SITCHU MAGAZINE Pip has lived in Orange her whole life. It’s home to her vibrant, joy-filled homewares and clothing store JUMBLED, and adjacent to the charming town of Molong, where Pip and her husband Nick’s first renovated accommodation, Sona Molong, is nestled. “When the chance arose to purchase a run-down 70s apartment block in town, Pip knew it was an opportunity too good to pass up. The result is BonBon — a celebration of ‘The Colour City’ in all its glory. “We love where we live,” Pip explains, “and it felt only right to turn them into our love letter to colour and to the place we call home.” While the apartments had great bones, the project was a significant undertaking, comprising five two-storey, two-bedroom spaces to design. A north-facing orientation set the tone, drawing generous daylight through the apartments and giving each space an immediate sense of openness. From there, the husband-and-wife duo leaned on their community of creatives and tradespeople, a collaboration that became one of the renovation’s most rewarding parts. Whilst renovating a single property is enough to break even the most seasoned of pros, and with each apartment boasting its own individual personality, Pip and Nick had five times the pressure, which naturally evolved into one of the most challenging parts of the job. Pip shares, “The sheer number of decisions was definitely a challenge, especially as we wanted each apartment to feel different. One practical solution was using five plastic tubs, one for each apartment, to keep all samples organised, including paint, tiles, stone and textiles. It made it easy to take everything with us to showrooms and ensured we were making the right decisions.” “Layering texture, colour and pattern was incredibly important. It allowed us to really amplify each apartment’s palette. From tiles and stone to carpet and lighting, every element was chosen to create a cohesive and memorable experience from the moment guests walk through the door.” — PIP BRETT 03 Left and above: Tonka. Top Right: Rosa. Bottom Right: Ciel.
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