{"podcast":{"title":"French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED","slug":"french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906","podcast_index_feed_id":7634906,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.frenchrenodiaries.com/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/20260109_120115_21a0b9125d00ac1693f1d50371b2ba34.png","author":"Rosie Ellis, Micala Wilkins and Sue Peake-Russell","episode_count":20,"summary":"French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED is your honest, no-fluff guide to renovating, restoring, and surviving property projects in France. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned renovator, or just dreaming of owning property in France, we provide real stories, insider tips, and actionable advice to help you avoid mistakes, save money, and navigate your renovation journey with confidence. From understanding French planning laws and insurance requirements to choosing the right people for the job when you haven't got the skills, time or qualifications to 'do it yourself', you'll find it here. And if you like hanging out with us, you can join us in between the 'meaty' shows for our 'rants and bants' episodes - where we get everything off our chests, no holds barred! Hosted by Rosie, Micala and Sue - three women who, along with their partners and husbands run trade-related businesses here in France and have completed a fair few renovation projects of their own - expect honest advice, plenty of laughs and a few WTF moments. Get more French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED! Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite listening app. Find downloadable guides based on each in-depth episode and sign up…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T18:21:01.137768+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906"},"episode":{"title":"How to design and decorate your French renovation - without wasting money, with Christina Rougerie","slug":"how-to-design-and-decorate-your-french-renovation-without-wasting-money-with-christina-rougerie","published_at":"2026-06-02T06:07:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906/how-to-design-and-decorate-your-french-renovation-without-wasting-money-with-christina-rougerie","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/2874848","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/362663/2874848/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/2026_06_01_08_21_33_ed1499b6-35a2-4ad3-b146-9f6f4947e95c.mp3","summary":"Ever wondered why your beautifully renovated French property isn't getting the rental return you expected? Or why sourcing affordable decor in France feels so much harder than it should? Brittany-based, American-born interior architect Christina Rougerie reveals all in conversation with Sue and Rosie. For a detailed summary of the episode, along with a mini glossary of terms used in the show, head to the French Reno Diaries website and look for episode #18. What we talk about: Interior architect vs interior decorator in France French interior design vs American Common French property renovation mistakes expats make Renovation for rental and resale in France The mid-market decor gap in France Decorating on a budget in France French-style interior design Lighting, layout and colour: essential interior design principles Why anthracite grey (RAL 7016) on everything needs to stop! Resources mentioned: Christina Rougerie Design Instagram: @christina_perez_rougerie La Redoute / AM.PM Maison du Monde Cdiscount Lights.ie Plum Living 🎁 Exclusive Plum Living offer for French Reno Diaries listeners Use the code FRENCHPLUM5 to receive 5 free samples - you just pay €3.50 towards postage. We earn a small commission on orders placed with this code, which helps keep the podcast going. Thank you for your support! Connect: Facebook | Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter: www.frenchrenodiaries.com Email: frenchrenodiaries@gmail.com","meta_description":"Ever wondered why your beautifully renovated French property isn't getting the rental return you expected? Or why sourcing affordable decor in France feel…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4211,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906/episodes/how-to-design-and-decorate-your-french-renovation-without-wasting-money-with-christina-rougerie/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906/how-to-design-and-decorate-your-french-renovation-without-wasting-money-with-christina-rougerie.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}