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   28 Sep 2026 · 13 min

   Keep, Donate, Chuck: How To Go About The Great Home Clear-Out

   A clutter clear-out is more than deciding what to keep. Loui talks about donating perfectly good things he no longer needs, organising the things he does, and choosing between recycling, hard rubbish and a skip bin. Plus, why regular edits matter even when you own your home, how to make the work manageable, and why you don’t need a perfect house before you invite people over.

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   5 Sep 2026 · 29 min

   What’s In, What’s Out: 5 Things to Buy to Transform Your Home

   What’s replacing bouclé, brass, curved furniture and asymmetrical styling? In this episode of Home & Hosting with Loui Burke , Loui breaks down the interior design trends moving in, what’s beginning to move out and five considered updates that can transform your space without a complete makeover. We’re talking tailored lumbar and bolster cushions, contrast piping, fringe and bordered rugs; the return of symmetry, Art Deco influences, sharper edges and stainless-steel furniture; chocolate brown, powder blue, yellow-green, magenta, animal print and botanical wallpaper; mixing velvet, stone,…

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   26 Aug 2026 · 22 min

   How to Have a Chic Home with Children, Dogs & Daily Mess

   A beautiful home still has to support a full life. In episode two of my listener Q&A series, I’m answering your questions about designing around children without surrendering your own taste, whether kitchen appliances need to match, making a tiny bedroom feel intentional, living with daily mess, owning a white sofa, where the dog bed should go and, finally, what to do with the permanently wet towel. Because if your home only looks good when nobody is eating, charging a phone, making coffee or owning a towel, it isn’t well designed. It’s simply between activities. Function isn’t the enemy of…

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   14 Aug 2026 · 28 min

   SAVE OR SPLURGE? Where to Spend Your Money at Home

   Before you spend another dollar on your home, look at the home you actually have. This week on Home & Hosting with Loui Burke , we’re talking save or splurge, but not just what’s worth the money. We’re looking at how the age, architecture and existing character of your home should influence where you spend it in the first place. From ’70s walk-ups and traditional cottages to contemporary new builds, I’m breaking down why fighting your home’s architecture can become an expensive mistake, which original features are worth preserving, and where spending more will actually make a difference.…

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   23 Jul 2026 · 23 min

   Instant Fixes! How to Make Your Home Look Better on a Budget (Without Renovating)

   How can you make your home look better on a budget—without renovating or buying more décor? Loui answers your home styling questions, including how to enjoy a rental or first home before you can renovate, how to mix affordable and high-end furniture, and how to reset a living room or bedroom using what you already own. From lighting and curtains to furniture placement, decluttering and creating atmosphere, these practical interior styling tips will help your home feel more considered, functional and put together.

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   23 Jun 2026 · 41 min

   The Chic Host Checklist: Beyond the Table. Let's talk Atmosphere and Flow

   Alright, we know how to set a beautiful table by now. And if not, honestly, video is probably the better educational source, so go and find me on Instagram. This episode is about everything beyond the table. The music you put on before you do anything else, the bathroom guests absolutely notice, the porch light, the drinks station, the lighting, the food flow, the water jug, and the little old hospitality habits that keep a night moving. Because flowers and candles are lovely, obviously. But a gorgeous table doesn’t host the evening. You do. This is your chic hosting checklist for creating…

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   19 Jun 2026 · 52 min

   All There is to Know About Beds! How to Style a Bed Like a Designer: Linens, Layers, and Bedhead Secrets

   Want to achieve that fluffy, cloud-like boutique hotel bed at home? It takes a lot more than just throwing on a duvet set. This week, professional bed stylist Loui Burke shares the ultimate guide to bedroom styling and luxury bedding. Discover how to upscale your duvet for a plush look, the exact way to layer a flat sheet so it actually stays in place, and the truth about long-staple fibres like Egyptian cotton. Whether you're trying to figure out the right pillow formula or wondering how to care for linen wrinkles, this episode is your blueprint for a beautiful, comfortable bedroom.

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   26 May 2026 · 40 min

   The Internet Got Mad at a Made Bed: Shamed or Just Shown?

   A few bed-making videos went viral, my Instagram following doubled in a week, and suddenly the internet had a lot to say about pillows, quilts, beige interiors and whether showing people how to make a bed properly counts as “shaming”. In this episode of Home and Hosting with Loui Burke , I’m unpacking the reaction to my fed-up bed-making videos, why the word “shame” gets used so quickly online, and why I think making your bed is about more than aesthetics. It is about routine, self-respect, domestic confidence and creating small moments of order in a world that often feels anything but. I…