Lake Macquarie · Newcastle · Central Coast
Functional Interior Design

Homes designed for how your family actually lives

I assist families move from homes that feel hard to live in — to homes that work simply, clearly, and with less daily effort.
Function-first interior design for neurodivergent and overwhelmed households — helping to provide a nurturing space to rest, recharge and reconnect.

Interior Design Home Function Systems Neurodivergent-informed
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Grounded in Nature.
Designed for Everyday Life.
20+
Years analytical experience
Diploma
Interior Design
Lived
Neurodivergent household experience
3
Service regions covered
Functional Interior Design Home Function Audit Neurodivergent-informed Design Lake Macquarie Newcastle Central Coast Layout & Flow Optimisation Overwhelmed Families ADHD & Autism Households Systems that Hold Functional Interior Design Home Function Audit Neurodivergent-informed Design Lake Macquarie Newcastle Central Coast Layout & Flow Optimisation Overwhelmed Families ADHD & Autism Households Systems that Hold
What I do

Not styling.
Not organising.
Redesigning how your home works.

Most homes aren’t set up for the way families actually live. Routines break down, spaces create invisible friction, and storage doesn’t match behaviour — leaving households in a constant cycle of overwhelm without resolution.

Lotus Grove Design Co brings interior design and home function systems together — so your space doesn’t just look considered, it genuinely supports the people inside it every day.

The work focuses on a problem that is often misunderstood: homes that feel hard to live in — not because of mess or aesthetics — but because the underlying systems are not built for how you actually function.

Function
Interior design grounded in how your household actually operates day-to-day
Clarity
In-home audits that identify exactly where systems are breaking down
Considered Design
Connected to your lifestyle and how you want to feel at home
Diploma Interior Design Cert IV Kitchen & Bathroom Design Bachelor of Business Biophilic Design 20+ yrs Analytical Experience
Services & Pricing

Clear steps.
No guesswork.

Step 01 — Diagnostic
Home Function Audit
$750
One-time fixed price
  • Full spatial analysis of your home
  • ID of functional breakdowns
  • Priority fix list (high / medium / low)
  • Quick wins: 0–7 day improvements
  • Written functional report
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Step 02 — Planning
Functional Design Plan
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Complete redesign blueprint
  • Layout restructuring plan
  • Zoning & flow improvements
  • Storage system optimisation
  • Room-by-room functional redesign
  • Implementation guidance included
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Step 03 — Implementation
3D Visual Package
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Optional visual confirmation
  • 3D spatial model of redesign
  • Layout simulation & flow visualisation
  • Design walkthrough
  • Confidence before renovation
  • Investment-ready decision making
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New — a lower-commitment first step

Not sure if an Audit is right for you?
Start with a Discovery Call.

One hour. Your home on camera. Expert eyes on what's not working — and a clear starting point, without the full commitment.

Home Function Discovery Call
$250
Fixed. One-time. No travel required.
  • 1-hour structured video call
  • You share your home via camera walkthrough
  • 3 priority observations specific to your home
  • 1 concrete quick win you can implement this week
  • Honest assessment of whether a full audit would help
  • Available across Lake Macquarie, Newcastle & Central Coast
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It's not a discount. It's not a teaser.
If you decide to book a Home Function Audit within 30 days of your discovery call, your full $250 is credited toward the $750 audit fee — you pay $500.

The discovery call is complete in itself — and if you want to go further, it costs you nothing extra to have taken the first step.
Discovery call $250 → Audit with credit $500 (saving $250) → Total if you proceed: $500 instead of $750
01
Book online — choose a time that works. You'll receive a short intake form to complete beforehand.
02
Join the call — share your home on camera or via photos. Walk me through the spaces that feel hardest.
03
Leave with clarity — three specific observations and one thing you can change this week.
04
Optionally continue — book your in-home audit within 30 days and your $250 is fully credited.

Questions? Email info@lotusgrovedesignco.com.au — happy to answer before you book.

How it works

Simple steps.
Lasting results.

01
Book your Audit

Pay online. Receive intake form. I schedule your in-home visit.

02
In-home Assessment

1–2 hour home visit. Spatial analysis, system observation, functional mapping.

03
Receive Your Report

Written functional report delivered. Priority action plan included.

04
Transform Your Home

Implement quick wins immediately. Progress to full Design Plan if further assistance is required.

Testimonials
Design Feedback

Jo consistently demonstrated a strong willingness to push the boundaries of design, always striving to find new and original solutions to design challenges. Her creative thinking and problem-solving skills were evident in each project she undertook. Notable is her commitment to integrating various aspects of the design process. She approached her work holistically, considering not only aesthetics but also functionality, sustainability, and user experience. Her ability to balance these elements in her design projects added a unique dimension to her work.

S
Danilo B.
M_Arch (Hons) – AIA, RIBA, OAPPC, Dipl TDD
★★★★★

Ready to find out what's actually making your home feel hard to live in?

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Who I work with

If your home
has felt hard to live in
for a long time

Overwhelmed families High mental load ADHD households Autism households Neurodivergent families Chronic illness Reduced capacity Tried & not found lasting results

You’ve tried decluttering. You’ve tried organising. Nothing sticks — because the problem isn’t willpower or effort. It’s that your environment isn’t designed for how you actually function.

It’s exactly what Lotus Grove Design Co was founded for.

  • A home that feels calm and genuinely manageable
  • Routines that flow naturally through the space
  • Reduced daily overwhelm and cognitive load
  • Systems designed for nervous system regulation
  • Environments that support, rather than drain
Lotus Grove Design Co Founder
Founder & Principal Designer
Lotus Grove Design Co.
About the founder

20+ years of systems thinking.
Applied to the spaces you live in.

I specialise in redesigning home environments for real-life functionality — particularly for families navigating neurodivergence, chronic illness, and high mental load. Drawing from both professional training and lived experience supporting a neurodivergent household, I understand how traditional home design often fails to support daily functioning.

With a background spanning over 20 years in corporate accounting within local government, combined with formal qualifications in interior design, kitchen and bathroom design, and business development, I bring a rare blend of analytical thinking and spatial design expertise.

My approach is not about perfection. It’s about creating homes that work.

Diploma Interior Design Cert IV Kitchen & Bathroom Design Bachelor of Business Cert IV New Business Biophilic Design Cert IV Interior Decoration Cert III Floristry Builder's Daughter Fast-track Decluttering
Our approach

Designing for how
environments shape daily life

Interior design & aesthetics
Home function systems
Neurodiversity-informed
Where I work

Serving families across
the Hunter and beyond

●  Home Base
Lake Macquarie

Our home base. I work closely with Lake Macquarie families, offering in-home assessments, design consultations, and full implementation support across the region.

●  Serviced Area
Newcastle

Regularly servicing Newcastle households — from inner-city homes to suburban family residences. Convenient scheduling for all Newcastle clients.

●  Serviced Area
Central Coast

Available for Central Coast-based projects. Ideal for comprehensive design and function engagements where visits are scheduled in advance.

Ready for a home that
works for your family?

Book a Home Function Audit — the first step toward a home that genuinely supports your daily life.

Lake Macquarie  ·  Newcastle  ·  Central Coast

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