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How To Renovate

Hi, I’m Tash South, interior designer, renovation consultant, and founder of South Place Studio. In this podcast, I share practical renovation advice, along with deeper insights into home and belonging.

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EP42 Beyond The Renovation

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2025/02/05

Send us a text It’s the podcast’s first birthday! In this episode I wanted to talk about the meaning behind home renovations, because renovations are more than just bricks and mortar. I chat about the emotional connections we have to our spaces and how design can enhance our mental and physical well-being. We discuss how light and space can profoundly influence the atmosphere and our emotional health, particularly in darker climates like the UK, and how maximizing natural li...

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EP41 How to Declutter - Tips That Actually Work

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2025/01/29

Send us a textShe's outraged! I thought as I listened back to myself to edit this episode about de-cluttering 😂I realised how angry I sounded, and I did consider re-recording it, but then realised that I am actually angry about clutter. 🙈 I’m angry and annoyed about the stress and overwhelm it causes for my brain, and I really don’t like how clutter robs a space of calm. This episode is hugely based on an episode of the The Mel Robbins Podcast I listened to a while ago, and I t...

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40:31

EP40 Five Pillar Process To A Successful Renovation –...

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2025/01/22

Send us a textIn this episode of How to Renovate, for the first time, I’m breaking down my Five Pillar Process, the structure I’ve developed over my many years of renovating, and I one I follow now for every renovation I take on, whether its one of my own, or one for a client.This Five Pillar Process is also the framework that guides many of the podcast episodes, and what my online renovation course, RenoVersity is structured within. The five pillars are:PlanningPreparationPeoplePractica...

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20:26

EP39 Design Lessons: What I Would Do Differently

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2025/01/15

Send us a textI’ve renovated 14 homes and built one from scratch, this episode contains the mistakes I won’t make again!Oof! it got a bit real when I added all those up! Made me feel older than I care to admit 😂This episode is the second part of Design Lessons, last week I talked about what really worked and what I would do again and again, and this week, I’m delving deep into all those past 14 renos and a house build to bring you 7 things that I would do differently - and definitely do

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EP38 Design Lessons: What I Would Do Again And Again

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2025/01/08

Send us a textFor the next two episodes, I’m doing something a little different, I’m calling it Design Lessons, and this week I chat through a few things that have worked on every project and would do again and again, and next week I’ll discuss what I would have done differently - so you don’t make the same mistakes. The purpose of the podcast is to provide renovation education and what better way than for you to avoid the failures I’ve had - and there have been many over the years!So jo...

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EP37 New Year. New Home?

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2025/01/01

Send us a textHello! And welcome to 2025! I’m not usually one for New Years’ resolutions, but I do love the feeling of a fresh start that January brings (although I don’t so much love the London weather!) Maybe this year your goal or resolution is to finally sort your home that may be driving you crazy! But perhaps you feel a bit overwhelmed about where or how to start? Don’t worry - you’re in the right place! Join me inside this episode for 6 ways you can get started and ...

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EP36 Design Ideas For Compact Bathrooms

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2024/12/18

Send us a textIs your compact bathroom in need of a makeover? Discover the secrets to transforming even the tiniest spaces into stylish sanctuaries that prioritize both form and function. This episode sheds light on innovative design strategies perfect for space-constrained environments like London's bustling metropolis. From clever storage solutions such as recessed niches and flush medicine cabinets to the illusionary magic of floating fixtures, we unpack the essentials for a sleek and spac...

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EP35 Renovating To Sell

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2024/12/11

Send us a textThis week on the podcast, I’m doing something a little different, usually I’m talking about renovating your home to make it the best, most functional sanctuary for you and your family, but this week’s episode is all about renovating to sell. If you’re renovating a property, but you know it’s not your forever home, then this is a good one to listen to. It’s filled with tips and advice for when you’re renovating, but selling up is on on the horizon. I cover the 8 things ...

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EP34 How To Prepare Your Home For The Holidays & Guests

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2024/12/04

Send us a textIt’s officially the first week of the silly season 😬An exciting and busy time of year where you’re just trying to create a little magic (right?!) on top of all the extra socialising and chores at home (mammas, I hear ya!)If your home’s not quite yet ready to welcome guests amidst the December chaos, I’ve compiled my 7 Top Tips to help you be the host with the most, whilst still having time to spend relaxing moments with your guests.If you want to actually enjoy time with yo...

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Interview Episode: Francesca Wezel from Francesca's...

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2024/11/27

Send us a textAre you ready for a masterclass in colour? This week, I was lucky enough to interview Francesca Wezel, the founder of Francesca’s Paints. Francesca’s Paints was started in November 1996 and is one of the first eco-friendly paint companies in the UK. Francesca swapped her musical ambitions for a passion for colors after a serendipitous encounter in Australia, transforming her life and career. Her story is a testament to following your passion and embracing unexpected opportu...

