Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast

• Episode 44 - Dining in Style

  This week we’re diving into dining - from compact kitchen nooks to dramatic dining rooms, we'll go through design, layouts, materials, and lighting to help you create a dining room that is both beautiful and practical for everyday living.Editor's note: We were short on time today and are talking super fast to fit everything in - we understand if you need to play this episode at half speed, sorry! ;)Items mentioned:We both have a tulip-style dining table (Eero Saarinen style) Ghost chairs - Philippe Starck styleCarver chairs with arms that can double up as bedroom chairsBench seating with hinged lid (preferred over drawers)Slope the back of the seat 5-7 degreesPoly-velvet fabric is ideal for easy-to-clean upholsteryBar stools should be 65-70cm maximum (assuming standard countertop height of 90 - 95cm)Solid wood tables - seal well with oil - we love Ethnicraft wood tablesThe Interior Design Handbook by Frida Ramstedt has great dining measurementsDr. Beckmann’s (fabric cleaner)Jenny's dining dimensions:90cm diameter round table175 x 185cm bench seatingSupport the showFollow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

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• Listener Questions 3 - Cafe Curtains and Frosted Windows

  In between full episodes we will be fielding listener questions about their renovations. So if you have a burning question send us a voice-note on Instagram at @ripitup_podcast_official or via email to [email protected] mentioned:Ikea curtain fabricsHilja - Kate’s originalStockholm - new and improvedWundaweb - iron-on hemming tapeNet curtain wire + hooksTension rods for cafe curtainsGlass film suppliers:CoatekGlassfilm.euLink to Kate’s cafe curtain tutorialSupport the showFollow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

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• Episode 43 - House Warming Podcast cross-episode

  This week we are bringing you a shared episode which we recorded with Kim Buckley, host of SEAI's House Warming podcast, to talk about the range of energy upgrades that we both made across our various home renovations. Visit SEAI.ie to check out the range of supports they have available if you're planning to make energy efficient upgrades to your home, and keep your ears tuned for a follow-up episode where we will discuss SEAI's Traditional Homes pilot scheme, designed with period homes in mind.Support the showFollow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

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• Listener Questions 2 - Fifty Shades of White

  In between full episodes we will be fielding listener questions about their renovations. So if you have a burning question send us a voice-note or a message at @ripitup_podcast_official on Instagram or [email protected] favourite (off)white paints:Slaked Lime - Little GreeneSubtle - ColourtrendArctic Blonde - ColourtrendPowdered Shell - ColourtrendSoda Bread - ColourtrendTrigg - Farrelly & CoWimborne White - Farrow & BallOld White - Farrow & BallSchoolhouse White - Farrow & BallShaded White - Farrow & BallShadow White - Farrow & BallDropcloth - Farrow & BallDesigner White - Fleetwood (for outdoors)Support the showFollow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

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• Episode 42 - Quartz, Porcelain, or Natural Stone?

  Are you bamboozled by kitchen countertops? Can’t tell your quartz from your quartzite or think marble is just a fancy tile? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. From the grit of quartzite to the ease of porcelain and the affordability of laminate, we’ll help you choose the perfect countertop material for your kitchen.PLUS - do you have a burning question for us? Send a short voicenote to [email protected] or via DM @ripitup_podcast_official on Instagram and we’ll answer on the pod!Catch us on the DFS stage at the Ideal Home Show this weekend.Items mentionedQuartz brands:Concertino group (silestone)SapienstoneMan-made materials:LaminateQuartzPorcelainNatural materials:QuartziteMarble (including Connemara marble)GraniteWoodTypes/names of patterns mentioned (there are many more):CalacattaCarraraCalacatta VioloArabescato Support the showFollow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

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