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Get It Right with Undercover Architect

Amelia Lee, Undercover Architect

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home. Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of

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27:18

Spending and Staying on Track - Episode 8 (Season 3)

Get It Right with Undercover Architect ·

2017/07/25

One of the things I often seeoccursis that homeowners will be so diligent during their early phases of their projects. Total ninjas when juggling competing demands, sorting their priorities, hunting down bargains, making strong decisions so they meet their budget. And then construction will start. They’ll head to site and start seeing progress. And then they’ll start changing things. Or they’ll see a material or fixture somewhere, fall in love with it, and have to have it –

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24:16

Getting costing info along the way - Episode 7...

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2017/07/17

When homeowners find out – often with total shock – that their expectationsfor their renovation or new home project don’t match the reality of its cost, a readjustment has to occurfor them to keep going on their journey. Thechallengeis thatmanyhomeowners often wait far too long to get to this point of readjustment. They hopon atrain towards their destination (that is, their newor renovatedhome),without checking that they’re on the right train. It’s only several stops

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26:34

What to do if you realise your budget is unrealistic...

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2017/07/10

There’s a saying that goes something like this … “A new home or renovation will always cost twice as much, and take twice as long, as you expect it to” It’s usually given as a warning to those embarking on their project. And often it’s handed out at school gates or BBQs or in the workplace … where well-meaning friends and colleagues who’ve been through a project of their own, sharelearningsfrom their own experience. However, in Amelia's opinion,

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34:47

The first conversation (with your potential designer...

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2017/07/03

When you’re first starting out on your project, you’re generally looking for a designer or a builder (or both). And ultimately you’re trying to find someone you can trust, and who is a good fit for your project. It can be tricky to know how much to say, and whether to admit you don’t know what you’re doing. This episode is all about how to have that first conversation with your potential designer or builder. Amelia shares what goes wrong when you don’t choose

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23:58

Stop Budget Blowouts Before You’ve Begun - Episode 4...

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2017/06/26

Amelia wants to take you through some of the early mistakes she sees homeowners make. Ones that can cause budget blowouts down the track – before you’ve even begun your renovation or new build. These are the components that homeowners can overlook completely. And in doing so, they miss the opportunity it gives them to be strategic in their project. And, they potentially set themselves up for extra costs or cancelled projects. Amelia recommends that you wrap your head, and your budget,

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33:19

5 Money Saving Myths Busted - Episode 3 (Season 3)

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2017/06/19

There are 5 top money saving ideas Amelia hears homeowners use to explain how they’ll save big money in their reno or new build. In this episode, Amelia share why these can be in fact MYTHS. Huge mistakes that can actually cost you far more in the long run. So what are these money saving ideas? They are … Money Saving Idea #1:“I can get cheap tiles … or paint … or timber … via a friend / family member etc, so I’m going to save loads of money” Money

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26:25

Resources you can use - Episode 2 (Season 3)

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2017/06/12

Often when you’re starting to think about your project, and trying to determine the budget you need to set aside for it, you don’t to have to many public conversations about it. This is for a few reasons. One might be that you just feel clueless. You don’t know who to start speaking to, or the questions to ask. And in feeling like that, you may be worried that you’ll look foolish. Say something you’re not supposed to, or give professionals and builders information that

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27:39

Where to start - Episode 1 (Season 3)

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2017/06/05

Finding out what your renovation or new home will cost you is not a one-step exercise. In fact, in Amelia's experience, the best results come from approaching this question from various angles. When you work out what your project will cost you in a more holistic way, using several inputs and types of information, you ultimately come up with a much more reliable answer. And can be more confident your project will stay on budget, PLUS create a great outcome for you as a finished home. So, what does

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17:15

How to set (and stay on) your budget: Intro to Season...

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2017/05/29

Over the years Amelia has been working with homeowners, she has often them asked this question … “What are you most afraid of when renovating or building your home? What makes you most nervous, causes the most stress and brings about that feeling of overwhelm?” The answer to this gets delivered in different ways. Sometimes with tears, and sometimes with hearty chuckles. Sometimes with quiet whispers like it’s something they don’t want to admit. But it always (and

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35:28

Entries and Front Gardens - Episode 12 (Season 2)

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2017/05/22

Our homes’ front entries and front gardens are how our homes present themselves to the world. This episode brings us to the front of your home – which is usually the most public face of it. It’s actually the side of your home that most people see. It presents your chosen aesthetic, personality or style to the street. And it’s usually the first thing you see as you drive up each day and think “I’m home!” Amelia has seen homeowners work very hard to decide how

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28:25

Outdoor living spaces and swimming pools - Episode 11...

