Home Improvement Podcast by Lima Kitchens

What if your kitchen designer asked about your health, your future, and how brave you are with colour — before they ever talked about units? In this episode, Liz is joined by Belinda from Qudaus Living and Urban Garden Space, a Midlands-based studio doing things very differently. From fully inclusive accessible design to outdoor kitchens and biophilic living, Belinda brings a refreshingly human ap...

What does it actually take to transform a dark, awkward Victorian house into a bright, open family home — with two kitchens, a laundry room, and a downstairs toilet that almost didn't happen? In this episode, Liz is joined by returning clients Alice and Adam, who share the full story of their latest project — a complete reconfiguration of their newly purchased Victorian property, and why trust...

Think interior design is just curtains and cushions? Think again. In this episode we sit down with Ruth Turner-Jones, interior designer with over 20 years of experience, to talk about what interior design actually involves, why most people bring a designer in too late, and why the rules you think exist in design mostly don't. In this episode:What separates an interior designer from a decorator...

Your fridge is ruining your food — and the right appliances can change everything | The Home Improvement Podcast S4 Ep8Most of us choose a fridge based on how it looks and whether it fits the space. But if you love food, cook for others, or entertain at home, that approach is quietly working against you — and it's costing more than you realise in wasted food, wasted money, and meals that never...

Peter from Adroit Services — a family bathroom business in Aylesbury running since 1989 — joins Liz to talk about what it really takes to run a premium independent trades business. From managing customer expectations before a tile goes up, to handing a personal cheque to a customer over a problem that wasn't even their fault — this episode is packed with honest, practical advice. In this episo...

The quote's signed, the plans are approved, and the builders are at your door. But what actually happens next? We're back with Tom from Go Large Design and Build for an honest, no-nonsense conversation about the realities of living through a build — from the first dig to the final snag list. In this episode we cover:What to expect on day one when the builders arriveFoundations — why they&#...

In this episode, we're diving into one of the most overlooked spaces in the home — the bedroom. Host joins interior expert Andrea to explore how bedroom design has evolved over the past 20 years, why we're finally starting to take it seriously, and how creating the right sleep environment can genuinely transform your wellbeing. In this episode we cover:• Why bedrooms became neglected and what's dr...

Wi-Fi on your appliances - useful or gimmick? 🤔Elizabeth sits back down with Emma from @SiemensHomeGlobal to answer that question properly. Spoiler: it's a lot more useful than you think - especially for families caring for elderly relatives, managing energy bills, or just trying to keep teenagers from burning the house down.🎙️ WHAT WE COVER:For Caregivers & Families:Remote oven monitorin...

When Kora opened Quarry Bank Boutique Bathrooms on Wilmslow high street 4 years ago, she was competing against established showrooms with years of reputation. Today? Her installation team has won awards two years running, and clients are hosting housewarming parties in their bathrooms instead of their kitchens. This is the story of how a small local business grows by doing one thing the big showro...

Everyone focuses on the quartz worktops and the nice tiles. But what about the stuff that actually makes your home work properly? 🔧Elizabeth sits down with James from Able Plumbing and Heating for a refreshingly honest conversation about the hidden decisions in any renovation that people either overlook, put off, or simply don't know about until it's too late. 🎙️ WHAT WE COVER:• Water sof...

Welcome to Season 4! Elizabeth kicks off the new season with Emma from  @SiemensHomeGlobal  for a genuinely useful conversation about making your appliances actually work for your life. Emma brings real-world experience both as a Siemens appliance specialist AND as a busy mum of two teenagers navigating chaotic family mealtimes. The result? Practical, honest advice that goes way beyond the instruc...

Pull up a chair ☕ - this one's an honest, unscripted chat about what it's REALLY like when kitchen designers renovate their own showroom (spoiler: we're making all the mistakes we warn clients about). No fancy editing, no script, just Matt and [Host] admitting we've fallen into the Instagram trap, can't make decisions, and understand why our clients struggle so much. If you've ever felt overwhelm...

Think a handleless kitchen saves money? Think again! 🤯 In this episode of the Home Improvement Podcast by Lima Kitchens, Andreya and Elizabeth break down the REAL ways to save money on your kitchen renovation—and expose the costly misconceptions that could blow your budget. 🔥 What We Cover: ✅ The truth about handleless kitchens (spoiler: they're one of the MOST expensive options!) ✅ Why small...

Three critical areas covered: STORAGE PLANNING - Breakables must be 80cm+ high - the punch bowl story - Why three-drawer stacks are safer than cupboards - Second drawer up is the safety threshold - Creating dedicated spaces for children's kitchen utensils - Storage that evolves as children grow into teenagers WORKFLOW & ZONING - Keep hot cooking areas away from main traffic zones - Why hob and...

In this episode we sit down to chat about industry awards – their value, what they represent and the bodies that govern them. As clients, you may have seen some colourful certificates with mysterious abbreviations in a design showroom and wondered what they mean for you and why you should care. We are here to hopefully shed some light on that, having proudly received a few swanky certificates ours...

In this episode we have a sit-down with Matt to recap on the period leading up to Christmas. The chaos that ensues right before the holidays is a sure sign that all hands need to be on deck and no one was spared this year, most importantly our Operations Director who had to swap the shirt for a hoodie and fit a whole kitchen himself! Fear not, however, as this is not the first time and in this vid...

Home Improvement Podcast: Honest Advice from Kitchen & Interior Design Experts Navigating a kitchen renovation or home improvement project? We're pulling back the curtain on the design and build process with honest, practical advice you won't hear anywhere else. Hosted by Elizabeth Wanless (BIID-registered kitchen and interior designer) and Andrea Trifonova (award-winning kitchen designer) fro...

Home Improvement Podcast - Season 4, Episode 4: Christmas Kitchen Hosting & Festive Tips 🎄 Welcome to a festive special episode where we dive into everything about hosting Christmas in your kitchen! Whether you're planning to host for the first time in your new kitchen or dreading another year of chaos, this episode is packed with practical tips and honest conversations about the joys (and ch...

Neurodivergent Home Design & Organisation Join us as we welcome back Kate from Ace Your Space to explore how neurodivergent brains can create homes that actually work WITH us, not against us. WHAT WE COVER: - Why traditional home organisation systems fail neurodivergent people - Sensory-friendly design choices for kitchens and living spaces - Managing the overwhelm of home renovations with ADH...

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2 of the Home Improvement Podcast! In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Joanna, Design Director at Kitchens Geddes in Kilmarnock, Scotland, to discuss the intricacies of kitchen design and running a family business in the KBB industry. What We Discuss: 🔹 The Budget Conversation - Why talking about money early is crucial and how to make clients feel comfortable di...

Communication and Tools – the tips, the tricks and the real talk on how to make the most of the design service. A good design is a matter of investment - time, sometimes money, and creative energy. Wondering how to get the best out of your kitchen design experience? In this episode we unpack where communication often breaks down between designers and clients and how to overcome the hurdles in your...

Bonus Episode! Get yourself and home 'Christmas' ready! Join Elizabeth & Kate as the share tips on making the festive period more fun and less stressful. From preparing for guests, getting the decorations out or even saying no, they cover many tips on how to create more time to enjoy the festive season, your way.

Project survival, solar panels and heating

Season 2 Episode 10 Bathroom design with Justine from The Tap End in PontyClun. If you are starting out on a bathroom design where should you start, what should you be thinking about and cool new well-being products? Join me as I speak with Justine about her own bathroom design approach and product which excite her!

Budgeting for your home renovation and why price vary from retailer to retailer or builder to builder.