In this episode of the Interiors Podcast, Rob Hennessey joins us on the show to discuss his renovation project on a Victorian terraced house overlooking the River Lee. Rob was the subject of season three episode one of The Great House Revival.

Rob took on this project with a limited budget and no prior experience of construction work. He did have the support of his father, who's been in the construction industry for years. 

Rob talks about how himself and his partner Katie moved into a freezing cold construction site, how the house originally had no heating, just fireplaces, and how he was drawn to the house for its character and breath-taking views of the harbour.

Yet again, as with so many other renovation episodes of the Interiors Podcast, Rob tells us about the importance of enlisting the support and services of experts, understanding what you can easily do yourself to save money and what expertise must be brought onto a project.

In this episode we speak about all the DIY aspects of the renovation and how Rob managed to keep on top of his budget, and he shares some valuable tips to managing a tight budget.

Rob's story is truly inspirational, a journey of one man who found a spectacular house that needed so much love and attention, but didn't let that stop him going after his dream home.

You can follow Rob on Instagram @victorian_renovation_glenbrook. On this page Rob shares so many of his learnings, and this will help anybody who is thinking about taking on a renovation project.

I hope this episode will inspire you to not allow the scale of a project put you off the home of your dreams.

RESOURCES:

Follow Rob on Instagram - @victorian_renovation_glenbrook

Sola Energy Solutions - https://sola.ie/

Kingspan - https://www.kingspan.com/ie

Savvy Kitchens - http://www.savvykitchens.ie/

Serpentine Interiors - https://www.serpentineinteriors.ie/

Paint colours mentioned are from Farrow & Ball -https://www.farrow-ball.com/

A lesson in DIY design and renovation in today’s episode of The Interiors Podcast. We are speaking with Vivian McKendry of @the.project.home.

Vivian moved to Ireland with her husband from Hong Kong. Before leaving Hong Kong, she worked in the construction sector as a project manager, where she was exposed to the creative side of interiors and managing projects for hotels, clubs and offices. This role really leads nicely into the DIY renovation journey Vivian found herself taking here in Ireland.

Vivian also runs her own business, One More Thing, that specialises in unique interior pieces along with some stunning dried and preserved flowers bouquets and decorations. So, she really does have a creative flair and an eye for beautiful design.

Vivian and her husband's first home after moving back to Ireland was an 1980's constructed small home in Dublin. But the size did not restrict Vivian’s design flair and eye for detail, as she made use of every space to ensure her home was not only beautiful but also liveable.

After a few years in this home and Vivian's e-commerce business taking off, they soon outgrew this small space, so began the hunt for their next place to call their own. The size home they knew they needed was just not affordable in Dublin for them at that time, but because COVID was changing people's ideas of working locations, they realised that they didn't need to be held to living in Dublin, and that they could cast their net even further, so began to look around Dublin's border counties. A trip to The Curragh, in Co Kildare, showed them exactly where they wanted their next home to be.  

After a false start, they finally found their home.  It was quite a big step up from their 80sqm home in Dublin, this new property was a 5 bedroom 300sqm house, but this didn’t phase them at all. 

In this episode, Vivian tells her all about how her project management skills allowed her to design and plan her new beautiful home, what services and trades they employed, and what jobs they took on themselves.

This episode is such an interesting story about what is possible and what is available for the work of a DIYER. We talk about the importance of understanding what you want for your home and then finding suppliers and experts that can execute that dream, and how key it is to have good relationships with those suppliers and experts.

Even if you are not about to take on a huge renovation journey like Vivian and her husband did, this episode will inspire you to dream about what is possible in your own space. 

Resources:

Follow Vivian and her renovation journey on Instagram:  The Project Home by Vivian @the.project.home

Vivian's interiors business:  One More Thing - https://onemorething.ie/

Floor planning: https://floorplanner.com/

Kitchen design: Peter Bourke, The Kitchen Shop - @tksdesigns_thekitchenshop

Builder: Peter Doyle from Bridgefield Construction Ltd

Wood experts: http://www.woodworkers.ie/

Windows: Vindr VS Windows - https://vindrvs.com/

Tiles: Tile Merchant - https://www.tilemerchant.ie/ / Floor tiles @tilestyle / Zellige tiles @tile.expert

Marble dining table: @westelmuk

We are changing up our episode style slightly for season two. Each month I will bring you a guest expert episode but also, we will have a shorter focus burst episode, where I will bring you topics and insights on how you design your space with ease.

When I speak with friends and family or clients, I find that so many are unsure about what their style is, people get confused if what they like and don't like doesn't fit into one style box.

I want to guide you to find your own interior style, with a story. Understanding your story will allow you to have design your space more simply. It will also enable you to bring together pieces that you already own with new purchases to ensure there is cohesiveness and harmony within your space. 

