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 ..read more

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 @victorianr ..read more

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 ..read more

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 - Fre ..read more

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 ..read more

In this episode, Kate and Jenny discuss the importance of creating a lighting plan for your home, and how to get the right style, brightness, and ambiance for each room in your home throughout different times of the day. Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines ..read more

In this episode, Kate & Jenny will step the listener through the building process, talk through key construction terminology and sequencing, and highlight key decisions to be made throughout. Thank you to our episode sponsor Finline Furniture for making this recording possible. Book a design consultation at finlinefurniture.ie Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines ..read more

In this episode, Kate and Jenny talk through all the key items of furniture you may need to buy along your renovation journey. They cover everything from designer pieces and custom sofas to thrifting and upcycling. Thank you to our episode sponsor Finline Furniture for making this recording possible. Book a design consultation at finlinefurniture.ie Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines ..read more

Following on from the previous Episode 2 on kitchens, this 3rd episode is a deep dive into choosing the right kitchen materials, from joinery to counter tops. Solid wood vs. MDF? Quartz vs. porcelain? Kate & Jenny will cover it all. Thank you to our episode sponsors Finline Furniture (finlinefurniture.ie) and Savvy Kitchens (savvykitchens.ie) for making this recording possible. Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines ..read more

This episode is all about kitchens where Kate & Jenny cover everything from functional layout to colours and countertops. They talk through all the decisions they each made in their own kitchens, and why. Thank you to our episode sponsors Finline Furniture (finlinefurniture.ie) and Savvy Kitchens (savvykitchens.ie) for making this recording possible. Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines ..read more