How To Choose Your Lighting With Confidence

Every renovation project comes with many learnings. Come listen to some of the biggest design lessons we have learned on our most recent projects, and what we would do differently next time. Doors now open to Renovation Ready, the course – your roadmap to designing, building or renovating your dream home with clarity and confidence. Join now! Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready

Who doesn’t want to make some savings while renovating their home? After all, it’s so easy to lose money, and just keep spending. But with some smart choices you can make savings in the early stages of your home renovation, which can get you off to a great start. Come listen to this episode where we share 5 tried & tested ways to save on your home renovation. BONUS: Get your Free Copy of “The Reno Rulebook” here.   Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready

Is a home renovation worth it? After all, it’s a big investment and can sometimes take over your life. Come listen to our conversation with Priscylla Elliott who shares her renovation story. She was warned by a friend that it wouldn’t actually change her life. But Priscylla had other ideas. And making changes to her home has improved how her family spends time together, and makes life more enjoyable. Listen to her story now. BONUS: Get your Free Copy of “The Reno Rulebook” here.   Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready

Today we’re answering your questions – the ones we get asked the most, including which paint colours do we use, can you mix your hardware, how best to design for a family, and many more! Come listen to this episode to get a raw and unfiltered response to your biggest design and renovating questions. BONUS: Get your Free Copy of “The Reno Rulebook” here.   Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready

When should you spend money and where can you save it when it comes to designing and renovating your home? No one wants to spend money unnecessarily. But you also want to know what’s worth the investment.  Come listen to today’s episode where we share when to spend and where to save in different rooms of the home. BONUS: Get your Free Copy of “The Reno Rulebook” here.   Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready

Lighting is such a great way to add personality to your spaces, create a home that looks and feel cohesive, and add atmosphere to your interiors. But it can be tricky to get right.  If you’re feeling overwhelmed about all the lighting decisions you need to make, come listen to this episode. We break down how you can choose with clarity, embrace constraints and feel more confident with your choices. We also share five key factors to help you get your lighting right. Listen now, and share with a friend who might be struggling with their lighting selections. BONUS: Get your Free Copy of “The Reno Rulebook” here.   Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready

When it comes to designing your home it can be hard to know the truth about what actually is sustainable. After all, there is so much green-washing and misinformation around. That’s why we wanted to get the perspective of an established architect who has expertise in sustainability on the podcast to share what you really need to know. Come listen to our conversation with Sophie Solomon, who is a Sydney-based architect with a strong focus on sustainability. Not only does she run her own architectural practice, but she is also on the National Residential Sustainability Advisory Committee at the Australian Institute of Architects.   She shares where you can learn the best place to start if you want to design or renovate your home in a more sustainable way, and how to get the most out of your relationship with your architect. Plus, much more. BONUS: Get your Free Copy of “The Reno Rulebook” here.   Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready

How confident do you feel right now about designing your dream bathroom? There are many factors to consider. After all, this is a space that needs to function on many levels. And it’s one of the more expensive areas to renovate – so you want to get it right. Also, bathrooms don’t have to be boring, and they can actually be beautiful bookends of your day. If you want to create a space that feels like a sanctuary and enhances the overall look and feel of your home, come listen to today’s episode. You’ll learn the decisions you need to make, and some key questions you should ask yourself. BONUS: Get your Free Copy of “The Reno Rulebook” here.   Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready

Have you been curious about the decorative coatings that many people are now using in their homes, such as lime plasters and renders? If you’re not sure where to start, what you need to know or how to achieve this look in your home we are excited to introduce you to this week’s guest. Karmin Kenny of Mineral Fox is an expert on decorative coatings and passionate about helping homeowners know and understand the health and sustainability benefits of using natural materials in their homes. Come listen to our conversation to finally understand the difference between a render and a plaster, and how they can add natural beauty to your spaces. BONUS: Get your Free Copy of “The Reno Rulebook” here.   Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready

Welcome to Season 2 of Renovation Ready – Focussed on the design decisions you need to make for your home, starting in the kitchen. In this episode, you’ll learn the pros and cons of three big design decisions for this high-functioning and high cost area of your home that you want to get right: → Should you use marble on your benchtops – yes or no? → Open shelving versus cupboards – what are the pros and cons?  → Sink in the kitchen island – yes or no?  Come learn what we have prioritised in our kitchens, and why. We share the advantages and disadvantages of each key design decision, and what you need to consider before specifying your space. BONUS: Get your Free Copy of “The Reno Rulebook” here.   Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready