About


Hi there, are you looking for a Designer who will listen to what you want and not only design the home of your dreams, but manage and implement your entire renovation from start to fabulous finish? Would you like your project completed On Time and On Budget? Then you have come to the right place. I specialise in making my clients dreams come true with a proven 15 step design process, and over 17 years running my design practice and producing gorgeous homes for very busy people.
My attention to detail and passion for interiors ensures beautiful, enduring designs that make coming home the best part of our client’s day. I’m completely obsessed by interior design and having renovated a number of properties myself; I know exactly what is required to create the successful outcome we all desire.
I understand the huge amount of decisions that need to be made, and I’m sympathetic to the stress and emotions involved in large renovation projects. This is why I wanted to perfect my processes and specialise in delivering my clients an experience that is enjoyable, satisfying and most importantly on time and on budget.
We work exclusively with a very talented team of trades and suppliers that I have been building relationships with over many years. We call them the ‘A-Team’. They are incredibly important to the success of your project and are just as passionate about the work they do, the furniture they source, the crafts they create, and the artisan pieces they collect from around the world as I am.
The feeling I get of seeing my design creations come to life and dreams realised for my clients is one of my greatest pleasures. I’m so proud and grateful to be able to work in this amazing industry and witness these transformations and my client’s joy.
If you’re ready to start a project and transform your home don’t delay the best time to start is now.
Let’s book your consultation and get your project underway.
In case you’re still not sure, a couple of my favourite and most humbling comments from my clients I wanted to share
“someone who ‘gets’ what your dream might be even if you cannot totally imagine it yourself”
“A true professional, easy to work with and adaptable”
“AMAZING”
“Tasteful, honest, approachable and caring”


Peita
Peita Kallinikos studied at Billy Blue College of Design to receive her Bachelors Degree in Interior Design. Working as our Intermediate Interior Designer Peita is always busy developing our project’s drawing sets and designing everlasting, functional, and beautiful homes for our clients.

Monica
Monica Browne is our Project Manager for Jodie Carter Design. Her extensive experience in property portfolios and property management ensures our projects are kept on track. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills are imperative as we all rely on her expertise to keep everyone up to date and follow up all the loose ends.

Beth
Beth Standaloft is currently studying at Uni while working part time as our Administration Assistant and keeping everything running smoothly in the office. She completes our client’s presentation documents, organises the companies social media and manages our extensive sample library.
What our clients say
- K G
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... read moreAfter 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 read less
Stacey SisicJodie 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,... read moreJodie 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 read less
Tulasi BaskaranJodie 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.
Joanne HuntI 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... read moreI 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. read less
- Roula
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... read moreOur 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. read less
Nicole NaglerI 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... read moreI 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.
Thank you Jodie for creating my wonderful family home. read lessMichelle BurrowsWe 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... read moreWe 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. read less
- kathrynjobling
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... read moreWhen 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. read lessIn Vogue Kitchens & JoineryJodie 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... read moreJodie 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. read lesskatrina295Redecorating 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,... read moreRedecorating 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. read less
Samantha WebbI 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... read moreI 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! read less - Jessica Rippon
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... read moreI 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. read less
Tulasi BaskaranJodie 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.
Peter RichardsI 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... read moreI 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. read less
- wallylf73
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.... read moreWhen 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! read less
freda2002After 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... read moreAfter 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. read less
Stacey SisicJodie 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,... read moreJodie 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 read less
Angela FaveroJodie 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... read moreJodie 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. read less - patfearnley
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... read moreI 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 read lessbatteredwrxI 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... read moreI 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 🙂 read lessRachael TaylorJodie 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... read moreJodie 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! read lessIn Vogue Kitchens & JoineryJodie 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... read moreJodie 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. read less - Roula
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... read moreOur 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. read less
Mark StevensWe 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... read moreWe 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. read lessviolethavenWe 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... read moreWe 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+++++ read lessKylie JankiewiczAfter 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... read moreAfter 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. read less
- Tee Han & Vivian Tan
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... read moreOur 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 read lesspeter_richards64I 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... read moreI 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. read less
B CaulfieldJodie 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... read moreJodie 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. read less