Jodie Carter Design

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Interior Designers & Decorators

10x Best of Houzz winner

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18 years in business

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Sydney Interior Designer & Decorator | Best of Houzz 2016-2021

Hi, I’m Jodie, Welcome to Jodie Carter Design. This is my passion project, serving clients, designing and guiding through complex renovations to achieve amazing results. My mission is always to delight and make coming home the best part of your day. Clients come to me when family needs change & their home doesn’t work in its current configuration. Décor is dated & maintenance is a problem. Perhaps your plans are approved but you don’t know where to start. Or you didn’t use a designer in a prior renovation & experienced the stress of decision making, mistakes & unreliable trades whilst blowing budgets & timelines vowing ‘never again’. If your busy with work, staff, family & juggling a multitude of other responsibilities & want the job done right, then I’m your designer. I partner exclusively with a talented team of trades & suppliers. They are incredibly important to the success of your project. Their passion, professionalism and dedication guarantees we can design & implement your picture perfect home with every detail covered, decision made & costed. Why I do what I do? I have always loved design, early memories of visiting art galleries & historic homes with my Gran as a child are still vivid. I will never forget the first truly amazing country home I visited with her. The massive front door was opened revealing a grand entry with black & white marble floors & a huge timber staircase with carpet runner. I knew I was somewhere special. There were Deer heads on the wall, coat racks & gumboots, high ceilings & timber panelling. It was a little scary, but so grand & I loved it. I began to think more about homes, the feelings they evoke, what they say about the people who live there. Being surrounded by history, stories and memories. I bought my first home in New Zealand at 17 & began the life long love affair. I do what I do because I cannot imagine ever doing anything else. I’m about to start my 6th renovation project myself, the largest to date & its got timber panelling, a grand entry & arches! I can’t wait. How do my clients feel after a project? Having ongoing relationships & repeat business with clients I know they feel at home and at peace, proud to entertain and show off their home hosting Christmas and Parties. Its beautiful, things just work, the kitchen is perfect, family movie night is better than ever, they sleep better & the clutter is gone. We thought of everything and we implemented everything. Are you ready to start your project?

Services Provided

Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Custom Entertainment Units, Custom Furniture, Custom Rugs, Custom Walk-in Wardrobes, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Furniture Selection, Hallway Design, Home Theatre Design, House Plans, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Living Room Design, Nursery Design, Playroom Design, Wardrobe Design, Home Office Design, Interior Decoration, Furniture Selection and Purchase, Complete Custom Interior Design, Design Services Offered Full Service Design A perf

Areas Served

Sydney, Bondi, Dover Heights, Bellevue Heights, Vaucluse, Double Bay, Rushcutters Bay, Coogee, Bronte, Tamarama, Elizabeth Bay, Rose Bay, Potts Point, Watsons Bay, Roseville, Killara, Chatswood, Lindfield, Pymble, Mosman, Neutral Bay, Cremorne, Balmoral, Crows Nest, Cammeray, Wollstonecraft, Burraneer, Caringbah South, Sylvania, Cronulla, Port Hacking, Lilli Pilli, Dolans Bay, Yowie Bay, Gymea Bay, Point Piper, Woolloomooloo, Woollahra, Centennial Park, Clovelly, Randwick, Surrey Hills, Darlinghurst, Paddington, Moore Park, Kensington, Glebe, Leichardt, Lilyfield, Rozelle

Awards

Cert III in Colour & Design, Diploma of Interior Design

Professional Information

Design Institute of Australia - Associate Member

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Nicole Nagler

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I cannot rate Jodie highly enough. I chose her through the Houzz app and have not looked back. What a positive experience this was. She achieved everything we had asked for and more.Read Full Review

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50 Reviews for Jodie Carter Design

4.9|50 reviews

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4.5

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4.5

HU-205218963

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We utilised Jodie's services for a significant renovation/make-over of our house and were very pleased with the final result. Jodie had some great ideas, would listen to our requests and ideas and provided options when we were not sure of what we wanted to help make decisions. She was very good with her regular communications and updates, organised, punctual and always cheerful. We were also very happy with the tradespeople she recommended - the quality of their work was excellent. We would be happy to recommend Jodie to others.

January 23, 2021

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Elise and Craig, thank you very much for your review and the lovely comments about our trades. We cannot do anything without them, so its wonderful to hear how pleased you are with the results and quality of their work. Wishing you many happy years enjoying your beautiful new interiors. Love Jodie xx

Jenny Putney

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We engaged Jodie to assist us with making over a number of rooms in our home. Whilst we knew what we liked and didn’t like, we found it hard to pull it all together. Jodie with her talent and flair for design was able to understand our style, work within our budget and include a number of our special pieces that we wished to keep. It is very exciting to see our home coming together with the items that Jodie has chosen. We can’t wait to see the finished product. Jodie and her team have done a great job and we very much look forward to working with them again.

November 10, 2020Last modified:November 10, 2020

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Jenny, thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to work with you both. I enjoy the challenge of using clients existing pieces that hold a special place in your hearts. In your case the beautiful antiques and your fabulous dining table were the perfect place to start the design. I hope you continue to love it all for many years to come. Love Jodie x

Caroline Vagenas

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Jodie has done a beautiful job for our living room. She is very talented and professional. She understood what we were trying to achieve and met the brief. We would highly recommend Jodie and her team.

October 8, 2020

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Caroline, thank you very much for posting your review. It was so lovely seeing your living room come to life with the beautiful new furniture and those gorgeous pillows. I hope you all enjoy it for many years to come. Wishing you all the best, Jodie x

Marlene Lane

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What a wonderful experience it was to work with Jodie. She is very professional, great to work with and so creative in her designs. Having downsized to a duplex we wanted a new look for our living areas plus ideas on how to get the most functional use out of some smaller spaces. Jodie took the time to get to know our likes and dislikes and to answer our many questions. Working within a modest budget she offered creative solutions and alternatives to achieve a great look with a practical design. I have learnt so much working with Jodie, and couldn’t be happier with the end result. It was also a pleasure working with Jodie’s professional team of trade partners. Jodie’s work has added value to our home as well as to our enjoyment in living in a beautiful space. If you want a home that reflects your personality plus works well for your daily living, Jodie will create this for you. We still have more to do and I look forward to continuing to work with Jodie in the future.

August 20, 2020

Mark Stevens

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We chose Jodie after an extensive search for a designer. Pre-project consultations including design & budgeting were in depth, informative & precise. During our full internal house renovation, we found Jodie’s work ethic to be very professional. Weekly meetings on site kept us up to date. Jodie was collaborative in her approach with nothing being a problem. There were no surprises with the project coming in on budget & time (early). Jodie’s bubbly personality, personal approach & knowledge helped us bridge the gap when consulting with Quay Building Australia. The quality of work was excellent. We have no hesitation highly recommending Jodie where we have offered our house for inspection to future clients.

April 15, 2020

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Mark, I was just thinking of you. So lovely to receive your review in my 'inbox' this morning. Yours was such a rewarding project. To see your family home transformed into a beautiful, functional and light filled retreat for you both. I am so pleased to have worked with you and my wonderful 'A Team' of trades to bring your dreams to life. Much love to you and Kim xx

Albert Poon

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I bought a brand-new city apartment from developer in end of 2018. I want to decorate it with the style of elegancy, but homey, and within my budget. I had contacted a number of designers from Houzz as well as from friends' recommendations. I spent a lot of time interviewing them and hearing their suggestions. Eventually, I had chosen Jodie. The project took about 10 months from design to completion with a budget about A$250k. As I am overseas in Hong Kong, I have to rely on Jodie to do all the minor details of everything for me. Apart from controlling the budget, I have given her almost a free hand from design to completion. When I saw the decorated apartment, it was exactly how I envisioned and better. We had a lot of communications at all stages of the project, which I think is a very important factor of success in this project. I would recommend Jodie to all her prospective clients as I am so fortunate to have her in designing, supervising and selecting accessories for the apartment.

February 11, 2020

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Albert, thank you so much for sharing your comments and the experience of working with me. I am honored that I was your preferred designer after having met quite a few. It was my pleasure to work with you and help you bring your vision to life. I absolutely love how your 'home away from home' has turned out. I'm sure you are going to enjoy your visits to Sydney even more, now you have all the comforts and everything 'just so'. If you ever decide to buy another apartment I would love to work with you again. Wishing you all the very best Albert, love Jodie x

Shaun `Russell

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I have worked with Jodie on a number of projects over the years and have always found her to be highly creative and very professional. Always a pleasure to work with!

December 1, 2019Last modified:December 2, 2019

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Shaun, thank you very much! Its always a pleasure to work with you too. I truly value the relationships with my suppliers - because without you I wouldn't have access to all the beautiful pieces that go into my designs. Thanks again for reviewing me. Looking forward to seeing what we can create next. Love Jodie x

HU-203700538

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Jodie worked very closely with us on our art deco renovation of a 2 story building. Jodie developed flexible design options and chose a great colour palette and overall design in keeping with the style of our home. Jodie was able to source high quality design elements to showcase our home. The end result was something amazing yet comfortable to live in with our kids!!

November 29, 2019Last modified:December 2, 2019

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear George, thank you very much for taking time to post a review for me. I really enjoyed working with the Art Deco style of your home. This particular style is very close to my heart. The bold colour, pattern and glamour of these interiors is absolutely divine. I'm sure you are going to love living in your timeless, stylish home for many years. Thanks again for working with me. Love Jodie x

Alessandro

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Jodie is an excellent interior designer with a lot of experience and it is a pleasure to work with her.

November 28, 2019Last modified:December 2, 2019

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Alessandro, thank you very much for your review. Its always wonderful to work with you too and the beautiful brands you represent. I'm grateful to have such wonderful suppliers to help me really bring my designs to life. Looking forward to many many more years of collaborating with yourself and the rest of your team. All the best, Jodie x

helend29

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Awesome job Jodie. Thanks for helping us solve a complex design challenge. We love our new lounge/TV cabinet. We appreciated your patience, professionalism and can do attitude. Helen and Adam , Maroubra

October 30, 2019

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Helen and Adam, thank you very much!!! I'm really pleased it all turned out so well. The cabinetry looks fabulous and you're right, it was a tricky one working with what we had there. Great result though - a team effort for sure. Love Jodie x

Tulasi Baskaran

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Jodie is an absolute pleasure to work with as she is very professional, responds in a timely manner and is very talented. Jodie transformed my tiny apartment into a masterpiece! I will definitely recommend Jodie to my friends and family and look forward to continue working with her in the future.

May 11, 2019

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Tulasi, I really appreciate you taking time to review me. It was great to work with you too. I'm looking forward to seeing some photos once you have everything in. Its a great space to start with - so will only get better with all your beautiful new furniture. I wish you all the best and look forward to working with you on another project sometime soon :). Love Jodie x

Rachael Taylor

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Jodie has been a pleasure to work with. She has assisted us with a couple of projects. Initially assisting with selections and design at the architectural planning stage of a modern Hamptons inspired new build. She worked with us on everything from design layouts, bathroom selections, kitchen cabinetry, floor coverings and paint colours. Then secondly she assisted us in selecting and installing a whole new house with coastal/ hamptons inspired furniture and decor. She was able to balance our love of hamptons within a modern house. Jodie is personable and thorough and is happy to try and try again to make sure she finds something you really like. Thank you Jodie for everything you have done to give us a house we love and are proud of!

