Carla Barton: Timeless Design Interiors & Residential Spaces in Sydney
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What is timeless design? In this interview, Carla Barton—founder of a leading residential interior design company in Sydney—shares her philosophy on creating timeless design interiors that blend contemporary practicality with classic proportions. Drawing inspiration from her upbringing surrounded by art, materials, and creative processes, Carla’s studio specialises in high-end residential interior spaces known for refined detail and artistic vision. Discover her story, creative insights, and what shapes her work as one of Sydney’s most inspiring interior designers.
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
As an interior designer in Sydney, I’ve worked on a range of residential interior spaces in Sydney, Melbourne and New York. But for me, the current and future projects are always the most important—there’s always new inspiration and opportunities to define what timeless design means with every project.
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A project you are working on now:
carla barton
At our residential interior design company, we’re currently working on a range of projects—a contemporary four-storey home in Rose Bay, a traditional three-storey residence in Vaucluse, and a boat-inspired guest house in Balmain East. Each project allows us to explore new materials, experiment with interior spaces, and bring timeless design interiors to life in different ways.
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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 is my favourite material to work with. It’s the perfect foundation for creating timeless design interiors—classic, enduring, and versatile across different interior spaces.
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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.
