In this episode of The Interior Lovers, Sam and Naomi unpack what finishing touches really mean - and why they’re so often misunderstood.

This isn’t about cushions and candles. It’s about the practical, often invisible decisions that make a home feel resolved: lighting levels, bulb choice, fixture heights, socket placement and cable management. The details designers notice instantly - and homeowners often live with for years.

From understanding lumens (not wattage) to tackling overlooked DIY jobs and visual clutter, Sam and Naomi share the small but powerful changes that elevate a space from nearly finished to genuinely complete.

If your room looks good but still doesn’t feel right, this episode might help you to understand why.

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In this episode, Sam and Naomi dig into the real-life shifts that shape the way we live, and how design can (and must!) adapt along the way. From growing families to downsizing, hybrid working to empty nesting, ageing in place to completely fresh starts after major life changes, we explore why a home is never truly “finished.”

Expect practical ideas, thoughtful conversations, and plenty of “oh my god YES” moments as we unpack how to make your space fit the life you’re living right now - and the one you’re moving toward.

We cover:

• Why the most beautiful homes work because they’re adaptable
• How layouts need to shift during big life transitions
• Smart, subtle design tweaks that make future ageing easier
• The emotional side of evolving your home
• When to redesign… and when to simply rethink

Whether you're merging households, watching kids leave the nest, rethinking your space post-divorce, setting up a home office, or wanting to feel more supported by your surroundings - this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now on - and catch up on over 45 episodes of design chat, colour therapy, hot takes and real-life interiors talk.

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In Part 2 of our Kitchen Design A–Z, we pick up at M and dive into the real details that make a kitchen work.
We talk mood boards and why they’re essential before you step foot in a showroom, clever little nooks that turn everyday moments into rituals, the love-it-or-hate-it world of open shelving, the joy (and practicality) of pantries big or small, and the difference between quartz and quartzite when choosing worktops.

It’s a warm, chatty, and super-practical episode packed with examples, personal stories and the kind of advice that helps you design a kitchen that actually suits how you live.

If you’re renovating, dreaming, or just love a kitchen deep-dive, this one’s for you.

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