January 31, 2019Last modified:January 31, 2019

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Rachael and Daniel, thank you very much! I have loved working with you both too and getting to know you and your beautiful family. I'm so happy with how everything worked out. The new house was just 'meant to be' and the perfect place to raise a family, entertain, relax, enjoy and fill with memories. I wish you all the very best for the future and maybe one day when you feel like a change.... we can work on something else together. Love Jodie xx

Nicole Nagler

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I cannot rate Jodie highly enough. I chose her through the Houzz app and have not looked back. What a positive experience this was. She achieved everything we had asked for and more. She is an amazing communicator and also totally “gets” what your dream might be even if you can’t totally imagine it yourself! We started with a project that involved creating an extra bedroom in an existing space and we had also asked for complete new furnishings for this home we had just purchased. We ended up expanding the project a bit and a bit more and what a great result we have. Jodie’s vision for our home combined with her understanding of how we live resulted in a home that exceeded all expectations. She project managed at my request and sourced the builder and cabinetmaker for us. They all worked so well together resulting in the project being completed on time (actually 2 weeks ahead of schedule). There was always open communication between all of us and Jodie organised regular site meeting. It was seamless and drama free. We went shopping with Jodie to choose furniture and she was always mindful of cost and practicality for us. Furniture was ordered and delivered on time and she had the house ready for us to move into including the linen on beds (beds made), artwork on walls, and decorations in place. Jodie is a pleasure and delight to work with and I cannot wait to continue to work with her in the future for a new kitchen and outdoor design. I would also absolutely work with the builders and trades she recommends. Thankyou Jodie for creating my wonderful family home.

December 16, 2018

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Nicole
Wow, what a lovely review - I am smiling from ear to ear. Thank you so much. It was such a pleasure working with you too. I love jobs like yours, it makes me so happy to see you all enjoying your home. I think the most satisfying part is being able to answer the brief for a family of 5 that all have different needs. Making a home work for all of you in a practical sense, but also giving you some wow factor and personality. I think home is the most wonderful place, its our sanctuary and retreat from the world. I'm humbled to have been a part of creating this for you and hope you will make many happy memories there. Thank you also for mentioning my wonderful trades team, yes I can't do it without them. I might have the vision, but if it wasn't for them nothing would happen. Thanks Nicole!! looking forward to working on the kitchen and outdoor area with you too. Lots of love, Jodie xx

Tee Han & Vivian Tan

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Our project: complete renovation of our two storey 18yo 5 bedrooms, study, 6 bathrooms home into a modern contemporary Hampton styled home. Jodie was recommended to us by a close friend and she far exceeded all our expectations. Jodie is an absolute delight to deal with - her high level of professionalism is reflected in all areas. She is very easy & pleasant to communicate with. For over one year, we were in constant (pretty much daily) communication with Jodie in the planning stage. No details were left uncovered and the result is a near 100 page fully detailed plan. These were completed within our planned time period. Jodie helped us realized our dream home by actively matching & improvising our needs & desires from the way we live in the old home to a new sophisticated stylish modern living. Many designers design “their” house. Jodie designed “our” house - the way “we” live while maintaining design principles and theme throughout. A remarkable feat indeed. Our project started on 9 July 2018 and finished on 26 Oct 2018 when we were handed the keys back for our house - one week of delay due to the torrential rain around mid-Oct. Jodie worked well & closely with our builder and our home was completed pretty much on time with a high level of quality. The high standard is maintained throughout and quality service has continued even on post completion where the usual minor adjustments/details are required. We highly recommend Jodie to anyone contemplating renovation - big or small. Thank you Jodie. In the end, not only did we gain a new home but a valuable friend. Tee Han & Vivian

December 2, 2018

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Tee Han and Vivian
Thank you so very much for your kind words and very valuable feedback. It means a lot to me that I have managed to design your home specifically to your needs and not another home for me :). That is the greatest compliment, not to mention also gaining a valuable friend. I feel the same way. It is such a personal journey to transform a home the way we have yours. No stone left unturned, every corner of your home has been considered in detail and then communicated back in the drawings to our builders. It was certainly a substantial project. I'm so pleased our many hours of planning and working together throughout the project build have resulted in such a gorgeous home for your family. I cannot wait to get my photographer in there to share all our hardwork in the photos. Thank you very much for sharing a sneak peek of the formal living room. I wish you all the very best for a fabulous Christmas and New Year in your home and many many happy years of wonderful memories and friendship. Lots of love, Jodie xx

Angela Favero

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Jodie Carter is a true professional, but so easy to work with, adaptable and really listens to what you, the client wants when designing the interiors of your home. Whether you have definite ideas on design or need complete guidance, Jodie will be as involved as needed. She works within specified budgets and still achieves a quality finish. Jodie will make sure your home flows with a theme and colour palette that still suits you and the way you and your family live. We've worked with Jodie twice now, once on a 4 bdrm Penthouse apartment, built from scratch, which was ultra modern, styled to New York Penthouse, and most recently, a complete renovation of the interiors of a 2 storey, 4bdrm + study Federation home, styled to Hollywood Regency. Both times Jodie led the design direction, but was open to our input, as after all, we were to be living in these homes. We couldn't have been happier with the outcome of both projects and highly recommend Jodie to anyone considering using an Interior Designer.

