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Based in Sydney, serving the Eastern Suburbs, North Shore and Inner West.
Jodie Carter Design
This newly renovated Rose Bay home already possessed strong architectural foundations, but felt overly minimal for the way the clients wanted to live.
The project focused on introducing warmth, texture, and greater definition throughout the main living spaces, creating a home that felt more resolved and welcoming without compromising its clean architectural lines.
A minimalist renovation softened through material, lighting, and a stronger sense of arrival.
Renovation
Bay 16, Rose Bay, Sydney
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Jodie Carter
“Sometimes the things
we think are an issue within a home become
the most interesting feature once they’re approached differently.”
Previously, the front door opened directly into the living and dining areas, offering little transition between exterior and interior. A bespoke slatted timber screen was introduced to create a stronger sense of entry and enclosure, establishing a more considered sequence through the space.
Another initial challenge was a large circular skylight positioned above the dining area. At night, the space lacked intimacy and balance. Instead of relying solely on additional lighting, a suspended rope light was introduced around the skylight itself, transforming it into a softer and more sculptural feature.
Then came new furniture, cabinetry, and finishes layered throughout the interiors to soften the minimal palette of the original renovation.
Dark timber detailing introduced contrast and depth, helping the home feel more grounded, while maintaining clarity and openness across the living spaces.
The result feels functional, yet unexpected.
A key consideration was the arrival into the home.
Rather than removing architectural features, the project focused on reframing them.
Georgia Piovarchy
Maree Homer
Robert Murdocca, InVogue Kitchens & Joinery
Tony Allen, Pioneer Construction
What once felt sparse and unresolved now feels balanced, warm, and closely connected to the way the clients live day to day.
Small architectural interventions shifted the atmosphere of a home entirely.
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Before any project begins, I like to spend time in the space with you.
We walk through your home together room by room, talking through what’s working, what isn’t, and how the home could function and feel differently.
Often, the best ideas come from these early conversations.
The consultation is collaborative, practical, and full of useful direction from the outset.
