Inside Design

Oh my gosh, I can’t believe I’m wrapping Season 2! In this last episode of the series I’m reflecting on my 10 years in business and the personal breakthroughs that have got me here:

1.  Celebrate your success
2.  Perfectionism is a handbrake
3.  Don’t be afraid to ask for help

As I sign off today, yes we will be posting from Italy! Please feel free to follow along as Ralff and I get our dancing shoes back on and journey through the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and Puglia. Ciao for now xx

Connect with Sally Prosser Voice and Speaking coach: https://www.sallyprosser.com.au/
That Voice podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/that-voice-podcast/id1475068489

Connect with Helena Nikola Interior Designer and Coach: https://www.hnis.com.au/  

Connect with us:

Website https://janeledger.com.au

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janeledgerinteriors

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5 Lessons from 10 Years in Business

This September marks 10 years in business for Jane Ledger Interiors. Wow, that time has sure flown. I remember the day I arrived back in Perth from Sydney in 2014, newly minted interior designer, leaving behind a career of over 20 years in corporate management. I had no idea how I’d get clients or run a solo business. 

Today I’m sharing what I’ve learned as a designer in that time. 

5 lessons from 10 years in practice:

1.  Design takes time
2.  Money matters
3.  Mistakes are good
4.  Education is everything
5.  Connections count

Connect with us:

Website https://janeledger.com.au

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janeledgerinteriors

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I heard a stat the other day that shocked me: 75-80% of designs never make it to construction. Wow. That’s a lot. Such a disheartening experience to go through. You’ve gone to the time, expense and energy of planning your build or reno, only to find when the costing comes back it’s beyond reach.

Buildability is a real issue in our industry. Today’s guest Nathan Johns from Forest to Coast Homes is part of a growing group of builders implementing a solution that’s changing the way we design and cost projects.


Connect with Nathan & Forest to Coast Homes here:

Website https://www.foresttocoasthomes.com.au/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/foresttocoasthomes/

Live.Life.Build program:
https://www.livelifebuild.com/

Duayne Pearce podcast: Level Up https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868777

Amelia Lee podcast: Undercover Architect https://undercoverarchitect.com/podcast/

Connect with us:

Website https://janeledger.com.au

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janeledgerinteriors

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A listener asked me recently what I meant by the word ‘procurement’. Is that like trade savings? Or something you do? What are the benefits?

In this episode you’ll discover:

- What procurement means in my business

- Where it comes in the design process

- How it’s calculated

- Why I’m transparent about it, and most of all…
 
- The money you save from it

Join me as I chat through the dollars and sense of procurement

Connect with us:

Website https://janeledger.com.au

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janeledgerinteriors

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It sounds logical doesn’t it? The less you spend upfront in the planning process the more you’ll have in your pocket to spend on your build.

What we discover today is the opposite is true. Mark Hughes from Barefoot Renovations shares why spending more upfront on professional expertise in the planning phase of your project, saves you money down the track. It also means your project will run a lot smoother too.

Join us as we talk project costs, square metre rates, ice baths and more.


Connect with Mark:

Website https://thebarefootrenovator.com.au/

Insta https://www.instagram.com/barefootrenovations/ https://www.instagram.com/onelifeliveit_australia/

Connect with us:

Website https://janeledger.com.au

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janeledgerinteriors

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In today’s episode I’m chatting with award winning architect Simone Robeson from Robeson Architects. 

You’ll discover what it’s really like to work with an architect, the process Simone follows, the value this brings to your project and how you’ll be charged professional fees.

We also tackle some of those common myths about architects and find out - do they really only wear black?


Connect with Simone here

Website https://robesonarchitects.com.au/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robeson_architects/ 

Connect with us:

Website https://janeledger.com.au

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janeledgerinteriors

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I love so many words in our design language. I love words full stop!! Because with the visual spaces I’m creating I’m also imagining the words that go with it. 

But today, I’m sharing 3 words I just can’t handle in design. Words that have wormed their way into our lingo. Things I hear when people talk about design, and when they’re talking to their designer. 

Is this you? I’d love to know what you think about these 3 words I’d love to change.

Connect with us:

Website https://janeledger.com.au

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janeledgerinteriors

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If you’re thinking of renovating in the next 12-24 months you won’t want to miss this!

Today’s conversation with builder Colin Campbell from Camstruct Design & Build packs a punch with real and raw insights into what it takes to renovate in the current market.

We cover:

• Should you have a Fixed Price or Cost Plus contract?
• What’s the difference between an Estimate and a Quote?
• Range of builders % margins
• What level of documentation do you need?
• Prime Costs vs Provisional Sums
• Selecting the right builder
• Finding alignment

You will love Colin’s candid perspectives on the state of play renovating in today’s market.


Connect with Colin here:

Website https://camstruct.com.au/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/camstruct_design_and_build/

Connect with us:

Website https://janeledger.com.au

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janeledgerinteriors

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Often I see homeowners working out a budget for their new build or reno project - with only one figure in mind. The Construction Cost. But what you pay your builder is only part of the equation. 

You also need to factor in all the costs of getting your project off the ground, planned, approved and ready for construction. Council fees, consultant fees surveyors, engineers, just to name a few. And then there’s the professional fees of your architect or building designer, interior designer and landscape designer. These are additional to your builder’s cost. 

This is the Total Project Cost. 

In this episode I’m breaking down the difference between Construction Cost and Total Project Cost so you really know what to budget for and why. 

Connect with us:

Website https://janeledger.com.au

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janeledgerinteriors

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In this episode Jane speaks candidly about the No. 1 mistake she sees homeowners make when tackling their design project: rushing in. Rushing in to site works and construction without spending enough time, energy and resources in the pre-construction phase. Planning your design. Tweaking the design. Settling in and really getting comfortable with it. 

Jane opens your eyes to what really happens on site when you launch in too quickly. And how to put yourself back in the drivers seat of your design. 

Connect with us:

Website https://janeledger.com.au

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janeledgerinteriors

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