Home Tour: A family of 3's 2-bedroom apartment in Newton with a colourful home design
This vibrant two-bedroom apartment in Newton showcases daring and creative uses of colour that make it a truly one-of-a-kind home. While bright shades of red, orange, and yellow dominate the decor, the homeowners and design team skilfully incorporated blues, greens, metallics, and neutrals to provide visual interest and balance.
The homeowners - a couple and their young son - say their decorating goals were simple; their brief to Nikki Hunt and Kylie Tan of Design Intervention was to design a fresh colourful home, and with a sense of the unexpected.
Colourful home design
Few homes make as striking a first impression as this Newton apartment. The punchy use of vibrant primary colours immediately captures attention.
Reds, oranges, and yellows paired with metallic accents like rose gold and chrome create an energetic vibe. While bold, the colour palette has depth.
Greys, blues, and greens subtly ground the look. This balance of vivid shades and more neutral tones allows the space to feel both contemporary and livable. The overall effect is happy and optimistic - precisely the mood the homeowners were seeking for their family home.
Colourful living room
The bright yellow leather sofa sets the tone for the home's colourful decor in the living room. The sunny hue gives the space an uplifting, positive vibe. Complimentary pops of red and orange on pillows and decor items play up the energetic colour story.
Touches of blue in a patterned chair and green from plants keep the room feeling fresh rather than overwhelming. The creative mix of vivid colours and vivacious patterns makes this living room truly unique.
Injecting colour into neutral tones
In the kitchen and entryway, unexpected hits of glossy yellow inject vibrancy against neutral backdrops. The custom asymmetrical sunshine-hued cabinet at the entrance provides a cheerful surprise.
In the kitchen, lively 3D butterfly decals in golden yellow provide personality. Reflective metallic and glossy surfaces bounce light around, amplifying the feeling of energy and space. These unexpected punches of primary colour liven up everyday spaces with character and whimsy.
Colours in the bedroom
The bedrooms continue the theme of colourful home decor with personalized touches. In the young son's room, the design team incorporated his favourite colour red into a custom geometric pattern on the chest of drawers. This meaningful detail adds a custom pop of colour.
In the tranquil master suite, calming blue and green provide an oasis of relaxation. The varied use of colour throughout reflects the homeowners' desire for a home filled with life and creativity.
This home celebrates the transformative power of colour through an artful balance of vibrant tones and neutrals. The unexpected pops of primary colours and personalized details create a truly one-of-a-kind living space that makes a bold impression.
This article was first published in Home and Decor in 2016 and has been updated for clarity.