Your Home, A Designer’s Guide

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26 Jun 2026 · 44 min

The Art of Creating a Home That Feels Personal: Design Advice From An Interiors Expert

Alex Dauley is an award-winning interior designer, television presenter, and founder of Dauley Home. Known for creating thoughtful, highly personal interiors, she believes that great design begins with understanding how people live, and how their homes can best support their everyday lives. In this episode, host and interior designer Athina Bluff talks with Alex to explore her holistic approach to design and the importance of creating spaces that feel as good as they look. She shares how she works closely with clients to uncover the routines, habits, and personal stories that shape a home,…

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Earlier episodes 5 most recent

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   E4 · 26 Jun 2026 · 53 min

   A Guide To Renovation Budgeting: How to Plan Costs & Avoid Unexpected Expenses

   Danielle Tanner is a designer at Topology with over five years of experience in the interior design and renovation industry. Having also completed two home renovations of her own, she brings a grounded, real-world understanding of what it takes to plan, budget, and deliver a successful project. In this episode, host and interior designer Athina Bluff sits down with Danielle to explore the often-overlooked reality of renovation budgeting and the importance of approaching a project with clarity before any work begins. Danielle explains why setting a realistic budget from the outset is…

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   E3 · 26 Jun 2026 · 43 min

   How Do You Choose the Perfect Sofa for Your Home? Comfort, Durability & Design Insights from Loaf

   Nicky Line is the Chief Product Officer at Loaf , where she oversees the development of sofas and soft furnishings designed to balance comfort, durability, and everyday living. With a deep understanding of how people actually use their homes, she brings a practical, design-led perspective to one of the most important pieces of furniture in any space. In this conversation, host and interior designer Athina Bluff sits down with Nicky to explore what really goes into choosing the right sofa, moving beyond style alone to consider how comfort, lifestyle, and daily habits shape the decision. Nicky…

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   E2 · 26 Jun 2026 · 58 min

   Practical Advice from a Construction Expert: Home Renovation Challenges & How to Overcome Them

   Russell Hewes is the founder of Russell Hewes Limited, a London-based construction company specialising in home renovations and bespoke building projects. With years of experience working on complex home transformations, he brings a grounded, practical perspective to what can often feel like an overwhelming process. In this episode, host and interior designer Athina Bluff sits down with Russell to explore what it really takes to approach a renovation with clarity and confidence before any building work begins. Russell explains the importance of creating detailed, room-by-room schedules of…

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   E1 · 26 Jun 2026 · 43 min

   A Colour Experts Guide to… Creating the Perfect Paint Scheme in Your Home

   Tash Bradley is a colour expert and Director of Interior Design at Lick . As the author of the bestselling book ‘ Master The Art of Colour’ , she has built a reputation for helping people understand not just how colour works, but how it makes us feel. In this episode, host and interior designer Athina Bluff sits down with Tash to explore the transformative power of colour and paint and the often-overlooked relationship between light, space, and mood. Tash explains why understanding a room's orientation is the foundation of every successful colour scheme, and how the changing quality of…

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   E1 · 26 Jun 2026 · 2 min

   A New Conversation in Interior Design: Welcome to The Topology Interiors Podcast

   The Topology Interiors Podcast ‘Your Home A Designers Guide’ brings expert interior design advice to everyday homeowners. Hosted by Athina Bluff , founder of Topology the London based interior design studio. The series features conversations each episode with industry experts in their field - from builders, to colour experts, to interior designers - all of whom share practical tips, inspiring ideas, and insider knowledge to help you create a home you love. In this debut , Athina introduces herself and the vision behind the show, reflecting on her journey from working solo to leading a…

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