How to Home
Interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear share expert advice on creating your dream home. Each week they explore a hot home decor topic, offering inspiration, practical solutions and personal insights. They draw on their experience transforming thousands of rooms across the UK and styling shoots for magazines, brands and TV shows. The podcast covers interior design, home trends, renovations, decorating and home decor, presented in a friendly, down-to-earth style.
Episodes
Answering your how-to's: Q&A with How to Home - S6
In this episode of How to Home Podcast, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear are back for another listener Q&A, answering your interior how-to’s and helping solve your decorating dilemmas. Maxine and Gemma tackle a wide range of listener questions with their usual mix of honest chat and expert knowledge, giving you approachable interiors advice. Expect plenty of cle
How to avoid bedroom design mistakes - with Homescapes
In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear reveal the most common bedroom design mistakes people make (and how to avoid them!), to create a bedroom that feels comfortable, relaxing and most importantly, beautifully put together!Maxine and Gemma discuss everything from choosing the wrong bed size and poorly placed furniture layouts to overlookin
How to build decluttering habits that keep your home tidy - with Dilly Carter
In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear explore how to build decluttering habits that actually stick, helping you create a home that feels calmer and more organised (and easier to maintain long-term!)Maxine and Gemma share practical advice on creating routines, avoiding overwhelm and changing the way you think about clutter entirely, with si
How to transform your home with these top 7 DIY hacks
In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear share their top DIY hacks to help you transform your home without needing a huge budget or major renovation.Maxine and Gemma reveal five simple but impactful DIY ideas that can completely change the look and feel of your space, to make your home feel more bespoke and characterful. They also share pract
Answering your how-to's: Summer living Q&A
In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear are back answering your interior how-to’s in a special summer living Q&A episode.From summer decorating ideas and seasonal refreshes, with lots of practical home advice to keep your home feeling fresh and updated for the warmer months! Maxine and Gemma tackle a mix of your listener questions and sh
How to decorate with 2026's top interior design trends
In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear dive into the biggest interior design trends for 2026 and share how to bring them into your home in a stylish, practical and timeless way.Maxine and Gemma break down the key looks set to dominate interiors this year, including Laced Up, Neo Deco, Cirque du Home, Tile Drenching, It’s Giving Chartreuse a
How to decorate your home to improve your happiness and wellbeing - with Abigail Ahern
In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear explore how to decorate your home to improve your happiness and wellbeing. From decorating for the senses to bringing nature indoors, this episode is all about creating a home that not only looks beautiful, but feels good to live in too... Because that is the most important thing!Maxine and Gemma discu
How to think like an interior designer when decorating your home - with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
In this episode of How to Home Podcast, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear share their expert advice on how to think like an interior designer when decorating your home. If you’ve ever wondered how designers pull together beautiful and balanced spaces so effortlessly, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you approach your home with a more creative and co
How to Home - Series 6 Trailer
Welcome to Series 6 of How to Home Podcast!Join professional interior stylists, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, as they return for the sixth series of How to Home Podcast. With over 35 years of combined experience in the interiors industry, Maxine & Gemma are back with another inspiring series packed full of expert interior advice and clever decorating ideas to help you create a home that you tru
Answering your how-to's! Q&A with How to Home - S5
In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear hand the mic over to their listeners for a special Q&A to wrap up the series!They dive into real-life home dilemmas, from keeping the festive spirit alive when in-laws don’t have Christmas traditions or decorations, to understanding why a house might not be selling despite best efforts. Along the w
How to have a stress-free Christmas at home: Planning & organising tips
In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear share their best advice on how to enjoy a stress-free Christmas at home. From planning ahead to clever organising hacks, they’ll guide you through simple ways to take the chaos out of the festive season and focus on what really matters... Celebrating with family and friends.Maxine and Gemma reveal thei
