How To Renovate
Hey! I’m Tash South, owner and renovation consultant at South Place Studio, in this podcast, I teach you how to manage your renovation like a pro.
The How To Renovate podcast is Renovation Education!
You’ll learn the correct sequence of a renovation project through my 5 Pillar Process, which I’ve developed over 12 years renovating both my personal projects, including my complete London self-build, and my many client projects.
Renovations are complex, confusing and stressful.
I’ll teach you how to renovate well, in the correct sequence, save time, save money, and have a less stressful renovation experience... so you can finally make that dream home a reality.
If you’re planning to renovate your home one day, or even if you’ve already started and are a bit stuck, then you're in the right place. You’ll gain information and insight from my many years of personal and professional experience in the renovation world, and learn how to execute a renovation successfully.
You’ll get the tools and resources you need to approach your renovation with confidence, and learn how to create a home that is not only beautiful, but that also works hard for you and your family, and brings ease to your busy daily life.
RenoVersity is our ultimate Online Home Renovation Course set within my 5 Pillar Process. A step-by-step programme in which I will hold your hand throughout your renovation, from start to finish, to help you create your dream home with confidence and without the budget blow-outs. Find out more at https://www.southplacestudio.com/renoversity
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 70
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
EP66 The Importance Of Play When Designing Your Home
After a long, inspiring summer in Barcelona, I’m back—and filled with ideas sparked by the incredible, playful architecture of Gaudí.
In this episode, we dive into the joy of designing …
EP65 What Can I Do Now to Make Things Easier Later?
In this week's episode of How To Renovate, I’m kicking things off with a little personal update — I’m heading off to Barcelona for a month! It’s a working holiday (with some well-deserv…
EP64 Never Assume Anything!
In this episode, I dive into one deceptively simple yet absolutely crucial mantra for any renovator: never assume anything!
From wonky walls and uneven floors to miscommunications with y…
EP63 What’s Behind the Walls?
Every renovator should be a little concerned about what lurks behind those walls they’re about to tear down!
What unseen challenges are waiting to topple your carefully planned budget a…
EP62 The Power Of A Pause: Why a Mid-Renovation Breather Can Be a Smart Move
If you’ve renovated before, you’ll know that it can be very exciting—but let’s face it, it can also be overwhelming. In this episode of I’m talking about something not often discussed b…
EP61 Creating a Home Office that Works
Recently, a well-designed home office has become one of the most requested rooms in the renovation projects I work on. As more and more people are working from home a few days a week, o…
EP60 Designing with Heritage: How to Honour the Soul Of An Old Home
This episode delves into the art of designing with heritage, exploring how to preserve the soul of your period property. We talk about what to preserve, what can be adapted, and how to …
EP59 Breaking the Floorplan: Rethinking the Way You Live in Your Space
Today’s episode is a gentle but firm permission to break the floor plan! Stop letting outdated room labels or cookie-cutter layouts dictate how you live in your home. Estate agents may …
EP58 Renovation Burnout Is Real: How To Avoid It
Renovating your home isn't just about floorplans, finishes, or finding the perfect team — as much as those are important, it's also about managing your energy and emotions. In this epis…
EP57 Designing With Art: How to Let Art Lead Your Interiors
In this episode I talk about art adds personality, depth, and soul to your home, and how it can be a powerful guiding force when planning your interiors too.
I unpack how to plan for ar…
EP56 Renovation Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making, Until It's Too Late
Today I share the renovation mistakes you don’t know you’re making – until it’s too late.
I'm going to help you avoid those mistakes that I find people find out just a little bit too lat…
EP55 Working With Features You Can't Change
Sometimes in renovation, you hit a wall—literally. Whether it's a support column smack in the middle of your open-plan dream, or a chimney stack that you just can’t remove… every home h…
EP54 The Hidden Costs Of Renovating
In this episode of How To Renovate, I’m helping you see around corners when it comes to your renovation budget. It's so easy to focus on the big, shiny items like kitchens and bathrooms…
EP53 The Light Episode: Transform Your Home with Natural Light
Light isn't just about brightening a space, it fundamentally transforms how we feel in our homes. When you walk into a light-filled room, there's an immediate sense of warmth and energy…
EP52 My Process For Planning Wardrobe Storage
Do you ever open your wardrobe and feel instantly… annoyed?
Overflowing drawers, crammed rails, mystery piles of socks — we’ve all been there. But here’s the thing: wardrobe storage does…
EP51 Why You Should Have Things In Your Home That Tell A Story
What makes a house truly feel like home? Beyond beautiful furniture and perfect paint colors lies something more profound – the personal stories woven into your living space.
Taking ins…
EP50 Can Making A Home Help Heal Our Childhood Shame?
This is the 50th episode of How To Renovate. When I started the podcast, back in February 2024, the idea was to focus on short informative episodes about the renovation process. And al…
EP49 Unexpected Places To Find Renovation Inspiration
Renovation inspiration doesn’t always have to come from a screen. It doesn't have to come from Pinterest and Instagram and TV, useful as they may be sometimes!
In this episode, I want to…
EP48 No Vanilla Renos Please!
What makes a home truly special? It's not the magnolia walls or the generic fixtures that developers often choose to please everyone—and ends up inspiring no one!
Whether you're renova…
EP47 What To Do If You're Bored With Your Home
Ever catch yourself staring at your walls, feeling a bit… meh? Like your home has lost its spark, but you’re not quite sure why?
That creeping sense of boredom doesn’t mean you need to s…