Ep 7 - What are we actually trying to achieve here, Inside Interior Design - Design Secrets Over Coffee

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