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“I have a good eye - I can just do it myself.” I know. You have good taste already right? So do a lot of my clients. But having a “good eye” can only get you part of the way. The real challenge? Is implementation. If you’ve ever been let down by a trade, told ‘too small’, ‘too busy’ or had furniture just dumped at your front door, you’ll know exactly what I mean. Today on the podcast I’m sharing 5 common beliefs about design - thought patterns that instead of taking you forward, a...
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Inside Design
Jane Ledger · Arts & Books · English
In this podcast developed especially for interior design clients and potential clients, Jane Ledger of Jane Ledger Interiors talks candidly about what interior designers actually do, what to expect when you hire one and how to get the most out of an interior design relationship on your journey towar
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