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House Guest by Country & Town House | Interior Designer Interviews

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Welcome to the House Guest podcast, where C&TH Interiors Editor Carole Annett chats with experts from the world of interior design and decoration, the people behind the houses and hotels you see in glossy magazines like ours. Some of the names will be familiar, and others may be less so, but we’re sure you’ll recognise the hotels and restaurants they’ve designed. And if you’re in the middle of you... more

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This week, Carole’s House Guest is South African-born designer Christian Bense. ‘There is an objectivity to the way we design’, he says. ‘Establishing first what’s best for the home, weaving in what’s best for the client, and then finishing off with ... more

'You take each area of your home, or your restaurant or your hotel, and you really simply ask yourself: how do I want to feel in this space?,' says Franky Rousell. 'And it's such a powerful thing to do, to really sort of sit with it. You only need tw... more

This week, we meet Penelope Sonder of art discovery platform NALA. This digital matchmaking service – something that our interiors editor Carole Annett says she's never seen before – helps to introduce contemporary artists to new audiences, and is ai... more

We meet Églantine Sicat and Pauline Dellemotte of creative and design practice Uncanny Studio, which challenges conventional thinking and takes clients on a journey of emotions, sensations, and memories. A Franco-British interior design studio, it's ... more

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Christian Bense
Interior designer, founder of his studio in London
Christian Bense Studio
Episode: How Christian Bense Made His Mark In The Design World
Franky Rousell
Founder of Jolie, international interior design practice
Jolie
Episode: Franky Rousell On Her Sensory-Led Design Studio Jolie
Penelope Sonder
COO of NALA, art discovery platform for interior designers and collectors
NALA
Episode: Finding Your Perfect Art Match With NALA's Penelope Sonder
Églantine Sicat
Co-founder of Uncanny Studio
Uncanny Studio
Episode: Uncanny Studio's Églantine Sicat & Pauline Dellemotte On Layering Spaces With Stories
Pauline Dellemotte
Co-founder of Uncanny Studio
Uncanny Studio
Episode: Uncanny Studio's Églantine Sicat & Pauline Dellemotte On Layering Spaces With Stories
Laylah Holmes
Creator and founder of a rug company
Holmes Bespoke
Episode: How Rug Designer Laylah Holmes Moved From Handbags To Homes
Abi Boura
Co-founder of Boura & White
Boura & White
Episode: Boura & White On Sofa-Buying And British Craft
Katie White
Co-founder of Boura & White
Boura & White
Episode: Boura & White On Sofa-Buying And British Craft
Joa Studholme
Color Consultant at Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball
Episode: Farrow & Ball's Colour Queen Joa Studholme Reveals How She Dreams Up The Brand's Best-Loved Paint Names

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Carole Annett
Host of House Guest

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 262 ratings
  • My weekly dose of loveliness

    Carole is such a great podcast host - her gentle style with her guests is a joy to listen to. The different subjects are always interesting and she has a lovely soft manner - I hope she continues to do lots more podcasts and hopefully a tv career beckons.

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    5
    Boroughmark
    France3 months ago
  • Nina

    I belong to the club that Nina Campbell refers to at the end of the August 15 and I have never heard so much rot in all my life. I don’t imagine anyone in Australia would employ her after hearing what she said (talk about biting the hand that feeds it) but the irony of that pretentious old trout calling its members ‘like something from the 1950s’ in entirely fictitious ‘hats and gloves’ was absurd.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Catherine Mansfield
    Australiaa year ago
  • Disappointing

    Listened to one podcast and the microphone was terrible. Also didn’t really discuss interiors only the personal life of the personal interviewed. Didn’t have any take aways which was a shame.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Seb06136
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Love it

    I love Carol’s interviews, she is very natural with her well choosen guests. Always relevant and interesting. Also, I’m so pleased the audio quality is much better now, not sure what you’ve done, but I’m grateful, there were a few episodes which were really uncomfortable to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sm5576
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Enjoyable, but ..,

    Really enjoyable. Carole is a great interviewer and the guests are some of the best. However the audio quality is very poor. Can this be fixed?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Spidermouse
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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#196
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#113
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#170
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#53
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#74
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Talking Points

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Farrow & Ball's Colour Queen Joa Studholme Reveals How She Dreams Up The Brand's Best-Loved Paint Names
Q: How does a color consultant approach choosing hues for a home?
They assess the space's light, architectural scale, and how rooms are used, then tailor color choices to the client's needs and comfort level, often using a palette strategy that supports evolving daily life and special moments.
Hattie Hansard On How Interior Designers Transform The Temporary Spaces At Henley, Ascot & Wimbledon
Q: How do you approach designing a temporary space that must work for a large, diverse group of guests?
We start with ergonomics and sightlines, plan for how people will circulate, eat, and mingle, and then layer in art, textiles, and lighting that won't overwhelm the space but still feel special.
How Romanos Brihi & Venetia Rudebeck Of Studio Vero Combine Work And Friendship
Q: How do you approach a new client from the first meeting?
We begin with an in-depth design consultation to understand lifestyle, storage, entertaining needs, and aesthetic aspirations, followed by concept presentations that incorporate client imagery and ongoing conversations while we source.
How Romanos Brihi & Venetia Rudebeck Of Studio Vero Combine Work And Friendship
Q: What is the balance between bespoke pieces and antiques in your designs?
We typically use a strong mix, with more than half of our work involving custom pieces, complemented by carefully selected antiques and vintage finds to create a layered, personal atmosphere.
How Romanos Brihi & Venetia Rudebeck Of Studio Vero Combine Work And Friendship
Q: How did Studio Vero come together as a studio?
We describe it as a natural collaboration that grew from years of friendship and shared taste; the business formed when we joined forces on client projects and realized our combined strengths complemented each other well.

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This show centers on high-end interior design, architecture, and related luxury lifestyle topics through intimate conversations with designers, architects, brand founders, and tastemakers. Episodes cover color theory, timeless design philosophies, sustainability in historic or bespoke spaces, and the business side of running design studios or brands. Across guests, the host often teases practical craft details, storytelling in projects, and collaborations with luxury brands, museums, and media; the tone is warm, insightful, and focused on the human stories behind renowned spaces. Noteworthy is the emphasis on balancing traditional craft with modern materials and sustainability, plus occasional deep-dives into industry-by-industry topics lik... more

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2. Franky Rousell
3. Penelope Sonder
4. Églantine Sicat
5. Pauline Dellemotte
6. Laylah Holmes
7. Abi Boura
8. Katie White

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