My Forever Home
Episodes
E66 - A Guest Room – Do you need one?
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, Frances runs through criteria for assessing if a spare.guest room is something you really need, or whether it's a nice...
E65 - My Forever Home Live- Christmas Decorating
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Forever Home Live, Frances runs through different themes for decorating your Christmas tree this year, and linking it to other areas of the ho...
E64 - My Forever Home Live – Kitchen and Dining pendant lights
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Forever Home Live Frances has come straight from site! She discusses the impact of having dining and island bench lights too close together an...
E63 – Season Summary and Overview - Kitchen Design Essentials
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Frances provides a summary of each episode of the Kitchen Design Essentials Season and how each episode adds another dimension to you...
E62 – Outdoor Kitchens - Kitchen Design Essentials
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, as part of the Kitchen Design Essentials Season, Frances outlines considerations for an outdoor kitchen. She emphas...
E61 – Budgeting - Kitchen Design Essentials
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Your Forever Home, as part of the Kitchen Design Essentials Season, Frances walks through what needs to be considered when planning...
E60 - My Forever Home LIVE- Carpet or timber stairs
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Forever Home Live Frances highlights the need to understand the various aspects of stairs before making a decision to have carpet, timber or c...
E59 – Kitchen Lighting - Kitchen Design Essentials
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Kitchen Design Essentials episode Frances runs through the critical element of lighting in your kitchen. She discusses the need for task, ambi...
E58 - My Forever Home LIVE – White Kitchens
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Forever Home Live, Frances chats about things you can do to ensure an all-white kitchen is not clinical and soulless, with a few ideas about m...
E57 – How to Choose Kitchen Colours - Kitchen Design Essentials
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Kitchen Design Essentials Season, Frances chats through how to choose your colours for your kitchen – and she's certainly enc...
E56 - My Forever Home LIVE - Orientation
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Forever Home Live, Frances chats through the importance of the orientation of your home and why a north-facing rear garden is premium. She wal...
E55 - Handles and Hardware - Kitchen Design Essentials
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Kitchen Design Essentials Season, Frances discusses handles, and the options available (including having no handles), along wit...
E54 - Appliances Part 2 - Kitchen Design Essentials
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from last week's episode on Appliances Part 1, Rob Sinclair, of E&S Trading and Frances continue their discussion on key kitchen applianc...
E53 – Appliances - Part 1 - Kitchen Design Essentials
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Kitchen Design Essentials Season, Frances has guest Rob Sinclair, Managing Director of E&S Trading on the show to discuss buyin...
E52 - My Forever Home LIVE – Kitchen Needs Assessment
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Forever Home Live, Frances chats about how to determine the functionality required in your kitchen and determine what you actually need. She o...
E51 - Kitchen Taps and Sinks - Kitchen Design Essentials
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's so much more to Kitchen Taps and Sinks than you may think. In this episode, Frances and her podcast guest Trisha Narde from Reece discuss kitc...
E50 - My Forever Home LIVE - Beautiful Kitchen Design Made Easy Top Tip
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Forever Home Live Frances provides a Top Tip when designing your kitchen, relating to the selection of appliances. She also provides an overvi...
E49 – Butler's Pantries and Pantries - Kitchen Design Essentials
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of the podcast, Frances discusses the key differences between Butler's Pantries, Walk in Pantries, Pull-out Pantries, Appliance Cupboa...
E48 - My Forever Home Live – Ideal TV placement
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Frances is not a fan of TVs being the focal point in a room. In this Forever Home Live, she walks through different options for TV placement, and how ...
E47 – Key Kitchen Measurements - Kitchen Design Essentials
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Frances outlines the essential measurements to ensure your kitchen is functional and workable. She discusses the kitchen triangle and ...
E46 - My Forever Home LIVE – Ceiling Heights
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Forever Home Live Frances discusses ceiling heights and why you would opt for an optimal ceiling height of 2.7m at a minimum and why the inves...
E45 - Internal Elevations & Joinery Design - Kitchen Design Essentials
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Frances is pretty passionate about internal elevations making or breaking the outcome of your home, which is definitely apparent in this episode of th...