August 23, 2018

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Angela, Thank you very, very much for your lovely words in my review. I have really enjoyed working on both your homes and am thrilled with the finished results too. I'm so grateful you took me on! twice!! Its been a hectic few years, so will be lovely for you to relax and enjoy all the hard work now. That is until you feel like taking on another project maybe..... lots of love to you all and thank you again for the wonderful challenges and beautiful results. I'm very proud. Jodie xx

In Vogue Kitchens & Joinery

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Jodie Carter and I have worked on many projects since our working relationship began about 3 years ago. Having a kitchen and joinery business myself, it is a credit to my business to have her work on projects with me. She is an exceptional designer with so much creativity and brilliance. Jodie also has an ability to create, design and transform any project we work on together and always exceeds my expectations. She treats and creates all her projects with high standard and in a detailed and professional process. I have no hesitation in highly recommending Jodie for any project.

August 15, 2018

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Rob,
You are so kind :), thank you very much for your wonderful review you make me feel very special!! Im also very grateful to be able to work on projects with you and your fabulous team of craftsmen. I love how you bring my designs to life and always with first class work backed up with your wonderful customer service. I look forward to working with you for many years to come! love Jodie xx

David Freedman

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Jodie is AMAZING!! We bought a 3BR apartment in Bondi Beach and did a complete gut renovation from top to bottom. We just moved to Sydney and didn't know who to use as our builder/contractor or where to shop for furniture/fabric/materials/fixtures/fittings/appliances. So, she arranged everything and went with us to pick out all the items we needed. She was open and receptive to our design ideas and was great at suggesting alternatives in a professional and pleasant way. Jodie managed the entire project from start to finish and was constantly on top of things. She was always on time and her communication skills are truly incredible. Jodie is an outstanding designer and a remarkable person. You'd be crazy not to hire her!!!

August 3, 2018

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear David!!! Oh my goodness what a lovely review. Thank you so much!! It was my absolute pleasure to work with you. I had so much fun and just love how it all came together. I didnt get much sleep for 6 months but it is so worth it and I'm extremely proud of your gorgeous apartment. I hope we can work on another project one day :). Lots of love to you both and thank you for taking me on xx Jodie

Pamela Keech

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Jodie was given the task to renovate an existing area of our house & design a new kitchen, new dining area & external entertainment area. The design had to include a kitchen island and walk in pantry and allow flow to the external area. The design from Jodie, will allow the area to be well utilised and allow space for a family of 5 to all be in the same location. The space has been well used to allow a large island, plenty of bench space & additional storage which the house was lacking. Overall the recommended finishes and design will have the "wow" factor.

July 13, 2018

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Pam, thank you very much for your review. I really appreciate you being able to do this for me. Its been a long road to get to the end design so I hope everything runs smoothly from here on in and the plans will soon be reality for you. Please let me know if there is anything else you need and I wish you all the best for the renovation. Love Jodie xx

Joanne Marks

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I had just moved into a new house in a brand new area and needed to get my head around what the aesthetic should be. I knew I wanted to put my own mark on the property but not having any contacts in the area, I asked around. Jodie's name was quickly mentioned several times - so I gave her a call to start the ball rolling. I was instantly impressed by Jodies warm approach, as she took the time to understand me, my likes and dislikes and ideas I had in mind for the property. Jodie came up with some beautiful designs & styling which quickly elevated the final results. From a business perspective I was very impressed at how responsive she was, answering all emails and calls very promptly. Once we narrowed down the choices, the top 2 or 3 were then summarised into a spreadsheet, which meant I knew every detail about the selections at a glance. Colour, dimensions, cost and delivery dates were all clearly outlined making it very easy to keep track everything. Brilliant for our busy lifestyles. Furthermore, I was impressed by her generous business model of passing on trade prices for all the furniture, artwork, rugs and decorator items you purchase as part of the project. Double bonus ! as this helps to stick to your budget easily. So far we've completed stage 1 of our project and I have no hesitation in hiring Jodie and her team again to move forward with stage 2.

July 3, 2018

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Joanne, thank you very much for your lovely review! It was my absolute pleasure to work with you. I really enjoyed our visits and laughs at your place as we worked out the finer details. And of course the best part... seeing it all come to life once you had the new pieces installed. I hope we can continue to work together and realise all the other design ideas we have discussed! Take care and enjoy your revamped rooms for now!! Love Jodie xx

Roula

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Our house was tired, old and in desperate need of a make-over. Enter Jodie. With a modest budget she was able to transform our house into a home we love. She followed our brief to a tee while introducing us to new ideas that we thoroughly embraced. She refurbished the main living and dining areas as well as providing advice on paint colours, decor, and furniture in other areas of our house to create a cohesive look in the classic Hamptons style that we love. Jodie was always reliable, promptly responded to our endless queries and was able to deal with any issues that arose with no fuss. We would thoroughly recommend Jodie and enjoyed undertaking this home makeover journey with her.

July 1, 2018

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Roula,
Thank you very much for your kind words. It was a pleasure working with you and really lovely to see everything coming together so beautifully the other day when I was there. I'm always so amazed myself to see the finished product, and the fantastic transformations that occur with new furnishings and paint colours. I hope you will love your home for many years to come. Wishing you all the best, love Jodie xx

Beatrix Weiss

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Jodie's ability to transform a room is extraordinary. After 18 years and 2 kids our house was looking a bit worn out and dated, but since Jodie became involved it has been refreshed, revitalised and modernised. She is a pleasure to work with, listens to your needs and wants, and works with your budget. She pushes you out of your comfort zone if required which is a good thing! I wish I had known years ago of the advantages of using an interior designer; they have access to furniture that is not normally available to the public and hence with a more unique look/vibe than what is available in stores open to the public. I also believe purchasing with or through her made significant cost savings due to the discounts she can get as a designer. I highly recommend her and am in fact looking forward to the next project we will tackle with her! Can't recommend her highly enough.

