This Artist’s New-Build Melbourne House Is Packed With Vibrant Colors

Cullen Ormond
·7 min read
White living room with rose colored sofa, pink and red coffee table, and pink, blue and red patterned rug
White living room with rose colored sofa, pink and red coffee table, and pink, blue and red patterned rug
white and blue hallway with colorful gallery wall
blue and white living room with TV disguised as painting, gallery wall, and blue and pink accents
blue and white living room with TV disguised as painting, gallery wall, and blue and pink accents
blue and white dining room, focus on gallery wall
view into white tile and pale peach kitchen from dining area
white dining room with pale pink and yellow chairs at dining table with floral tablecloth
White dining room with pink and yellow chairs with white and pale peach kitchen in the background
office with beige and white gingham walls, wood desk, and gray sofa
office with beige and white gingham walls, wood desk, and gray sofa
office with beige and white gingham walls, wood desk, and gray sofa
Bedroom with bed with orange and yellow curved fabric headboard, keith haring rug, and yellow and white striped accent wall
yellow and white striped wall in bedroom with orange bed
Bedroom with bed with orange and yellow curved fabric headboard, keith haring rug, and yellow and white striped accent wall
White and pink bathroom with blue "petals" around each mirror over double sink
white kids bathroom with colorful wall decals and small chair
colorful playroom area of kids' room
child putting her hand on a wall with a colorful mural design
Pink and white kids' room with mural painted walls and lots of colorful accents
colorful playroom area of kids' room
creative area in kids' space with art table, art supplies, and lots of art around
kids' room with shell headboard bed, and colorful wall mural and accents
kids' room with shell headboard bed, and colorful wall mural and accents
kids' room with wavy mural and pink, orange, purple, and yellow pops of color
Nursery with teal and white walls, blue and white checkered rug, wood crib, and colorful painted wall mural
white and teal nursery with ochre colored lockers and colorful accents
yard with astroturf and kids' playhouse with slide
kids playhouse in backyard
backyard with kids playhouse and bench with scallop shell pillows
yard with astroturf, inflatable pool, and kids' play house
yard with dining area and kids playhouse
floor plan for house in Melbourne

ABOUT THIS TOUR

HOME TYPE: House

LOCATION: Melbourne, Australia

STYLE: Colorful

BEDROOMS: 4

SQUARE FEET: 2045

Artist and photographer Cass Danson’s work is super colorful and encourages such an intense feeling of happiness that it feels like it’s bursting off the canvas. So, it’s no surprise that three years ago, after buying a new-build house in West Melbourne, Australia, she had to infuse it with color.

White living room with rose colored sofa, pink and red coffee table, and pink, blue and red patterned rug

“I would say my home is a mix of styles, but it’s mostly just colorful,” Cass writes. “I like to incorporate a mix of styles and color to make my home super unique and specific to me and my style.”

Cass shares the four-bedroom house with her husband, Matt, daughter Lola, son Charlie, and a pup named Juno. Every room is splashed with color, but one of her favorite projects was creating murals in her kids’ rooms. “Both were painted with love and bring so much fun and joy to their spaces,” she says.

colorful playroom area of kids' room

It turns out that paint, a medium that she’s well-versed in, was the best way to make their home unique while staying on a budget. Being a stay-at-home mom (or as Cass describes it, “SAHM”) and due to rising living costs, it was important that their home changes be inexpensive while also making an impact.

kids playhouse in backyard

“The difference some paint can make to a space is incredible,” Cass shares. “Some other things we do to stay in budget is thrifting/repurposing. Finding old furniture and giving it new life.”

Resources

colorful playroom area of kids' room

PAINT & COLORS

  • Living room gallery wall — Dulux “Tapioca”

  • Kitchen — “Pancake Mix” Dulux

  • Lola’s room wall paneling — Dulux “Gizmo Half”

  • Charlie’s room paneling — Dulux “Riviera Sea”

  • Primary bedroom stripes — Dulux “Golden”

  • Playroom — Dulux “Golden” and British paints “Fizzy Pink”

White living room with rose colored sofa, pink and red coffee table, and pink, blue and red patterned rug

LIVING ROOM

White dining room with pink and yellow chairs with white and pale peach kitchen in the background

DINING ROOM

view into white tile and pale peach kitchen from dining area

KITCHEN

  • Pink mixer tap — Abi Interiors 

  • Cabinetry handles and Paneling — Bunnings

Bedroom with bed with orange and yellow curved fabric headboard, keith haring rug, and yellow and white striped accent wall

BEDROOM

White and pink bathroom with blue "petals" around each mirror over double sink

BATHROOM

Thanks Cass!

This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.

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