Between The Walls

“Find Your People” — The Realities of Design, Community & Collaboration


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In this rich and wonderfully honest episode, Janey is joined again by the founders of the Architecture & Design Library, Penny and Verity. Together, they peel back the layers of what it really means to be an interior designer today — and why creating your own bubble of support and collaboration might be the key to thriving in a high-pressure, high-expectation industry.

From tackling tight deadlines to footing the bill when things go wrong (even when it’s not your fault), this episode dives deep into the emotional and practical demands of design. The trio also explores the subtle art of reading clients, embracing personal design styles, and how the AD Library has grown into a place where people feel like they belong.

🧵 In this episode:

  • The real job of a designer: emotional load, last-minute changes, and owning mistakes


  • Why interior designers often carry the project across the finish line


  • Window treatments, white kitchens, and the myths of “just picking a paint colour”


  • Creating spaces that reflect personality — not just resale value


  • The joy of shared spaces, dream teams, and collaborative working


  • Why the AD Library feels like home (and not just another design showroom)


  • A rapid-fire Q&A: go-to paint colours, least favourite trends, and dream design styles


🛠 Listener Q&A Highlights:

  • Go-to white paint? Opanoni Half, Man Aspiring, and warm whites with depth


  • Secretly over? Hex tiles and white kitchens


  • Design styles? Penny = colour, texture, joy. Verity = neutral, refined, aligned


  • Bonus: How to choose a colour palette based on someone’s outfit


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 Send it to us on Instagram @betweenthell_II  whether it’s cheeky, curious, or completely off the wall. Your question might feature in a future episode.

Between the Walls is hosted by Janey, in collaboration with Penny & Verity of the Architecture & Design Library — a space where design professionals gather, create, and connect.
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