When The Dust Settles

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 which ever it is don't forget about them and wonder why your room feels unfinished, or leave them until the last of your budget and have to settle for something overly basic. Learn what will effect your curtain budget and how to decide what to go for this week as we muse on curtains and blinds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to start the rip out! Not long now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 project form the outset whether you have an architect employed or not! What to think about when it comes to planning, internal layout and more in this episode. For more, find us on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 we just need to find that rental.... Lu is a renovation and interiors expert living and working in South East London with an Interior Design Studio specialising in full service, back to bring renovations and a showroom/store in Blackheath Village called treowe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 side kick in the show - the purring Dol-cat who seems to have become much more friendly after the sad passing of my other co-host, Tank the Frenchie. Find us at - Email store@treowe.co.uk if you're stuck with any design or project problems and need a DESIGN SESSION with Lu Find us on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/lffinteriors or http://www.instagram.com/treowe.blackheath The Studio - http://www.lufitoussifindlay.com The Store - http://www.treowe.co.uk The Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/aintnobodylikeahomebody JOIN OUR MONTHLY MAILING LIST - https://mailchimp/lufitoussifindlay/sign-up The Renovation Toolkit Budget Sheet - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1278531441/home-renovation-budget-spreadsheet-build Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 interiors destination in this episode as well as our plans for the future of the podcast, workshops, the trends Lu's foreseeing this year and the magazine we've launched! We're happy to be back! Check out the new treowe website here - http://www.treowe.co.uk And instagram here - http://www.instagram.com/treowe.blackheath Can't wait to become your weekly interiors listen again! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 episode is a definite must listen. There's also some new news about our new space! 3.45 - Lighting 4.45 - Demisters 7.15 - Shower seats 8.15 - Walk in Showers 10.15 - Alcoves 16.00 - Concealed Cistern Toilets 17.00 - Surface Space 19.50 - Hooks/Robes Email the lovely - Sarah@lufitoussifindlay.com if you're stuck with any design or project problems and need a DESIGN SESSION with Lu Find us on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/studiolff The Studio - http://www.lufitoussifindlay.com The Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/aintnobodylikeahomebody JOIN OUR MONTHLY MAILING LIST - https://mailchi.mp/lufitoussifindlay/sign-up The Renovation Toolkit Budget Sheet - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1278531441/home-renovation-budget-spreadsheet-build Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 functional this is the podcast that's about to help. Kitchen design can be daunting and there are some design pitfalls you certainly want to avoid and other layout ideas that will make all the difference once you move your pots and pans back in. Let Lu take you though some of the key considerations they work over when planning a kitchen in the studio and as always, if you need a helping hand with your. kitchen designs, or any other home design for that matter fell free to get in touch! Email the lovely - Sarah@lufitoussifindlay.com if you're stuck with any design or project problems and need a DESIGN SESSION with Lu Find us on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/studiolff The Studio - http://www.lufitoussifindlay.com The Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/aintnobodylikeahomebody JOIN OUR MONTHLY MAILING LIST - https://mailchi.mp/lufitoussifindlay/sign-up The Renovation Toolkit Budget Sheet - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1278531441/home-renovation-budget-spreadsheet-build Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 wanted to know all about Coving, Cornice and skirting - I threw in Architrave for good measure. If you don't have the foggiest what I'm talking about, take a listen. We're doing a deep dive into paint, sizes, position and more but if there is ANYTHING I've missed out or you feel I should have included pop in on FB or Insta! And in the mean time - Email the lovely - Sarah@lufitoussifindlay.com if you're stuck with any design or project problems and need a DESIGN SESSION with Lu Find us on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/studiolff The Studio - http://www.lufitoussifindlay.com The Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/aintnobodylikeahomebody JOIN OUR MONTHLY MAILING LIST - https://mailchi.mp/lufitoussifindlay/sign-up The Renovation Toolkit Budget Sheet - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1278531441/home-renovation-budget-spreadsheet-build Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and outs of pocket doors and paint, how to save money on a renovation and more! If you have a question, pop it over to our FB or instagram and we'll include it in the next 'Ask me anything' Episode! Get the download - Bed and Shelf styling basics! DOWNLOAD Sign up for our 31st May MASTERCLASS on shelf and surface styling! HERE And in the mean tim - Email the lovely - Sarah@lufitoussifindlay.com if you're struggling and need a DESIGN SESSION with Lu Find us on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/studiolff The Studio - http://www.lufitoussifindlay.com The Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/aintnobodylikeahomebody JOIN OUR MONTHLY MAILING LIST - https://mailchi.mp/lufitoussifindlay/sign-up The Renovation Toolkit Budget Sheet - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1278531441/home-renovation-budget-spreadsheet-build Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 high end splash backs and bathrooms. As marble begins to get more and more expressive with it's colouring and veining maybe it's time to take a crash course in this natural stone and meet a few of it's relatives! In this episode Lu covers : Choosing the right stone for the right location What's better than marble (in many ways) How to look after and maintain marble The marble and stone alternatives for counter tops and more How marble responds to a design scheme Why you need to visit a marble yard How to stack a dishwasher What terminology to use with your fabricator To grab an April Design Session email - Sarah@lufitoussifindlay.com LFF Studio on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/studiolff The Studio - http://www.lufitoussifindlay.com The Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/aintnobodylikeahomebody JOIN OUR MONTHLY MAILING LIST - https://mailchi.mp/lufitoussifindlay/sign-up The Renovation Toolkit Budget Sheet - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1278531441/home-renovation-budget-spreadsheet-build Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 hopefully get you moving on making those changes! 20th April Floor Plan Workshop sign up - https://c7nsw7ll2fn.typeform.com/to/NWss7Byn To grab an April Design Session email - Sarah@lufitoussifindlay.com LFF Studio on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/studiolff The Studio - http://www.lufitoussifindlay.com The Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/aintnobodylikeahomebody JOIN OUR MONTHLY MAILING LIST - https://mailchi.mp/lufitoussifindlay/sign-up The Renovation Toolkit Budget Sheet - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1278531441/home-renovation-budget-spreadsheet-build Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and not balancing others. I've laid out my top 5 plus some in this weeks podcast. It's time to tweak your living rooms! 20th April Floor Plan Workshop sign up - https://c7nsw7ll2fn.typeform.com/to/NWss7Byn To grab an April Design Session email - Sarah@lufitoussifindlay.com LFF Studio on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/studiolff The Studio - http://www.lufitoussifindlay.com The Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/aintnobodylikeahomebody JOIN OUR MONTHLY MAILING LIST - https://mailchi.mp/lufitoussifindlay/sign-up The Renovation Toolkit Budget Sheet - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1278531441/home-renovation-budget-spreadsheet-build Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 rooms and it's the perfect space to go bold! Enjoy this little room and get it ready for company with all Lu's tips on how to create a truly memorable WC! 'Today, we're talking about WCS, those small little toilets on the ground floor that often get overlooked, but I don't think they should be because let's face it, if you're at home, you use them regularly. And it's where your guests almost inevitably will go whilst they're around your house. So if you do a lot of entertaining or you do a lot of hanging out at home, it's probably a good idea to have a little think about giving your WC some TLC. It's a great space in the home to just go a little bit crazy, no-one's going to be in there for long. The door's always shut and if you've got any design decisions that you're umming and arghing about, whether they're too much, whether you might get a bit bored of them over time, the downstairs WC is the place. ' LFF Studio on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/studiolff The Studio - http://www.lufitoussifindlay.com The Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/aintnobodylikeahomebody JOIN OUR MONTHLY MAILING LIST - https://mailchi.mp/lufitoussifindlay/sign-up The Renovation Toolkit Budget Sheet - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1278531441/home-renovation-budget-spreadsheet-build Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, based on a flashing trend. Here are some of our top picks for what's sticking and how to