Understanding and really delving deep into what you like and what you don’t like, what fits with your lifestyle, and what marries well with the style of home that you will be living in and the surroundings, will really help stop you being sucked into different trends. For most people, when they are thinking about renovation or making some changes in their home they jump head first into Pinterest and start pinning everything that they love the look of. And whilst this can be helpful, it can also mean that we start trying to recreate somebody else's look or style. And more often than not this look that you are trying to recreate has been created by an interior designer with large budgets and possibly years of experience. So it can be unrealistic.

In this episode, I am going to guide you through what you need to understand to create that story, your narrative. Following these steps will make sure that you don't fall down that Pinterest rabbit hole, it will mean that you will be able to design your full home or even a space within your home with complete ease and confidence, armed with the knowledge and understanding of what works for you, your family and your lifestyle.

I hope you really enjoy this episode, it is my goal to make design a little less daunting or challenging.

Reach out to me on Instagram @theinteriorspodcast and let me know what you thought.

Also, please leave us a testimonial / review on whatever platform you are listening so that we can reach more home owners to give them our support too. And make sure you follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode.

This is our first guest episode of season two of The Interiors Podcast.

I am excited to bring you this episode with Jenny Butler of Jennifer Anne Interiors.

Jennifer has many years of experience within the interiors industry, most notably seven years spent at architecture firm Henry J Lyons where she worked in hospitality and other commercial spaces before going out on her own recently.

This episode is perfect for anybody who is looking at taking on a renovation project, or updating their home to make it more functional whilst keeping their style and comfort.

I speak with Jenny about how her parents’ decision to embark on an Edwardian house project when she was a child sparked a love for interiors.  How her journey through this industry has taken her from working on huge  commercial projects in hotels and office spaces to where she is today, running her own residential design firm Jennifer Anne Interiors.

Jenny has also embarked on a project to renovate a small cottage for herself and her husband to live in. This was not a project for the faint hearted as the walls were literally crumbling away in theirs hands. 

Jenny shares with us so many amazing hints and tips on how to create a space that you can use. The importance of understanding your lifestyle and how you move around a space before you make those design decisions. And how you can keep your budget in check and still not compromise those style elements of your design.

We also talk about the mistakes people fall into when making decisions about the layout of their home and the items that they are choosing to purchase to furnish their home, like sofas and kitchens etc. 

This episode is jam packed with so many valuable tips for anybody who is planning, already started or just toying with the idea of a new renovation project or updating their current home.

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Resources

Follow Jenny on Instagram @jenniferanneinteriors

https://www.jenniferanneinteriors.com/

From floors to ceilings, curtains to cushions, architects to interior designers. What a first year for the Interiors Podcast. We have reached the end of season 1, and it has been so amazing to hear from the most inspirational homeowners and industry experts with years of experience and knowledge. We have spoken about building and renovating, choosing paint, deciding when to invest in professional support, the ups and downs of all aspects of renovations and everything in between. 

In this episode I recap on all the highlights of our first season together. If you would like to listen back to any of those episodes you can easily find them via the link below, there are some invaluable episodes in there if you are ready to take on a home renovation, build your own home or are simply looking for ways to refresh and elevate your current home.

LISTEN BACK TO THE INTERIORS PODCAST

Make sure you are following us over on Instagram so that you don't miss another episode, you can find us @theinteriorspodcast.

We are very excited for season 2, packed full of more advice, hints and tips. Bringing you homeowners who have walked this path before you and industry experts imparting their years of knowledge, all in one place.  This is the ultimate podcast for the home diy’er, the renovator, or anybody who is thinking about building their own dream space

We are looking for guests for season 2, so if you know anybody who our listeners would love to hear about their story, please let us know, you can DM us directly. 

Thank you for listening to our wonderful podcast.  See you in Season 2.

Resources

Listen back to any episodes - CLICK HERE

Instagram - @theinteriordspodcast

Website - www.tanyaneufeld.com

Ireland's best kept secret

In today's episode, Harry Maharaj from Kilkenny Architectural Salvage talks us through the misconceptions people have around salvage yards and how there are some hidden gems to be found.

Salvage yards are an eclectic mix of items. And as Ireland's largest salvage yard, sitting on 90,000 sq feet, Kilkenny Architectural Salvage is the ultimate of eclectic mixes. From old pub signs, to stone water features, sash windows to solid timber floors. An hour spent wandering around here could send you home with such unique pieces and treasures to add to your home.

Kilkenny Architectural Salvage is a family run business which is located on the north side of Kilkenny, it was once an old woolen mills built in the 1800's. The yard is run by Harry, his two brothers and their dad. Harry's Dad, Robin, set up the business over 20 years ago after returning from the UK and seeing that there was a need for salvage and repurposing items in Ireland. The Yard provides a happy hunting ground for anybody who is looking to undertake a home renovation, building a new property or simply looking to find that unique gift for somebody special.