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2017/05/15

This episode is about your outdoor living spaces … so your alfresco, or deck, or patio, or terrace, or outdoor room. Amelia will also be talking about swimming pools. In so many parts of the world – and especially here in Australia – we’re blessed with a great climate. This helps us really expand the interior of our homes into the garden around them. So let Amelia share some great tips with you to get it right in planning your outdoor living spaces. Whether you live in a

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26:55

Stairs and Garages - Episode 10 (Season 2)

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2017/05/08

Stairs and garages. Whilst it may seem odd to put these two items together, there’s a few things they have in common. Firstly of course, they don’t need to go into every home. If you’re renovating or building a single-storey house on perfectly flat land, there’s going to be part of this podcast not relevant to you! And not everyone wants to or needs to build a garage. Secondly, stairs and garages need to be a certain size to actually work – to even be worthwhile

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23:44

Study nooks, studies and home offices - Episode 9...

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2017/05/01

Listen to this episode to learn how to get it right in your study nooks, studies and home offices. Our lives are busy. And whilst we do what we can to bring intention and quiet into them where possible, and focus on one thing at a time … sometimes we are juggling. Often we are juggling. And this seems to be most true in how we balance work and family life in our homes. We find the edges can be a little blurred. So that means that we’re bringing work home. Or we’re building

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30:09

Secondary bedrooms for your kids and guests - Episode...

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2017/04/24

This episode is all about secondary bedrooms. “Secondary bedrooms” is the terminology Amelia uses to refer to any bedrooms that aren’t the main bedroom. These can include: Nurseries for infant babies and toddlers Kids’ bedrooms, for kids as they grow into their teenage years and beyond Guest accommodation for friends and relatives that may come to stay Bedrooms for elderly family members who may move in at some point – either temporarily or permanently Bedrooms for any

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29:11

Wardrobes, linens, laundries - Episode 7 (Season 2)

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2017/04/17

In this episode, Amelia will be talking about wardrobes, linens, laundries and mudrooms. She'll also cover walk-in robes and other storage. These spaces can be important to get right for a home to work well, so let’s learn more. In this episode, Amelia talks about the four Fs upfront and gets through them quite quickly. Then, she tackles each of these spaces individually, and shares some key mistakes and design tips for each. And in each she talks about where to locate it in your home, and how

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28:43

Bathrooms, ensuites and powder rooms - Episode 6...

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2017/04/10

This episode is about the wet areas in our home, namely bathrooms, ensuites and powder rooms. These are cost-intensive areas in our home. They, as well as our kitchens, will have the highest cost rate in $ / m2 compared with the rest of the home (when looking at your project overall). This is of course because of the electrical, the plumbing, the finishes, and the fixtures in these rooms, all crammed into quite a small area. These rooms also need to function. In some pretty core and fundamental

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26:52

Bedroom Number 1: Your master suite - Episode 5...

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2017/04/03

The main bedroom of the house … Bedroom Number 1. This can be simply a bedroom, or it can be arranged in combination with extra or attached spaces such as a walk-in-robe, ensuite and even a parents’ retreat. Other names for it are the master bedroom, or master suite. Ensuites and walk-in robes will come in Episode 6 and Episode 7, so Amelia can give you more detail about them separately. Something to know first about this episode ... A lot of what Amelia will be sharing is options that

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35:20

All things kitchen (including butlers, walk-in...

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2017/03/27

There’s a huge amount to consider when it comes to designing your kitchen. And it, more than any other area of your home, you can feel a lot of pressure that you’ll stuff it up. This episode is about kitchens … all thing kitchens, which means Amelia will also talk about butler’s pantries, walk-in pantries and appliance cupboards. Your renovation or new build can the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to finally get a kitchen that works. One with decent bench space,

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27:33

Your second living space: Do you really need it, and...

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2017/03/20

This episode is about the second living space in our homes. It goes by lots of different names, but most homeowners planning a renovation or new home want to create one. So, let’s learn more about how to get it right. This episode may also be a little controversial, as Amelia challenges you to consider whether you really need a second living space in your home. As you stretch your budget and your space to accommodate all the dreams you have for your new or renovated home, you may end up

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24:46

Living / Dining: How to design a great space for your...

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2017/03/13

The question we’re asking today is: How do we make our living and dining rooms, great spaces in our new or renovated home? We spend a huge amount of our time in our homes in our main living and dining rooms. In fact, these spaces, along with our kitchen, get prime use in our homes. So, getting it right in these rooms can and will have a significant impact on how our home feels and functions overall. In this episode, Amelia shares some amazing research that will help you understand where to

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