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In this episode of How to Home Podcast, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear are back for another listener Q&A, answering your interior how-to’s and helping solve your decorating dilemmas. Maxine and Gemma tackle a wide range of listener questions with their usual mix of honest chat and expert knowledge, giving you approachable interiors advice. Expect plenty of clever ideas and honest advice!

Whether you’re stuck on a decorating decision or looking for fresh inspiration (or simply love hearing real-life home advice!), this episode is for you!

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In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear reveal the most common bedroom design mistakes people make (and how to avoid them!), to create a bedroom that feels comfortable, relaxing and most importantly, beautifully put together!

Maxine and Gemma discuss everything from choosing the wrong bed size and poorly placed furniture layouts to overlooking the importance of quality bedlinen. They also touch on the importance of choosing the right sized rug and window dressings.

In this episode they’re also joined by special guest Viva Avasthi, brand expert at Homescapes, who shares her expert insights into creating a bedroom that not only looks beautiful, but supports better rest and everyday wellbeing. Together, they discuss the importance of investing in timeless and high-quality pieces with ethically made homeware and affordable luxury that’s designed to last.

If you're planning a bedroom renovation or feel like your bedroom needs a refresh, this episode is for you!

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In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear explore how to build decluttering habits that actually stick, helping you create a home that feels calmer and more organised (and easier to maintain long-term!)

Maxine and Gemma share practical advice on creating routines, avoiding overwhelm and changing the way you think about clutter entirely, with simple habits that can make everyday life at home feel less stressful and more manageable. They also discuss how organisation and good interior design can work hand in hand to create spaces that function beautifully for real life.

They’re also joined by special guest Dilly Carter, who shares her expert tips on tackling clutter and creating systems that work for busy households to build sustainable habits that help keep your home tidy over time.

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In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear share their top DIY hacks to help you transform your home without needing a huge budget or major renovation.

Maxine and Gemma reveal five simple but impactful DIY ideas that can completely change the look and feel of your space, to make your home feel more bespoke and characterful. They also share practical advice on where to spend, where to save, and the small changes that can make the biggest difference!

Whether you’re a confident DIY-er or someone who usually avoids the toolbox altogether, this episode is full of approachable ideas to give you creative inspiration and motivation to dig out the toolbox!

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In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear are back answering your interior how-to’s in a special summer living Q&A episode.

From summer decorating ideas and seasonal refreshes, with lots of practical home advice to keep your home feeling fresh and updated for the warmer months! Maxine and Gemma tackle a mix of your listener questions and share their honest thoughts and expert tips to help you create a home that feels stylish and ready for summer living.

Whether you’re updating your space for the new season or trying to make your home work harder for everyday life (or simply looking for fresh interior inspiration!), this episode is not one to be missed!

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In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear dive into the biggest interior design trends for 2026 and share how to bring them into your home in a stylish, practical and timeless way.

Maxine and Gemma break down the key looks set to dominate interiors this year, including Laced Up, Neo Deco, Cirque du Home, Tile Drenching, It’s Giving Chartreuse and Nocturnal Botanica. They explain how to interpret each trend in a way that works for your home and personal style without it being to dominant in your home, because trends should only be the seasoning to your home decor!

They also reveal the three interior trends they think are best left behind, sharing advice on the decorating choices they believe will NOT stand the test of time and what to do instead for a home that still feels fresh, exciting and liveable.

So if you love keeping up with the latest trends or simply want inspiration to refresh your space, this episode is for you!

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In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear explore how to decorate your home to improve your happiness and wellbeing. From decorating for the senses to bringing nature indoors, this episode is all about creating a home that not only looks beautiful, but feels good to live in too... Because that is the most important thing!

Maxine and Gemma discuss how your surroundings can impact your mood and energy and everyday routines and share practical ways to design a space that supports your lifestyle to help you feel calmer. They chat about texture, scent, lighting, sound, natural materials and how to create comforting spaces that engage all the senses.

They’re also joined by special guest Abigail Ahern, who shares her expert advice on creating soulful interiors full of warmth, atmosphere and personality to help you create a happy home. Abigail also talks about the importance of embracing imperfection, connecting with nature and designing a home that truly reflects you!

Whether you’re looking to create a more relaxing bedroom, a calming living space or simply a home that works better for your everyday life, this episode is packed with thoughtful interior inspiration and you won't want to miss it!

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In this episode of How to Home Podcast, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear share their expert advice on how to think like an interior designer when decorating your home. If you’ve ever wondered how designers pull together beautiful and balanced spaces so effortlessly, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you approach your home with a more creative and confident mindset.

Maxine and Gemma discuss how to plan a room like a professional and talk about the all-important 5 'F's that help to create flow throughout your home, so that you can avoid some of the most common design mistakes. They break down the key styling principles interior designers use every day, helping you transform your home one thoughtful decision at a time.

They’re also joined by special guest Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, who shares his brilliant insights on personality-led interiors and fearless decorating with lots of tips on why your home should always tell your story. So whether you’re redesigning an entire room or simply trying to make your space feel more pulled together, this episode is full of interior design inspiration and expert advice to help you design with confidence.

You will not want to miss this episode!

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Welcome to Series 6 of How to Home Podcast!

Join professional interior stylists, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, as they return for the sixth series of How to Home Podcast. With over 35 years of combined experience in the interiors industry, Maxine & Gemma are back with another inspiring series packed full of expert interior advice and clever decorating ideas to help you create a home that you truly love. They’ve been busy behind the scenes planning their biggest series yet, fuelled by creativity, tons of research and lots of coffee!

And in this series, they’ll be joined by some very special celebrity guests including interior design icon Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, renowned interiors expert Abigail Ahern and professional declutterer Dilly Carter.

This series will cover these hot interior topics:

EP1 - How to think like an interior designer when decorating your home

EP2 - How to decorate your home to improve your happiness and wellbeing

EP3 - How to decorate with 2026's top interior design trends

EP4 - Answering your how-to's: Summer living Q&A

EP5 - How to transform your home with these top 5 DIY hacks

EP6 - How to build decluttering habits that keep your home tidy

EP7 - How to avoid bedroom design mistakes

EP8 - Answering your how-to's: Q&A with How to Home

To round off the series, Maxine & Gemma will once again be handing the mic over to you for their much-loved Q&A episode, answering your decorating dilemmas and interior how-to’s. So don’t forget to send in your questions… No decorating drama is too big or too small!

How to Home Podcast is your ultimate interiors guide for creating your dream home. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode & if you enjoy listening, we’d love you to leave a 5 star review!

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In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear hand the mic over to their listeners for a special Q&A to wrap up the series!

They dive into real-life home dilemmas, from keeping the festive spirit alive when in-laws don’t have Christmas traditions or decorations, to understanding why a house might not be selling despite best efforts. Along the way, they share clever tips on how to squeeze in more guests than you think you have space for, with smart sleeping solutions and easy hosting hacks, as well as advice on how to stay calm and make entertaining feel effortless.

With plenty of practical interior styling ideas, lighthearted chat, and relatable advice, this Q&A special is packed full of inspiration to help you enjoy your home with confidence.

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