Inside Design Jane Ledger

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 a...

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 you...

In today’s episode I’m chatting with in-demand Landscape Architect, Tristan Peirce on how to go about designing your outdoors - landscape, pool and garden design.In our conversation you’ll discover:1. How to become a client How to get started on the process and when. We talk through Tristan’s onboarding process and how he takes on new clients2. Budget allocationWhat proportion of your total project budget should you be allowing for landscape design?3. MindsetI loved this one! Tristan sha...

Wondering who you need to engage on your reno or new build project? Who you should approach first? Is it the builder, architect, interior designer, landscape designer?Truth is, you’re going to need more than one design professional. And probably all of these. In this episode I’m sharing 4 tips on how to create the dream team of professionals on your project. A team who’s aligned with your dreams, collaborative, curious and creative. Dedicated to you. HINT: it’s not a batting line up...

I’ve just about seen it all when it comes to costing a project. Wishful thinking to hopeful estimates to “what do you reckon?”You want to know how much your project’s really going to cost, but it seems like no one can tell you, or they just say what you want to hear “yeah we can probably do it for that”.What I’ve learnt in this industry is that it’s always better to know the actual cost. Not an estimate or ballpark figure but the real cost. In this episode, I want to help you. A way of ...

In this episode I’m sharing the two things I’ve learnt in my years as an interior designer that will make a huge difference to the success of your project, and the way you feel about it on the way through:1. Timing - taking enough time at the beginning of your project to plan, and starting that planning IN enough time2. Team - getting the right people on your team. Aligned professionals who work with you and each other from the beginning to achieve your dream outcomeIf you’re feeling overwhel...