June 30, 2018

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Beatrix, thank you very much for reviewing me. It was so lovely to work with you and be a part of your homes transformation. You always had a gorgeous home and the perfect setting, as you say it just needed some refreshing and revitalising. I'm looking forward to working on stage II with you now. Love Jodie xx

Stacey Sisic

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Jodie was absolutely amazing! My husband and I built a new home and had no idea where to start with design and decor. Jodie came swooping in and helped us narrow down our style, gave us ideas for each room, and provided excellent examples and sources for the art, furniture, and decor that we need. She listened to all our concerns and worked with us to achieve our dream home .We are extremely happy and it’s come together beautifully ... We highly recommend Jodie Carter Design

June 30, 2018

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Stacey, thank you very much for your kind words. Your project was quite the challenge for me. As you know I'm not much of a minimalist, so its hard to hold back on all that decorating and layers I'm so used too. I'm really pleased with how its turned out though. Its a stunning, modern family home that opens up to its gorgeous views and really connects you with the outdoors. We must get some photos to show off!! Thanks again for asking me to work on this dream project with you, it was my pleasure. Love Jodie xx

B Caulfield

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Jodie is true to her word, she transformed our home exactly as briefed. Jodie introduced me to a world of style that I would never have encountered. She is tasteful, approachable, honest and very caring and listens to all your needs and request and goes way beyond the call of duty. Jodie has a wonderful team with her and only recommends the best and most reliable crew to work with. I would highly recommend Jodie Carter Design without hesitation.

August 25, 2017

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Barbara, thank you so much for your fabulous review. I'm so pleased you are happy with how everything has turned out. It makes me very happy to know you now have your beautiful family home to enjoy and create memories in for many years to come. It has been my pleasure to work with you and your family and I wish you all the very best. Love Jodie x

Jason Forsyth

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As an expatriate returning to live in Sydney with a young family, we were looking for an open minded designer that we could partner with. Being based overseas, it was essential that this designer had a proven ability to deliver a start to finish solution for what ultimately was a quite new / modern apartment. With a considerable lead time and having trolled through many a website, we engaged Jodie and her team and could not be any happier with what she has produced for us. What was initially a limited brief ended up seeing us give Jodie a lot of creative breadth to which she transformed an empty apartment into a modern home that comprised integrated and stylish cabinetry, furnishings, media, accessories and other. Jodie truly delivered on her commitment to provide an end to end solution. From the initial design and concepts through to sourcing contractor and supplier quotes, project management and sourcing all of the furnishings, Jodie provided regular updates and photos throughout the various phases of the project which provided us with a great level of comfort. She even sorted out the Telco and made the beds for us much to the delight of 2 tired young children. Very much the professional and a delight to work with, we would have no hesitation in recommending Jodie and her team.

August 2, 2017

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Jason, thank you so much for your lovely review. It was such a fun project to work on with all the creative freedom you gave me. I will miss my weekly visits to Coogee unpacking boxes, making beds, hanging artworks and fluffing pillows for you. Looking forward to catching up soon and seeing how you have all settled in. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you all too. Thanks so much. Love Jodie xx

peter_richards64

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I contacted Jodie in October 2016 to help me transform our new house into a home. Being a single dad, time poor, and in clear need of design expertise, Jodie has been able to meet these needs and more with a minimum of fuss. Importantly for me, the simple things have always been efficient. And at the same time, when I've needed a nudge to invest creatively, Jodie has chosen these moments perfectly. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jodie to anyone wanting simple advice through to a transformative project.

June 13, 2017

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear Peter, thank you so much for your lovely review. It was my pleasure to work with you all and create your new home. Its been a bit of a process and you have been so patient with my schedule, the delayed deliveries and getting things finalised. I'm looking forward to helping you with some styling next and putting in those finishing touches!! thanks again Peter, it was great to work with you. All the best, Jodie

Michelle Burrows

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We engaged Jodie Carter to help us refurbish numerous rooms in our home. Jodie has excellent knowledge of current trends and styles and guided us in choosing a style for our home that suited our family needs. Jodie assisted us in selecting furniture pieces, artwork and rugs and advised us on how best to position the furniture within the rooms. Jodie is a delight to work with and has a friendly and professional manner and always responded to any questions we had promptly. We would highly recommend Jodie.

January 8, 2017

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Hi Michelle, thanks for taking the time to write a review for me, I really appreciate it. It was great working with you too. The perfect students!! taking all my advice on board :). I love how your home is looking now and can't wait to see the 'retreat' room works out next. Wishing you all the best, Jodie xx

batteredwrx

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I could not recommend Jodie Carter enough. With her impeccable taste and subtle guiding she has given us our dream home. We had rebuilt our house which had been burnt down 7 years ago and in those 7 years we dreamt and planned of what our rebuilt home would be like. Jodie fully furnished our 5 bedroom two level home. Her creativity and eye for beauty created a home which we are proud of. She was at all times professional and put me at ease with her extensive knowledge of interior decorating. Our family wakes up every day in a beautiful home and we're so very happy. Thanks Jodie :)

December 28, 2016

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear N, thank you so much for your lovely review. It makes me so happy that you love your new home so much now. I'm really pleased I could be a part of bringing your dreams to reality. You were all so lovely to work with and I enjoyed every moment!! hope you have the most wonderful 2017 now and I look forward to catching up with you soon when the last stray armchair arrives :). All the best, Jodie

John Bell

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Jodie was a fabulous help in painting our house, inside and out, with her selection of matching colour schemes throughout every room. She was cost-effective and provided great service and great ideas. We’ll continue to engage Jodie in future for her creative ideas in interior design and work with her to select paintings and other furnishings to match the colour schemes she has so effectively created!

