Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast

In the final episode of this season of Unpacking Iconic Homes, we head to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to explore Kendall Jenner’s mountain retreat, designed by acclaimed interior designer Heidi Caillier.
This is definitely the most divisive home we've covered. Kate loves its warmth, personality and unexpected elements. Jenny thinks the bold design choices start competing with each other rather than working together.
From Viola marble and burgundy bathrooms to giant floral sofas, patterned wallpaper, and eclectic vintage-inspired details, we unpack what makes this house so memorable - and why it has sparked such strong reactions online. 
What we cover:
 Heidi Caillier's signature layered and eclectic design style 
 Why this home feels completely different from Kendall's previous Los Angeles house 
 The rise of cosy, collected interiors and the rejection of minimalist perfection 
 Pattern mixing, colour clashes and where personality becomes visual noise 
 Why some people see warmth and others see chaos 
 The psychology of "lived-in" luxury 
 What makes a home feel cohesive (or not!!)
 Which design ideas are worth borrowing and which are best left to Wyoming mountain chalets 
Design details mentioned
 Viola marble kitchen 
 Lacanche range cooker 
 Lee Jofa Hollyhock fabric sofa 
 Design Frères stools 
 Jefferson West bookshelves 
 Zia Tile 
 Farrow & Ball Brinjal 
 Farrow & Ball Salon Drab 
 Lisa Fine Textiles wallpaper 
 The Water Monopoly yellow sink 
 Charles P. Rogers bed 
 Finline Willow chair (similar to blue armchair in main bedroom)
Things we loved
 Open fireplaces 
 Timber-clad bathrooms 
 The wood kitchen island 
 The kitchen flooring 
 Kendall's use of books, art and personal collections 
 The sense of individuality running through the home 
The big debate:
Does the house feel beautifully layered and collected?
Or does it feel like several strong design ideas competing for attention?
This episode is less about whether the house is objectively "good" and more about what happens when a designer prioritises personality over perfection. 
Link to Kendall's Architectural Digest house tour: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/kendall-jenner-mountain-home
Link to Heidi Caillier's stunning portfolio: https://heidicaillierdesign.com/portfolio/
Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

In this episode of Unpacking Iconic Homes, we explore one of the most famous interiors in television history: Carrie Bradshaw’s apartment from Sex and the City.
Unlike many of the homes we've covered, Carrie’s apartment isn't iconic because it was luxurious or perfectly designed. It's iconic because it conveyed Carrie's personality and a lifestyle many of us coveted. From the walk-in wardrobe and writing desk to the mismatched furniture and mint-green walls, every corner reflected the character who lived there.
We unpack why this tiny(ish) Manhattan apartment captured the imagination of an entire generation - and what it can teach us about creating homes with personality rather than perfection.
What we cover:
 Why Carrie's apartment became as famous as the character herself 
 The fantasy of independent city living in New York 
 How the apartment expresses Carrie's personality
 The famous walk-in wardrobe
 The writing desk as the true heart of the home 
 Mixing furniture, colours and styles without everything matching 
 How the apartment evolved alongside Carrie throughout the series 
Design details discussed:
 The iconic brownstone stoop 
 Coloured walls - mint green / dusty blue / lavender / blush
 Parquet floors
 Layout - circular floorplan with kitchen in the middle
 Eclectic vintage-inspired furnishings 
 Open shelving and personal collections 
 The writing nook at the window
 Carrie’s walk-in closet 
 Art, books and meaningful objects used as décor 
How to recreate this look:
Use your books and magazines as decor
Create a reading/writing nook by a window
Mix furniture styles
Add colour to rental walls (if allowed)
Use freestanding storage
Key takeaways:
 Our homes should express our personalities 
 Character is more important than perfection 
 Mixing styles can feel more authentic and interesting than matching everything 
 Homes should evolve as your life evolves 
 The best interiors feel personal, not staged 
This episode is a reminder that great homes don't need to be perfect - they need to feel like you.
Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

