Kitchen Renovation Masterclass
Materials & Resources
Welcome to the masterclass resource page.
Here you can watch the full workshop recording, download your workbook, and access all the tools to help you plan your kitchen renovation with confidence. This page is designed to help you stop postponing and start moving towards the kitchen you have always wanted.
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Meet the people behind the workshop and how we combine architectural design with real-world functionality.
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This recording walks you through the full renovation process from first brief to final finishes. Watch it start to finish or jump straight to the section most relevant to where you are right now.
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Expert Session Upgrade!
For when you would rather not do it alone. One-on-one sessions with Magda and Brielle so you can be sure you’re on the right track with your renovation!
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Download our no-nonsense guide. An A-Z for kitchen renovations, including workshops, questionnaires, checklists, discounts, and more!
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Make sure you don’t miss a step! Follow the same steps Brielle and Magda take to ensure every stage of the renovation process is on tracks. From the very first ideas to a fully finished kitchen.
WE’D LOVE YOUR THOUGHTS
Survey & Competition
Your feedback helps us craft better workshops. It tells us what you loved and where we can do better. Please help us out by taking this two minute survey.
The competition winner is announced on June 28 via email and social media, so make sure you are following along.
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Watch the Workshop
During this session we explore:
Why kitchen renovations go wrong even with a generous budget
How layout decisions made early determine whether a kitchen works or frustrates
Why storage, lighting, and materials need to be resolved in a specific order
The most common planning mistakes and how to spot them before anything is built
How to design a kitchen around the way you actually live, not just how it looks
Take your time with the recording. Pause when needed and revisit any section as your project moves forward.
Meet the Experts Behind the Workshop
This masterclass combines expertise from two fields.
Architectural design and real-life functionality.
Magda Stanescu
(Architect & Interior Designer)
Magda Stanescu is an architect and the founder of Unicreations. With nearly two decades of experience, she began her career working on complex international projects, collaborating with names like Prada, Galeries Lafayette and Nhow Hotels.
Today, Magda specialises in creating unique, high-end homes. She guides her clients from the very first viewing to a fully turn-key result through her signature process, Full Design Care. Her work is rooted in understanding how people actually cook, gather, and live, translating those patterns into spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
To learn more about Magda’s mission, click here.
Brielle Jones
(Interior Stylist & Organiser )
Brielle Jones is the founder of The Space Coach, specialising in organising, interior styling, and functional design.
Her work focuses on how spaces perform in day-to-day use, looking closely at where things land, where friction builds, and what slows people down. From there, she designs layouts and systems that reduce effort, improve flow, and make spaces easier to maintain.
In this workshop, she brings a practical lens to kitchen design, focusing on how the space works once you are living in it.
To learn more about Brielle’s story, click here.
The Kitchen Renovation Toolkit
Everything you need to undertake a kitchen renovation. Avoid common mistakes and know exactly what you need each step of the way, including questionnaires, workbooks, checklists, and more.
Essential Kitchen Design Guides
Download our exclusive E-book which guides your through any kitchen renovation and helps to avoid costly mistakes. Discover high-end custom studios, affordable alternatives to ikea kitchens and learn how to elevate everyday materials into boutique luxury with our styling guide.
Bonus Checklist
A practical checklist to guide you through your kitchen renovation from start to finish. Use it alongside the Kitchen Renovation Toolkit or on its own as your renovation roadmap.
How Can We Help
Ready to go further? Discover how Brielle and Magda support homeowners through every stage of the renovation process, from the very first ideas to a fully finished kitchen.
WORK WITH US
Expert Sessions & Guidance
For when you would rather not do it alone. Book a one on one session with Magda and/or Brielle, so you can be sure you are on the right track with your renovation.
A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR YOU
5% off custom bookings with Magda & Brielle
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Just mention the code Reno5% in your email when you reach out. Contact here.
Brielle Jones
Interior Stylist & Organiser
thespacecoach.com
Magda Stanescu
Architect & Interior Designer
unicreations.eu
Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely! We designed these guides to cover a wide spectrum of budgets. While the Custom Kitchen Companies lean into high-end, bespoke European options, the From IKEA to Custom guide is specifically crafted to help you achieve a boutique, architectural look at a much more accessible price point.
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Yes! The trusted sources listed in our curated resources either have global showrooms or reliably ship flat-packed custom fronts and components to the US, Canada, and worldwide.
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Definitely. While it covers major layout mistakes, many of the pitfalls address everyday functionality, lighting errors, and storage solutions that can easily be optimized without knocking down walls or replacing your existing cabinetry.
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It’s simpler than you might think! You will design your layout and purchase the internal cabinet boxes and functional hardware (like hinges and rails) directly from IKEA. Then, instead of buying IKEA's doors you order custom doors, drawer fronts, and cover panels from the specialized companies listed in the guide to achieve a seamlessly elevated finish.
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Once you download them, you will instantly receive high-quality, beautifully formatted PDF files. They are optimized for easy reading on your phone, tablet, or desktop, and can be printed out to keep in your renovation binder.
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The guides are a fantastic starting point, but if you get stuck, we're here to help! 1-on-1 virtual design consultations with both Brielle & Magda, which help you to review your floor plans, refine your material palettes, or help you finalize your custom cabinetry orders. For a free discovery call, head to the contact us page.