My Forever Home

E171 - The Hidden Cost of Pinterest Design Inspiration

Inspiration images from Pinterest, Instagram and magazines can be a brilliant starting point for your home design, but they don't always tell the full story. In this epis

E170 - House Design Decisions That Are Hard to Change Later

Some home design decisions are easy to update later, while others can be incredibly difficult and costly to change. In this episode, Frances explores the permanent decisi

E169 - Home Design to Suit Every Season

A truly well-designed home should feel comfortable in every season—not just when the heating or cooling is switched on. In this episode, Frances shares the design decisio

E168 - Little Home Design Mistakes That Make Homes Frustrating to Live In

A home can look beautiful but still be frustrating to live in. In this episode, Frances explores the small home design mistakes that often go unnoticed until after you mo

E167 - How to Create a Warm and Welcoming Home

What makes a welcoming home feel warm, inviting and comfortable — rather than cold or clinical? In this episode, Frances explores how layering, texture, lighting, colour,

E166 - Designing Your Home for Daily Living

In this episode, Frances explores how to design your home for the way you truly live day to day — not for occasional use. From spare rooms and theatre spaces to oversized

E165 - Volume Builder vs Custom Build: Key Differences Explained for Your Forever Home™

In this episode, Frances shares a firsthand experience inside a volume builder's colour selection and lighting appointments — revealing how these meetings unfold, includi

E164 - Designing Interiors for Life: Creating Accessible, Flexible Interiors

Creating accessible interiors in your home isn't about ageing — it's about choice, comfort, and staying in your Forever Home™ for longer. In this episode, Frances explore

E163 - How to Reduce Decision Fatigue During Your Home Renovation

Decision fatigue is one of the biggest challenges homeowners face during a renovation or new build. In this episode, Frances breaks down why the constant stream of choice

E162 - Christmas Decorating: How to Create a Beautiful, Cohesive Theme for Your Home

In this festive episode of the My Forever Home™ Podcast, Frances walks you through how to create a Christmas theme that flows beautifully from your tree, to your table, a

E161 - How to Create a Cohesive Home Design: Flow, Function & Feeling

In this episode, Frances dives deep into what it really means to create cohesion and continuity in your home — and why it matters more than you might think. From consiste

E160 - Why Function Must Come Before Form

If your home doesn't work, it won't matter how beautiful it looks. In this episode, Frances dives into why function must come first when designing your forever home. She

E159 - Lighting Design for Mood, Function and Aesthetics

In this new episode, Frances dives deep into the often-overlooked but absolutely critical role of lighting in your home. She explores how strategic lighting design can el

E158 - Kitchen Trends and What Will Stick Around

In this new podcast episode, Frances walks you through the key kitchen design trends emerging for 2025 and beyond—plus which ones are here to stay. From coloured cabinetr

A Personal Update: Special Episode

In this special episode, Frances shares a personal update and explains why the podcast has been quiet in recent months. It's a heartfelt message to her community, with gr

E157 - How to Prevent Design Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands

In this episode of the My Forever Home™ podcast, Frances discusses the hidden costs of design mistakes and how they can impact your renovation or new build. She shares re

E156 - From Property Developer to Dream Home: Amanda McEwin's Design Journey

In this episode of the My Forever Home podcast, Frances speaks with Amanda McEwin, a successful property developer, about how she built her dream home. Amanda shares her

E155 - What Does an Interior Designer Do and Why You Need One for Your Forever Home™

In this episode of the My Forever Home™ podcast, Frances explains why you may need an interior designer to save money, avoid costly mistakes, and reduce decision fatigue

E154 - The Power of Holiday Reflection to Find Clarity for Your Home

In this episode, Frances reflects on how the quiet of the holidays gives us the perfect opportunity to assess what isn't working in our homes. She shares personal experie

E153 - Reviving Christmas Traditions: A Personal Reflection

In this heartwarming episode, Frances reflects on the Christmas traditions that shaped her childhood and how those rituals have evolved within her own family. She shares