How To Renovate

southplacestudio.com/renoversity I have some exciting news - the doors to RenoVersity are open once again! Over my many years in this reno world, I’ve seen people struggle with renovating in so many ways, and that’s exactly why I created RenoVersity - my clear 5 Pillar step-by-step system that helps you plan, design and deliver your renovation in the right order. So you avoid costly mistakes, overwhelm and constant second-guessing. It's been a little while since the course was last available ...

I'm doing things a little differently this week. Instead of our usual episode, I've decided to share a special masterclass with you because I think it's one of the most useful lessons I've ever created for homeowners planning a renovation. Most homeowners don't save £40,000 through one big decision. They save it through a series of smart decisions made before the renovation begins. In this masterclass, I share three strategies used on real projects to help homeowners avoid unneces...

In this episode, I reflect on the meaning of belonging in a world that can often feel divided, uncertain and increasingly hostile. As an immigrant, I've been thinking a lot about what it means to feel at home and how fragile that sense of belonging can sometimes be. I explore how our earliest experiences of belonging, or not belonging, shape the way we move through the world and influence what we seek from our homes as adults. When we move countries, cities or go through major life changes, h...

Maybe the goal isn’t to ‘finish’ your home… maybe the goal is to create a foundation that allows it to grow with you. We’ve all had that thought… “Once the renovation is done, everything will finally feel complete.” But I have to say, that moment does come, but also… life evolves. In this episode, I’m unpacking this idea, because the goal isn’t perfection, it’s creating a home that can grow, shift, and evolve with your life and your family needs. If you’re in the middle of a renovation, plann...

Have you ever walked into a space and felt instantly calm… while someone else feels completely unsettled? In this episode, I’m introducing you to a concept I’ve recently discovered called Umwelt, and I think it will completely reframe how we think about our homes. I came across the German word, Umwelt in my recent research, and it piqued my interest. I've come across so many different words over the years, in terms of interiors and design, from Danish Hygge to Swedish Legom, to Dutch gezellig...