December 27, 2016

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Dear KB, thank you so much for your lovely review. Its been a pleasure working with you both too. I love seeing how your home is transforming. Just goes to show what a difference painting can make to a home. Looking forward to continuing my journey with you as we finish everything off now. Best wishes, Jodie

Kylie Jankiewicz

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After completing our renovation we engaged Jodie to help with interior design. In a small amount of time we selected furniture pieces, discussed ways to complete the look with styling and made plans for further work to be done. I couldn't believe all we achieved in such a small time frame! From the time spent at our home to when the final delivery arrived, Jodie's service was amazing. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. Her knowledge on current trends and styles and also her knowledge of products and where to source them was exceptional. I highly recommend Jodie for any project.

December 14, 2016Last modified:December 15, 2016

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Hi Kylie, thank you so much for your lovely review! I really appreciate you taking the time to do this for me at this crazy time of year leading up to Christmas. It was a pleasure helping you to decorate your home. You had already done a wonderful job with your renovation so it was fun just adding those final touches for you. Wishing you all the best for a wonderful Christmas and New Year and look forward to hearing from you in the future if you ever need me again. Thanks again, Kind regards - Jodie x

louise_mason17

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Jodie undertook interior design for our house renovation and project managed the details for us with the builders. It was a seamless service with Jodie always delivering on what she promised and with a fantastic eye for every detail. She delivered beyond our expectations.

September 2, 2016

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Hi Louise, thank you for your great review! It was such a pleasure working with you on this project. I love how its all come together and I'm looking forward to another opportunity to work with you and tackle upstairs! Meanwhile hope you enjoy every moment in your beautiful living areas and put the kitchen to work entertaining over summer. Thanks again, Love Jodie x

Joanne Hunt

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I highly recommend Jodie Carter Design. I engaged Jodie after locating her on Houzz and I am so glad I did. Jodie provided me with numerous tips on colour, positioning of furniture and lighting, textures, fabrics, sourcing furniture and more. Having worked with designers before, what I found really refreshing was Jodie's willingness to guide without being too pushy and her down to earth vibe. Money well spent.

August 30, 2016

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Hi Joanne, thanks so much for your lovely review!! I'm really pleased you enjoyed our session together and I was able to provide you with useful information and advice. As you know I'm always here if you need any more guidance. Take care and I look forward to hearing from you when you need me again. thanks, Jodie xx

Daniella Photography

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I recently photographed two different homes for Jodie. It was clear that Jodie forms real relationships with her clients and gets to know them well, completing each job to suit them perfectly. The finishing touches of her work speak for themselves as she thinks of every detail and everything ties in perfectly with each other. Her work is elegant and she uses carefully chosen pops of colour to enhance her work. I highly recommend Jodie!

August 30, 2016

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Thanks Daniella!! thanks to you the work looks so fabulous in the photos too. Great working with you and looking forward to you photographing many more projects for me. all the best, Jodie x

john10032

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Jodie's ideas for my "Batchelor Pad" were fantastic and, above all worked. Jodie was also happy to work with ideas that I had and incorporate them seamlessly into the overall concept. I am really happy with the end result and would recommend Jodie without hesitation.

August 29, 2016

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Thanks John!!! I love your Batchelor Pad too - it turned out so well! really looking forward to having it photographed properly for you and getting it online. Its a great space and I think very inspiring for other Batchelors to see! take care, Jodie

Jessica Rippon

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I find Jodie an absolute delight to work with. My home renovation has been a slow and staggered project and Jodie has been with me every step of the way. She is very creative and has managed to make every room in my house that she has worked on amazing. She really cares about her work and always finds time to respond promptly to every email or phone call. I would highly recommend Jodie to everyone. She definitely delivers results.

August 29, 2016

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Hi Jessica, thank you for such a lovely review :). I really appreciate you taking the time to write this for me. I've loved working with you too and look forward to continuing the process as we decorate the rest of your home! I love your style - you bring out the best in me :) - thanks again!! Jodie xx

patfearnley

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I needed help with general refurbishment of my apartment which included re-framing and re-hanging pictures, sourcing and selecting new prints to be framed, advice on some new furnishings and furniture for lounge, bedroom, office and sitting room. Jodie was great to work with and had a really good ability to get me looking at my home with new eyes and giving me inspiration when shopping for online items. She always responded promptly to my various queries as the job proceeded. I particularly wanted to create a gallery wall for personal photos and memorabilia in the lounge area and Jodie's assistance and advice was just what was needed. I am delighted with the results for the whole project. Patricia Fearnley

August 9, 2016

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Hi Pat, thank you so much for your lovely review. It was a pleasure working with you and helping you bring your home to life. You have such a lovely setting there and I'm so pleased it now has a real reflection of you and your family memories. Hope you enjoy it for many years to come. All the best, Jodie xx

angus_mandy

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Jodie has an eye for detail and my husband and I are so glad that we hired her to help with our renovation plans. She comes up with ideas that you wouldn't normally think of and her input was invaluable. We highly recommend Jodie for her design ideas and friendly and professional manner.

May 23, 2016

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Hi Mandy, thanks so much for writing the lovely review for me. I really appreciate you taking the time to do this. I hope everything is gong well with the renovation. I look forward to seeing the results when its all done. Thanks again, Jodie

Strictly Comfort

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It was an absolute privilege to collaborate with Jodie Carter. She is extremely professional and has a great eye for detail. We were highly impressed by her ability to combine luxury fabrics and classic furniture pieces for her clients, and we would definitely work with her again.