E44 - My Forever Home LIVE – Onsite Visits
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Forever Home Live, Frances has just been onsite and runs through the type of things she was checking on site, and why you need to negotiate wi...
E42 - My Forever Home Live – Feature Walls
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Feature walls do not necessarily mean a bold colour on one wall in a room! In this Forever Home Live, Frances chats about elements you can use to crea...
E43 – Flatpack Vs Custom Designed Kitchens - Kitchen Design Essentials
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Kitchen Design Essentials Season, Frances outlines some core differences to be aware of between flatpack (off the shelf) and cu...
E41 – Cabinetry Materials - Kitchen Design Essentials
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are many factors to consider when choosing the right cabinetry material for your kitchen. Budget, aesthetics, cleaning requirements and durabili...
E40 - My Forever Home LIVE-We are Open – Stage 4 Lockdown
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Forever Home Live, Frances shares her story as a Small Business owner during Covid 19 Stage 4 lockdown and what it means for her business Whit...
E39 – Splashbacks - Kitchen Design Essentials
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Splashbacks can be a key feature of your kitchen and create a real point of difference. In this episode Frances outlines several splashback materials ...
E38 - Benchtop Criteria and Materials – Part 2 - Kitchen Design Essentials
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Frances continues the benchtop discussion outlining an additional 10 benchtop materials to consider. She also outlines the criteria t...
E37 - My Forever Home LIVE- Upholstered Furniture: Quality Vs Cheap and Cheerful
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Forever Home Live Frances discusses the reasons for opting for good quality upholstered furniture and the options it provides you over decades...
E36 – Benchtops Part 1 - Kitchen Design Essentials
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, part 1 of benchtops in the series, Frances welcomes her guest, Laura Neville from Cosentino to discuss three main benchtop applicatio...
E35 - Mirror and Window Splashbacks - My Forever Home LIVE
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Forever Home Live Frances discusses the option of having a mirrored or window splashback and their advantages and disadvantages. The ability t...
E34 – Key Kitchen Design Mistakes - Kitchen Design Essentials
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode brings back our guest Fabieli Fontana, from White Pebble Interiors. She and Frances discuss some of the key design mistakes they have see...
E33 - Holiday homes and Covid 19 Lockdown 2 implications - My Forever Home LIVE
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Forever Home Live Frances is on holidays, and chats about holiday homes in general and what they represent to her. She references how holidays...
E32 - The Builder's Insight - Kitchen Design Essentials
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This Kitchen Design Essentials episode has special guest, Jeremy Gates from Gaia Construction chat with Frances about some of the key mistakes people ...
E31 - Styles - and how a brief determines the outcome - My Forever Home LIVE
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Forever Home Live, Frances discusses the outcome of projects and how they are determined by the brief for the designer. She chats about how th...
E30 - Kitchen Design Layouts and Location - Kitchen Design Essentials
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Where your kitchen is located in the home, and getting the layout right is critical to good kitchen design. In this episode, Frances, and guest Interi...
E29 - Working from Home – how to create an ideal space - My Forever Home LIVE
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Frances recorded this Forever Home Live during the Covid 19 isolation period, when many people were working from home for long periods of time. She ta...
E28 - Walk in Pantries – With or Without a Door - My Forever Home LIVE
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Forever Home Live, Frances outlines reasons why having a door on your walk in pantry is a good idea. She talks about the ideal door scenarios ...
E27 - How to Determine What You Need in Your Kitchen - Kitchen Design Essentials
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do you need to do before you start designing your dream kitchen? In this episode, as part of the Kitchen Design Essentials Season, Frances outlin...
E26 - Tapwear colours – to use black or not - My Forever Home LIVE
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To black or not to black – that is the question often asked of interior designers regarding black tapwear and accessories. Will they date, and shoul...
E25 - Rugs and How to Choose Them - My Forever Home LIVE
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this FB Live Frances chats about rugs and how to choose them. She discusses the use of rugs to anchor a space, and creating a soft space to relax o...
E24 - Season Overview - Kitchen Design Essentials
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kitchen Design Essentials is a podcast series to provide all the information you need for your kitchen renovation, new kitchen or kitchen makeover. Fr...
E23 - Storage in bathrooms - My Forever Home LIVE
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Storage in bathrooms cannot be overlooked. This Forever Home Lives goes through the importance of storage in bathrooms for them to function adequately...
