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

__________________________________
Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
Website: https://homenotes.co
Instagram: @wearehomenotes

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://www.plykea.com/
Instagram: @plykeakitchens

__________________________________
Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
Website: https://homenotes.co
Instagram: @wearehomenotes

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 by Plykea;
Website:  https://www.plykea.com/
Instagram: @plykeakitchens

__________________________________
Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
Website: https://homenotes.co
Instagram: @wearehomenotes

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

__________________________________
This podcast is sponsored by Plykea;
Website:  https://www.plykea.com/
Instagram: @plykeakitchens

__________________________________
Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
Website: https://homenotes.co
Instagram: @wearehomenotes

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.studiofabbri.co.uk and on Instagram @studiofabbri

__________________________________
This podcast is sponsored by Plykea;
Website:  https://www.plykea.com/
Instagram: @plykeakitchens

__________________________________
Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
Website: https://homenotes.co
Instagram: @wearehomenotes

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

__________________________________
Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
Website: https://homenotes.co
Instagram: @wearehomenotes

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: @plykeakitchens

__________________________________
Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
Website: https://homenotes.co
Instagram: @wearehomenotes

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

__________________________________
Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
Website: https://homenotes.co
Instagram: @wearehomenotes

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 podcast is sponsored by Plykea;
Website:  https://www.plykea.com/
Instagram: @plykeakitchens

__________________________________
Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
Website: https://homenotes.co
Instagram: @wearehomenotes

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

__________________________________
Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
Website: https://homenotes.co
Instagram: @wearehomenotes