Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
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
Location:
Ireland
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
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:
English
Episodes
Episode 13 - Layouts
5/2/2024
In this episode, Kate and Jenny give you their best tips and some simple guidelines to follow for getting the layout of each room just right.
Items mentioned:
- The Interior Design Handbook by Frida Ramstedt
- PowerPoint or Google Sheets
- Graph paper
- Laser measure
- Room Planner
- SketchUp
- Morpholio Trace
- Samsung Frame TV
- Slim frame sofa
- Rattan or sisal rugs (or jute)
Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
Duration:00:47:33
Episode 12 - Storage
4/18/2024
In this episode, Jenny and Kate discuss how to design for clever storage solutions during the renovation process. We are delighted to be sponsored by the Organised Store for this episode - check out their extensive catalogue at organisedstore.ie
Items mentioned:
- The Elfa system
- The Interior Design Handbook by Frida Ramstedt
- Ottoman bed and storage stools
- Bench seating with storage underneath and a hinged lid (not drawers)
- Muuto wall dots
- Wicker baskets
- Recessed wall storage (especially in bathrooms)
- Low hallway storage
- Ikea Vesken narrow storage
Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
Duration:00:49:58
Episode 11 - Windows and Doors
4/4/2024
In this episode, Kate and Jenny go through everything to do with choosing the right external windows and doors - from your front door to Crittall-style doors, and from sash windows to sunroofs.
Items mentioned:
- Aluclad windows - engineered wood surrounding metal mechanisms
- Bi-fold doors - you need more space than you think to fold them away
- Crittall and Crittal-style steel-framed windows and doors
- Fineo glass - ultra thin glazing
- Velux Cabrio - balcony roof-window
- Sun tunnels
- Switchable Privacy Glass
Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
Duration:00:35:07
Episode 10 - Flooring
3/21/2024
This episode is all about flooring. So whether you're thinking of cozy carpet, timeless timber, or luxury lino, Kate and Jenny have got you covered.
Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
Duration:00:52:12
Episode 9 - Expert Q&A - Farrelly & Co Painting
3/7/2024
Kate and Jenny are joined by Rachel and Alan - professional painters and founders of Farrelly & Co, an Irish premium painting company. Rachel and Alan answer lots of listener-submitted questions about choosing the right colours, finding the right painter, and taking on a DIY painting project.
Items mentioned:
Off white paint colours mentioned:
- Trig - Farrelly & Co
- Milk Teeth - Colourtrend
- Arctic Blond - Colourtrend
- Schoolhouse White - Farrow & Ball
- Sandycove - Farrelly & Co (green undertones)
Coloured paint colours mentioned:
- Invisible Green - Edward Bulmer
- Fremantle - Farrelly & Co (Aubergine)
- London Clay - Farrow & Ball (Aubergine / Brown)
- India Yellow - Farrow & Ball (dark yellow)
Sanders and tools:
- Festool - https://www.festool.ie/
Caulk:
- Siroflex
Painter’s tape:
- Low tack Fleetwood tape
High gloss front door painting:
- @zkpainting on Instagram
Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
Duration:00:48:51
Episode 8 - Bathrooms
2/22/2024
In this episode about bathrooms, Kate and Jenny delve into everything from taps and toilets to tiles and tanking.
Items mentioned:
- Terrazzo and Zellige tiles, both from Mosaic Factory.
- Microcement
- Tileable shower tray
- Coloured grout
- Lefroy Brooks hardware
- Japanese soaking baths (Ibani)
- Tile sealant
- Concealed thermostat
- Back to the wall cisterns
- Bidet hoses
Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
Duration:00:50:57
Episode 7 - Paint Colours
2/8/2024
In this episode, Kate and Jenny dive into how to choose the perfect paint colours for your home, whether premium brand paints are worth it, and how to create a cohesive colour palette. This episode is kindly sponsored by Irish paint brand Farrelly & Co - follow them on instagram @farrellyandco or head to their website farrellyandco.com
Paint colours mentioned:
- Misty Rose by Farrelly & Co.
- Drop Cloth, Shaded White, Schoolhouse White, Railings, Studio Green, Rangwali, and India Yellow by Farrow and Ball.
- Subtle, Arctic Blonde, and Wild Raspberry by Colourtrend.
- Caldwell Green by Benjamin Moore.
Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
Duration:00:44:30
Episode 6 - Lighting
1/25/2024
In this episode, Kate and Jenny discuss the importance of creating a lighting plan for your home, and how to get the right style, brightness, and ambiance for each room in your home throughout different times of the day.
Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
Duration:00:35:19
Episode 1 - Introductions & Our Renovation Journeys
1/11/2024
In episode one, Jenny & Kate introduce themselves and talk through their own house buying and renovation journeys. Jenny renovated a small cottage in Dublin with clever space saving design and Kate renovated a period Victorian home with a lot of her own elbow grease and DIY skills.
Thank you to our episode sponsor Finline Furniture for making this recording possible. Book a design consultation at finlinefurniture.ie
Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
Duration:00:25:16
Episode 3 - Kitchens Part II
1/11/2024
Following on from the previous Episode 2 on kitchens, this 3rd episode is a deep dive into choosing the right kitchen materials, from joinery to counter tops. Solid wood vs. MDF? Quartz vs. porcelain? Kate & Jenny will cover it all.
Thank you to our episode sponsors Finline Furniture (finlinefurniture.ie) and Savvy Kitchens (savvykitchens.ie) for making this recording possible.
Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
Duration:00:16:44
Episode 4 - Furniture
1/11/2024
In this episode, Kate and Jenny talk through all the key items of furniture you may need to buy along your renovation journey. They cover everything from designer pieces and custom sofas to thrifting and upcycling.
Thank you to our episode sponsor Finline Furniture for making this recording possible. Book a design consultation at finlinefurniture.ie
Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
Duration:00:39:10
Episode 5 - The Renovation Process
1/11/2024
In this episode, Kate & Jenny will step the listener through the building process, talk through key construction terminology and sequencing, and highlight key decisions to be made throughout.
Thank you to our episode sponsor Finline Furniture for making this recording possible. Book a design consultation at finlinefurniture.ie
Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
Duration:00:31:27
Episode 2 - Kitchens Part I
1/10/2024
This episode is all about kitchens where Kate & Jenny cover everything from functional layout to colours and countertops. They talk through all the decisions they each made in their own kitchens, and why.
Thank you to our episode sponsors Finline Furniture (finlinefurniture.ie) and Savvy Kitchens (savvykitchens.ie) for making this recording possible.
Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
Duration:00:26:24