Inside Design

45: Corporate to Creative: Designing a Connected Life

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

44: A Crafted Life: How Nick McDonald Built Made By Morgen

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 ne

43: How to Fall in Love with Art with Miranda Brown

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

42: Designer-led Implementation

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 stag

41: The Best Rug Advice No One Ever Told You with Chris Hoyne

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

40: Your Furnishings Investment Plan

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? ✨ Understandi

39: The Art of Antiques with Bronte Taton

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

38: The Reality of Buying Furniture Online

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

37: The Joy of Lighting with the Montauk Lighting Co

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 G

36: Design Misconceptions

“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

35: The Meaning of Craftsmanship with Nathan Day

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 t

34: Furnishing Your Luxury Apartment

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 de

33: Values in Design

“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, i

32: Why Furnishings Matter

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 i

31: Trust Your Intuition

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

29: 5 Lessons from 10 Years in Business

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

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 g

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 go

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 disco

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 t