see those red flags before the grout has set and the tradesman leaves! So, buckle up, buttercup, and let's pin down those elements that truly make a home stand the test of the ages. THE FLOOR PLANS WORKSHOP - Get the EARLY BIRD HERE. LFF Studio on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/studiolff The Studio - http://www.lufitoussifindlay.com The Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/aintnobodylikeahomebody JOIN OUR MONTHLY MAILING LIST - https://mailchi.mp/lufitoussifindlay/sign-up The Renovation Toolkit Budget Sheet - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1278531441/home-renovation-budget-spreadsheet-build Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where should we be using wallpaper these days? Or rather, what are the most beautiful options for wallpaper placement to create impact without being over the top. Hear Lu's thoughts and her current favourites for key rooms this week on the podcast. And why you shouldn't let our mate Bill anywhere near your pricey paper! Get the EARLY BIRD pricing for our Floor Plan Workshop HERE. Download the Studio LFF Wallpaper favourites (pictures and names of all the wallpaper discussed) HERE LFF Studio on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/studiolff The Studio - http://www.lufitoussifindlay.com The Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/aintnobodylikeahomebody JOIN OUR MONTHLY MAILING LIST - https://mailchi.mp/lufitoussifindlay/sign-up The Renovation Toolkit Budget Sheet - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1278531441/home-renovation-budget-spreadsheet-build Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 flow of your space to optimising functionality, we're covering it all. This is vital knowledge to begin to create the perfect floorplan to match your lifestyle and design aesthetic, while avoiding common pitfalls and mistakes. Whether you're starting from scratch or renovating an existing space, this episode will leave you feeling confident and inspired to create your dream layout. Tune in and get ready to drop some serious knowledge at your next site visit! LFF Studio on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/studiolff The Studio - http://www.lufitoussifindlay.com The Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/aintnobodylikeahomebody About to plan a renovation and want to get it right? Check out our Renovation Budget Sheet - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1278531441/home-renovation-budget-spreadsheet-build Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast episode, Lu demystifies the wonderful world of bespoke joinery and carpentry in interior design, laying down some cold hard facts about cost and quality. Find out why custom-made cabinetry, shelves, and other built-in features can make your space more functional, less cluttered, and oh-so-chic. We'll also explore the difference between a carpenter and a joiner, and how they work both in a workshop and on-site to create your spaces. So pull up a chair, or grab your earpods and let's chat about why investing in good quality carpentry and joinery is totally worth it! LFF Studio on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/studiolff The Studio - http://www.lufitoussifindlay.com The Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/aintnobodylikeahomebody JOIN OUR MONTHLY MAILING LIST - https://mailchi.mp/lufitoussifindlay/sign-up The Renovation Toolkit Budget Sheet - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1278531441/home-renovation-budget-spreadsheet-build Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Cottage, will take us on a journey through his unexpected home renovations and a move to the stunning Scottish Highlands. He shares how a renovation project during lockdown left him feeling burnt out and out of love with the whole renovation process, and how he was hesitant to take on another project. But, as fate would have it, Gareth stumbled upon an old stone cottage in Scotland that he couldn't resist. With humour and wit, he recounts his experiences of adapting to the slower pace of life in the Highlands, and how he's learned to handle the ongoing renovation projects that keep popping up in his new home. You won't want to miss Gareth's valuable insights and lessons learned on navigating unexpected home projects whilst embracing the beauty of rural living. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this amusing and friendly episode! Find Gareth and see his beautiful cottage here: https://www.instagram.com/gareth_at_keeperscottage LFF Studio on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/studiolff The Studio - http://www.lufitoussifindlay.com The Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/aintnobodylikeahomebody CHECK OUT OUR NEW MONTHLY MAILING LIST - LINK About to plan a renovation and want to get it right? Check out our Renovation Budget Sheet - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1278531441/home-renovation-budget-spreadsheet-build Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.