We speak about sustainability and how now more than ever this is so important. The salvage yard will allow you to acquire a stunning piece while doing your bit for the environment.

If you are renovating your home, thinking of making some changes, building your dream home or anywhere between this episode is full of ideas, and tips on how you can make your money go even further whilst achieving that high quality look. Even if you are not planning any work at home, it is an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon in Kilkenny.

Resources

You can find them on Instagram: @kilkennyarchitecturalsalvage

Website: https://www.eurosalve.com/

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Eilish Rickard. Eilish, of Eilish Rickard Interiors, is a much sought after interior designer for those seeking to elevate their homes with her classic-meets-contemporary style.

We speak about the importance of cohesion within your home, from your floors to your walls. One wonderful and insightful tip from Eilish for anybody looking to change the look and feel of their home, is that the paint colour doesn't have to be the first decision made, it can be almost one of the last. Eilish tells us how using a piece of art that you already own, or a rug that you treasure can begin the design journey.

Eilish imparts so many excellent ideas in this episode for styling your home. The importance of creating a feeling in a room, looking at your surroundings, experiencing colour in different light.

This episode was brought to you by Dwell by Eilish Rickard, in this beautifully curated shop you will find interiors styling & decorative objects for the casual classic home.

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In this week's episode we speak with homeowner Mary Rose Simpson, who took on a big scale renovation of old family home.

Mary Rose's beautiful home came to our attention when she appeared on The Great House Revival on RTÉ.

Mary Rose moved home to Stradbally, Co Laois in 2019 and then inherited her grandmothers home. This home had so much emotion and so many memories attached to it, she tells us the story about how the renovation started and the journey she embarked on to have the beautiful home she lives in today.

Mary tells us about what a difficult journey renovation can be. But how rewarding it is when you reach the end, how you will then have a home that brings you so much joy.

We speak about her vision for the home, the professional services that she engaged with, the ideas she had for her home, the emotional connection to this family home and everything in between.

This episode is perfect for anyone contemplating this journey, or for anybody who is interested in understanding what taking on a renovation can be like. Mary gives us some wonderful insight into the highs and lows of renovation in this very honest episode.

There is so much detail in this episode, we would suggest you pop over and check out Mary Rose on Instagram @maryrosesimpson, so that you can visualize everything while listening.

This episode with Ciara and Richie is full of hints and tips for anybody who is on the renovation journey or considering renovation as the way for them to achieve the home they dream of. 

Ciara and Richie tell us how it's so important to understand your checklist of not only where you want to live, but also understanding what is important to you in terms of inside space and outside space.

They bought their house and moved in, they lived there whilst preparing all their plans for their renovation and figuring out what style they wanted, what was important for them and their lifestyle and where their money would be best spent. 

As with other renovation & self build episodes here on the Interiors Podcast, both Ciara and Richie emphasise the importance of investing in good and trustworthy architects and other professionals. They tell us how their Architect (Courtney McDonnell Studio) was more than just a designer for them, she took the role of project manager. She helped them work through this mammoth process, liaising with tradespeople, and supporting them with decisions that needed to be made and sometimes needed to be made quickly.

Check out all the resources mentioned in this episode below, also check out Ciara & Richie's Instagram page @howstellagotherhouseback for so many more resources and inspiration for anybody embarking on this journey.

Resources

Stella, Ciara and Richie's Instagram: @howstellagotherhouseback

Architect: Courtney McDonnell Studio @courtneymcdonnell_studio

Pink Door: Door: @vindrvswindowsanddoors / Colour: @farrowandball - Calamine

In this episode of The Interiors Podcast, I chat with Ciara O'Halloran. Ciara is a Interior stylist and freelance creative director.

Ciara has always been immersed in a creative world, growing up she was surrounded by music. At 18 when decisions had to be made about her next step, interiors wasn’t yet a huge interest, so music won out and she undertook her masters.

Fast forward 10 years and through her experience planning and organising her wedding, Ciara fell in love with the story telling side of design. Also, working with her wedding photographer led her to other opportunities, which brought her into the editorial world of styling where she still sits today.

Ciara believes that styling is essentially the art of arranging spaces or things beautifully. Ciara believes it is a skillset anyone can learn and can have a huge impact on a space when used effectively and authentically. 

Ciara speaks about her move back to Cork, when herself and her family purchased a renovated Georgian building which had been converted into apartments. We speak about how she brought all her styling experience into this new blank canvas, allowing her families personalities to shine through. 

Ciara explains the difference between interior styling and interior design. 

If you would like some amazing hints and tips on styling your home then this is the episode for you, Ciara talks us through how styling can elevate your everyday spaces.

Resources

If you would like to reach Ciara you can find her on Instagram @ciara.o.halloran