Renovating Differently: What Living on a Boat Taught Us About Home

About this episode

Sam and Naomi discuss the unique experiences of renovating a home while living on a houseboat with guest Anna Blakey.

In this episode of The Interior Lovers, Sam and Naomi are joined by Anna Blakey to talk about renovating a family home… while living on a houseboat. What began as a practical solution during building works became something far more memorable - an unexpected adventure on the water, complete with tight spaces, shifting routines and a strong sense of community. Anna shares the realities of adapting to boat life, the practical compromises it demands, and the surprising lessons it taught her about...

People in this episode

Hosts: Sam Grigg, Naomi Scott-Dunne

Guest: Anna Blakey

Topics covered

• renovation
• houseboat living
• community
• adaptation
• home improvement

Keywords

• renovating
• boat life
• family home
• building works
• community

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