How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWant to know what really goes into planning the perfect kitchen or bathroom? Welcome to How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom, the podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com and Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine. Whether you’re just starting to think about what your dream space could look like, or are right in the thick of planning, or you simply want to know how to confidently buy those all-important fixtures, fittings and finishing touches – from hobs and lighting to a freestanding bath and the right paint – you’re in the right place. Join KBB acting editor Georgina Townshend, who is stepping in for editor Lindsay Blair while she's on maternity leave, as she chats to those in the know about the ins and outs of getting the kitchen and bathroom you really want. In each episode, Georgina uncovers how to buy a kitchen or bathroom, sharing those clever nuggets of advice along the way.
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Your kitchen dilemmas solved!
December 22, 2022 12:27 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBFor our tenth and last episode of the series, host Georgina Townshend is joined by interior designers Beth Dadswell, of Imperfect Interiors, and Ros Wilson, from Roselind Wilson Design, to answer some of our readers' and listeners' kitchen dilemmas. Questions include… - Where is the best place to put my bins? I think by the sink, but my partner thinks on the island where we do food prep? And is this actually an important thing to consider? - How much should I follow the rules of the magi...
Your bathroom dilemmas solved!
December 15, 2022 13:15 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBFor our ninth and penultimate episode of the series host Georgina Townshend was joined a third and final time by interior designers Brooke Copp Barton, of Brooke Copp Barton Interiors, and Kia Stanford of Kia Designs to answer some of our readers and listeners bathroom questions. Questions include: There's such a difference in the price of toilets - why? Aren't they all the same? There are so many fancy finishes available now - I'd love to be brave and not go for the classic chrome, but I'm...
Your kitchen and bathroom storage dilemmas solved!
December 08, 2022 16:14 - 24 minutes - 23.3 MBFor this episode, host Georgina Townshend is joined a final time this season by interior designs Pia Pelkonen and Amy Stoddart as they tackle some of our readers and listeners kitchen and bathroom storage questions. How can we make our family bathroom look more uncluttered? Is there a difference between a larder and a pantry?And how can I have one? How do I figure out how much storage I’ll need for my new kitchen and bathroom? And is there such a thing as too much storage? Should I ge...
Choosing the right appliances for your kitchen
December 01, 2022 11:38 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBWhat kitchen appliances you choose for your new design is as important as the cabinetry and worktops you pick. But, with so much tech and all the many different models and brands on the market – it can be overwhelming. Which is why, for Episode seven of Series Four of the How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom podcast, we've tackled some of our most frequently asked kitchen appliance questions. Interior designers Beth Dadswell and Roselind Wilson join host Georgina Townshend once again, this t...
Stuck for bathroom design ideas?
November 25, 2022 12:02 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBWondering how to get your bathroom redesign off the ground? Then series four, episode six of our How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom podcast is exactly what you need. Host Georgina Townshend is joined a second time this series by interior designers Kia Stanford, from Kia Designs, and Brooke Copp-Barton, from Brooke Copp-Barton Interiors to discuss KBB magazine's most frequently asked bathroom design questions. From where to start when planning a bathroom, what you need to know when buying ba...
What's the right kitchen style for you?
November 18, 2022 10:24 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBCan't decide what kitchens style you want to for your new space? For episode five host Georgina Townshend and guests Ros Wilson and Beth Dadswell talk about all the different styles of cabinetry and looks you can create. From discussing the pros and cons of Shaker-style cabinetry over handleless designs, they explore why the sought-after industrial look doesn't have to be cold and edgy, why contemporary country doesn't mean twee, and if Scandi is at all practical - plus much more. Hoste...
Floor and worktops for the kitchen and bathroom
November 10, 2022 11:36 - 20 minutes - 19.6 MBWhy does wood work better in the kitchen and not the bathroom? Is concrete a good idea? Do effect tiles actually look like the real thing? And will a lemon really stain marble? (Yes, it will.) Host Georgina Townshend is joined once again by interior designers Pia Pelkonen and Amy Stoddart to discuss everything you need to know on kitchen flooring and worktops – from the different materials and styles to installation and practicality. How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom is brought to you by K...
What to know about bathroom fixtures and fittings
November 03, 2022 13:03 - 35 minutes - 33.5 MBCan't decide between a freestanding or fitted bath? Overwhelmed by the sheer amount of shower heads on the market? And what do you need to think about when planning a vanity area? All questions we hear a lot at Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine. Which is why series four, episode three of How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom focusses on what you need to know about bathroom fixtures and fittings. This week, interior designers Kia Stanford, from Kia Designs, and Brooke Copp-Barton, from Broo...
