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Rip It Up: The Renovations PodcastAuthor: Jenny Sheahan and Kate O'Driscoll
In the Rip it Up podcast, RTE's Home of the Year winner Jenny and finalist Kate step the listener through everything they've learned in buying a wreck of a house and turning it into a dream home. They demystify the entire renovation journey, from finding the right house, all the way through the renovation process, from picking a builder, to choosing wallpaper. No brick will be left unturned. As well as being a management consultant, Jenny writes a weekly home column in a national Irish newspaper as well as being a regular guest on national Irish radio. Kate, before branching out into renovation consulting full time, worked in technical roles in engineering and sustainability.Together, they make an expert team, ready to inspire and motivate would-be renovators and DIYers alike. Follow them on Instagram to see more of their renovation journeys - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines Language: en-ie Genres: Arts, Design, Home & Garden, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 44 - Dining in Style
Episode 44
Wednesday, 12 November, 2025
This week we’re diving into dining - from compact kitchen nooks to dramatic dining rooms, we'll go through design, layouts, materials, and lighting to help you create a dining room that is both beautiful and practical for everyday living.Editor's note: We were short on time today and are talking super fast to fit everything in - we understand if you need to play this episode at half speed, sorry! ;)Items mentioned:We both have a tulip-style dining table (Eero Saarinen style) Ghost chairs - Philippe Starck styleCarver chairs with arms that can double up as bedroom chairsBench seating with hinged lid (preferred over drawers)Slope the back of the seat 5-7 degreesPoly-velvet fabric is ideal for easy-to-clean upholsteryBar stools should be 65-70cm maximum (assuming standard countertop height of 90 - 95cm)Solid wood tables - seal well with oil - we love Ethnicraft wood tablesThe Interior Design Handbook by Frida Ramstedt has great dining measurementsDr. Beckmann’s (fabric cleaner)Jenny's dining dimensions:90cm diameter round table175 x 185cm bench seatingSupport the showFollow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
