How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom

For our tenth and last episode of the series, host Georgina Townshend is joined by interior designers Beth Dadswell, of Imperfect Interiors, and Ros Wilson, from Roselind Wilson Design, to answer some of our readers' and listeners' kitchen dilemmas.

Questions include… 

- Where is the best place to put my bins? I think by the sink, but my partner thinks on the island where we do food prep? And is this actually an important thing to consider?

- How much should I follow the rules of the magic triangle? How magical is it?

- I can't decide between having a breakfast bar and stools on my island, or a built in banquette - can you help?

- I like colourful, Shaker kitchens, but my husband wants something more monotone and modern. How do we compromise?

- About to plan a new kitchen... what are your main kitchen must-haves and must-nots?

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our ninth and penultimate episode of the series host Georgina Townshend was joined a third and final time by interior designers Brooke Copp Barton, of Brooke Copp Barton Interiors, and Kia Stanford of Kia Designs to answer some of our readers and listeners bathroom questions.

Questions include: There's such a difference in the price of toilets - why? Aren't they all the same? There are so many fancy finishes available now - I'd love to be brave and not go for the classic chrome, but I'm afraid they'll date or mark. What should I do? I can't get my head around buying a shower tray - help! I don't have the budget to completely redo my bathroom, what can i do to give it a refresh?

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• How can we make our family bathroom look more uncluttered?
• Is there a difference between a larder and a pantry?And how can I have one? 
• How do I figure out how much storage I’ll need for my new kitchen and bathroom? 
• And is there such a thing as too much storage? 
• Should I get a wall-hung or freestanding vanity for my bathroom? 
• Can storage be practical but also trend led?

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What kitchen appliances you choose for your new design is as important as the cabinetry and worktops you pick. But, with so much tech and all the many different models and brands on the market – it can be overwhelming. 

Which is why, for Episode seven of Series Four of the How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom podcast, we've tackled some of our most frequently asked kitchen appliance questions. 

Interior designers Beth Dadswell and Roselind Wilson join host Georgina Townshend once again, this time to answer dilemmas such as the pros and cons of freestanding and built-in models to gas versus induction hobs. Plus, how to get the fridge-freezer ratio right and the importance of extraction. They also provide buying tips to try and help with the shortages and delays that are facing brands and kitchen retailers at the moment.

The How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom podcast is brought to you by thesethreerooms.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wondering how to get your bathroom redesign off the ground? Then series four, episode six of our How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom podcast is exactly what you need. 

Host Georgina Townshend is joined a second time this series by interior designers Kia Stanford, from Kia Designs, and Brooke Copp-Barton, from Brooke Copp-Barton Interiors to discuss KBB magazine's most frequently asked bathroom design questions.

From where to start when planning a bathroom, what you need to know when buying bathroom tiles, to discussing the ins and outs of installing a wetroom.

They also talk about bathroom design trends - and how they should be included in your space – if at all...  

How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom is brought to you by Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine and thesethreerooms.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can't decide what kitchens style you want to for your new space? For episode five host Georgina Townshend and guests Ros Wilson and Beth Dadswell talk about all the different styles of cabinetry and looks you can create.

From discussing the pros and cons of Shaker-style cabinetry over handleless designs, they  explore why the sought-after industrial look doesn't have to be cold and edgy, why contemporary country doesn't mean twee, and if Scandi is at all practical - plus much more. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why does wood work better in the kitchen and not the bathroom? Is concrete a good idea? Do effect tiles actually look like the real thing? And will a lemon really stain marble? (Yes, it will.) 

Host Georgina Townshend is joined once again by interior designers Pia Pelkonen and Amy Stoddart to discuss everything you need to know on kitchen flooring and worktops – from the different materials and styles to installation and practicality.

How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom is brought to you by Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine and thesethreerooms.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can't decide between a freestanding or fitted bath? Overwhelmed by the sheer amount of shower heads on the market? And what do you need to think about when planning a vanity area? All questions we hear a lot at Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine.

Which is why series four, episode three of How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom focusses on what you need to know about bathroom fixtures and fittings.

This week, interior designers Kia Stanford, from Kia Designs, and Brooke Copp-Barton, from Brooke Copp-Barton Interiors join host Georgina Townshend to share their thoughts, from what you can do with your lighting, to the pros and cons of concealed brassware.

How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom is brought to you by thesethreerooms.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the first stages of planning a new kitchen? 

How should you spend your budget? 

And how do you come up with the perfect layout? 

Host Georgina Townshend puts Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms' most frequently asked questions  to guests Beth Dadswell and Roselind Wilson in the second episode of series 4's of How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom. They discuss everything from using trends to when you should throw the design rule book out the window.

The How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom podcast is brought to you by thesethreerooms.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the bathrooms of the house

Can a cloakroom's decor be too quirky, how do you balance practicality and beauty in a family bathroom, and where do you begin when designing a luxurious ensuite? 

For the first episode in series 4 of How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom, host Georgina Townshend is joined by interior designers (and good friends) Pia Pelkonen and Amy Stoddart to discuss all the bathrooms of the house. They discuss a range of topics, from x-rated wallpaper, clever storage solutions, the importance of layout and pipe positioning, material choices, spa-like steam rooms, to budget planning and bathroom trends. 

Brought to you by thesethreerooms.com, the online sister to Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.