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Stories from Site - Renovation Podcast

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Welcome to Stories from Site, the podcast for renovation enthusiasts. Each week we’ll be chatting with a different home renovator, to peek behind the curtains of those insta-worthy interiors to bring you the REAL processes they went through to make their dream homes a reality. 

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This week we chat with Lorna about her home renovation alongside her architect husband James.She reflects on how her experience running an estate agency has influenced their renovation approach.And as they prepare for yet another renovation project with two young children in tow, Lorna provides insights into the key aspects of creating a valuable and functional home. Find Lorna and her estate agency Bonnington Square @bonningtonsquare.com and on instagram @bonnington_square_____________...
In this episode we chat with Gemma, a furniture, interior and spatial designer who created her own family home on a budget.We discussed the joys of creating a practical home fit for family life and the art of using good design to elevate off the shelf items, as well as cost effective solutions to create something special.Gemma shares her practical insights, tips, and plenty of inspiration about how to craft your ideal home, even on a modest budget.You can find Gemma's practice at www.studiofa...
This week we dive into the world of sustainable home renovation with our guest Tishna. Motivated by her daughter's health needs, Tishna embarked on an in depth exploration of eco friendly and natural materials for her loft extension. However, she faced significant challenges in convincing her team to engage in using them.__________________________________This podcast is sponsored by Plykea;Website: https://www.plykea.com/Instagram: @plykeakitchens _____________________________...
This week, we talked to Kat, whose renovation started from a developer finished home. Kat shares her gradual process of transforming it into her dream space, and the particular challenges encountered working with her contractor to get those design details right and achieve the considered look she was after.See Kat's project photos at homenotes.co/storiesfromsite__________________________________This podcast is sponsored by Plykea;Website: https://www.plykea.com/Instagram: @plykeakitchen...
In this bonus episode, Amy and Jane round up their key takeaways and top tips shared by the renovators in our fifth series of the Stories from Site podcast.They discuss the common themes that emerged, including the different ways of phasing your project, the essential preparation that every project needs and the different timescales involved. __________________________________This podcast is sponsored by Plykea;Website: https://www.plykea.com/Instagram: @plykeakitchens ____________...
This week we talk with Isabelle who shares her experience working with an interior designer to renovate her London flat. We discuss the importance of creating a warm and inviting home, the vision for the space, and how her interior designer helped bring it all together.Find Topology Interiors at https://www.topologyinteriors.com/Quote HOMENOTES and you'll get £50 off your first e-design package* 🎉*If you purchase services from Topology HomeNotes will receive a small fee to help fund our work....
This week we talk with Jamila, who shares her experience of renovating her home in Yorkshire, room by room. We discuss her negotiation strategies with suppliers, how she worked with her husband as a team, and how visual references and detailed communication helped in getting what she wanted from contractors.Find Jamila on instagram @prosecco_lifestyle __________________________________This podcast is sponsored by Plykea;Website: https://www.plykea.com/Instagram: @plykeakitchens ___...
This week we chat with Lou about her experience renovating an Edwardian villa. She has rolled up her sleeves, learned trades on the fly, and brought her tired house back to life. We'll discuss how she tackled the project, restored original features, and let her home guide the process of creating cozy and inviting spaces. Plus, Lou shares the satisfaction of rediscovering her creative side after years in the corporate world.Find Lou on Instagram @notaperioddrama________________________________...
This week we talk to Ella, who’s need for a quick turnaround led her to work with a design and build company to create a loft extension for her home. We discuss the hurdles she went through to get to the finish line and the pros and cons of the renovation route she chose to take. __________________________________This podcast is sponsored by Plykea;Website: https://www.plykea.com/Instagram: @plykeakitchens ___________________________________________Sign up to our FREE Webinar...
This week we talk to Lee, founder of Bert and May tiles about his latest home renovation. We discuss his approach to creating ‘timeless’ interiors, the art of slow renovating to create a space rich in layers and materiality, plus the environmental need to consider our purchases and avoid renovation waste. __________________________________This podcast is sponsored by Plykea;Website: https://www.plykea.com/Instagram: @plykeakitchens ___________________________________________S...
