When The Dust Settles
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When The Dust Settles
Join the conversation about all things interiors and home. Unpicking what it is to create and maintain a beautiful and functional home. A show for renovators, decorators and designers in the midst of creating beautiful homes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Real Time Renovating - Planning Refusal
So our planning was refused which is a real bummer but as always theres light to be found at the end of the renovation tunnel - even for the frogs.
Curtains - Yes you need them.
Curtains can make a room, they can also make an excellent nights sleep, a statement or a softening. They can have a purpose or simply look pretty but...
Real Time Renovating - Into the rental
We're in and we have the keys! After completing on our 'new new' home as Sylvie calls it, we are in our rental and pulling all final strings together...
Architects and Interior designer
Let's chat about what Architects do and what they don't do - and of course importantly, why it pays to have an interior designer involved in your proj...
Real Time Renovating - Pre Move
We're almost out! Two weeks to go and we'll have the keys to the project that will most likely see us in a rental through until Spring next year, now...
The Finishing Touches | Making your room feel complete
Ever wondered why you room feels a little on edge - it's probably one of these...
Also, points for spotting the not so new but newly recorded si...
Welcome Back!
Oh gosh it's been a while hasn't it! We've been busy setting up our bricks and mortar space in Blackheath, South East London. Hear all about this new...
Bathroom Must Haves | Planning a remodel? Take a listen
Listen to eight fundamentals that I am certain any bathroom should include no matter the size! If you're thinking about a bathroom remodel this episod...
The Kitchen List | Keeping your hardest working room practical & pretty
If you're thinking about a new kitchen but stuck at the level of design detail needed to create something that's going to be both timeless and functio...
What's the difference between Coving & Cornice anyway?!
Kick up the Baseboards: Skirting Board and Coving Chronicles
I'm back and this week I'm answering a question (at length) from Charlotte who want...
Ask Me Anything! | Your Interior & Styling Questions Answered
After a little 2 week hiatus I'm back answering some of your burning Interior Design related questions! Namely, how to style shelves and beds, the ins...
Marble and stone | What to use when & where
Not all stones are made equal! There are so many beautiful stones out there with Marble being the favourite for striking counter tops and stunning hig...
Thinking of Doing works? | A Pep Talk
Have you been on the fence about doing work? Too busy, too over faced, too many decisions? Here's a little pep talk to get that excitement flowing and...
Living Rooms | What not to do
I see the same mistakes over and over again when it comes to living rooms. Most of them boil down to balance or size - going to small on some items an...
The Humble WC | Why it's perfect space to get creative
Let's have a chat about that little toilet on your ground floor - isn't it time to show it some love? There is heaps of potential for these little roo...
Timeless Design 101 | Secrets to Achieving Classic Interiors
It's on all of our design to-do lists, making sure our spaces have that age old timeless quality and making decisions that last and are, God forbid, b...
Wallpaper | Designs that Stick & How to Use Them
Where should we be using wallpaper these days? Or rather, what are the most beautiful options for wallpaper placement to create impact without being o...
Floorplans | A Deep Dive
It's Floorplan happy hour as we deep dive into a number of tips and 'oopsie daisy' avoiders with this week's podcast.
From understanding the fl...
Unpacking Carpentry & Joinery | Crafting the Perfect Interior
In this podcast episode, Lu demystifies the wonderful world of bespoke joinery and carpentry in interior design, laying down some cold hard facts abou...
Navigating an Unexpected Renovation | Gareth at Keepers Cottage
Cozy up with a cup of tea and join Lu and Gareth for an eye opening episode of "When The Dust Settles". Gareth, the super friendly owner of Keepers Co...
The Art of Artwork | Expert Tips on Choosing, Framing, and Hanging Your Art Pieces
Transform your walls into a symphony of art with a carefully curated collection. Sometimes, selecting and hanging art can be a daunting task. That's w...
Decision Fatigue | Let me make it easy for you
With so many decisions, timelines, factors I can see 100% why so many renovators suffer with decision fatigue, but I have a process fo you and some ad...
The 3,000 Decisions of a renovation with Louise Boyce AKA Mama Still Got It
When you take on a mammoth renovation that throws about 3,000 decisions your way, it's important to have the right people in your corner and check you...
The Red Thread | How and when to Repeat
When to repeat, how to repeat, what to repeat? There's a lot to think about when you're trying to pull together a cohesive space and get over some of...
Victorian Terrace Floorplan Inspo | A case against Open Plan Living
Don't follow the status quo - there is more than one way to reshuffle a Victorian Terrace and more than one use of an extension, don't go for a big ol...
The Secret to a Smooth Renovation - Lead Times
It's all in the planning... and that planning takes longer than you think. From architects to curtains and furniture, getting a handle on lead times a...
Let's Talk Colour & How to Use it | Coming hot and fast for 2023
Colour's coming for you in 2023, don't be afraid...So what do you do if you're not keen and how do you translate colour into your home without it look...
Rooms for Kids | Designing with every age in mind
Designing rooms for kids can feel a bit overwhelming, lots of ideas, more than one purpose and how to house ALL the Stuff. But where should you spend...
Lighting Design | Spots and when not to use them
Spots can be a contentious and anxiety producing issue. The amount of near on marital break ups I have witnessed over placement and number of the damn...
Join Me For Decorex 2022 | Trends and insider knowledge
Carpet, tile, glass, hardware and more, Lu chats live at Decorex 2022 in Earls Court and hopefully introduces you to some new brands and some great in...
Making Practical Pretty | Let's elevate those every day items and high traffic areas
From splash backs to light switches, just because it's there to serve a purpose it doesn't need to be dull. Listen to some of Lu's musings on how to s...
Vintage China & Joy-filled homeware | Chatting with Yvonne Ellen
Award winning London Based designer Yvonne Ellen talks all things crockery, home and colour as well as sharing how her beautiful hand painted china we...
Pattern, history and hard work collide with ManWithAHammer AKA Greg Penn
Renovating on a big scale in little steps. Lu chats to Greg about going all in, how he created his stunning pattern and colour combos and why it's alw...
Watcha Walkin on? | Wood & Wood effect flooring
Have you found making a decision on flooring a bit overwhelming? Well don't fear, we're here to cover the main types of wood and wood effect flooring,...
Navigating The 5th Wall | Rugs & How to Use Them
Rugs are often the first thing designers start with when working on a room design. They can make or break a room and it's much easier to match furnitu...
Extensions | Balancing glass and comfort
We all want a beautiful, light filled home and a great way to achieve that is bringing in the light through large windows and doors but could there be...
Achieving Luxury on a lemonade & Vodka budget
What we're chatting about today is making your home look and feel luxurious. On a lemonade and vodka budget. I say lemonade and vodka because. It's qu...
Deep in Renovations with The House That Black Built
Saving, splurging and living surrounded by dust and boxes, it's not everyones idea of a couple of years well spent but Chelsea is determined to do up...
Builders | How to find the good eggs
What to watch out for when choosing your builders, Lu discusses the tried and tested methods she uses to vet new builders and trades.
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Tiles | Everything you need to know. A seasoned guide
Lu talks about the good, the bad and the hard to lay when it comes to tiles. What to look for when purchasing, how to take into account budgets and ti...