For 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 magic...

For 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...

For 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 get a...

What 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...

Wondering 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...

Can'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.

Why 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...

Can'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...

What 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...

All 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,...

For 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...

This 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.

This 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...

Is 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...

If 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...

Can’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...

Welcome 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...

Welcome 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...

Welcome 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...

Welcome 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? Lindsay...

Welcome 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.

Welcome 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....

Welcome 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...

Storage 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...