When The Dust Settles

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 and allowing yourself time to make decisions is key to a smooth and successful home renovation. But how long? You ask. Well, listen on.... The Renovation Toolkit Budget Sheet - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1278531441/home-renovation-budget-spreadsh...

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 looking like a children's playground? We have the answers. Find some great colourful room inspiration with out download here >>> https://c7nsw7ll2fn.typeform.com/to/ks36AMWE A beautiful example of how to bring colour to picture frames http://www...

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 or save when designing a kids room and how do you make it functional and fun at the same time? Kids rooms can be one of the most fun rooms to design when you give your children a chance to get involved and thing logically about it's many uses then go...

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 damned things. This is your 'safe space' to have a nice open and candid discussion about Spots and lighting your home....It's everything you ever needed to know about spots! Us on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/studiolff The Studio - http://www.luf...

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 insider tips on what to expect for 2023! Who Lu chatted to - Glass and lighting with Conor From Curiousa Ironmongery with Theo From Beardmore Flooring with Jean From Panaget Carpets with Raphael From Crucial Trading Tiles with Millie from Artisans of D...

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 switch things up! Links from the podcast - https://c7nsw7ll2fn.typeform.com/to/qf8bXHQg Us on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/studiolff The Studio - http://www.lufitoussifindlay.com The Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/aintnobodylikeahome...

Award winning London Based designer Yvonne Ellen talks all things crockery, home and colour as well as sharing how her beautiful hand painted china went from Etsy to Wolf & Badger and John Lewis. Yvonne Ellen on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yvonneellen Yvonne Ellen Shop - https://yvonneellen.com/ Us on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/studiolff The Studio - http://www.lufitoussifi...

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 always worth making a cheeky offer. Greg on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/manwithahammer Us on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/studiolff The Studio - http://www.lufitoussifindlay.com The Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/aintnobodylik...

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, their benefits and draw backs, colour choices, different lays, our learned tips, why you should always match your floor to your pet and in what circumstance Lu would sell her husband. Instagram Facebook Group Renovation budget sheet Hosted on Acast....

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 furniture and paint to a rug than the other way around, so forget about them at your peril! Today we talk about some handy rules to stick to when choosing rugs, mixing rugs and buying rugs and why they shouldn't be forgotten! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

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 too much of a good thing? This week Lu chats about how to avoid overkill and overheating with too much glass on extensions, how to ensure your space remains comfortable and useable and what to do if you already find yourself in a position where you...

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 quite hard to do on just a lemonade budget, let's face it. You need a little bit of something else in there. You need to just be a little bit above the bottom line at least to get these things in, I'm not going lie, you're going to have to put a little...

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 her place on budget and on her own terms and her impeccable taste means she'll end up with something spectacular. Chelsea chats to Lu about priorities, instagram, budgeting and living with a renovation alongside her hopes for her future home. Hosted...

What to watch out for when choosing your builders, Lu discusses the tried and tested methods she uses to vet new builders and trades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 timescales and what to remember as you plan your next bathroom refit! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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