I offer 20 years of interior and exterior design experience and have worked extensively with clients in Australia and New Zealand. I believe that this valuable experience, the ability to master all design styles and my vast practical knowledge, are what sets me apart from others in the industry.
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6 customer reviews
Fiona
I have loved working with Jane - she is true professional with an eye for perfection and ability to effortlessly create beautiful interiors. I have worked with Jane from abroad (Aust - NZ) and found it extremely easy. Jane is always just a phone call or email away and responds promptly. I have really appreciated Jane's expert advise on everything from colour choices, to design and layout, fabric options and her recommendations on where best to source beautiful pieces for my home. More...
Reply from Jane Lineham Interior Design
Thanks so much Fiona for that lovely review. I have really enjoyed working with you and we have managed everything so well remotely!! Amazing what can be achieved these days with technology. Can't wait to come and visit to see the final finished results.
Mark Ennor
Jane took away all our insecurities by providing a wealth of knowledge and experience prior and during our color and design selections for our new houses, it's so reassuring to have a true expert in the industry to guide you through the process, some things just cannot be changed afterwards so money well spent. We would highly recommend Jane for all potential clientele. More...
Reply from Jane Lineham Interior Design
Thanks so much for your kind words, Mark and Marta. So happy to help you with the process and cannot wait to see the final results!
Juliet Iori
We have had the pleasure of having Jane Lineham Interior Design assist us in furnishing our new home. Jane has been a blessing to us and has made the process of designing our beautiful home stress free, one that we are constantly being compliment when guests and professionals walk through. Jane listens she never forces her opinions and has ALWAYS delivered on the design and furnishings of a room, truth be told I have learnt so much through this process with her. We are close to fully completing our home and that is exactly what it is a home and not just a beautiful display house. More...
Reply from Jane Lineham Interior Design
Wow, I am humbled by your review and a big thank you! We have had wonderful times working together to make your home extra special for you both and your extended family. We just have a few final finishing details to go and then you can relax and fully enjoy your beautiful home.
Maryla Hudson
Having someone do professional and
experienced and pleasant to deal with
made the job so much easier .
Providing her own ideas but also
taking into account my preferences and giving such particular attention to every
detail , all worked to produce just the
result I wanted .
I am so very grateful and happy in
my beautifully appointed new
apartment .
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Reply from Jane Lineham Interior Design
Maryla, the pleasure was all mine and I have been gifted with a very special friend after my work with you. Your personal journey and all you have endured really made me want to deliver a special santuary that is just yours!
Joe & Diane Ramisch
We selected Jane as we had no idea what colours and textures to select for our home refurbishment. We are very happy with the final result and found Jane listened to our preferences and researched options to fit with our home. She was professional and expert throughout the process and we can highly recommend this design service. More...
Reply from Jane Lineham Interior Design
Thanks Joe and Diane for your kind review. It was so enlightening seeing your family home come to life again and to see your satisfaction and joy as it all came to fruition. Thats why I love doing what I do!! I am sure there will be lots more happy memories still to come your way, in your newly freshened up home.
Dr Katrina Ison
I have utilised Jane’s interior design service on two large domestic projects in the past 5 years. Jane’s artistic flair and her design expertise are second to none. Her professionalism and interpersonal skills are outstanding. What sets Jane apart is her ability to intuit what her customer wants and then to elevate that concept or style preference to a superlative level. The cherry on top is that Jane is such a beautiful and trustworthy person with whom it is always a total pleasure to work. I would highly recommend Jane Lineham Interiors without reservation. More...
Reply from Jane Lineham Interior Design
Katrina... It really has been so enjoyable, helping both yourself and John with the revamping and refreshment of 2 homes now and thank you for trusting and believing in me. What fun we have had sourcing, shopping, laughing and discussing various suitable scenarios and making it all come together. So thankful that a lovely and valuable friendship has evolved from our work together.
What’s your interior design process?
1/. First step - Contact with client via phone call or email, which enables us to get a brief of their design project and what they are wanting to achieve.
2/. Second Step - Meeting with client to enable us to get to know each other face to face and discuss the scope of work in more detail. This also allows us to get a feel for the site/space or home. Discussions are had regarding project management, clients vision, ideas and style. Photos are taken at this stage.
3/. Third Step - The fee proposal is then prepared and presented to client. This will outline the Interior design services included.
Often with smaller projects ( 1-2 Rooms or smaller spaces) an hourly rate is more cost effective. Larger projects - e.g. Renovations or new builds - A lump sum estimate (with monthly progress payments) is normally best suited to both parties. This then allows clients to budget the Interior Design component into their full project costing and helps with their budgeting. All this will be explained fully at the first meeting.
4/. Fourth Step - Once our fee proposal is approved, then the work commences. Planning of the space/s, mood boards, samples, colours and finishes are all thoughtfully curated and items sourced. These are then presented to client for approval - Then the magic starts to happen.
Note: If organisation of trades is required - then quotations are obtained for approval as well, before commencement of work.
