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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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#51 - Kitchen Layouts Explained - Flow, Storage & Planning Decisions (Part 1)
Episode 51
Wednesday, 4 March, 2026
Before you choose cabinet colours, you need to lock down layout, flow, storage, and how the room actually works day to day. In this episode we break down the early decisions that will make your kitchen renovation successful.What we coverWhy kitchens are usually the first major design decision in a renovationThe layout choices that affect plumbing, electrics and budgetWhy the classic “kitchen triangle” is outdatedDesigning kitchens in practical zones: storage, prep, cooking and cleaningStorage strategies that make kitchens easier to live withFloor-to-ceiling units, drawers vs cupboards and corner solutionsPlanning sockets, appliances and everyday countertop clutterWe also share the biggest kitchen regrets - from narrow islands to nowhere to hide clutter.This is part 1 of a two-part kitchen episode - in the next episode we’ll cover appliances, materials and kitchen lighting.Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
