13 episodes
Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast Jenny Sheahan and Kate O'Driscoll
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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
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Episode 13 - Layouts
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 -
Episode 12 - Storage
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 -
Episode 11 - Windows and Doors
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 -
Episode 10 - Flooring
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 -
Episode 9 - Expert Q&A - Farrelly & Co Painting
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 -
Episode 8 - Bathrooms
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