How to avoid decision paralysis when decorating your home
In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear tackle one of the biggest challenges in decorating...decision paralysis! With so many colours, styles, and products to choose from, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and end up stuck, unable to make progress in your home.Maxine and Gemma share their tried-and-tested strategies for overcoming indecision, fr
How to extend the life of your home decor: 6 tips for a timeless look - with Linwood
In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear share six expert tips on how to extend the life of your home decor and create a timeless look that never goes out of style. If you’re tired of chasing fast-changing trends or constantly updating your space, this episode will help you design a home that lasts.Maxine and Gemma reveal how to make clever c
How to decorate for joy: The Dopamine Décor effect - with Roisin Quinn
In this episode of How to Home Podcast, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear dive into the emotional side of decorating with the Dopamine Décor effect. More than just a colourful interiors trend, this joyful approach is about creating a home that lifts your spirits, supports your wellbeing, and truly reflects who you are.Maxine and Gemma explore how colour, pattern, and
How to cheat a high-end designer look with clever interior styling - with Siobhan Murphy
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
How to create your own winter rituals at home
In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear share how to create your own winter rituals at home. As the days get darker and colder, it’s the perfect time to bring comfort, warmth, and a little seasonal magic into your space.Maxine and Gemma reveal their favourite interior styling tips to help you embrace the winter months, from using cosy lighti
How to give your home the WOW factor - with Sophie Robinson
In this episode of How to Home, interior stylists and design experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear share their top tips on how to give your home the WOW factor. If you’re looking for interior design inspiration, clever styling hacks, or ideas to make your space stand out, this episode is for you.Discover how to use statement furniture, play with bold colour schemes, mix textures and patterns, and ad
How to Home - Series 5 Trailer
Welcome to Series 5 of How to Home Podcast!Join professional interior stylists, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, as they launch the fifth series of How to Home Podcast. Maxine & Gemma have a collective 35 years experience working in the interiors industry and are both excited to introduce the new series which will be packed with expert tips, practical design solutions & interior inspiration. T
Answering your how-to's! Q&A with How to Home - S4
In the last episode for series 4 of How to Home Podcast, interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, hand the mic back over to you listeners! They answer your decorating dilemmas, from tackling a home stuck in a time capsule from the 70s, to someone needing advice on keeping things tidy and clean with a busy household, to a lady who wants to claim back her home after a recent divorce... Maxine
How to fearlessly mix patterns in your home (without overwhelming your space)
In this episode interior stylists and design experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share their expert tips and tricks on how to fearlessly mix patterns into your home, without overwhelming your space! They talk you through the basic rules of mixing patterns within your home decor to create a harmonious look. They also guide you through the do’s and don’ts when mixing patterns, tips on balancing sc
How to avoid these 5 common decorating disasters
In this episode interior stylists and design experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share their expert tips and tricks on how to avoid the 5 most common decorating disasters. From tackling incomplete home DIY projects, not always buying cheap and ensuring you don't cut corners, this is an episode that is perfect for newbie homeowners or for those embarking on a new home project. They also shar
How to decorate with 2025’s top interior design trends
In this episode interior stylists and design experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share their expert tips and tricks on how to decorate with 2025’s top interior design trends. Firstly discussing what are the biggest trends for 2025 with a breakdown of colour palettes, furniture styles and decor elements. They also share lots of easy & budget friendly ways that you can update your space with t
How to choose the best paint colours for your home
In this episode interior stylists and design experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share their expert tips and tricks on how to choose the best colours for your home with lots of practical tips and mistakes to avoid! They’ll teach you how to choose a colour palette that suits your space and style as well as sharing their knowledge on colour psychology and how different shades can impact the mood o
How to decorate with a partner (and avoid arguments!)
