Colour & Confidence

A vivid palette defines the fun and fearless aesthetic of this family home, where the spaces pulse with a palpable sense of joy, love and harmony

- Jess Bellef

SPACE TO SHINE

Homeowner Robyn’s unrestrained passion for colourful art and bold patterns is evident throughout the bright rooms of the Sydney home she shares with husband John and their children, Tom, 14, and Caitlin, 12. In the upstairs foyer, a duo of vivid artworks by John Smith (opposite, against ‘Fingers’ in Whisper wallpaper by Florence Broadhurst from Materialised) hints at what’s to come. In this glamorous and grown-up formal lounge room (below), another Florence Broadhurst wallpaper (‘Pagoda’) “has pushed the boundaries and it has definitely paid off,” says Robyn.

Shades of white and layers of neutral fabric hold a perennial place in many homeowners’ hearts, but the maven of this abode is passionate about interiors that are a dash more daring. “My girlfriends have Hamptons-style homes, and it’s beautiful, but it’s not me,” admits Robyn, an accountant with a penchant for colourful art, show-stopping pendant lights and rooms that burst with boldness. “My house is not everyone’s cup of tea, but I love things that are quirky and different. Interiors should be fun!”