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The Jodi Wilson home is a lived-in family space shaped by natural light, thoughtful keepsakes, and an appreciation for simplicity. In this home tour, Jodi shares the story behind her daughter Poet’s room and the everyday routines that make the house feel welcoming.
Jodi and her partner Daniel moved into the house when she was six months pregnant with their son, Che. The renovated 1960s split-level home has timber floors, white walls, and plenty of windows. Large gumtrees fill the view, bringing a strong connection to the outdoors—especially striking on rainy days. Poet’s small bedroom is the home’s most recently decorated space, and its light, comfortable feel makes it a place where the family enjoys spending time.
Inside Poet’s room in the Jodi Wilson home
A handmade quilt is one of the room’s most personal details. Jodi asked Kathryn to make it for Poet’s first Christmas, choosing a French-inspired palette of muted grey, blue, and olive, balanced with dusty pink and cream. Kathryn brought together vintage and boutique fabrics, then sewed and quilted the finished piece. Wrapped in brown paper and tied with string, it was opened on Christmas morning in 2011.
The quilt rests at the end of Poet’s bed beside a hand-printed French linen duvet cover. For a similar look, combine a few soft colors and varied fabric textures rather than adding many decorative items. A handmade or family keepsake can bring character to a child’s room while remaining useful for years.
Jodi also framed a photograph by Tim Coulson, taken when she was 38 weeks pregnant with Poet. The image recalls the anticipation of waiting for a new baby and includes a small, personal detail: Jodi’s teacup in the grass. Choosing artwork with a story attached can make a room feel individual without needing a large collection of decorations.
A home shaped around family life
Home is central to the family’s day-to-day routine. Jodi works from a computer at a trestle table positioned between the living room and kitchen, while Daniel is often at home when he is not working on film sets. Che’s afternoons and weekends include building with Lego, reading, and asking for pancakes. During summer, the family moved the dining table onto the veranda and ate outdoors.
These details show how a home can adapt to work, children, and changing seasons. If space is limited, consider how furniture can serve more than one purpose or move between indoor and outdoor areas when the weather allows. Keep everyday activities in mind when deciding where to place a work surface or dining table.
Simple decorating and a sense of calm
After living in the house for close to six years, the family has adjusted it to suit both Jodi’s work-from-home needs and the children’s changing routines. Jodi has regularly decluttered to preserve a sense of calm. Her preferred touches are simple: beeswax candles, natural objects, and well-read books. She is also drawn to the wabi-sabi aesthetic, which values the beauty of natural materials and imperfection.
A practical starting point for a calmer room is to keep only the items that are useful or meaningful, then let a few natural textures and personal objects provide interest. This approach can help a small space feel considered without making it feel over-decorated.
What makes the Jodi Wilson home feel welcoming?
The Jodi Wilson home reflects a family-focused approach to interiors: light-filled rooms, flexible spaces, personal keepsakes, and a thoughtful edit of everyday belongings. Poet’s bedroom shows how a restrained color palette and meaningful textiles can make a small room feel warm, while the wider home demonstrates the value of arranging spaces around real routines. Start with what your household needs, then add a few objects that carry personal meaning.