5/. Fifth Step - Action. All that important initial planning leads to the careful execution of the project and clients start to see their new space/s come to life! Rest assured, we are with you all the way until final completion. We also assist, where required, in the final interior decoration right to the last detail if required, while always maintaining our high standards.
Which interior design styles can you cater for?
I cater for all styles of Interior Design. I am often referred to as being an adaptable designer. I feel that this description is warranted, owing to my 29 years of practical and professional experience of all trending and timeless design. Over the years, I have learnt to interpret all sorts of styles and to work with my clients personalities to ascertain what is just right for them. My clients always influence the style I create for them. My aim is to give them something unique, that is not cookie cutter style, but is special for them and how they live their lives.
What do you love most about your job?
I was born to create and I love people! Working and meeting with my clients is what gives me joy when I go to work each day. No project is the same, as no people are the same. I enjoy the process of getting to know them and understanding their personalities and their likes and dislikes. If I had not been an interior designer, I would have been a psychologist, without a doubt!
However, the two really go hand in hand, especially when being the mentor between husband and wives (or partners) who often have different opinions and tastes. With a little compromise and guidance we get there!!
What inspired you to start your own business?
I had a homewares store in New Zealand for 10 years and was finding that clients were regularly asking me to create beauty in their homes, as they loved my store and the design items I was offering. So, I started helping them and it just escalated to such an extent that I closed my retail business to follow my true calling. I completed my professional Interior Design Diploma and then launched my full time design business. It was a natural progression and the rest is history!!
Why should our clients choose you?
They will be in safe hands with a designer who has vast experience and whom they can trust.
Over the years I have been practicing, I have developed extremely reliable, credible contacts and suppliers, who are worth their weight in gold. This gives myself and clients a unique and valuable advantage in all areas of their design project in regards to quality and standard of work.
I understand how daunting it is to hire a designer, but I offer experience and a proven track record of satisfied clients. I reassure my clients that I offer an experience and not just a service.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I can work remotely and online :
I have recently completed a full renovation and refurbishment of an apartment in Rainbow Bay, Queensland during COVID - With careful planning at our end and a fantastic builder on site - it went together like clockwork, with no hiccups at all. I had plans finalised, everything ordered and ready to go before construction started and the flow was incredible and there were absolutely no issues. Planning and details are paramount in these situations.
Also just completing a Coastal project in New Zealand, which has all been done remotely (via emails and phone calls) - right down to furniture being organised and ordered from America and shipped to site!
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Covid is not really an issue with clients anymore - thank goodness! However, we will always wear masks and take precautions when asked to do so by our clients.
I am also very pro masks (due to COVID) if anyone is sick to stop spreading bugs.
New Builds and Renovations
We provide an all encompassing and professional service in both Interior and Exterior Design, for new builds and renovations.
This service includes the initial conceptual planning and execution, right through to final completion.
See services outlined below to see our full project options.
Spatial Layouts
This includes one room to a full home including furniture and fittings.
Window Treatments, Upholstery and Soft Furnishings.
Will assist in choices of hardware, shutters, blinds, curtains and fabrics, appropriate to the window space/s. Organise the making and installation by our fabulous reliable team.
Also includes: soft furnishings - cushion making, bedheads, bedcovers and re-upholstering where required.
Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Design.
Assist in suitable layout plans and styles for kitchens, bathrooms and laundries.
Assist in the final choices of finishings and fixtures.
Obtain quotations for manufacturing, for clients approval.
Organise the trades for full completion of project where required.
Cabinetry and Built in Furniture Design
In many cases built in cabinetry is required for the full utilisation and practicality of a space - e.g. wall to wall bookcase, or media unit built around a TV or fireplace.
Or..... a specially manufactured or crafted piece of furniture is needed, as we just can't source the perfect piece.
No problem! We have the perfect team of craftsmen and joiners who can tailor make the perfect piece!
Exterior Design
Assistance with the choice of perfect exterior colours and finishes to give your home character and the design presence it deserves.
As a designer, I cannot stress enough the importance of first impressions of a home from the moment you pull up outside or into the driveway.
Colour Consulting
Sometimes you just need assistance to choose the perfect colours for your interior or exterior.
We work with all the best colour paint brands: - Dulux, Porters Paints, Taubmans and Resene - to help you obtain the paint colours perfect just for you.
We can also arrange for the tradesmen for the job if required. We have the perfect professional team!
Project Management
Often our clients are extremely busy and just don't have the time to organise the plans, approvals, selections, and tradespeople, as well as manage their valuable projects.
Jane, has invaluable experience here and is totally details driven to manage everything for a project, including budget from start to completion.
We have seen so many issues with clients trying to manage their own projects and cut corners. It can be frustrating, sometimes, being the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff! The most sucessful projects, where we have achieved amazing results, is when we are involved right from the beginning, to guide and advise with our expertise to the very end. This really does help our clients to avoid what can be very costly mistakes (We are talking thousands of dollars)!