May 8, 2016

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Thank you for your lovely comments. I know I messaged Olga personally to say thank you for the lovely review. I should have put a note on here for you too. I really enjoyed working with Olga and the times she wasnt available the rest of the team knew of my order and were all extremely competent and helpful. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to work with you again. Thanks so much, Jodie x

Armadillo

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Jodie Carter Design is such a pleasure to work with and we love nothing more than seeing this delightful company transform the incredible homes of their clients. They always keep up to date with current trends, and love working with our latest products. Most recently, we have seen some really beautiful projects with our Sherpa Weave and Twine Weave rugs. We highly recommend them. Armadillo&Co x

May 5, 2016

crafty_oz

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Have you ever walked through a new display home and thought "Wow, this place is fantastic!" Then you walk into the next home and it's fantastic too, but styled completely differently. You love the look of each place and start jotting down ideas from each. Don't be fooled into thinking that a truckload of fantastic furniture has been walked into these houses and randomly scattered throughout the house. Each house has been individually styled by a professional and the styling starts all the way from the paintwork and tiles through to furnishings, light fittings, artwork and those ornaments that your kids love picking up in the bowls on the coffee table. The trick is making it all work and this is why we used Jodie. You need someone to bring it all together otherwise all those ideas in your head are going to make your house look like a Pro Hart exhibition. We are building a new house so really wanted to get it right and that means getting the foundations right, as those materials you use as your base are going to be there for a long time! Jodie did exactly what we thought was impossible...Bring our random ideas of a modern/contemporary look including raw concrete and timber and made it work in such a way that as soon as we saw the options before us, my wife and I were both drawn to the same option in an instant both wearing a huge smile. We are looking forward to posting photos once the house is complete, and will continue to work with Jodie to get the interior furnished which is going to be very exciting.

March 29, 2016

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Hi Geoff, Thank you so much for your fabulous review. I bet a lot of clients can really relate to what you have been through and you write about it so beautifully. I really appreciate you taking the time to do this for me. I'm certain my phone will be ringing hot with enquiries from new clients in a similar dilemma to yours. Really looking forward to seeing more photos as your new home comes together and cannot wait to help you furnish it!! Take care and thank you so much again - I'm very grateful :) - Jodie

Samantha Webb

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I used Jodie to style my entire (new) home. Jodie is friendly, professional and listened to what we wanted in our home. She also provided a quick turnaround between our first meeting and providing the final details of homewares/prices/alternative options etc. Jodie has an amazing eye for style and knows how to make make each room flow onto the next. I am so incredibly happy with the end result. If you need your home styled or some tips on styling ask Jodie!

March 13, 2016

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Hi Sam, I finally remembered how to post the comments on my reviews!! silly me. So wanted to say thank you for taking the time to post your review and making such lovely comments about my work! I really appreciate it. I'm enjoying seeing the progress photos from you as you work your way through all the purchases. Hope you're enjoying it all too. Thanks again Sam, kind regards Jodie

adelesz

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Jodie Carter has helped us renovate numerous rooms in our house including kitchen, three bathrooms, bedrooms and lounge/bar area. She is amazing at thinking outside the square and went above and beyond what was expected and delivered a beautiful home for us. Her professional and realistic approach to our budget was a winning combination. We couldn’t be happier with the design and functionality of our new home thanks to Jodie.

October 27, 2015

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Hey Adele, just realised I can respond to reviews. So thank you again so much for your lovely words. I really appreciate you taking the time to write this for me. Hope all is well and you are enjoying some peace and quiet with no builders and a beautifully renovated home. Look forward to catching up soon. xx

kathrynjobling

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When you lead a busy life juggling kids and work, renovating your home is difficult to squeeze in at the best of times. When my husband and I decided to renovate, the design process was more challenging than I anticipated. Then came decisions around colours and materials, and it was simply overwhelming. At that point, I thought we need help! After some searching on Houzz, I came across Jodie's details and was immediately drawn to her style. After a short consultation, we were able to quickly narrow down our choices to a couple of options. Jodie followed up with samples and we made decisions on benchtop colours, kitchen cabinets, splashback, as well as internal flooring and the deck outside. I couldn't believe how easy the process became with her help and I certainly felt confident we were on the right path. It saved hours of looking at photos and deciding on a style. Also, the way Jodie presented our final choices made it very clear for our kitchen designer and builder to source materials. A few months on, we are loving our renovation and the way everything came together. I would highly recommend Jodie for her great style, professionalism and advice.

October 25, 2015

Comment from Jodie Carter Design:

Hi Kathryn, my Houzz rep explained I could actually respond to my reviews. So thought it was a good opportunity to say thanks again and also add the photos you sent me. Looking forward to seeing you next Friday to help you make over your dining and living room now. Have a great weekend, see you soon. Jodie

K G

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After failing to get much help at kitchen showrooms to get a large cupboard (4mhighx1640mm wide) designed to quote on, I sort out an interior designer. Based on Jodie’s website and the reviews that she received, I decided to contact Jodie. I was quite nervous as I had never used an Interior designer before and wondered if this was going to be a waste of time and money in our already tight budget. Fortunately, I had nothing to fear. Jodie put me at ease, was punctual and efficient with the time that we had. She was able to get my thoughts onto paper and with her additional suggestions we now had a design for the wall cupboard that not only looked great but saved us money. I would definitely use her again

October 21, 2015

marg_p1

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Over the years Jodie has completed my family, lounge and bedroom to WOW rooms. My study was the junk room and Jodie has changed it to a space that I love to work in. The new furniture and shelves Jodie suggested are perfect and the addition of prints on the wall, a rug and items on the shelves just bring it all together. This is the first room Jodie has started with a blank canvas and everything she chose down to the desk trays and folders are perfect.. I saw my chair on The block! Good choice! My daughter has used Jodie as well for choice of window coverings throughout her home.