What you need to know when planning a kitchen
October 31, 2022 10:43 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBWhat are the first stages of planning a new kitchen? How should you spend your budget? And how do you come up with the perfect layout? Host Georgina Townshend puts Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms' most frequently asked questions to guests Beth Dadswell and Roselind Wilson in the second episode of series 4's of How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom. They discuss everything from using trends to when you should throw the design rule book out the window. The How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom pod...
All the bathrooms of the house
October 20, 2022 13:48 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBAll the bathrooms of the house Can a cloakroom's decor be too quirky, how do you balance practicality and beauty in a family bathroom, and where do you begin when designing a luxurious ensuite? For the first episode in series 4 of How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom, host Georgina Townshend is joined by interior designers (and good friends) Pia Pelkonen and Amy Stoddart to discuss all the bathrooms of the house. They discuss a range of topics, from x-rated wallpaper, clever storage solutions...
The top 10 kitchen and bathroom questions answered
August 03, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 78.7 MBFor the final episode in series 3 of How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom, host Lindsay Blair is once again joined by KBB Magazine’s Georgina Townshend to tackle some of the most-asked kitchen and bathroom questions. This time, they have asked kitchen and bathroom retailers up and down the country to let them know which questions they get asked most from the homeowners they work with – everything from how to fit an island into a kitchen to working out how much a new kitchen or bathroom will co...
Choosing the appliances you REALLY need (with Simon Rimmer)
July 28, 2022 14:15 - 32 minutes - 62.1 MBThis week host Lindsay Blair from These Three Rooms is joined by celebrity chef and TV presenter Simon Rimmer, best known for co-hosting Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch, to chat about how to choose the appliances you really need in your new kitchen. Lindsay asks how to narrow down the kitchen kit you will use most in a kitchen, what to think about before buying new appliances and crucially, which appliances are a must have and which you could actually do without. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Inclusive bathrooms & how to future proof your space
July 20, 2022 12:20 - 35 minutes - 64.3 MBThis week, host Lindsay Blair, editor of These Three Rooms, talks inclusive bathroom design and how to future proof your space so it works for years to come. From carefully considering the room layout to the choice of fixtures and fittings, she finds out how important it is to ensure what you put in your bathroom will suit the needs of everyone using it. With many variables that are very personal to whoever uses the bathroom in question, Lindsay is joined by Ed Warner, founder and CEO of Fi...
Small kitchen? No problem
July 12, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 63.6 MBIs your kitchen on the smaller side? Need ideas on how to maximise the space? This episode is for you. While many of us dream of large, open-plan kitchens, the reality isn’t always so, so this episode host Lindsay Blair shows some love for compact spaces and unveils ways to really make the most of them. She is joined by interior designer Pia Pelkonen of Pia Design and together they share ideas and tips for designing a small kitchen well – from the best layouts, how to fit in the applia...
How to create a spa bathroom at home
July 07, 2022 12:04 - 32 minutes - 62.2 MBIf you’re in need of some relaxation, this one is for you. Welcome back to episode five of How To Buy a Kitchen or Bathroom, the podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com. For this episode, host Lindsay Blair hands over to @kbbmagazine’s content creator Irina Iacob to find out what it takes to create the ultimate sanctuary bathroom right at home. Irina talks to interior designer Kia Stanford about why the want for spa-style bathrooms is on the rise, how to create one in your home and...
Shhh…need some quiet in your kitchen?
June 28, 2022 14:20 - 36 minutes - 65.5 MBCan’t hear yourself think over the sound of the washing machine on its spin cycle? Kettle too loud? Extractor drowning out conversation? Enter: quiet appliances. This week, Lindsay Blair from These Three Rooms is on a mission to discover how the products we put into our kitchens can have an impact on how we feel in our homes. With noise a proven contributor to stress, she talks to Poppy Szkiler, founder and CEO of Quietmark on how we can live better by considering how much noise our spaces ...
Cloakrooms: Cool ideas for your downstairs loo
June 22, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 56.3 MBWelcome back to How To Buy a Kitchen Or Bathroom, the podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com. This episode, host Lindsay Blair looks at the smallest room in the house: the downstairs toilet. The goal: to find out how even this most compact of spaces can pack a big style punch and become the envy of any guests who use it. With the help of interior designer Chantel Elshout, Lindsay discovers clever design tricks to make this room feel more spacious, how to choose the right fittings a...
Would you buy a second-hand kitchen?
