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 the items that matter most, eg a custom sofa that lasts for years and your whole family loves✨ Providing a ‘total investment picture’ of your furnishings before you go out and purchase anything ✨ Looking at furnishings as a long-term investment in your overall well-being and quality of lifeIf this is something you’d like to explore - a beautifully designed and executed furnishings scheme that comes with an in-built investment plan - reach out via the link below or in my DMs. I’d love to hear from you. Thank you for joining me on this episode of Inside Design. You can find me here: https://www.instagram.com/janeledgerinteriors I’d love to hear from you in the DMs. Ready to elevate your home and your lifestyle? Jane Ledger Platinum is here. Let’s chat! https://www.janeledger.com.au
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39: The Art of Antiques
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. Bronte Taton shares the story of how she founded and grew her business Cleo Collects - a gallery of antique furniture, objets and art sourced from around the world - into a destination for design lovers and collectors alike. We learn how Bronte sources pieces, what she looks for and how you can successfully integrate furnishings past and present into your interiors. With French heritage and an exquisite knowledge of the eras, styles and origins of both antique and contemporary furniture, Bronte takes us on a delightful journey into the world of collecting. Connect with Bronte @cleo.collects and https://cleocollects.com/Thank you for joining me on this episode of Inside Design. You can find me here: https://www.instagram.com/janeledgerinteriors I’d love to hear from you in the DMs. Ready to elevate your home and your lifestyle? Jane Ledger Platinum is here. Let’s chat! https://www.janeledger.com.au
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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 buying furniture online and how easily a well-styled photo can elevate a piece beyond its true quality. Understanding what you’re buying online, what it’s made of and how it’s produced sounds pretty simple…until you get it delivered and realise it doesn’t look anything like the photo. I’m sharing a real-life story of what happened to one of my clients when they bought furniture based on a few online images. Thank you for joining me on this episode of Inside Design. You can find me here: https://www.instagram.com/janeledgerinteriors I’d love to hear from you in the DMs. Ready to elevate your home and your lifestyle? Jane Ledger Platinum is here. Let’s chat! https://www.janeledger.com.au
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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 Gino Premici. While travelling in New York, they discovered their dream pendants in Montauk, at the tip of Long Island. Before long, after identifying a need in the market and keen to share their passion for lighting with others, Marie left her career as a commercial lawyer and, together with Gino, founded the Montauk Lighting Co - Australian luxury lighting supplier of designer lighting brands such as Visual Comfort, Tom Dixon, Tigermoth and more. I sat down with Marie to chat about the values that drive the company today, why lighting matters and how layering beautiful lighting in our home is not only practical but elevates our senses and supports our well-being. If you have ever fallen in love with a light fitting, or dreamed of finding the one, you won’t want to miss this heartfelt conversation with Marie. Connect with The Montauk Lighting Co here: https://www.montauklightingco.com/See their beautiful product in person: The Townhouse, 10 Northwood St West Leederville, Western Australia Thank you for joining me on this episode of Inside Design. You can find me here: https://www.instagram.com/janeledgerinteriors I’d love to hear from you in the DMs. Ready to elevate your home and your lifestyle? Jane Ledger Platinum is here. Let’s chat! https://www.janeledger.com.au
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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 way. The real challenge? Is implementation. If you’ve ever been let down by a trade, told ‘too small’, ‘too busy’ or had furniture just dumped at your front door, you’ll know exactly what I mean. Today on the podcast I’m sharing 5 common beliefs about design - thought patterns that instead of taking you forward, are actually holding you back. Thank you for joining me on this episode of Inside Design. You can find me here: https://www.instagram.com/janeledgerinteriors I’d love to hear from you in the DMs. Ready to elevate your home and your lifestyle? Jane Ledger Platinum is here. Let’s chat! https://www.janeledger.com.au
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.
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