Stories from Site - Renovation Podcast

In this bonus episode, Amy and Jane round up their key takeaways and top tips shared by the renovators in our sixth series of the Stories from Site podcast.They discuss the common themes that emerged, including the importance of communication, the need for clear documentation and some cooking analogies! __________________________________This podcast is sponsored by Plykea;Website: https://www.plykea.com/Instagram: @plykeakitchens 👉 Join the waitlist for the HomeNotes App HERE...

This week we sit down with Irene to chat about her personal renovation journey, a renovation of a quirky house in leafy East London. We meander through her work as an architect with husband Peter, the difficulties of making decisions, and the joy of creating space together for expanding family life.You can find Irene and Pete's work @ https://astrainscheldt.com/ and on instagram @astrainscheldt __________________________________This podcast is sponsored by Plykea;Website: https://w...

This week we chat to builders Sian and James who share their inspiring journey from purchasing their first terrace home to transforming a 1930s semi detached for their growing family.They share their insights and tips for navigating renovations efficiently, including the importance of budgeting, phasing projects, and working with trusted builders.You can find Sian and James on Instagram @jawhitneybuilders and at www.jawhitney.co.uk/__________________________________This podcast is sponsored b...

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 👉 Join the waitlist for...

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 👉&n...

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 👉 Join the waitlist for the HomeNotes App HERE! 🎉____...

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 👉 Join the waitlist for the HomeNotes ...

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...