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Home, Improved

5 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★ - 1 rating

The home improvement podcast from VELUX.


Hosted by Charlie Luxton, we tell the inspiring stories of four people who have transformed their homes for the better and discuss their projects with leading experts to understand the science behind the renovation choices that matter most.


Listen to be inspired and empowered to make the right decisions when renovating your home.

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Episodes

Tight budget, big vision: How to maximise returns on investment when renovating your home

December 18, 2020 02:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

With a limited budget, how do you choose the home improvements that add the most value to your property and everyday life? Ellie, a serial DIY’er and mother of two, was faced with that very question after stretching her budget on a new home in dire need of renovation. In conversation with Charlie Luxton and Bindar Dosanjh – a property developer and founder of the Female Property Alliance – we explore the choices Ellie made in her project to understand how we can all transform our homes witho...

How to renovate your family home for maximum hygge

December 18, 2020 01:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

How do you transform a run-down 1960’s bungalow into a stunning family home, full of ‘hygge’? Charlie Luxton explores the remarkable renovation project recently undertaken by Reena; interior design blogger, author and mother of three. Meanwhile, Professor Susan Roaf, a pioneer in the world of eco-design, guides us to the home improvements that are most important in creating a good family home.  See photos of the renovation @velux on Instagram, and read more about Reena’s design philosophy a...

The principles behind healthier bedrooms

December 09, 2020 19:30 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

How can a renovation of your bedroom improve your well-being, sleep and health? Charlie Luxton explores this question in conversation with father of three, Kristoffer, who slept in his living room with his wife until he renovated the loft of his cosy two-bedroom house in Copenhagen. Meanwhile, Professor Kevin Wymelenberg from the University of Oregon explains the surprising impact daylight and fresh air has on our lives – in our bedrooms and beyond. See photos of the renovation @velux on In...

Creating the perfect home office

December 09, 2020 19:02 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Discover the key components of a healthy home office. Join Charlie Luxton as he examines the inspiring learnings from an impressive home office renovation by entrepreneur Søren, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and discusses the important benefits of daylight and fresh air with Professor Marilyne Anderson. See photos of the renovation @velux on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home, Improved Trailer

November 19, 2020 11:40 - 1 minute - 1.11 MB

Home, Improved. The home improvement podcast from VELUX. Hosted by Charlie Luxton, we tell the inspiring stories of four people who have transformed their homes for the better and discuss their projects with leading experts to understand the science behind the renovation choices that matter most. Listen to be inspired and empowered to make the right decisions when renovating your home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.