Inside Design

In today’s episode Jane reveals how the previous life she turned her back on became a powerful asset in design. 

We learn what inspires the creative concept behind every project and how she stays true…

From humble beginnings tinkering with furniture in an old warehouse apartment in North Melbourne, Nick McDonald left his career in the construction industry to forge a new path in furniture design.

In…

Interested in buying original art but not sure where to start? 

Today I sit down with Miranda Brown, General Manger of Linton & Kay Art Galleries, to chat about where to start with your art collection…

Making final selections on your furnishings is an exciting milestone. But placing furniture orders isn’t the end of the design process. It’s the start of a whole new stage: implementation. A dynamic,…

Have you ever spent money on a rug, only to be disappointed when it doesn’t last?

Today my guest Chris Hoyne from Temple Fine Rugs shares the secret to finding the right rug and how to invest your mon…

In this episode I’m sharing how I create a Furnishings Investment Plan for my clients, using a design-led approach. 

What does a design-led approach mean?

✨ Understanding quality. Where to invest in th…

Tempted by the thought of buying vintage but not sure where to start? If you love the idea of layering old and new in your interiors, you’re going to fall in love with my guest today on Inside Design…

If you’ve ever been tempted to click “buy now” on a piece of furniture you’ve only seen on screen - this conversation is for you. 

Today I’m reflecting on the reality of buying furniture online and ho…

What started out as a personal journey to find beautiful lights for their forever home, turned into a love affair with lighting for Marie Botsis-Premici and her husband Gino Premici. While travelling…

“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 im…

Today I’m sharing my incredible conversation with furniture maker and timber craftsman, Nathan Day of Nathan Day Design. 

You’ll learn:

• How knocking on doors can lead to unexpected and new horizons 
• Wha…

Today I’m sharing the top 4 strategies I use when furnishing your luxury apartment or new home that save you time, money and stress. 

1. Be super-careful when viewing developer or real estate floor pl…

“Buying once is the ultimate act of sustainability”

The other day, as Ralff and I picked our way over the stuff people had hauled out for the council verge collection, it became clear. A lot of it sho…

You’ve planned every detail of your build or reno…but have you thought about this?

It’s the difference between a house that looks good and a home that feels right. And it’s something you might think y…

Welcome back, it’s great to have you here. For the opening episode of Season 3, we’re starting with a personal story of Jane’s, something she’s never shared publicly, on a topic you might not expect …

5 Lessons from 10 Years in Business

This September marks 10 years in business for Jane Ledger Interiors. Wow, that time has sure flown. I remember the day I arrived back in Perth from Sydney in 2014, …

Oh my gosh, I can’t believe I’m wrapping Season 2! In this last episode of the series I’m reflecting on my 10 years in business and the personal breakthroughs that have got me here:

1.  Celebrate your…

I heard a stat the other day that shocked me: 75-80% of designs never make it to construction. Wow. That’s a lot. Such a disheartening experience to go through. You’ve gone to the time, expense and e…

A listener asked me recently what I meant by the word ‘procurement’. Is that like trade savings? Or something you do? What are the benefits?

In this episode you’ll discover:

- What procurement means in…

It sounds logical doesn’t it? The less you spend upfront in the planning process the more you’ll have in your pocket to spend on your build.

What we discover today is the opposite is true. Mark Hughe…