We Don't Just Put Boxes on Walls" The correct way to Kitchen Design. Home Improvement Podcast S4 E11

We Don't Just Put Boxes on Walls" The correct way to Kitchen Design. Home Improvement Podcast S4 E11

What if your kitchen designer asked about your health, your future, and how brave you are with colour — before they ever talked about units?In this episode, Liz is joined by Belinda from Qudaus Living and Urban Garden Space, a Midlands-based studio doing things very differently. From fully inclusive accessible design to outdoor kitchens and biophilic living, Belinda brings a refreshingly human approach to what most people think of as a straightforward purchase.What we cover:Why trends can actually paralyse people — and how to design for yourself insteadThe colour scale trick that unlocks what clients actually wantWhy layout and function always come before doors, colours and handlesThe "don't design for the next owner" argument — and why resale value is the wrong thing to focus onHow asking about medical conditions and hereditary health can future proof a kitchen for 20 yearsWhy every single unit in a design should have a story — or it shouldn't be thereThe herb garden niche, biophilic design, and using lighting to promote plant growth and wellbeingOutdoor kitchens — who they're really for and what the market actually looks likeWhy the pizza oven isn't just for pizza (and why that name is doing it a disservice)The USP that sets Cudos apart — going to clients' homes after installation to show them how to use their appliancesWhether you're planning a kitchen, an extension, or just starting to think about what you want your home to feel like, this is one of the most thoughtful conversations of the series.

We Bought a Victorian House With a Vision — Here's What Happened" | Home Improvement Podcast S4 E10

What does it actually take to transform a dark, awkward Victorian house into a bright, open family home — with two kitchens, a laundry room, and a downstairs toilet that almost didn't happen?In this episode, Liz is joined by returning clients Alice and Adam, who share the full story of their latest project — a complete reconfiguration of their newly purchased Victorian property, and why trusting the process (most of the time) made all the difference.What we cover:Why they bought a Victorian house "with a vision" — and what that actually meant in practiceHow three dark, awkward rooms became one bright, open family living spaceThe garage conversion they wanted — and why they're glad they didn't do itGetting a downstairs toilet in a space that almost wasn't big enoughWhy the laundry room upstairs was the right call (even if it took convincing)The bold design choices — pink, green, oak, mermaid wallpaper and allHow a frustrating sales experience at a big kitchen chain led them to Lima Kitchens six years agoThe WhatsApp communication style that made a complex project feel personalWhy Adam thought he'd hand it all over — and what actually happenedTheir honest top tips for anyone about to start a renovation of this scaleA warm, funny and genuinely insightful conversation about what it means to make a house truly yours.

Why Your Architect Needs an Interior Designer — And What Design Really Means | S4 E9

Think interior design is just curtains and cushions? Think again.In this episode we sit down with Ruth Turner-Jones, interior designer with over 20 years of experience, to talk about what interior design actually involves, why most people bring a designer in too late, and why the rules you think exist in design mostly don't.In this episode:What separates an interior designer from a decorator — and why it mattersWhy architects and interior designers need to work together from the startGetting the bones of a space right before anything elseWhy a £50,000 extension can still leave you with a room you don't know what to do withWallpaper, colour and why neutrals are not the only answerMixing metals, mismatched furniture legs and the myth of design rulesHow to find and approach an interior designer for the first timeWhy your home should give you a hug when you walk through the doorHonest, opinionated and genuinely useful — whether you are planning a full renovation or just trying to make one room feel right.🎙️ Hosted by Lima Kitchens | Featuring Ruth Turner-Jones, Interior Designer🔗 Find Ruth on Instagram — tagged in the post👍 Like, follow and share!

Your fridge is ruining your food and the right appliances can change everything. Season 4 Episode 8

Your fridge is ruining your food — and the right appliances can change everything | The Home Improvement Podcast S4 Ep8Most of us choose a fridge based on how it looks and whether it fits the space. But if you love food, cook for others, or entertain at home, that approach is quietly working against you — and it's costing more than you realise in wasted food, wasted money, and meals that never quite reach their potential.In this episode, Liz is joined by Emma from Siemens Home Appliances to talk about the kitchen appliances and food storage technology that serious home cooks are consistently overlooking. From sous vide and vacuum sealing to wine fridges and XXL fridge freezers, this is the conversation to have before your next kitchen renovation.What we cover:→ Why the temperature difference between just above and just below 0° changes the texture, taste, and shelf life of your food→ HyperFresh drawers — how they extend the life of fresh food and reduce what ends up in the bin→ Vacuum sealing at home: better marinades, longer storage, less food waste, and a practical solution for households managing allergies or intolerances→ Sous vide cooking without a water bath — why it's far simpler than MasterChef makes it look→ The Siemens XXL fridge freezer holding 45% more than standard — and why it could replace the ageing one in your garage→ Wine storage done properly: under-counter wine fridges, dual zone cooling, and a dedicated wine drawer built into your fridge→ Super Freeze, Home Connect app, and the small daily habits that protect everything you've batch cooked and frozen→ Kitchen accessories worth knowing about: griddle plates, roaster pots, and teppanyaki for restaurant-quality results at homeThe right appliances don't just make your kitchen look better. They make everything you cook taste better, last longer, and go further.Planning a kitchen renovation? At Lima Kitchens, we design around how you actually cook — not just how the space looks. As a premium bespoke kitchen design and installation company based in Milton Keynes, we work with leading appliance brands to make sure every kitchen we design performs as beautifully as it looks. Find out more at www.limakitchens.co.uk🎙 The Home Improvement Podcast — honest conversations about getting it right.New episodes every season. Like, follow and share if you found this useful.#KitchenRenovation #KitchenDesign #HomeImprovement #FoodStorage #SousVide #WineFridge #SiemensAppliances #FridgeFreezer #FoodWaste #BespokeKitchen #MiltonKeynes #LimaKitchens #KitchenAppliances #HomeRenovation #EntertainerKitchen

The truth about bathroom fitting: what national comapnies won't tell you Season 4 Episode 7

Peter from Adroit Services — a family bathroom business in Aylesbury running since 1989 — joins Liz to talk about what it really takes to run a premium independent trades business. From managing customer expectations before a tile goes up, to handing a personal cheque to a customer over a problem that wasn't even their fault — this episode is packed with honest, practical advice.In this episode:→ Why 90% of Adroit's work comes from recommendation→ How to handle customers burned by bad tradespeople in the past→ The case for limiting free design time (and how to do it without losing goodwill)→ Why Peter walks every site himself before any work begins→ What "we work with you, not for you" actually looks like in practice→ Trading Standards as a mediation tool — and why most businesses won't use it Whether you're a homeowner planning a renovation or a trades professional wanting to raise your game, this is the conversation you need. 🎙 The Home Improvement Podcast — honest conversations about getting it right. #HomeImprovement #BathroomDesign #Tradespeople #InteriorDesign #HomeRenovation #KBB