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23:42

Special Episode: Introducing RenoVersity

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2024/11/20

Send us a textIt’s quite a special day for me today - I have been working on creating this online renovation course for over a year. And finally in this episode, I get to tell you ALL about it because RenoVersity is launching for the first time in January, and the waitlist is now OPEN! GET ON THE WAITLIST HERE: https://www.southplacestudio.com/renoversity If you’re a busy home owner who’s frustrated and fed-up with your current home, and you’ve been dying to renovate to make it a mo...

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EP33 It's Time To Step Away From The Pinterest Boards!

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2024/11/13

Send us a text The addiction they don’t talk about - Interior Doom Scrolling!I know, I know, it’s all very nice and ‘inspirational’ to spend hours drooling over other people’s homes on Pinterest and Instagram, trying to imagine what your home renovation could one day become.I’ve been there… you look up your from your phone and an hour and a half has passed… I mean, who knew drug dealer Jesse Pinkman from Breaking Bad would grow up to have SUCH good taste!? But here's the truth...

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EP32 7 Builder Red Flags

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2024/11/06

Send us a textCowboy. Builders. 🤠Two words I hear every time when talking to future renovators about their top worries about starting a project. So this weeks’ episode is here to help with that, it promises to arm you with the knowledge to identify those sneaky red flags that could save you from costly and frustrating renovation disasters. Inside I’ll cover 7 Red Flags you should have your eyes wide open to before hiring a contractor or builder. Including: 1. Lack of Proper Lic...

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Ep31 Halloween Special: Renovation Horror Stories

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2024/10/30

Send us a textHello and Happy Halloween!This week, as it’s my 31st episode and we are in Halloween week, I’m taking you back to some of my own Renovation Horror Stories! Join me inside as I recount some of the scariest, hairiest times during my 16 years of renovating. From collapsing foundations to nosy neighbours and surprise pregnancies, it’s all in there - and as always, I treat you to some tips on how to deal with all the tricky situations.I’ll see you inside to share my reno horrors...

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Ep30 Should You Ask Other people’s Opinions On Your...

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2024/10/23

Send us a textHave you ever asked someone’s opinion on something and then regretted it? Me too. It can get awkward.When it comes to something as big (and as expensive) as a home renovation, you’ll want to make sure that you’re asking the right people for their input. Mayyyybeeee NOT Mary* in accounts whose home you’ve never laid an eye on before. I find that when people discover you’re renovating, SO many are willing to add their advice and opinions, all usually well-meaning and with good int...

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EP29 Six Design Decisions To Make Early

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2024/10/16

Send us a textRenovation projects can take their toll on our time, patience and pocket, and rushing in without proper planning can be a big mistake.In this episode I talk through six design decisions you should make early on in your renovation project to save you time and money (and maybe even your sanity and your relationships too!) For a smooth running project, tune in to hear why I rate a style board as my number one. That may seem like strange place to start, but hit ‘listen now’ to ...

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55:34

Interview Episode: Interior Stylist, Emma Morton-Turner

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2024/10/09

Send us a textThis episode is a gem! I interview interior stylist Emma Morton-Turner. Emma is a fellow podcaster and has been an Interior Stylist and writer for over twenty years. She’s styled home and interiors magazine photo shoots, company brochures, press launches and she also writes features for interiors magazines.And if that’s not enough, Emma is also the founder of InsideStylists, which is a platform for other interior stylists, writers assistants and photographers, giving t...

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EP28 How To Avoid Decision Fatigue

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2024/10/02

Send us a textDecision fatigue is real, and if you’ve renovated before, you’ll know that there are hundreds, if not thousands (depending on the size of your reno) of decisions you have to make. It’s a common challenge that can halt your progress and completely drain your energy, so in this week’s episode of How To Renovate, I approach the topic and give you 5 ways to avoid decision fatigue during your renovation.These five strategies will help you to make confident choices and keep your ...

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EP27 How To Prevent Delays Onsite

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2024/09/24

Send us a text In this episode we’re talking delays! EEK!Everyone wants to avoid delays onsite once build works have started because they are a major frustration - your builders are twiddling their thumbs while the budget over-runs each day of the delay! Avoiding delays as much as possible is a win-win - you get to move back into your home on time AND you save money.Join me inside the episode as I’m dishing out 5 Tips on How To Avoid Delays Onsite, I’ll chat through ...

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EP26 Should You Stay Or Should You Go?

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2024/09/17

Send us a textThis week on the podcast we’re talking about a big decision when you’re about to renovate, it’s whether you should stay in your property while the building works are taking place, or whether you should move out. Now, of course this depends on may factors, like your budget, or whether a major home renovation can coexist with your daily life. Join me inside the episode for 6 things you should consider when making this decision. From the size and duration of your renovati...

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