• Our takeaways: End of series 10 round up
    Dec 2 2025

    In this bonus episode, Amy and Jane round up their key takeaways and top tips shared by the renovators in the tenth series of the Stories from Site podcast.

    They discuss the common themes that emerge across the series, including the different methods people have employed to keep costs down, as well as the advice that they're personally taking on board in their own renovations.

    This podcast is sponsored by Plykea

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    22 mins
  • From fixer-upper to family home with Renovate Like Kate
    Nov 25 2025

    This week we talked with Kate about renovating her Georgian farmhouse. Better known on Instagram as Renovate like Kate. She talks us through her hands-on approach to home renovation from her early projects in London to her family's big move to Leicestershire. Get yourselves ready for plenty of practical advice and insights into balancing renovation with family life.

    Find Kate's project on instagram @renovatelikekate

    This podcast is sponsored by Plykea

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    Insta: @plykeakitchens

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    27 mins
  • Matching budget with design: When one quote isn’t enough
    Nov 18 2025

    In this episode, we're joined by Vita who tells the story of finding the right house and working closely with the architects and builders to make her dream home. Vita shares how she balanced budgets and aesthetics, navigated tough decisions, and ultimately created a space that feels both intentional and inspiring.

    You can find Vita's project on instagram @belgravehome

    Project architects: @proparchitects


    This podcast is sponsored by Plykea

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    Insta: @plykeakitchens

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    27 mins
  • DIY to Award-Winning: Transforming a London Flat
    Nov 11 2025

    This week, we talk with Natallia and Matt who share their remarkable ten-year DIY journey. Starting with a modest London flat, they built skills, overcame challenges, and created a home that won an award at this year’s Don’t Move, Improve awards.

    It’s a story of persistence, creativity, and what’s possible when you take renovation into your own hands.

    You can find Natallia on instagram @natalliatanko and if you want to find out more about her Architecture practice, check out her website here.


    This podcast is sponsored by Plykea

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    Insta: @plykeakitchens

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    32 mins
  • Opening up and Edwardian Home in Manchester
    Nov 4 2025

    This week we are joined by Karen who talks to us about her renovation of a semi-detached Edwardian house in Manchester.

    Karen shares the role her architect played, as well as the challenges of turning a dark house into a bright and welcoming family home.

    You can find Sarah from Another architecture + interiors on instagram @another_a_i

    This podcast is sponsored by Plykea

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    Insta: @plykeakitchens

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    20 mins
  • Light and Life in a 1960's Maisonette
    Oct 28 2025

    In this episode, we speak with Issey about transforming her 1960s Maisonette.

    With her background in interior architecture and the sharp eye for design, Issey shares how she and her partner created a light filled home on a careful budget and the inspiration that guided their choices along the way.

    This podcast is sponsored by Plykea

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    Insta: @plykeakitchens

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    22 mins
  • Coming soon... Stories from Site Series 10!!!
    Oct 14 2025

    We're BACK with the 10th Series of Stories from Site - and it's our best yet!!

    Each week we’ll be chatting with a different home renovator, to peek behind the curtains of those insta-worthy interiors to bring you the REAL processes they went through to make their dream homes a reality.

    What worked well for them? What went completely wrong? And what did they learn from the experience?

    Our mission is to share insights, find common ground between a broad range of approaches, and collectively learn from each other’s experiences.

    The first episode of Series 10 launches on October 21st. Join us on the rollercoaster of renovation!

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    1 min
  • That Purple House: A 1930s renovation full of joy
    Oct 21 2025

    In this episode, we speak with Robyn, who shares how she transformed a budget friendly 1930s home into a bold, joyful space with the help of architects Office S&M. It's a story about colour collaboration and creating a home that radiates happiness.

    This podcast is sponsored by Plykea

    Web: https://www.plykea.com/
    Insta: @plykeakitchens

    Try the HomeNotes App;

    Web: homenotes.co
    Insta: @wearehomenotes

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    27 mins