Custom Pieces in Your Interior Design Projects With Marie Flanigan
4. DESIGNLIFEINC.
Host: Crispin Butterfield
Why Listen: A must for aspiring interior designers or anyone interested in the business side of interiors. Crispin Butterfield interviews top-tier designers and studio owners, discussing their processes, challenges, and paths to success. It’s informative, aspirational, and full of insider tips!
Standout Episode: Breaking Into the Interior Design Industry with Melissa Heaman
5. Dear Alice
Hosts: Jessica Bennett & Suzanne Hall (Alice Lane Interior Design)
Why Listen: With a luxurious, polished aesthetic, the designers behind Alice Lane share insights into high-end design while still keeping it relatable. They cover everything from layout mistakes to how to use colour like a pro. If you love sophisticated design with a friendly voice, this is a must-listen.
Standout Episode: The Five Layers of a Well-Designed Room.
6. The Design You Podcast
Listen to The Design You Podcast
Host: Tobi Fairley
Why Listen: This podcast blends interior design with lifestyle, business, and personal development. Tobi shares tools and strategies for living a more intentional and beautiful life, whether you’re a designer or simply design-obsessed. Great for creatives who want more than just paint colours and throw pillows.
Standout Episode: Designing a Life You Love.
7. How to Decorate
Hosts: Ballard Designs team
Why Listen: The team behind Ballard Designs dishes out pro tips and interviews with leading interior designers. They answer real listener questions, making it highly practical for everyday decorators. Topics range from designing for small spaces to finding the perfect rug size.
Standout Episode: Decorating Dilemmas and Listener Q&A with Suzanne Kasler.
8. House Guest by Country & Town House
Host: Carole Annett
Why Listen: This podcast dives into the minds of the UK’s top interior designers, architects, and makers. It’s ideal for those who love hearing behind-the-scenes stories and insights from industry experts. The episodes are short, sharp, and stylish making them perfect for design lovers with a tight schedule.
Standout Episode: Nina Campbell on Creating Timeless Interiors.
9. Inside Design
Host: Jane Ledger
Why Listen: Aimed at interior design clients, Inside Design focuses on real clients, real homes, and real solutions. It’s filled with practical advice for styling and furnishing spaces of all sizes, especially for modern living.
Standout Episode: The Meaning of Craftsmanship with Nathan Day.
10. Homing In
Host: Matt Gibberd
Why Listen: Matt Gibberd, author and co-founder of The Modern House, sits with iconic guests from the world of design to discuss their stories, influences and trends they’re keeping an eye on. Existing episodes include conversations with Cath Kidston, Mary Portas and Nigel Slater. Expect plenty of inspiring conversations about creativity and craftsmanship.
Standout Episode: Homing In: Kevin McCloud.
Bonus Picks for the Design-Obsessed:
Design Matters with Debbie Millman
While not exclusively about interiors, this podcast features deep conversations with designers of all types, from graphic to industrial to interior design. It’s thoughtful, inspiring, and ideal for anyone who appreciates the creative process.
Clever
Hosted by designer Amy Devers, Clever is all about the people behind the pretty pictures. It uncovers the stories of designers, architects, and artists, with an emphasis on process, personality, and passion.
Why Listen to Design Podcasts?
Podcasts offer more than eye candy—they give context.
You’ll learn:
- Why certain trends endure (and others don’t)
- How to express personality through design
- What it’s really like to build or renovate a home
- Which mistakes to avoid before you splurge
More importantly, podcasts create a feeling of community. Whether you’re learning how to style a bookshelf or gut a kitchen, there’s something reassuring about hearing other people’s design dilemmas and victories.
Which interior design podcasts do you listen to? Share your favourite episodes in the comments below!
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