How To Renovate

EP87 RenoVersity Doors Are Open

southplacestudio.com/renoversity I have some exciting news - the doors to RenoVersity are open once again! Over my many years in this reno world, I’ve seen people strug

EP86 How To Save 40k On Your Renovation

I'm doing things a little differently this week. Instead of our usual episode, I've decided to share a special masterclass with you because I think it's on

EP85 No One Gives You Permission to Belong

In this episode, I reflect on the meaning of belonging in a world that can often feel divided, uncertain and increasingly hostile. As an immigrant, I've been thinki

EP84 The Myth Of The Finished Home

Maybe the goal isn’t to ‘finish’ your home… maybe the goal is to create a foundation that allows it to grow with you. We’ve all had that thought… “Once the renovation is

EP83 Umwelt: Why Your Home Doesn’t Feel Like You Yet

Have you ever walked into a space and felt instantly calm… while someone else feels completely unsettled? In this episode, I’m introducing you to a concept I’ve recently

EP82 Guest Episode: Emma Forrest: How to Make a Home That Heals After Life Changes

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant, Emma Forrest, in her gorgeous, cosy, feminine home.  Emma, is a novelist, memoirist and filmmaker, and her work is known

EP81 Your Home Is Shaping Your Habits. Whether You Realise It Or Not.

What if your home was quietly shaping your habits… without you even realising? In this episode, I explore one of the most powerful ideas from Atomic Habits by James Clea

EP80 How Our Home’s Layout Affects How We Feel

Layout is more than just where walls go,  it’s how your home feels to live in every day. In this episode, I’m talking about all the the subtle but powerful ways layout s

EP79 Guest Episode: Eva Sonaike: Exploring Heritage At Home

Some designers create beautiful things. Others create work that carries a story. And today’s guest is someone whose work does both. In this episode I talk Eva Sonaike,

EP78 Simple Things We Can Do At Home When The World Feels Overwhelming

I'm back and in this episode, I’m sharing a personal update on why the podcast returned a little later than planned… and where it’s heading next.  Life, business, a

EP77 Planning a Renovation Next Year? Start Here.

This time of year always brings a certain pressure to our homes; guests, dinners, family staying over. And suddenly, those little niggles about layout and functionality b

EP76 How To Choose The Right Window Dressings

In this episode, I cover one of the sometimes overlooked elements of your interior: window dressings.  Most people leave curtains and blinds until the very end of a reno

EP75 Dining Spaces That Make You Linger

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EP74 Can’t Relax? How to Make Your Home Relax-Ready

In this week’s episode was unexpectedly inspired by the  kids’ TV show—Bluey—watching this episode with my daughter sparked a reflection on the mental load many of us car

EP73 Designing Kids’ Bedrooms That Grow With Them

Today I dive into into a space that’s often joyful, chaotic, and ever-changing — kids' bedrooms. I'm sharing advice on how to design children's bedrooms th

EP72 How To Renovate Without A Divorce

  Hi my lovely renovators! Today, we're diving into something I don’t talk about often but is absolutely crucial—how to survive a renovation with your relationship

EP71 Designing For Entertaining

  If you're someone who loves having people over—whether it’s lively dinner parties, relaxed drinks with friends, or chaotic but joyful kids' parties, this epis

EP70 Utility Rooms–The Most Important Room In The House?

Okay, confession time… One of my favourite rooms to design in the home is the utility room. I know — it sounds boring.  But trust me, it's one of the hardest-working

EP69 How To Make Your Small Kitchen Feel Bigger

Hello, I’m back this week with a little love for the small but mighty kitchen. If your kitchen didn’t get top billing—this episode is for you. Kitchens often have to work

EP68 Does Renovating Make Financial Sense?

Does Renovating Add Value in 2025? | Home Renovation ROI Explained Wondering if renovating your home is worth the investment in 2025? In this episode of How To Renovate,