All Things Renovation Podcast

S2E10 Sinks and Faucets

A sink is one of the hardest working and most used elements of your kitchen, so you want to make sure that you make the right choice. You will need to consider the style, the number of bowls that you want/need, the depth and shape of the bowls, and the finish. When choosing your faucet, there are both interior and exterior considerations as well. 

S2E9 Appliances

Today we’re talking about appliances. They’re a big element of a kitchen renovation and one that many people agonize over. I often recommend that clients choose appliances early on in the process as they anchor the cabinetry layout and these days there are so many options that it can take a bit of time to figure out what makes and models you prefer.

S2E8 Lighting

Brandy loves unique and unusual light fixtures! However layering and controlling the light sources in your kitchen allows you to achieve the quality and quantity of light you need at any time of day or for any task that you are performing. How is that accomplished? And when it comes to all the new LED bulb options, what is the difference between Lumens, Kelvins, and Watts?

S2E7 Flooring

We ask A LOT of our kitchen floors, from spills and drips to pets and dropped utensils. So we need to consider both durability AND style when choosing a new type of flooring. Brandy discusses the pros and cons of 5 different options: hardwood (including engineered hardwood), tile, linoleum and marmoleum, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), and cork. Also, is it better to install your floor and then your cabinetry, or vice versa?

S2E6 Backsplashes

Choosing a backsplash can be overwhelming because there are just so many options available. How do you choose the material, colour and pattern that is best for your dream kitchen??? Brandy has advice on what to consider for each aspect, as well as a few items that you may not have thought about. 

S2E5 Countertops

In this episode, Brandy and Paul discuss the pros and cons of the four main types of countertop material - plastic laminate, solid surface, stone (natural and manufactured), and wood, as well as those of less commonly used materials such as concrete, tile, metal, and glass. 

S2E4 Cabinetry

There are so many styles of kitchens out there, but when you've chosen which one you prefer, how do you personalize it? Cabinetry is a great place to start. Brandy and Paul explain the differences between the types that are available, all the ways that doors and hardware can be attached, as well as some of the fun details that past clients have requested in their dream kitchens. 

S2E3 Layout Basics

In this episode, Brandy explains how to take stock of your space to define the area you have to play with and what questions you need to answer about your space before you can redesign it. Then she takes you through measuring it, creating a layout model using simple grid paper, and how to locate your appliances in such a way that you get maximum functionality out of your new kitchen.  

S2E2 Dreaming of Kitchens

Kitchen renovations are complex as there are so many scope items to consider at the macro level. But before you do that, you need to create your vision. Many people don't know where to start figuring out what they want or how to find inspiration, so this episode lays out the steps to take to guide you through that process. 

S2E1 Kitchens - The Hearts and Souls of Our Homes

Introducing our new podcast series about kitchen renovations. Kitchens require good planning and have an overwhelming number of decisions to make but in this new series, we will break those down into bite sized segments. But before you can make any choices, you need to take the time to think about how you live in your current space and dream about what you want your kitchen to feel like.