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Inside Design
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 towards the space or home of your dreams. This is not just another podcast about design. It specifically addresses what people thinking about engaging an interior designer really want to know. Join Jane and an impressive line-up of industry guests as she takes you Inside Design.
Episodes
30 episodes
30: 3 Personal Breakthroughs in 10 Years
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 success2. Perfectioni...
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18:12
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29: 5 Lessons from 10 Years in Business
5 Lessons from 10 Years in BusinessThis 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, newly minted interior designer, leavi...
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26:39
28: Buildability of Your Project with Nathan Johns
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 energy of planning your build or reno, only to...
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31:10
27: What is Procurement?
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 my business- Where i...
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Season 2
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18:36
26: How to Save on Your Reno with Mark Hughes
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 Hughes from Barefoot Renovations shares wh...
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57:10
25: Working with an Architect with Simone Robeson
In today’s episode I’m chatting with award winning architect Simone Robeson from Robeson Architects. You’ll discover what it’s really like to work with an architect, the process Simone follows, the value this brings to your project...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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40:47
24: 3 Words I Just Can’t Handle
I love so many words in our design language. I love words full stop!! Because with the visual spaces I’m creating I’m also imagining the words that go with it. But today, I’m sharing 3 words I just can’t handle in design. Words tha...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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17:37
23: Renovating in the Current Market with Colin Campbell
If you’re thinking of renovating in the next 12-24 months you won’t want to miss this!Today’s conversation with builder Colin Campbell from Camstruct Design & Build packs a punch with real and raw insights into what it takes to reno...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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48:31
22: Construction Cost vs. Total Project Cost
Often I see homeowners working out a budget for their new build or reno project - with only one figure in mind. The Construction Cost. But what you pay your builder is only part of the equation. You also need to factor in all the...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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14:47
21: How Long is it Going to Take?
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-cons...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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25:43
20: Designing Your Outdoors with Tristan Peirce
In today’s episode I’m chatting with in-demand Landscape Architect, Tristan Peirce on how to go about designing your outdoors - landscape, pool and garden design.In our conversation you’ll discover:1. How to become a client ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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36:05
19: How to Create a Collaborating Team
Wondering who you need to engage on your reno or new build project? Who you should approach first? Is it the builder, architect, interior designer, landscape designer?Truth is, you’re going to need more than one design professional. And...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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17:18
18: How Much is it Going to Cost?
I’ve just about seen it all when it comes to costing a project. Wishful thinking to hopeful estimates to “what do you reckon?”You want to know how much your project’s really going to cost, but it seems like no one can tell you, or they ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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27:56
17: The 2 Ts of Your Dream Project
In this episode I’m sharing the two things I’ve learnt in my years as an interior designer that will make a huge difference to the success of your project, and the way you feel about it on the way through:1. Timing - taking enough time ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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27:50
16: From ’Should’ To Love with Sarah Maxwell and Jane Ledger
Welcome to the Season Opener for Season 2 of Inside Design. In this episode, Sarah Maxwell chats with Jane Ledger about the second part of her journey in design from Sydney to Perth. This time the story takes us inside a smoky nightclub and wha...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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53:36
15: Season 1 Wrap - Your Ticket to Freedom with Jane Ledger
As I wrap up Season 1 of Inside Design, today I’m talking freedom. What your ticket to freedom looks like and how it will change the course of your new build, reno or furnishings project. A penny-drop moment happened for me when I ...
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35:04
14: What is authentic design and why do we care? With Mobilia’s Sam Fazzari
Sam Fazzari was born and raised in the furniture making and design industry. And he lives and breathes it now in his business Mobilia. “Design is a way of life” he says. Today we get to the heart of what authentic design is all abo...
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40:58
13: Creating the Final Layer of your home with Bea Lambos
“I add the final layer”. Come inside the incredible mind of Bea Lambos as we discover what goes the final layer of your home - styling. The final piece of the interior design story that gives your space its personality and soul. This isn’...
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42:46
12: 3 emails you don't want to get from your builder with Jane Ledger
Doing the interiors of your new build on your own? Not engaged a team of professionals yet? It can be easy at the start to think you can do it all yourself. But the more you get into the process, the more you’re finding yourself ov...
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24:24
11: What Happens on Presentation Day? Step inside a designer’s client presentation with Emma Hann
Today we’re taking you inside client Presentation Day where you’ll discover what goes into it and how you can get the most out of this exciting stage of the design process. I love how Emma describes the presentation as a story, wit...
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40:25
10: What makes a dream client? With Jane Ledger
There are things that every successful project has in common. While each project is different and all clients come with their unique personality and objectives, looking back over past projects, Jane has discovered that her dream clients a...
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29:28
09: Your ‘First Date’ with an Interior Designer with Emma Mackie
In this episode you’ll learn how an interior designer assesses a new project as we go inside the first meeting with a potential client. Jane and Emma cover:The questions a designer will want to ask you in that first phone ca...
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40:24
08: What goes into a new kitchen and how much is it going to cost? With Jess O’Shea
Loved my chat with the incredible Jess O’Shea on cabinetry design. This is a must-listen episode for anyone contemplating a kitchen or wet area renovation. We talk about what goes into a kitchen design, including:the spec...
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44:50
07: What you should know before approaching your new build with Fab Marion
If you're thinking about approaching a builder or embarking on a new build process, you won’t want to miss this episode! Fab Marion takes us through how to:Choose the right block in the first place. Some blocks will have ...
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31:10
06: Resale, 'Timeless’ and 80s Kitchens with Jane Ledger
Jane comes to you today with a solo episode on why we obsess over ‘resale value’, what does ’timeless’ really mean and how calling upon the past in architecture, design and memories gives us all the clues we’ll ever need to create relevance and...
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18:28