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EP48 No Vanilla Renos Please!

Author
Tash South
Published
Wed 19 Mar 2025
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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 renovating to stay or planning to  sell later, the "vanilla renovation" approach robs your space of the very thing that makes a house feel like a home: personality.

Join  me inside as I make the case against soulless renovations and share ways for creating spaces with character, that will still appeal to future buyers. 

We explore the balance between timeless  foundations and bold accents, examining how thoughtful material  selections can elevate  your home, but without risking resale value. 
Contrary to what seems to be the common developer mindset, homes with personality often command higher prices and attract more interested buyers. 

I chat about how you can add your own DNA into the design with confidence, but still maintain that balance, and how neutral doesn't have to mean magnolia or white. 
I also share my own adventures in painting an entire living room (ceiling included)  black!

Hit play to break free from the developer mindset that results in forgettable  spaces.
I’ll see you inside!

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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 you manage your renovation project with confidence and success.

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Everything I teach about renovation falls within my Five Pillar Process for A Successful Renovation, to learn more about the process, head to
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