House Tour: A Look into Joey's Family-Friendly Home
What happens when a creative powerhouse and mother of four designs a home from the ground up? You get something like this.
Welcome to the world of Joey Djia — Australian artist, entrepreneur, and expert juggler of chaos and calm. Her home is proof that modern design doesn’t have to feel cold, and family-friendly doesn’t have to mean compromised.
In this exclusive house tour, we step inside Joey’s beautifully designed space, exploring how she masterfully combined contemporary design with the warmth of a family-friendly space.
A house tour of real life and refined taste
Location: Sydney, Australia
Who lives here: Joey Djia and her four children
Size: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Style: Modern contemporary with a side of lived-in love
At first glance, the house is unmistakably contemporary — think straight lines, minimalist silhouettes, and a muted palette.
But lean in a little closer, and you’ll notice the layers: soft textures, earthy wood tones, furniture that’s as tactile as it is timeless. Joey describes it best herself: “I wanted a space that feels contemporary but also has that homey comfort.”
And she’s nailed it. Every room blends the polish of a design magazine with the intimacy of a family album.
A modern aesthetic with a warm touch
There’s a difference between “modern” and “sterile.” Joey walks that line like a pro.
Her home skips the showroom stiffness. Instead, you’ll find bouclé armchairs you want to sink into, warm wood accents that soften the visual landscape, and pieces that invite touch, play, and pause. The design leans on neutral tones, but never falls flat, thanks to clever layering of texture and material.
For example, the Paloma Bouclé Armchair and Talia Wool Area Rug add softness to her living space. It’s furniture with a soul — tactile, warm, and unmistakably personal.
Designing for children without compromising style
Raising four kids means a lot of things — fingerprints on windows, toys underfoot, and juice spills in unexpected places. It also means rethinking how we approach home design.
“I didn’t want the home to feel too formal,” Joey shares. “But it still needed to feel considered — elegant even.” Function had to be built into the bones. Furniture couldn’t just look good; it had to live well.
That’s where Castlery came in. With a design philosophy that champions durability and beauty, Joey found pieces that met her family’s needs without looking like she’d sacrificed her sense of style at the altar of practicality.
How furniture set the tone
Joey’s furniture doesn’t just fill space — it creates atmosphere. “The combination of natural materials like wood and leather, along with soft textures, makes the space feel inviting,” she says.
Natural wood finishes, textured fabrics, and resilient materials like leather work together to build a home that’s both visually compelling and deeply comforting.
It’s a thoughtful, intentional design dressed in beauty.
The living room: Loungey, lived-in, luxurious
Joey’s favourite spot in the house? The living room. And its centrepiece? The Jonathan Leather Sofa.
With plush cushions and top-grain leather, it’s the kind of sofa that gets real life. Kids can climb on it, the dog can nap on it, and it still manages to look elevated.
“It’s the perfect blend of style and comfort,” Joey says. “And top-grain leather means I don’t have to worry about scratches or spills.”
In a house like Joey’s, where comfort and resilience go hand-in-hand, this sofa doesn’t just anchor the room — it anchors daily life.
The dining room: Minimalist with meaning
The dining room plays to Joey’s minimalist heart — but doesn’t sacrifice the warmth she craves. She kept it clean and pared-back with the Seb Extendable Dining Table, complementing it with a bold art piece by Matt Cauchi.
Crafted with solid acacia wood, the table’s slim profile and honey-toned finish blend seamlessly into the space, creating a sense of calm. It’s large enough for family dinners but simple enough to let the surrounding design breathe.
Her goal? “I wanted the dining space to feel uncluttered yet warm.”
Mission accomplished.
Modern design and family comfort that lives like you do
Joey Djia’s home is a masterclass in balancing beauty with the realities of family life. This isn’t just another pretty house tour — it’s a lesson in home decorating that embraces mess, movement, and meaning.
Through carefully chosen pieces, Joey has shaped a space that looks good, feels good, and lives well. It’s modern. It’s warm. And above all, it’s hers.
And maybe that’s the point. A home shouldn’t be a museum — it should be one that reflects who you are, what you love, and how you live.
