Adventure Land

Fun, Functionality and Style Blend Beautifully in This Delightful Melbourne Abode
 

- Jackie Brygel

EASY LIVING “Our decorating style is warm, modern and perhaps slightly Scandi,” says homeowner Suzanne (pictured) of the gloriously bright retreat she shares with her husband, Rob, and their three young boys in Melbourne’s inner-south. Certainly the family’s main living room, with its timber-panelled vaulted ceiling and bluestone-tiled feature wall, is as inviting as it is relaxed. A vibrant shot of colour is delivered by a Fenton & Fenton armchair, covered in Lisa Lapointe fabric. “I would never have chosen this chair, but it works so well here,” says Rob. “Suzanne has a really good eye.” The couple’s design nous continues in the hallway (opposite), where a mid-century style console from Relax House is teamed with a vivid runner.

Two-year-old Charlie, all big blue eyes, tangled blond hair and gorgeous smile, has just woken from his morning nap. Barely able to contain his excitement at starting the day over again, he charges out of his bedroom, arms outstretched to his parents, Suzanne and Rob. Scooping him up in her arms, Suzanne laughs and says, “He’s always happy.” The same is true of this beautiful house in the heart of Melbourne. Bursting with life, colour and style, it is the sunniest of places, home to the couple, elder sons Spencer, 10, and Oliver, six, and, of course, little Charlie.