This week we chat to Jen, as she shares her journey of climbing the housing ladder, one renovation project at a time. We talk to her about upgrading her skills over multiple renovations and the dangers of taking on more than you can handle. Plus the benefits of having a large Instagram following cheering her on. Check out Jen on Instagram @thehousethatjenbuilt___________________________________This podcast is sponsored by Plykea;Website: https://www.plykea.com/Instagram: @plykeakitchens...
In this bonus episode, Amy and Jane round up their key takeaways and top tips shared by the renovators in our fourth series of the Stories from Site podcast.They discuss the common themes that emerged, including creating a vision for your project, making sure it meets the needs of your household now and in the future, the emotions of having to adjust it and the relief of seeing it through. __________________________________This podcast is sponsored by Plykea;Website: https://www.pl...
This week we chat with Lauren, a first-time renovator whose partner's electrician skills are coming in handy as they tackle updating their 1970s home. As we catch up with her midway through her renovation journey, having just completed the kitchen extension and gearing up for the rest of her home, Lauren reflects on the accomplishments achieved so far.Check out Lauren and Ash's project on Instagram @renodreams_at17__________________________________This podcast is sponsored by Plykea;Webs...
In this inspiring episode, we delve into the remarkable self-build journey of Ade, an architectural designer and project manager, who transformed a dilapidated barn into a dream home for his family in the picturesque Kent countryside. We discuss his drive to uncover hidden opportunities, his commitment to maintaining the highest standards throughout the conversion process, and the challenges of putting the fate of your future in the hands of the planners. Check out Ade's Instagram accoun...
In this episode, we sit down with Bo Fetum, an experienced interior designer who had to make some tough decisions when faced with skyrocketing renovation costs. She shares her insights on how to pivot a project successfully and create beautiful, engaging spaces without breaking the bank.Check out Bo Fetum's Instagram account @bo.fentum.design __________________________________This podcast is sponsored by Plykea;Website: https://www.plykea.com/Instagram: @plykeakitchens ____________...
This week we talk to Gemma who renovated an old school building on Anglesey whilst living in Manchester.We talk to her about managing a remote renovation, the pros and cons of working directly with a larger contractor, and the differences in renovating a holiday home as a business. You can stay in Gemma's renovation - check out her listing at https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/cottage/Anglesey-Dinas/Ysgol-Fawr-1134531.html__________________________________This podcast is sponsored by ...
In this episode, we talked to Barbara about the journey of falling in love with a fixer-upper home, as well as the challenges of handling costs in a labour-only building contract, and the joys of undertaking DIY projects during maternity leave.Check out Barbara's panelling in action on Instagram and TikTok @thebabshouse. __________________________________This podcast is sponsored by Plykea;Website: https://www.plykea.com/Instagram: @plykeakitchens __________________________________...
This week we talk to Claire and Dan who renovated a 1950’s bungalow in Poole. With construction costs rising, they reduced the scope of their project, lived on site through the build and managed the project themselves - hiring the different trades they needed on day rates. We discuss their ambition to keep the process a positive one, and how they organised their home to meet the needs of their family. __________________________________This podcast is sponsored by Plykea;Website...
In this bonus episode, Amy and Jane round up their key takeaways and top tips shared by the renovators in our third series of the Stories from Site podcast.They discuss the common themes that emerged, such as tight budgets and the need for inventive solutions to make renovations affordable.And share their top tips from the series, including the use of shared accounts for managing finances, budgeting room by room, and finding unique ways to document and track progress. ___________________...
This week we speak to Camilla whose renovation journey started during lockdown when she and her husband realised they needed more space for their growing family. After an initial dream of finding a period property, they fell in love with a 1960s property which needed a complete renovation.We talk to her about envisioning her finished project, and her process of project managing the works with her contractor to bring it to fruition. __________________________________This podcast is sponso...
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