In this episode, interior stylists and design experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share their expert tips and tricks on how to decorate with a partner… To avoid any arguments! With lots of funny and personal insights, they both get to the bottom of how to find common ground when making big design decisions. They share advice on communication and compromise, practical ways to negotiate and ultima
How to make a small home feel bigger
In this episode, interior stylists and design experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share their expert tips and tricks on how to make a small home feel bigger. Learn how to master your floor plan & furniture layout with lots of interior design tricks and the importance of multifunctional furniture, storage space with some clever decluttering tips too.They also get an exclusive interview with t
How to give your home a summer refresh
In this episode, interior stylists and design experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share their expert tips and tricks on how to refresh your home for summer. They help you understand the benefits of updating your home decor for the summer and how the changing of seasons will shift how we use our homes. Expect lots of tips on using colours & patterns to suit the seasons, as well as some simple
How to Home - Series 4 Trailer
Welcome to Series 4 of How to Home Podcast!Join professional interior stylists, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, as they launch the fourth series of How to Home Podcast. Maxine & Gemma have a collective 35 years experience working in the interiors industry and are both excited to introduce the new series which will be packed with expert tips, practical design solutions & interior inspiration.T
Christmas Q&A with How to Home Featuring TVs George Clarke
Interior stylists, Maxine Brady & Gemma Gear, are both very excited to share this ever-so-special Christmas mini series.As interior experts, they have both decorated hundreds of Christmas room sets for magazines, interior brands & TV shows, which is why they want to add some festive joy to How to Home Podcast!In this episode, they are back with an ever-so-sparkly Q&A episode answering
How to create your perfect Christmas at home
Interior stylists, Maxine Brady & Gemma Gear, are both very excited to share this ever-so-special Christmas mini series.As interior experts, they have both decorated hundreds of Christmas room sets for magazines, interior brands & TV shows, which is why they want to add some festive joy to How to Home Podcast!In this festive episode, they dive into how to create a Christmas that feels perf
How to style your home with 2024's Christmas trends
Interior stylists, Maxine Brady & Gemma Gear, are both very excited to share this ever-so-special Christmas mini series.As interior experts, they have both decorated hundreds of Christmas room sets for magazines, interior brands & TV shows, which is why they want to add some festive joy to How to Home Podcast too!In this episode, they both deep-dive into the latest Christmas trends so that
How to Home - Series 3 Christmas Trailer
Merry Christmas everybody! Interior Stylists, Maxine Brady & Gemma Gear are both very excited to announce the launch of this ever-so-special Christmas mini series.As interior experts, they have both decorated hundreds of Christmas room sets for magazines, interior brands & TV shows, which is why they want to add some festive joy to How to Home Podcast too!In this 3-part series, they're goi
Answering your how-to's! Q&A with How to Home - S2
In the last series 2 episode of How to Home Podcast, interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, hand the mic back over to you listeners! They answer your decorating dilemmas; from one listener who needs advice on how to make a small flat feel bigger, another who wants advice on planning a tricky bathroom space, and another who wants to hear all about what happens on a photo shoot! Packed with
How to avoid living room design mistakes
In this episode, interior experts and home decor stylists, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share the top 5 common living room design mistakes that you might be making in your home. From layout issues, buying the wrong furniture, choosing the right rug and bad lighting choices... They share their do’s and don't's of how to decorate your living room. If you love interior design - then don’t miss t
How to maximise storage space in your home
In this episode, interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear discuss storage solutions to keep your home looking tip-top! They share their practical and budget-friendly storage tips to optimise your living spaces. From making the most of wall space and your ceilings, to the benefits of multifunctional furniture, and even creative storage ideas for kids' rooms. This episode is packed with ideas f
How to style your home ready for Autumn
In this episode interior stylists and design experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share their expert tips and tricks on how you can transform your home into a cosy haven for Autumn. They chat about the benefits of welcoming Autumn into our homes, as well as share their seasonal styling advice. They deep dive into cosy textiles, layered lighting, and seasonal scents, and provide quick styling hack
How to design & renovate your dream kitchen from scratch
In this episode, interior stylists and home decor experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share their top kitchen planning tips and renovation advice. They share their personal experiences as well as practical tips, and insights on how to create a winning kitchen mood board, how to budget like a pro and advice on booking trades and builders. Whether you're planning a full kitchen renovation or
