The 'Two Gins In' podcast is A 'Designer's Perspective' on the design and construction industry hosted by the dynamic design duo, Karyn McRae and Helen Lynch the Directors of M + L Design, a boutique team of Building designers & Interiors designers based in Sydney Australia.
Karyn + Helen are two experienced interior and building designers with over 30 years of combined experience in the design and construction industry. These "Gin loving" women are on a mission to educate home renovators and new home builders on the ins and outs of the design and construction world and its processes. Through this podcast series, they aim to share their wealth of knowledge and expertise, helping listeners avoid common mistakes and make informed decisions when it comes to their investments.
In this engaging episode of Two Gins In: A Designer's Perspective, hosts Karyn and Helen delve into the world of interior design and construction with Carla, the passionate owner of a joinery busines…
Welcome to Two Gins In, a designer's perspective, where hosts Karyn and Helen invite you to dive deep into the world of Interior Design and Construction. In this captivating episode, they are joined …
In episode 21, part 3 of the "Two Gins In" podcast, Helen, one of the hosts, takes listeners on a journey through the world of kitchen aesthetics and emerging trends for 2024. She begins by stressing…
The "Two Gins In, A Designer's Perspective" podcast, hosted by Karyn and Helen, both experienced building and interior designers, delves into the world of interior design and construction, providing …
2023 has been quite the year. We’ve seen the start and finish of many projects, collaborated with some amazing suppliers, contractors, and builders. Met some lovely clients and worked alongside some …
Building a house is a big life milestone that can cause severe stress and overwhelm if the correct systems and processes aren’t put in place. It’s something we emphasise to all our clients when we st…
In this episode, hosts Helen and Karyn dive into the dynamic world of interior design and construction, emphasising the importance of collaboration among various professionals in the industry. They d…
Today, we've got a special treat for you as we sit down with the vibrant and dynamic Mikaela Devlin, who wears the hat of the Commercial Business Development Manager for NSW & ACT at Abey Australia, …
In this episode, we're excited to lead you into the captivating world of home design. As professional interior designers, we've had countless conversations about creating living spaces and colour pal…
Interior design is a meticulous process requiring collaboration and expertise. It involves careful planning, research, and creativity. Experience is crucial, as it allows designers to make informed d…
Today, we're about to plunge headfirst into a universal fear that lurks in the minds of anyone contemplating a renovation or a new build.
It's a fear that transformed into a gut-wrenching reality f…
If you've been following us, you might remember our episode on passive houses Before we embarked on this podcasting adventure, we used to host weekly live sessions on Facebook every Monday.
These ses…
Have you ever wondered about Passive House Design and the benefits that come with it? Perhaps you're newly into learning about the concept and keen to learn more. On today's episode of Two Gins In: A…
On today's episode of Two Gins In: A Designer's Perspective we chat with Karen Smith. A multi- award winning Horticulturist. Karen runs her own business as a freelance Horticultural advisor and is al…
On today's episode of Two Gins In : A Designer's Perspective we have guest expert Deb Deeth the founder of Sydney's most sought after glazing company Greater Glass.
If you haven't heard of Greater Gl…
As some of you may know, we recently had the incredible opportunity to be industry guest speakers at both the Melbourne and Sydney Home Shows. This experience has inspired us to dedicate this episode…
In this weeks guest expert interview Helen and I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mark Monk.
Mark is the Managing Director of HELM.
HELM are a multi award winning Developer and Builder, who s…
Once upon a time a kitchen was a place used solely for preparing a meal. Now it's a hub. A focal point for families and home owners. It's a place we gather to socialise, a place our kids do their hom…
FAILING TO PLAN IS PLANNING TO FAIL
Getting your shit together for your home renovation or new build project.
Welcome to episode 5, in this episode, we will be chatting about the importance of prepa…
Throughout our podcast series we will be interviewing guest experts in the construction industry to provide you our listeners with valuable insights, knowledge and expert advice.
Our aim is to offer …