June 15, 2022 08:10 - 28 minutes - 58.3 MBWelcome back to How To Buy a Kitchen Or Bathroom, the podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com. After chatting ways to design a sustainable kitchen last week, host Lindsay Blair hands over the reigns to @kbbmagazine’s Georgina Townshend for this week’s episode – all about second-hand kitchens. Would you buy one? Georgina chats to Helen Lord of the Used Kitchen Exchange and Rob Cole of Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens about the pros and cons of buying a used kitchen, how to do it and wh...
Can you really have a sustainable kitchen?
June 08, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBWelcome to the How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom podcast! In this episode, host Lindsay Blair hopes to get some answers to what it really means to have a sustainable kitchen. From eco-friendly buys and tips for reducing our carbon footprint to ways of reducing single-use plastic and tackling food waste, Lindsay chats to Zoe Holland of Sustainable Kitchens on how you can design your space with the planet in mind right from the start of a project. Plus, they talk about how to feel confident...
Installation: how long will you have to wait?
June 01, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes - 58.5 MBWelcome back to How To Buy a Kitchen Or Bathroom, the podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com. To kick start the first episode of series three, host Lindsay Blair is talking kitchen and bathroom installation. With a spike in demand since the start of the pandemic, longer lead times and waiting lists for trades are common. But what can you do to help your project run as smoothly as possible? And is there a way to get your dream kitchen and bathroom installed without the wait? Lindsa...
Your bathroom questions answered
March 15, 2022 12:05 - 35 minutes - 64.9 MBWelcome to the How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com. Your host as always is Lindsay Blair and this week we’re jumping back into the thesethreerooms inbox to answer your questions. Last week we're all about the kitchen and this time it’s the turn of bathrooms. Lindsay is joined by features editor Georgina Townshend and together they’re answering questions on tiles, baths, showers, storage, installation and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Your kitchen questions answered
March 08, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 80 MBWelcome to the How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com. So far this series host Lindsay Blair has been joined by a host of guests to offer great advice and ideas on everything from how to set a budget for your bathroom renovation, how to choose the right paint, getting kitchen storage right and ways to get a bigger kitchen without extending. But this week it’s time to delve into the These Three Rooms mailbag and answer your kitchen questions. Linds...
How to get your dream ensuite
March 01, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 64.1 MBWelcome to How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom, the podcast brought to you by thesethreetooms.com. This week, host Lindsay Blair is talking all things ensuite bathrooms. Do you have one? Do you want one? Are you looking to improve an existing ensuite or make it bigger and better? She chats to Josh Jaques at Victoria Plum to get his insights into what makes a good ensuite design, including how to figure out the look you want, what fittings to include, how to boost storage and how to perfectly...
Kitchen storage: can you ever have enough?
February 22, 2022 06:17 - 40 minutes - 69.5 MBStorage can be the difference between a good and great kitchen design and finding a place for all the stuff needed in this part of your house is key. But it’s also very personal. If you have a collection of cookbooks or are a bit of a crockery hoarder, you’ll need a place to keep these, and a good kitchen designer will be able to help. In this episode of the How To Buy A Kitchen or Bathroom from thesethreerooms.com, host Lindsay Blair speaks to Kelly Roden at Meliora Kitchens Bedrooms Bathr...
How much does a new bathroom cost?
February 16, 2022 07:42 - 30 minutes - 60.3 MBWelcome back to episode five of How To Buy a Kitchen or Bathroom, the podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com. For this episode, host Lindsay Blair is talking money. With the help of guest this week, Amy Stoddart of AR Interiors, she unravels how much a new bathroom actually costs – and how to get that all-important value for money. Lindsay and Amy share their top tips to effective budgeting, how to balance the books and how to get the bathroom you really want for the money you have ...
Get a bigger kitchen WITHOUT extending
February 08, 2022 09:01 - 27 minutes - 57 MBNeed more space? Want to go open plan? Both are indeed possible without the need to undertake the major structural upheaval of an extension project. How? Well, in this episode of How To Buy a Kitchen Or Bathroom, the podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com, Lindsay Blair talks to Annie Ebenston who is the lead designer at architecture and design company Blakes London to find out. Together, they share how to achieve more space in a kitchen by thinking cleverly about the footprint you a...
Want an easy-clean bathroom?
