Ep 7 - What are we actually trying to achieve here, Inside Interior Design - Design Secrets Over Coffee
19/05/2026 | 27 mins.
In Episode 7 of Inside Interior Design — design secrets over coffee, Jan and Georga tackle one of the biggest problems in interior design: most people start making decisions before they actually know what they’re trying to achieve.
From Pinterest saves and impulse furniture purchases to designing for a fantasy version of yourself, this episode breaks down why good interiors begin with clarity — not cushions.
The conversation explores how interior designers think about function, flow, lifestyle, feeling, and long-term use before choosing finishes or styling. Jan shares real-life examples of homes that looked “done” but still didn’t work, while Georga asks the questions everyone secretly thinks but doesn’t say out loud.
If you’ve ever renovated a room and still felt disappointed afterwards… this episode explains why.
Funny, practical, and full of honest design advice, this episode helps listeners stop chasing random inspiration and start creating homes that actually support the way they live.
In this episode:
Why do most people start decorating too early The difference between “liking interiors” and solving a design problem Why Pinterest can confuse your decision-making Designing for your real life vs your aspirational life The hidden reason some homes still feel wrong after a renovation How interior designers identify what a space actually needs Why functionality often creates better aesthetics The importance of flow, zoning, and behaviour patterns How to stop wasting money on disconnected purchases Real examples of homes that needed design, not more decoration
Ep 6 - Design Detour Q&A
17/04/2026 | 26 mins.
Design Detour: How Do You Actually Use This Room?
Ever looked at a room in your house and thought… what is this even for? In this episode, Jan and Georga unpack why so many spaces end up underused, awkward, or full of random stuff—and it usually comes down to one thing: no one ever defined how the room should function in real life.
Off the back of Real Life First, Pretty Later, they break down the gap between “what the room is called” and what actually happens in it. From spare rooms turned dumping zones to dining rooms no one eats in, this is your reset. Because good design isn’t about assigning a purpose—it’s about designing around what you actually do.
Ep 5 - Real Life First, Pretty Later, Inside Interior Design – Design Secrets Over Coffee
17/04/2026 | 33 mins.
Real Life First, Pretty Later
What if the reason your home doesn’t feel right… has nothing to do with how it looks?
In this episode, we break down why designing around your real, everyday routines, not an ideal version of your life, is the key to creating a home that actually works.
Because the truth is: You never use the dining table, there's a living room no one sits in and a counter always covered in "stuff".
These aren’t styling problems. They’re design problems.
Jan explains how interior design starts with how you live. Where you sit, move, drop things, and relax, and why getting this right leads to homes that feel better and look more cohesive.
Georga asks the questions everyone is thinking, and together they unpack how small layout decisions shape daily behaviour (including why everything ends up on the kitchen bench).
If your home looks good but doesn’t quite work, this episode will change how you see it.
Because when you design for real life first, the pretty part follows.
Design Detour Q&A
16/04/2026 | 26 mins.
Design Detour: How Do You Actually Use This Room?
Ever looked at a room in your house and thought… what is this even for? In this episode, Jan and Georga unpack why so many spaces end up underused, awkward, or full of random stuff—and it usually comes down to one thing: no one ever defined how the room should function in real life.
Off the back of Real Life First, Pretty Later, they break down the gap between “what the room is called” and what actually happens in it. From spare rooms turned dumping zones to dining rooms no one eats in, this is your reset. Because good design isn’t about assigning a purpose—it’s about designing around what you actually do.
Ep 6- Design Detour Q&A
16/04/2026 | 27 mins.
Design Detour: How Do You Actually Use This Room?
Ever looked at a room in your house and thought… what is this even for? In this episode, Jan and Georga unpack why so many spaces end up underused, awkward, or full of random stuff—and it usually comes down to one thing: no one ever defined how the room should function in real life.
Off the back of Real Life First, Pretty Later, they break down the gap between “what the room is called” and what actually happens in it. From spare rooms turned dumping zones to dining rooms no one eats in, this is your reset. Because good design isn’t about assigning a purpose—it’s about designing around what you actually do.
Design Secrets Over Coffee
Inside Interior Design is the funny, no-fluff podcast that turns “I just need new cushions” into “ohhh… I actually need a plan.”
Hosted by Melbourne interior designer Jan (Hue & Space) and her co-host Georga (resident normal-person, professional side-eye giver), each episode breaks down interior design in a way that’s easy to understand, genuinely useful, and actually enjoyable to listen to. Expect big sister energy, real talk, plenty of banter, and the kind of advice that saves you from expensive mistakes.
We’re here for the people who love beautiful homes… but feel overwhelmed by decisions, confused by Pinterest, or stuck in the “I’ll start someday” loop. We talk you through the full design process from start to finish — how to get clear on what you want, how to make a room function properly, why layouts matter more than styling, how to avoid budget blowouts, and how to create a home that feels like you (not a showroom).
You’ll learn the interior design theory that professionals use every day — without the jargon. We cover flow, scale and proportion, zoning, lighting, materials, finishes, joinery, and the tiny details that make a space feel calm, polished, and lived-in (in a good way). We also tackle the emotional side: decision fatigue, renovation overwhelm, and how to stop second-guessing every choice.
Along the way, we take regular Design Detours: shorter, cheekier episodes where we myth-bust, answer listener dilemmas, and unpack the stuff nobody tells you — like why your room feels “off,” why your samples look different at night, and why buying furniture first is a trap.
Whether you’re renovating, refreshing, furnishing from scratch, or just trying to make your home feel better without burning your weekend (or your savings), Inside Interior Design will help you move from inspiration to action — with a lot more confidence and a lot less chaos.
New episodes fortnightly. Bring your questions, your moodboards, and your messy real-life floor plans. We’ll bring the plan, the laughs, and the design clarity.
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