Stories from Site - Renovation Podcast
Welcome to Stories from Site, the podcast for renovation enthusiasts. Each week we’ll be chatting with a different home renovator, to peek behind the curtains of those insta-worthy interiors to bring you the REAL processes they went through to make their dream homes a reality.
Episodes
46 episodes
The long game: A 24 year transformation of a Victorian home
In this episode, we chat with Natasha about her remarkable 24 year journey of transforming a Victorian house into a beautiful home.We discuss how she balanced her vision with practical necessities, as well as navigating the challenges o...
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Season 7
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Episode 45
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30:47
Breaking the developer mould: A 1950s pebble dash transformation
This week we chat with a renowned property developer known for transforming homes with creativity and quality. In this episode, Sara shares the challenges and rewards of renovating her own family home, a transformation of a 1950s pebble dash ho...
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Season 7
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Episode 44
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34:42
Heritage and heart: Navigating a 1970's family renovation
This week we hear Anna's inspiring story of renovating her childhood home into her own modern family space.Balancing the preservation of her father's architectural features with sleek contemporary updates, Anna faced contractor challeng...
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Season 7
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Episode 43
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29:08
Our takeaways: End of series 6 round up
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 communic...
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Season 6
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Episode 42
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24:35
Life and architecture entwined: The tale of two architects
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 decision...
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Season 6
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Episode 41
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31:15
Building dreams together: Lessons from a family-run builder
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 ren...
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Season 6
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Episode 40
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26:53
The art of attraction: Creating a home that sells
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 anothe...
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Season 6
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Episode 39
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18:26
Design is key: An interior designer's clever budget choices
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 elevat...
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Season 6
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Episode 38
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31:26
Out of the box: Bespoke design vs off the shelf architecture
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 extensio...
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Season 6
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Episode 37
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31:33
The uphill struggle of getting that 'architect look'
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 t...
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Season 6
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Episode 36
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26:31
Our takeaways: End of series 5 round up
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 phas...
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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15:55
Blank slate to dream home: Avoiding interiors overwhelm
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 hel...
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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19:46
Getting the best deal: Just say what you want
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 d...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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26:18
Listening to the walls: Restoring an Edwardian villa
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 feat...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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22:55
Race to the finish line: A design & build loft conversion
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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29:39
Slow renovating: Creating interiors that last
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 th...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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33:01
The renovation game: Climbing the property ladder
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. Plu...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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22:42
Our takeaways: End of series 4 round up
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 you...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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17:28
Halfway there: Reflecting on the journey so far
This week we chat with Lauren, a first-time renovator whose partner's electrician skills are coming in handy as they tackle updating their 1970s home. As we catch up with her midway through her renovation journey, having just comple...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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26:23
When perseverance pays off: A rural barn conversion
In this inspiring episode, we delve into the remarkable self-build journey of Ade, an architectural designer and project manager, who transformed a dilapidated barn into a dream home for his family in the picturesque Kent countryside. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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32:33
Navigating the budget creatively: An interior designer's story
In this episode, we sit down with Bo Fetum, an experienced interior designer who had to make some tough decisions when faced with skyrocketing renovation costs. She shares her insights on how to pivot a project successfully and create beautiful...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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29:31
Renovating remotely: Transforming an old school on Anglesey
This week we talk to Gemma who renovated an old school building on Anglesey whilst living in Manchester.We talk to her about managing a remote renovation, the pros and cons of working directly with a larger contractor, and the diff...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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28:40
The doer-upper: A journey of renovating, diy and maternity leave
In this episode, we talked to Barbara about the journey of falling in love with a fixer-upper home, as well as the challenges of handling costs in a labour-only building contract, and the joys of undertaking DIY projects during maternity leave....
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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27:34
Prioritising positivity: Converting a bungalow with separate trades
This week we talk to Claire and Dan who renovated a 1950’s bungalow in Poole. With construction costs rising, they reduced the scope of their project, lived on site through the build and managed the project themselves - hiring the d...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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34:39
Our takeaways: End of series 3 round up
In this bonus episode, Amy and Jane round up their key takeaways and top tips shared by the renovators in our third series of the Stories from Site podcast.They discuss the common themes that emerged, such as tight budgets and the need f...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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15:04
