Chromacolour House sees an injection of much-needed vivacity and colour, taking cues from mid-century Californian style. Alwill Interiors brings a sense of identity and soul to this repurposed home.

Purchased in 2014, Chromacolour House was unrecognisable as the home it is today, having previously been occupied as the Cambodian embassy. Originally designed by local architect Douglas Snelling, Chromacolour House were in need of dire repair, restoration and repurposing. Allwill Interiors brought a refined residential resolution to the dwelling, through rearrangement of the internal spaces, adding a sense of soul through materiality and considered nuances, and a much-needed injection of vivacity and colour. Taking cues from mid-century Californian design, a bright and open palette ensued.

Integral to the success of creating a truly referential mid-century model is the integration of the garden as an extension of the internal living areas. Together with landscape architect Wyer and Co, Alwill Interiors worked to make these connections effortless and clear, with large uninterrupted openings and transitional moments between inside and out. The selection of draping bougainvillea, cactus and tall reaching palm trees all add to the mid-century feel, all set against an uninterrupted white painted facade backdrop. 

Dotted throughout with bright and engaging modern art pieces, both the walls and the rooms are brought back to life. The use of natural stone, hand-made textural tiles and warm timber all contrast the clean and crisp expression of the exterior. Bleached oak flooring and white walls further emphasis the injected colour throughout and offer a counterbalance to the visual delight surrounding.