October 11, 2015

katrina295

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Redecorating project. Jodie was informative, flexible appointment times, punctual and lovely to deal with. With a tight budget, was able to provide solutions to meet budget, with alternatives to add onto over time to help complete the project. Jodie is calm and easy to get along with, not pushy, and accepted input from myself to work around. Some bold patterns and suggestions I would not have considered until seen together that worked well from room to room. She was able to follow up and email me updates for goods ordered by herself for the project and give me estimated times of delivery, with easy delivery options. From her suggestions I was also able to order online myself or pick up goods from stores to save costs.

February 12, 2015

Cathy Rubbi

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I recently had the pleasure of working with Jodie Carter in an office refurbishment. We provide a professional service working with children with speech, language, learning and developmental difficulties. It was important that our working space provided a calm, friendly and functional space where staff and clients could feel at ease. Jodie was very attuned to our needs. She created a design that was modern, relaxing and most importantly functional. In all my dealings with Jodie, I found her to be reliable, honest and very upfront about her charges. She encouraged us to become involved in project management to minimise costs. She ordered all our furniture and fittings and was able to negotiate competitive prices through suppliers she regularly dealt with. We are thrilled with the final result and have received outstanding feedback from staff and clients about our beautiful work environment. I have already recommended Jodie to my hairdresser and would happily recommend her to anyone.

February 9, 2015Last modified:February 10, 2015

violethaven

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We found Jodie Carter to be the ultimate designer. She redecorated our entire home during a difficult period of our lives. We needed a new direction, focus and positive outcome. Jodie was a very warm, caring and generous person. She provided wonderful creative and up to date design ideas, and she was always willing to incorporate our viewpoint. Jodie captured our style perfectly. She weaved in beautifully our old must have items with the new environment. She consistently went above and beyond in meeting our needs, and she worked well within our budgetary requirements. Jodie also has a good network of top quality professional tradespeople at her disposal. She managed and coordinated the redecorating process making it seamless and hassle free. Our house makeover is sublime. We highly recommend Jodie and will continue to work with her as the need arises. We love our redecorated home. The result is beautiful, a most positive experience. A+++++

November 2, 2014

freda2002

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After searching the internet, i contacted Jodie to assist us with her design and decorating experience in bringing together a classic and fresh look to our home. We have a old period home with a modern extension toward the back of the home. My goal was to combine the old with the new bringing about flow and consistency throughout the home. Jodie got it from the start with a professional attitude and willingness to listen to what I wanted. After our first meeting I knew that Jodie was passionate about her craft, very professional and that I would be able to work with her. Her calm approach and gently persuasion opens your mind to a whole new world of colour and style. The mood boards were the start putting it all together towards the bigger picture. Jodie and I worked together for about one year and I very much enjoyed the experience, she is good fun and works diligently to meet deadlines. In the end the goal was achieved, with a combination of classic elegance creating a warm and welcoming home to be admired and enjoyed by our family and friends.

September 21, 2014

wallylf73

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When my family moved into our new (old) home it was a blank canvas. I had an idea of what I wanted to achieve and absolutely no idea how to achieve it...in comes Jodie Carter Design. Jodie breathed life into our house and turned it into our beautiful family home. We were so worried that someone would come in and stamp it with their own vision but Jodie included everyone in the whole process, from start to finish. She even got my husband to come along to the shopping trips! My girls love their rooms and our bedroom is a jewel! The living areas are homely and practical and everyone that visits has fallen in love with our modern retro makeover! Do yourself a favour and give Jodie a call! We had so much fun!

September 20, 2014

raelenefanning

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I engaged Jodie Carter to help with a refresh of my 4 bedroom home. The key objective was to utilise the small spaces I had in the most effecient way. The response to my brief was 5 star. Jodie provided design layout options to review and discuss, along with recommendations of furniture and design pieces. We focused on a front sun room, living/ dining and back play room. Jodie always went above and beyond to ensure we found the right pieces to finish each room as per her vision. Jodie is highly professional and a real joy to work with. I used Jodie again to do my daughters bedroom and the master bedroom after we completed the first round. I would highly recommend her to any one who is after a high quality and completely down to earth interior designer.

September 9, 2014

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Commented: C Aber HomebuilderHi Cathy they were a custom design from CasaMia Furniture in Milpera Sydney. Kind regards, Jodie Carter

December 10, 2019

Commented: Looking for similar counter top. What kind is it?Hi there, it is CaeserStone in the colour Oyster. kind regards, Jodie

October 10, 2018

Commented: what brand of tile is this?Hi there its from DiLorenzo tiles in Sydney. Its a combination of carrara and nero marquina marble. Sold in sheets like a mosaic tile. kind regards, Jodie

October 10, 2018

Commented: What is the type of flooring and colour ?Hi it’s a timber look alike tile in a dark walnut colour. It was purchased through DiLorenzo tiles in 2016. So not sure if it’s still available.

August 14, 2018

Commented: white band widthHi there, I'm sorry I cannot remember exactly as those curtains were done quite a few years ago. It would be in the region of 50mm - which I think is 2". Good luck with it all. Kind regards, Jodi...

July 5, 2018

Commented: love the feature wall! what is the name of this mosaic tile?Hi thanks for your comment. It’s from Di Lorenzo. I believe it’s a vetro glass mosaic. Thanks, Jodie

June 18, 2018

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