Interior Design Meets Wellness: Creating Spaces That Nurture Mind and Body

House of JerMar

This week, we're talking Interior Design! Award-winning designer Dane Austin offers a refreshingly authentic approach to creating spaces that truly reflect their inhabitants.
Dane beautifully articulates what sets his work apart - rather than imposing a signature style, he designs spaces that embody each client's unique definition of beauty and luxury. When pressed to describe his aesthetic, he offers a compelling blend: "Tom Ford meets Wes Anderson with Billie Holiday" - combining refined tailoring with playful whimsy and soulful imperfection.
This deeply personalized approach requires going beyond surface preferences. "We're in parts of people's homes that some people never see," Dane explains. "We're lining your underwear drawer and have to know how you organize all of your belongings." This intimate understanding allows him to create environments that feel genuinely aligned with how clients live.
Behind Dane's artistic vision lies sophisticated business savvy. He's built a nimble team that combines local creative talent with remote specialists, allowing his firm to scale up or down based on project demands. This flexibility reflects lessons learned from years of experience and multiple business coaches who helped him develop systems that support both creativity and profitability.
Perhaps most compelling is Dane's perspective on wellness as essential to both design excellence and entrepreneurial success. Despite his impressive achievements and growing industry recognition, he's intentionally simplifying his professional commitments to prioritize health and personal connections. "If you're not filling up your cup, then how are you expected to fill up the cups of others?"
Ready to create spaces that truly reflect who you are while supporting how you want to feel? Listen now to discover how thoughtful design can transform not just your home, but your entire sense of wellbeing.

More about Dane:

Dane Austin is recognized as one of New England’s most influential interior designers. His elevated yet deeply personal approach to design has cultivated a loyal and discerning following. He believes that if we live in homes that are beautifully designed and in alignment with our definition of comfort and wellness, our lives feel complete. This philosophy is the foundation of his design firm, Dane Austin Design.
Based in Boston, Dane Austin Design is a full-service interior design firm specializing in luxury residential interiors throughout New England, Washington, D.C., and North America. The firm has received several accolades, including being named IFDA “Interior Designer of the Year,” Architectural Digest Approved “Star Talent,” House Beautiful’s Next Wave “Rising Design Star,” Home & Design Top 100 Designers, New England Home Magazine’s 5 Under 40 Award, the IFDA Charity Challenge winner, and the Excellence in Design award from ASID.

Dane shares his gambrel shingle-style home, built in 1905, with his dog—a Great Pyrenees Shepherd mix named Harry—and a joyfully rotating cast of friends and family.

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Chapters

1. Defining Design Style Beyond Trends (00:00:00)

2. Dane's Journey to Design Entrepreneurship (00:03:58)

3. Building a Virtual Design Business (00:12:42)

4. The Psychology of Client Relationships (00:22:29)

5. Design Process and Client Decision-Making (00:35:57)

6. Awards, Recognition, and Work-Life Balance (00:44:50)

7. Wellness Practices for Entrepreneurs (00:52:57)