February 01, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 61.1 MBWelcome back to How To Buy a Kitchen Or Bathroom, the podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com. For this episode, host Lindsay Blair tackles the chore many of us would rather avoid – cleaning the bathroom. By thinking about how the bathroom is designed in the first instance, she hopes it can be a room that’s much easier to keep spick and span. With the help of Holly Aspinall at bathroom manufacturer Geberit, Lindsay finds out how the fixtures and fittings you put in your dream bathroo...
Kitchen lighting: it’s more than spots and pendants
January 25, 2022 09:01 - 35 minutes - 64.9 MBWelcome back to How To Buy a Kitchen Or Bathroom, the podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com. This episode, host Lindsay Blair is chatting all about kitchen lighting with Ally Dowsing-Reynolds of Dowsing & Reynolds. Kitchen lighting sounds simple on the face of it, but there is so much more to it. And if you’ve ever been in a kitchen with bad lighting, where you’ve stood at the worktop and tried to chop only to find your own shadow is blocking the light, or been sat at a dining table...
Choosing paint: where do I start?
January 18, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 56.8 MBWelcome back to How To Buy a Kitchen Or Bathroom, the podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com. To kick start series two, this episode, host Lindsay Blair is talking paint. If you’ve been to your local DIY store and browsed the paint section and quickly become overwhelmed – well you’re not alone! There’s a lot of choice. So Lindsay asks: What is eggshell emulsion anyway? Do you need primer? Is gloss too difficult to use? Do you really need to fork out for samples? And that’s before ev...
Your questions answered!
August 27, 2021 11:13 - 48 minutes - 55.7 MBWelcome to this week’s episode of How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom brought to you by Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine and thesethreerooms.com. Your host, as always, is editor Lindsay Blair. This is the final episode of season one and what a series it’s been. We’ve had some amazing guests on and we’ve picked up loads of invaluable nuggets of expert advice. But how to we wrap it all up? Well, with your help of course. We asked you for your kitchen and bathroom dilemmas and you really...
Choosing tiles: Help! There’s so much choice
August 17, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 62.8 MBStuck on how to navigate the huge selection of tiles now available? Need to know what type of tile will work best for your kitchen or bathroom? Well, welcome to this week’s episode of How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom brought to you by These Three Rooms. In this instalment, host Lindsay Blair talks to Kevin Lamming, a stone and tile project consultant at Artisans of Devizes about where to start when choosing tiles. So what to expect from this week’s pod? How to navigate that huge selection o...
Interior design secrets to the perfect kitchen or bathroom
August 10, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 37.3 MBWelcome to How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom brought to you by Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine and These Three Rooms. Ever wanted to know what an interior designer thinks when they look at a room? Want to know how to be your own interior designer when it comes to planning and creating your own kitchen or bathroom? This episode is for you. Host Lindsay Blair welcomes design due Jen and Mar from Interior Fox to this week’s podcast and aims to find out all of their design secrets. From...
Extractors: Everything you need to know
August 04, 2021 16:40 - 35 minutes - 43.6 MBWelcome to the latest episode of How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom, brought to you by These Three Rooms. Whether you want a cooker hood, downdraft extractor or fancy the latest innovation: the extractor hob, good extraction is key to a kitchen that’s clean and fresh. In this episode host Lindsay Blair talks to Sofia Bune Strandh, chief executive officer at Sola Kitchens about why extraction is so important, why to think about it early in your kitchen design process and what designs are avai...
Bathroom storage: how to finally sort your stuff
July 29, 2021 12:12 - 29 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this week’s episode of How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom, brought to you by These Three Rooms, we look at how to decide on the right bathroom storage set up for you; ideas for the types of storage you could have in your bathroom, plus clever little designer tricks you’ll definitely want to bring into your home. Host Lindsay Blair chats to interior designer Charmaine White, founder of The White House Interiors, to uncover the secrets of good bathroom storage and asks the question: can you...
Boiling-water taps: to have or not to have?
July 20, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 30.6 MBThe boiling-water tap – something that’s high up on many kitchen wishlists. In this week’s episode, host Lindsay Blair from thesethreerooms.com and Shehryar Khan from Sheraton Interiors chat about all the things you need to know about the boiling-water tap, including how it can open up new design possibilities in your kitchen layout, whether a boiling-water tap is a safe option for your home and what you need to know to keep it in tip-top condition. Plus, they unveil the cool new features ...
How much will my new kitchen cost?
July 13, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 44.5 MBWelcome back to How To Buy a Kitchen or Bathroom, the podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com We’ll say it straight away: the cost of your new kitchen is a bit like how long is a piece of string, but no matter your budget – big or small – or size of your project – big or small – one thing’s for sure: most of us want value for money. To help host Lindsay Blair unravel what exactly good value for money looks like when it comes to costing up kitchens and setting your budget, she chats t...
