Designing calm, beautiful homes

that support everyday life.

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Living Room

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About Me

Kirstin Garizio
Founder & Interior Designer

My approach is about creating thoughtful, considered spaces that work beautifully for the way you live. I’ll help you bring clarity to your ideas, feel confident in your choices and create a home that feels like a true reflection of you and supports your everyday life.

With over a decades experience in the construction industry, I’ve seen first-hand how exciting, but also overwhelming, transforming a home can be. There are so many decisions to make, ideas to bring together and details to consider that knowing where to start can often feel like the hardest part.

After retraining as an Interior Designer, I created Karmabode to help homeowners turn their ideas into a clear vision and a practical plan. Whether you have a Pinterest board full of inspiration but aren’t sure how everything will work together or you simply don’t have the time to manage the process yourself. I’m here to guide you through those decisions.

Let's Talk

Step 1 - Discovery

Understand your home. Define your vision.

This is where I get to know you, your home and how you want to live. Through a consultation, we'll explore your goals, challenges, budget and lifestyle before creating a clear design brief to guide the project.

Includes:

Virtual or in-home consultation
Lifestyle and needs discussion
Review of your space
Budget guidance
Design brief
Next-step recommendations

Perfect if: You're unsure where to start and want professional clarity before making decisions.

The Karmabode Design Journey

Step 2 - Concept Design

Bring your vision to life

Using everything we've learned, I'll develop a cohesive design direction that captures the look, feel and atmosphere of your future home.

Includes:

Mood boards
Colour palette
Materials and finishes
Furniture direction
Design presentation

Outcome: A clear creative direction you'll feel excited and confident to move forward with.

Step 3 - Developed Design

Refine every detail.

Once the concept is approved, I'll develop the design into a detailed scheme that's ready to be implemented.

Includes:

Space planning
Furniture layouts
3D SketchUp visualisations
Lighting layouts
Joinery concepts
Design refinements

Outcome: A complete design showing exactly how your space will look and function.

Step 4 - Specification & Procurement

Choose everything with confidence.

I'll specify every product and finish needed to bring the design to life, helping you make informed purchasing decisions.

Includes:

Furniture specification
Lighting specification
Finishes schedule
Shopping list
Budget tracking
Ordering support (optional)

Outcome: Everything you need to purchase your room with confidence.

Step 5 - Project Coordination & Styling

Bring your home to life.

If you decide to have continued support, I'll help oversee the implementation of the design and add the finishing touches that make your house feel like home.

Includes:

Design support during installation
Coordination with trades
Site visits (where applicable)
Styling
Final reveal

Outcome: A beautifully finished home that's ready to enjoy.

Every home is different, but every successful project follows the same thoughtful process. Each stage builds on the last, allowing you to move forward with clarity and confidence. You can pause at the end of any stage or continue to the next when you're ready.

Book a Consultation

Step 2 - Concept Design

Bring your vision to life

Using everything we've learned, I'll develop a cohesive design direction that captures the look, feel and atmosphere of your future home.

Includes:

Mood boards
Colour palette
Materials and finishes
Furniture direction
Design presentation

Outcome: A clear creative direction you'll feel excited and confident to move forward with.

Book a Consultation

This is where I get to know you, your home and how you want to live. Through a consultation, we'll explore your goals, challenges, budget and lifestyle before creating a clear design brief to guide the project.

Includes:

Virtual or in-home consultation

Lifestyle and needs discussion

Review of your space

Budget guidance

Design brief

Next-step recommendations

Perfect if: You're unsure where to start and want professional clarity before making decisions.

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Step 2 - Concept Design

Bring your vision to life

Using everything we've learned, I'll develop a cohesive design direction that captures the look, feel and atmosphere of your future home.

Includes:

Mood boards

Colour palette

Materials and finishes

Furniture direction

Design presentation

Outcome: A clear creative direction you'll feel excited and confident to move forward with.

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Step 3 - Developed Design

Refine every detail.

Once the concept is approved, I'll develop the design into a detailed scheme that's ready to be implemented.

Includes:

Space planning

Furniture layouts

3D SketchUp visualisations

Lighting layouts

Joinery concepts

Design refinements

Outcome: A complete design showing exactly how your space will look and function.

Step 4 - Specification & Procurement

Choose everything with confidence.

I'll specify every product and finish needed to bring the design to life, helping you make informed purchasing decisions.

Includes:

Furniture specification

Lighting specification

Finishes schedule

Shopping list

Budget tracking

Ordering support (optional)

Outcome: Everything you need to purchase your room with confidence.

Step 5 - Project Coordination & Styling

Bring your home to life.

If you decide to have continued support, I'll help oversee the implementation of the design and add the finishing touches that make your house feel like home.

Includes:

Design support during installation

Coordination with trades

Site visits (where applicable)

Styling

Final reveal

Outcome: A beautifully finished home that's ready to enjoy.

Step 2 - Concept Design

Bring your vision to life

Using everything we've learned, I'll develop a cohesive design direction that captures the look, feel and atmosphere of your future home.

Includes:

Mood boards

Colour palette

Materials and finishes

Furniture direction

Design presentation

Outcome: A clear creative direction you'll feel excited and confident to move forward with.

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