In this episode of The Insider, Alexandra Langdon is joined by Stacey Dyer from @end_of_the_row

Following on from the design journey explored in previous episodes, this conversation brings the process to life through Stacey’s experience of renovating and designing her Arts and Crafts home over the past three years. Working room by room, Stacey shares the importance of planning, how her approach has evolved, and what she has learned along the way — including developing an understanding of the materials needed to restore a timber-framed house. We also discuss how living in the house has shaped her decisions, what she focused on first in her renovation, and how she hopes documenting the process will encourage other women to approach their own homes with confidence.

From uncovering original features to balancing colour and pattern with the character of an older building, this episode explores the realities of designing a home gradually, and the value of taking time to understand both the space, how you want to live within it, and the materials needed to do this.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• How renovating one home shaped the approach to the next

• The importance of understanding how you want to live in your space

• What it means to design a home room by room over time

• How working more slowly can influence design decisions

• Approaching colour and pattern within an older building

• The realities of working with period properties and unexpected challenges

• The balance between creativity and practicality

• Reaching key milestones, including completing the final rooms

• Reflections on the design journey and what Stacey has learned along the way

Whether you are renovating your home gradually or planning a larger project, this episode offers an honest and thoughtful insight into the design process as it unfolds in real life.

CONNECT WITH STACEY:

Instagram: @endoftherow

CONNECT WITH ALEXANDRA:

Instagram: @alexandralangdonltd

Website: alexandralangdon.co.uk

Email: theinsider@alexandralangdon.co.uk

Photo: @brentdarbyphotography

Stylist: @kinship_creativedc

Podcast Producer: @mtalbotcreative

Marie has over twenty years’ experience as a broadcast audio producer, working for the BBC, commercial radio, creative agencies, and private clients; her absolute obsession is podcasting.

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