E22 – Choosing Taps and Bathroom Accessories - My Forever Home LIVE
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Forever Home Live, Frances chats about choosing tapwear, showers and bathroom accessories and how they need marry in with each other for a coh...
E21 - Choosing Carpets for your Home
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Confused about all the different types of carpets available and how to select the right one? In this episode, Frances outlines different carpet types,...
E20 - Benchtops and the options - My Forever Home LIVE
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many different options available when it comes to choosing benchtops for kitchens, laundries and bathrooms. With new materials launching ...
E19 - Homebuilder Stimulus Package - My Forever Home LIVE
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Frances runs through the criteria and parameters around the Australian Government's Home Builder Scheme, and who is eligible for the $25K grant. She a...
E18 - Flooring and why it's so important - My Forever Home LIVE
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why is flooring so important? In this Forever Home Live Frances discusses why choosing your floor first is critical to getting all your material choic...
E17 - Sink in the Island Bench - to do or not to do - My Forever Home LIVE
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Forever Home Live Frances discusses the topic of a sink in your kitchen island bench and outlines the advantages and disadvantages of a sink i...
E16 - Toilets and what are the differences
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Toilets may not be the sexiest subject to discuss, however they are still an essential element when renovating or creating your Forever Home. This...
E15 - Internal Spatial Planning - My Forever Home LIVE
24 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In This Forever Home Live Frances discusses the importance of spatial planning and how it affects other choices and selections in your home. She discu...
E14 - Joinery Drawings and Why Do Them Early On - My Forever Home LIVE
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don't leave your joinery drawings until you're part way through the build. Frances outlines why this is not ideal, and what you can achieve in complet...
E13 - Choosing Colours for Your Home
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing internal and external paint colours for your home is not as easy as it seems. There are many factors to consider to ensure you get it right a...
E12 - Trends for 2020 - My Forever Home LIVE
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Forever Home live, Frances outlines her view on the top 3 trends for 2020 and what will be with us to stay. #foreverhome #newhome #newbuild #r...
E11 - Specialists for My Forever Home
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are a number of specialists required to make your Forever Home a reality. In this episode Frances outlines key specialists she believes make a b...
E10 - Preliminaries and Timelines - My Forever Home LIVE
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Forever Home Live, Frances outlines some of the preliminaries to consider when planning your Forever Home, and the timelines to allow for them...
E9 -The Importance of Internal Doors - My Forever Home LIVE
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Internal doors are an often overlooked as an important design element when creating your home. They have many purposes, and critical to good performan...
E8 - Who Is Frances Cosway?
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn all about Forever Home Podcast host, Frances Cosway as she shares her journey from Corporate Marketing Executive to Interior Designer to Forever...
E7 - My Sustainable Forever Home - My Forever Home LIVE
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Frances built her own award winning sustainable Forever Home in 2014. Here she runs through what was done with her home to make it sustainable, comfor...
E6 - Interior Designer- The Right Fit - My Forever Home LIVE
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Frances chats about how connecting with your interior designer (and other specialists) on many levels is so critical to your project. SHOW NOTES: Y...
E5 - Future Proof your Home - My Forever Home LIVE
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Frances provides an overview of what to consider to Future Proof your home design so it can copy with multi-generational living. SHOW NOTES: Future ...
E4 - Laundry Design Fundamentals
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A laundry should be a functional and workable room that allows you to wash and store essential household items easily. In this episode, Frances runs t...
E3 - Decorating While at Home - My Forever Home LIVE
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Frances chats about decorating quick fixes in this Facebook Live, discussing elements to incorporate into your home to give it a new lease of life. Th...
E2 - Floorplans - My Forever Home LIVE
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your floorplan is one of the most essential aspects in creating your 'Forever Home'. It's worth spending time on the floorplan to make sure it's worki...
E1 - What is a Forever Home
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A Forever Home is a home that Frances describes as a home you plan to be in for 10 plus years. You anticipate staying in the home long term. It's diff...
My Forever Home Podcast Overview
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this introductory episode we reveal what you will learn and benefit from listening in to the Your Forever Home Podcast. You will be planned, prepar...