Renovation Ready
Renovation Ready
Courtney Adamo & Natalie Walton
If you’re planning to renovate your home one day – or even if you’re in the thick of it right now, making what can feel like a million decisions, this podcast is for you. Renovation Ready is here to help you navigate what you really need to know to get your home renovation right. Join Courtney Adamo and Natalie Walton as they simplify all the decisions you need to make – and tackle the tough topics like budget, dealing with trades, and when things go wrong – and help you turn your wish list and all those inspirational images into a living reality, a home to love. You’ll get the tools and resources you need to make more confident choices, and learn how to create a home that enhances how you and your family live, a place that makes life better, and more beautiful. Courtney and Natalie are guides you can trust. They have a mix of personal and professional experience, renovating a range of homes and projects with varying styles, scopes and budgets, at various locations across the country, and globe. Their homes have also been featured in leading publications and books around the world. They also know what it’s like to juggle family and renovations, all while trying to make better choices for the planet. Come listen to Renovation Ready to feel more confident, and create a home you love.
Biggest Design Lessons: What We Would Do Differently
Every renovation project comes with many learnings. Come listen to some of the biggest design lessons we have learned on our most recent projects, and what we would do differently next time. Doors now open to Renovation Ready, the course – your roadmap to designing, building or renovating your dream home with clarity and confidence. Join now! Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready
Oct 19, 2023
26 min
5 Ways To Save Early On Your Renovation
Who doesn’t want to make some savings while renovating their home? After all, it’s so easy to lose money, and just keep spending. But with some smart choices you can make savings in the early stages of your home renovation, which can get you off to a great start. Come listen to this episode where we share 5 tried & tested ways to save on your home renovation. BONUS: Get your Free Copy of “The Reno Rulebook” here.   Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready
Oct 12, 2023
20 min
Reno Story: Is It Worth It?
Is a home renovation worth it? After all, it’s a big investment and can sometimes take over your life. Come listen to our conversation with Priscylla Elliott who shares her renovation story. She was warned by a friend that it wouldn’t actually change her life. But Priscylla had other ideas. And making changes to her home has improved how her family spends time together, and makes life more enjoyable. Listen to her story now. BONUS: Get your Free Copy of “The Reno Rulebook” here.   Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready
Oct 5, 2023
1 hr 1 min
Because You Asked…
Today we’re answering your questions – the ones we get asked the most, including which paint colours do we use, can you mix your hardware, how best to design for a family, and many more! Come listen to this episode to get a raw and unfiltered response to your biggest design and renovating questions. BONUS: Get your Free Copy of “The Reno Rulebook” here.   Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready
Sep 28, 2023
56 min
Spend vs Save: Your Room by Room Guide
When should you spend money and where can you save it when it comes to designing and renovating your home? No one wants to spend money unnecessarily. But you also want to know what’s worth the investment.  Come listen to today’s episode where we share when to spend and where to save in different rooms of the home. BONUS: Get your Free Copy of “The Reno Rulebook” here.   Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready
Sep 21, 2023
28 min
How To Choose Your Lighting With Confidence
Lighting is such a great way to add personality to your spaces, create a home that looks and feel cohesive, and add atmosphere to your interiors. But it can be tricky to get right.  If you’re feeling overwhelmed about all the lighting decisions you need to make, come listen to this episode. We break down how you can choose with clarity, embrace constraints and feel more confident with your choices. We also share five key factors to help you get your lighting right. Listen now, and share with a friend who might be struggling with their lighting selections. BONUS: Get your Free Copy of “The Reno Rulebook” here.   Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready
Sep 14, 2023
32 min
Want to Design More Sustainably? An Architect Reveals Where to Start
When it comes to designing your home it can be hard to know the truth about what actually is sustainable. After all, there is so much green-washing and misinformation around. That’s why we wanted to get the perspective of an established architect who has expertise in sustainability on the podcast to share what you really need to know. Come listen to our conversation with Sophie Solomon, who is a Sydney-based architect with a strong focus on sustainability. Not only does she run her own architectural practice, but she is also on the National Residential Sustainability Advisory Committee at the Australian Institute of Architects.   She shares where you can learn the best place to start if you want to design or renovate your home in a more sustainable way, and how to get the most out of your relationship with your architect. Plus, much more. BONUS: Get your Free Copy of “The Reno Rulebook” here.   Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready
Sep 7, 2023
50 min
How To Get Your Bathroom Design Right
How confident do you feel right now about designing your dream bathroom? There are many factors to consider. After all, this is a space that needs to function on many levels. And it’s one of the more expensive areas to renovate – so you want to get it right. Also, bathrooms don’t have to be boring, and they can actually be beautiful bookends of your day. If you want to create a space that feels like a sanctuary and enhances the overall look and feel of your home, come listen to today’s episode. You’ll learn the decisions you need to make, and some key questions you should ask yourself. BONUS: Get your Free Copy of “The Reno Rulebook” here.   Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready
Aug 31, 2023
34 min
Want More Natural Beauty in Your Home? Try This
Have you been curious about the decorative coatings that many people are now using in their homes, such as lime plasters and renders? If you’re not sure where to start, what you need to know or how to achieve this look in your home we are excited to introduce you to this week’s guest. Karmin Kenny of Mineral Fox is an expert on decorative coatings and passionate about helping homeowners know and understand the health and sustainability benefits of using natural materials in their homes. Come listen to our conversation to finally understand the difference between a render and a plaster, and how they can add natural beauty to your spaces. BONUS: Get your Free Copy of “The Reno Rulebook” here.   Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready
Aug 24, 2023
46 min
Designing a Kitchen? How to Decide What’s Right For You
Welcome to Season 2 of Renovation Ready – Focussed on the design decisions you need to make for your home, starting in the kitchen. In this episode, you’ll learn the pros and cons of three big design decisions for this high-functioning and high cost area of your home that you want to get right: → Should you use marble on your benchtops – yes or no? → Open shelving versus cupboards – what are the pros and cons?  → Sink in the kitchen island – yes or no?  Come learn what we have prioritised in our kitchens, and why. We share the advantages and disadvantages of each key design decision, and what you need to consider before specifying your space. BONUS: Get your Free Copy of “The Reno Rulebook” here.   Podcast shownotes: renovationready.net/podcast Connect on Instagram: @renoready  
Aug 17, 2023
40 min
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