How to Home

How to cheat a high-end designer look with clever interior styling - with Siobhan Murphy

How to Home

Show Notes

In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear reveal how to cheat a high-end designer look with clever interior styling. You don’t need a huge budget to create a luxury feel at home, with the right tricks and smart styling choices, you can transform your space into something truly special.

Maxine and Gemma share their favourite tips for achieving a designer-inspired interior on a budget, from choosing the right colour palettes and playing with scale, to styling accessories and layering textures for maximum impact. They’ll show you how to spot the details that make a home look expensive, but without the hefty price tag!

We’re also joined by interior designer and colour lover Siobhan Murphy from Interior Curve, who shares her own expert advice on bringing glamour, boldness, and personality into your home while still keeping it accessible.

Packed with interior design hacks, styling inspiration, and practical decorating ideas, this is an episode you won’t want to miss if you’re looking to give your home a designer edge.

How to Home Podcast is proudly sponsored by Lust Home.

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