In this episode of Unpacking Iconic Homes, we explore the home and design philosophy of Athena Calderone, founder of EyeSwoon and one of the most influential voices behind the rise of organic luxury interiors.
If you've ever admired a kitchen filled with richly veined marble, open shelving, vintage bar stools, artisan ceramics, oversized clay pots full of gigantic branches, and a luxuriously lived-in feel, there's a good chance Athena Calderone had something to do with it.
We unpack the kitchen that helped redefine modern interiors and explore how her approach to beauty, texture and restraint influenced an entire generation of homeowners.
What we cover:
 How Athena Calderone helped popularise the organic luxury aesthetic 
 Why her Brooklyn kitchen became one of the most copied spaces on Instagram 
 The rise of travertine, limewash and natural materials 
 Layering vintage and contemporary pieces without creating clutter 
 Athena's bold, contrasting colour combinations
 The art of styling shelves, surfaces and open spaces 
 Organic minimalism versus cold minimalism 
 How to recreate the EyeSwoon look on a realistic budget 
Design details & products mentioned
 Limewash walls and textured finishes 
 Travertine and boldly veined marble 
 Vintage wooden stools and antique furniture 
 Artisan ceramics and stoneware 
 Steel-and-glass window walls 
 Apparatus horsehair light fixtures 
 Annie Sloan Chalk Paint 
Key takeaways
 Stay true to the original character of your home
 Mix antique pieces with new
 Texture, texture, texture
 Imperfection creates warmth and authenticity 
 Organic luxury is more about atmosphere than expensive products 
This episode is a practical guide to one of the most influential interior styles of the last decade - and how to borrow the principles without needing a Brooklyn townhouse or a marble budget.
Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

In this episode of Unpacking Iconic Homes, we dive into the world of legendary British interior designer Rose Uniacke - the woman largely responsible for the entire “quiet luxury” aesthetic dominating interiors right now. From Victoria Beckham’s home to Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s townhouse and the Jo Malone flagship space, we unpack what makes her interiors feel so calm, timeless and impossibly expensive. Rose Uniacke’s approach is a masterclass in restraint, texture, atmosphere and knowing what to leave out.
What we cover:
Why Rose Uniacke interiors feel deeply calming and restorative
The rise of “quiet luxury” and why people are rejecting trend-led interiors
Warm chalky neutrals, tonal palettes and low-contrast spaces
Why expensive homes often feel less decorated, not more
Lime plaster walls, aged woods, linen curtains and imperfect finishes
Layering antiques and modern pieces without feeling “period”
Why lighting matters as much as - or more than - décor
The psychology of negative space and restraint in interiors
How to recreate the look without a multi-million-euro budget
Projects & references mentioned:
Victoria Beckham’s home
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley & Jason Statham’s townhouse
Jo Malone London flagship spaces
Rose Uniacke Studio
Design details & products mentioned
Espagnolette handles for French doors
Mill Road wood flooring
Lime paint workshops and supplies by Maison Anna B. in Ireland
Warm off-whites including:School House Whie 
Slaked Lime
Joa’s White

Key takeaways
Texture is everything
Rose Uniacke interiors are all about editing, not adding
Vintage pieces create warmth and curiosity
Layered lighting instantly elevates a room
The most luxurious homes usually feel relaxed, quiet and lived-in
This episode is essentially a masterclass in creating a home that feels calm, timeless and deeply considered, without falling into trend-driven design.
Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

In this episode of our Unpacking Iconic Homes series, we dive into the interiors of the most famous Nancy Meyers movies - from The Holiday and Something’s Gotta Give to It’s Complicated and Father of the Bride - and unpack why these homes have become so deeply iconic. 
Nancy Meyers interiors aren’t just beautiful - they feel warm, layered, lived-in and deeply aspirational in a way that still feels attainable.
What we cover:
 Why Nancy Meyers homes feel so comforting and timeless 
 The signature palette: warm neutrals, off-whites, contrast, and the occasional pale blues, sage greens and earthy browns relative to the location
 The art of layering (these homes are a masterclass)
 Kitchens as the emotional centre of the home 
 The role of texture: linen, stone, wood, panelling, marble and slipcovered furniture 
 Why lighting is everything (there are never too many lamps!)
 The famous The Holiday cottage (devastatingly it wasn’t actually real!!) 
 French doors, open shelving, subway tile and the “collected over time” look 
 How Nancy Meyers interiors balance elegance with practicality 
Design details mentioned:
 Rosehill Cottage from The Holiday
Something’s Gotta Give Hamptons interiors 
It’s Complicated California warmth and layered neutrals 
 Open shelving, plate racks and hanging pot rails 
 Linen curtains and textured neutral rugs 
 Fresh flowers, bowls of lemons and “lived-in” styling 
Paint colours & references mentioned:
 Benjamin Moore: Gentle Cream, White Dove, Timid White 
 Farrow & Ball: School House White, James White, Slipper Satin 
 Fleetwood Prestige: Greene Street 
 Ikea Stockholm sheer curtains 
Key takeaways:
 Nancy Meyers homes work because they prioritise practicality over perfection 
 Texture and layering is crucial
 Great homes feel collected and lived in, not instantly finished 
 Practical everyday objects can be part of the styling 
 The goal isn’t minimalism - it’s comfort, character and ease 
This episode is essentially a masterclass in creating a home that feels timeless, welcoming and deeply liveable. 
Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines