04 HOME TOUR Thankfully, Nick and Pip weren’t working alone. “We worked with Melbourne-based architecture firm Studio Esteta for the fourth time. Felicity Slattery is my high school best friend, and the three of us work incredibly well together. They developed the initial colour concepts for each apartment, and we built on those ideas from there. Once we started selecting stone and tiles, the process became even more exciting, and each palette evolved right through to the final stages. Art, soft furnishings and objects played a big role, as even a vase or artwork can completely shift how a palette feels.” For Pip, sourcing art is her bread and butter, so it was back to her community of contacts. “All of the artists I represent created artworks for BonBon, and I collaborated with my great friend Bonnie from Bonnie and Neil to design custom fabric for the bedheads”, she shares. On working with such vibrant hues, Pip explains, “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.” For anyone looking to work with bold, darker palettes, as seen in BonBon, Pip has one piece of advice: “Contrast is essential. It can’t all be dark, and it can’t all be light. You need a spectrum of tones to create balance and keep the space feeling interesting and playful.” She continues, “Go with what you truly love and it will never go out of style. People often underestimate the power of colour and how much it can transform the way we live and feel, especially when they are focused on future resale.” As for her favourite apartment? “It’s like picking a favourite child, it’s impossible. That said, some were easier to design than others. I naturally gravitate towards pink and green, so I found it more challenging working with blue, beige and teal. In the end, though, they all came together beautifully. It was good to push myself and ensure each apartment felt completely distinct.” The BonBon apartments in Orange are now open for bookings via bonbonorange.com.au. While you’re in town, be sure to visit JUMBLED’s dynamic flagship at The Sonic on Sale Street — a treasure trove of dopamine-inducing homewares and fashion designed to delight. ARCHITECT: Studio Esteta @studioesteta INTERIOR DESIGN: @jumbledonline STYLING: Pip Brett @jumbledonline and Hayley Millner @hayleymillner BUILD: Nick Luelf @speedyluelf CABINETRY: Brennan and Co @brennanco_ UPHOLSTERY AND CURTAINS: The Interior Collective @theinteriorcollective_co PHOTOGRAPHY: Nat Spada @natspada WORDS: Olivia Storrie “Contrast is essential. It can’t all be dark, and it can’t all be light. You need a spectrum of tones to create balance and keep the space feeling interesting and playful.” — PIP BRETT
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