Wetroom bathrooms: what are they and can I have one?
July 06, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 38.5 MBOn this week’s episode of How To Buy a Kitchen or Bathroom, host Lindsay Blair gets my head into bathroom design and chatting all things wetrooms with a designer who knows a thing or two about beautiful bathrooms. This week’s guest is interior designer Karen Oliver. In this episode, you’ll find out about the differences between the true wetroom and a more modest wetroom solution, what goes into installation and how that might affect cost, plus, the fun bit: how to make a wetroom bathroom lo...
Buying a kitchen: The basics
June 29, 2021 15:03 - 20 minutes - 30.1 MBHello and welcome to episode 7 of How To Buy a Kitchen or Bathroom, the podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com. Your host as always is editor Lindsay Blair and, in this episode, she's talking to a very knowledgeable consumer expert, Matt Knight, principal researcher at Which? about the basics of actually buying a kitchen. By the end of this chat, you’ll be armed with information on where to start your search for a kitchen company, what questions to ask, what an agreement looks like ...
So you want a kitchen island?
June 22, 2021 13:59 - 41 minutes - 48.7 MBHello and welcome back to How To Buy a Kitchen or Bathroom, the podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com for episode number 6. And it’s a good one. This week, host Lindsay Blair discusses all there is to know about a kitchen island. She is joined by Luke Wedgbury who not only owns Coalville Kitchens in Leicestershire so has a wealth of knowledge about kitchen design, but he’s also just done his own kitchen – complete with an island. Together, they’ll delve into the topic to decipher e...
Is a freestanding bath practical?
June 14, 2021 20:56 - 36 minutes - 44.3 MBWelcome to How To Buy a Kitchen Or Bathroom, the podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com. In episode five, host Lindsay Blair asks: a freestanding bath looks great, but is it practical? To help answer the question, Lindsay talks to Jo Sangster who is the senior bathroom designer at Ripples in London to get the full lowdown on this bath style. They chat about whether a freestanding bath works for family life, how to find the space for one, how to have a shower over it, as well as layo...
Which worktop is best for my kitchen?
June 08, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 43.5 MBWhich worktop is best for my kitchen? Wondering whether to go for marble, wood or one of the other many choices of worktops available? In this episode of How To Buy a Kitchen Or Bathroom, the new podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com, host Lindsay Blair talks to Rhian Williams who is a senior designer at Harvey Jones at the Worcester showroom on how to choose the right worktops for you. From deciding on which material will go with the style of your kitchen and figuring out if it s...
Help! My bathroom is tiny
June 01, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 47.5 MBWelcome to How To Buy a Kitchen Or Bathroom, the new podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com. In episode three, host Lindsay Blair chats to Louise Ashdown, Head of Design at West One Bathrooms all about making the most of a small bathroom. So if your family bathroom is spatially challenged, uncover how to maximise every single inch to make sure your room is super functional but looks great too. Join Lindsay and Louise as they talk about everything from getting a bath in, storage an...
Gas or induction hobs?
May 25, 2021 09:09 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBHobs: are you team gas or team induction? Welcome to How To Buy a Kitchen Or Bathroom, the new podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com. In episode two, host Lindsay Blair tackles a seriously hot debate: whether to choose a gas or induction hob. She chats to Ben Hawkswell, senior designer at Roundhouse in Richmond to reveal everything you need to know before deciding on which hob to choose. From figuring out your cooking style and deciding where to put your hob in the kitchen, to ener...
Do you need a utility room?
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 36.5 MBDo you really need a utility room? Welcome to How To Buy a Kitchen Or Bathroom, the new podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com. In episode one, host Lindsay Blair chats to Hayley Robson, creative director of Day True about the ultimate kitchen storage solution – the utility room. In the last few years, spaces like a utility room or boot room have skyrocketed in popularity. Apart from the total satisfaction of a perfectly organised cupboard, who doesn’t want that extra room to put ...
How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom Trailer
May 06, 2021 15:17 - 1 minute - 20.5 MBWant to know what really goes into planning the perfect kitchen or bathroom? Welcome to How To Buy A Kitchen Or Bathroom, the podcast brought to you by thesethreerooms.com. Whether you’re just starting to think about what your dream space could look like, or are right in the thick of planning, or you simply want to know how to confidently buy those all-important fixtures, fittings and finishing touches – from hobs and lighting to a freestanding bath and the right paint – you’re in the righ...