Whether it’s the enviable space within this home or the fact that there is bushland as far as the eye can see, Banjup House sits handsomely on it’s five acre’s and makes the most of it’s semi-rural setting - unapologetically.
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What we wanted to do, is to discuss the three main typecasts of difficult clients we knew were common in the design industry and then provide SOLUTIONS to deal with them. Whether you are up and coming, a seasoned designer, or even re-assessing your brand direction, this episode is a must listen.
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You are also probably wondering what the costs are for a project such as this. As I say in my post, that’s a bit like me asking you how much you earn, but I would like to offer some ballpark suggestions for those you wondering what the investment might look like. Here’s a very simple breakdown :
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It’s a funny thing - landscaping. The one area of the home that is more often than not a last minute thought. The one made when the budget is spent or near spent and yet it’s the one space (in a place like Perth in particular) we are more likely to spend the majority of time enjoying.
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Fees and money. Two words that can make your toes curl, but in the world of interior design, with so many variations on offer, it’s important to have a discussion around what it costs to hire a designer and how, if you are in the industry, you can look to structuring your own charges.
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In this week’s episode we talk all things glossies with Lisa Quinn-Schofield of Featherhorse. The world of publishing is one that many Perth designer aspires to; a milestone many hope to achieve throughout their career. You may remember in final episode of 2020, we touched on the world of publishing and PR and questioned whether there was still a place for print publication, particularly given a dedicated Perth design magazine is mostly non-existent. This is the episode for you if you are wanting to hear what Feathers, a 4 + year contributor to those glossies had to offer.
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It got us thinking too - how many of you are benefitting from the authentic connection that comes from being part of a local community or having a local media branch understanding and supporting your business? How many of you are using your marketing to target locally rather than seeking national acknowledgement? Maybe it’s time to reverse engineer and put local at the top of that priority list?
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Architecture and home owners of the gorgeous Burt St house we posted in the first plog (reminder images below). We spent half a day having a fat time with Nancy as she shared with us the journey from start to finish about why hiring an architect was the best thing for them, what Kris brought to the table, the unexpected that comes from bringing in a professional and how personally they also experienced growth as a couple.
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Andrea’s whole ethos really stems from not taking it all so seriously which is to say, it revolves around design that’s accessible and can actually be lived ‘well’ in. You can safely just assume that she’s more than prepared to road test ‘anything’ to ensure that families are actually able to be themselves in their surroundings.
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