How to make your home more eco-friendly
In this episode, interior stylists and home design experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, dive deep into the topic of making our homes more eco-friendly and sustainable. Listen to their practical tips and easy-to-follow ideas on how you can make small changes that can positively impact our planet in a big way. Topics covered include energy efficiency, sustainable living practices, easy DIY tasks to
How to modernise your dated home on a budget
In this episode, interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear discuss how to modernise a dated home without breaking the bank. They share their home decor tips and tricks including the transformative power of paint, updating fixtures and fittings, renovating your internal doors, and refreshing your old-fashioned window treatments and carpets. All their tried-and-tested ideas are perfect for budge
How to discover your own interior style
In the exciting premiere of series 2 of How to Home Podcast, home decor experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear share their top tips on how you can discover your interior style. This episode provides practical advice from these two top interior stylists to help you define your personal style, by taking inspiration from your favourite places, creating mood boards and sharing their pro Pinterest hack. L
How to Home - Series 2 Trailer
Welcome to Series 2 of How to Home Podcast!Join professional interior stylists, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, as they kick off the second series of How to Home Podcast. Maxine & Gemma have both decorated 1000s of rooms with their 35 years collective experience and are excited to introduce the new series which will be packed with expert tips and tricks on home decor, interior design, DIY & r
Answering your how-to's! Q&A with How To Home
For our last ever episode of series 1 on How To Home, interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear are passing the mic over to you! Throughout the series we’ve asked you to get in touch with all of your burning interior questions. We’ve been through all of your messages and we’ve picked out 8 hot topic questions that you want answers for! From decorating dilemmas to dishing the dirt on our jobs,
How to declutter your home like a pro
We’re under a LOT of pressure to have perfectly organised homes. But where do you start? Don’t worry - Interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear have got your back in this episode packed with decluttering tips and tricks. We're discussing different decluttering methods that you can use to banish the clutter, as well as taking a virtual home tour around each room in the house with detailed
How to get a career in interiors
Interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear answer one of your MOST ASKED QUESTIONS - how can you get a career in interiors in five easy steps! You need to listen to this episode if you want to change your job, work in a more creative role or are just curious how working in the world of home decor might look like.How to Home - Your ultimate interiors guide for creating your dream home.* This pod
How to get a luxury look for less at home
In today’s episode interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear share their home hack tips & strategies to style a home with a high end look, without breaking the bank. Some ideas in this episode cost no money at all! Listen in if you're a new home owner, renter or if just want to refresh your home. You’ll want to get your notepad for this one guys to help you elevate the look of your home th
How to get your home into a magazine
Want to get your home in a magazine? In this episode, interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear share their insider info on how your home can bag a feature. As well as the low down on what a magazine shoot involves, what you'll get out of it and lots of behind the scenes info. Let’s get into the tasty topics on how your own home can get into glossy interiors magazines.How to Home - Your ultima
How to decorate with 2024 hot interior trends
We know you love interior trends just as much as us! And new trends can really make or break a home. Get it right - and you’ll have a cool, chic pad. Get it wrong, and your home can look dated quickly! In this episode we're DEEP diving into the hot new interior trends for 2024, telling you which ones we think are keepers - and which trends you must to avoid! Let's get into this.How to Home - Your
How to style a shelf
Styling a shelf can often be a daunting task when faced with an empty space full of styling opportunities. It can be hard to know where to start! Interior stylists Maxine Brady & Gemma Gear share their tips and ideas in bite-sized chunks, so you can nail your shelf styling in no time.How to Home - Your ultimate interiors guide for creating your dream home.* This podcast is proudly sponsored by
How to be colour confident in your home
Let's kick start this podcast with one whopper of a topic! This episode is packed full of practical tips and expert advice on how to infuse colour into your home with confidence. From choosing the perfect colour palette for your home, understanding the impact that colours have on our mood and discovering how to use the colour wheel. Interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear share their know-ho
How to Home - Trailer
Hello & welcome to How to Home. A podcast by two interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear. How to Home is your ultimate interiors guide for creating your dream home. We’re going to teach you everything you need to know about interiors. We’re both professional interior stylists, and when we’re not not recording, we’re busy styling up homes across the UK for magazines, interior brands
