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
Sign up to become part of the South Place Studio Renovation Community, and receive weekly newsletters, access to webinars and bonus renovation education materials at
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To learn more about my Five Pillar Process for A Successful Renovation, head to
https://www.southplacestudio.com/pillars
Or if you want to get social, you can find us here:
Instagram: @southplacestudio
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 70
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
EP46 Turn Your Reno into Revenue: How to Make Your Home Pay You Back
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Hi I'm your host, Tash South I'm an Interior Designer and Renovation Consultant.
Each episode of How To Renovate is short, but brimming with practical advice to help y…
EP45 Why Kate Watson-Smyth Isn't A Fan Of Slow Renovating & How You Can Speed Yours Up
This week, I was lucky enough to interview Kate Watson-Smyth. If you love interiors, you’ll undoubtedly know about her!
Kate is a renowned interiors author, journalist, podcaster and co…
EP44 Understanding And Comparing Contractor Quotes
Today on the podcast, it’s all about contractor quotes!
Quotes for renovation work can come in completely differently, making deciphering and comparing them impossible! It’s a really com…
EP43 How To Add Character To Newer Properties
If you are renovating a newer property that’s perhaps lacking some style and character, then this episode is for you.
I’m often asked how to add personality to newer properties, so in …
EP42 Beyond The Renovation
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…
EP41 How to Declutter - Tips That Actually Work
She'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 th…
EP40 Five Pillar Process To A Successful Renovation – Deep Dive
In 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 f…
EP39 Design Lessons: What I Would Do Differently
I’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 car…
EP38 Design Lessons: What I Would Do Again And Again
For 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 d…
EP37 New Year. New Home?
Hello!
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 weat…
EP36 Design Ideas For Compact Bathrooms
Is 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 episod…
EP35 Renovating To Sell
This 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, …
EP34 How To Prepare Your Home For The Holidays & Guests
It’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…
Interview Episode: Francesca Wezel from Francesca's Paints
Are 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…
Special Episode: Introducing RenoVersity
It’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 becaus…
EP33 It's Time To Step Away From The Pinterest Boards!
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 …
EP32 7 Builder Red Flags
Cowboy. 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 p…
Ep31 Halloween Special: Renovation Horror Stories
Hello 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 s…
Ep30 Should You Ask Other people’s Opinions On Your Reno?
Have 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 wa…
EP29 Six Design Decisions To Make Early
Renovation 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…