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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 y...
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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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