Carla Barton: The Visionary Behind Sydneys’ High-End Boutique Design Studio
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Carla Barton Design Studio are a boutique studio specialising in high end residential interior design, delivering timeless interiors encapsulating contemporary practicalities with classic proportions and undertones. As the daughter of a Melbourne-born interior designer and furniture importer, Carla grew up surrounded by Objet d'art and creative processes, which engrained artistic sensibilities from a young age. Carla founded her design firm in 2012, swiftly gaining a reputation as a leading Sydney Interior Design Studio, with her work now frequently gracing the pages of Belle magazine, a testament to her well-considered designs and artistic vision.
WEBSITE: carlabarton.com.au INSTAGRAM: @carlabarton_
Words: designeers
September 2023
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The most important thing you’ve designed to date?
carla barton
I’ve worked on a range of amazing projects over the years in Sydney, Melbourne and New York. But for me, the current and future projects are the most important. I think it’s important to focus on the projects in front of you, I want continually to grow and improve on the work I am putting out. I always like to think I’m growing and getting better with every project.
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A project you are working on now:
carla barton
We are working on a few exciting projects now, a contemporary 4 storey home in Rose Bay, a traditional 3 storey home in Vaucluse and a boat inspired 2 level Guest house in Balmain East. Our current projects vary so much in design aesthetic from one to another which keeps us on our toes.
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What constitutes great design?
carla barton
The details, God is in the details.
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What do you do when you’re not working?
carla barton
My husband and I enjoy taking our Italian Greyhound for long walks when we aren’t working.
“I always like to think I’m growing and getting better with every project.”
carla barton
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Favourite material to work with:
carla barton
Natural Stone. Timeless & Classic.
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Penthouse or Townhouse?
carla barton
Penthouse.
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On your coffee table right now?
JEREMY BULL
Latest issue of Vogue Living & Belle Magazine.
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Top 3 suppliers you love working with:
carla barton
1. Volantes decorating service (best wallpaper installer in Sydney!) 2. Hunter & co removalists (white glove delivery & installs) 3. Euromarble (selection of unique and beautiful stone slabs)
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What is your favourite hotel in the world?
carla Barton
We recently stayed in this gorgeous B&B on the Amalfi coast in the south of Italy for our Honeymoon. All the fruit and honey served for breakfast was freshly picked from their farm and prepared that morning, coupled with the fabulous views of Sorrento from the top of the hill… It was a little hidden gem I can’t wait to go back to! Agriresrot Villa Edera.
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Design hero:
carla barton
I have a few, following the works of Joseph Dirand (France), Jeramiah Brent (USA), Humbert & Poyet (Monaco), Banda Property (UK), I take inspiration from all corners of the globe.
