11 Colorful Homes that are Fun and Sophisticated

We all know that neutrals are timeless, but color can completely transform a home by creating a vibrant and varied interior.
Whether you prefer bold or pastel shades (or a mix of both) incorporating different hues will instantly add interest and personality to space. This can be achieved in a variety of simple ways including painting the walls, adding a statement rug, artwork, or furniture.
If you’d like to inject your home with some color, take inspiration from these 11 vibrant spaces that are equal parts playful and sophisticated.

With its rich, lustrous colors of ruby, emerald and sapphire, sheen, and luscious textures, this elegant home updated by Alexandra Donohoe Church of Decus Interiors is like a jewelry box, packed with surprises and treats to tease the eye.

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Beautiful blues and graphic design set the scene in this colorful Melbourne home. The original fireplace had been removed so Lauren Li of Sisällä Interior Design, reinstated it along with ornate cornices as a nod to the Edwardian architecture.

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This Italianate villa in bayside Melbourne had seen better days but, thanks to a thoughtful makeover, it’s set for a fine future. A colorful chandelier, navy grasscloth wallpaper, and coral dining chairs are a modern take on Victorian interior style.

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This playful house, which owner Prudence describes as “mid-century modern inspired” is as refined and contemporary as it is joyful. The home is brought to life with a collection of art, a mix of her own works, and pieces she and partner Damian have collected throughout their relationship.

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Throughout this modernist home, rich textures and pops of color add warmth and interest. “The living area is like a jewelry box, with the teal velvet sofas, the gold-leaf accessories and the rich, deep silk rug,” designer Justine Hugh-Jones says. Sapphire blue chairs in the adjoining dining area heighten the effect.

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Packed with storage and practical features, the compact, considered the home of interior architect Sophie Bowers is an absolute treat. Sophie has transformed the compact sunroom into a cozy nook styled with cushions from LRNCE and Annie Coop.

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Colour and charm feature in equal measure in this bright and breezy Byron home belonging to a creative couple and their kids.
The couple’s builder custom-made barn doors to close off the studio’s bedroom. A bright artwork by Miranda Skoczek and Tigmi Trading rug provides playful splashes of color.

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The warm, textural minimalism of this modernist mansion’s finishes sets the stage for the colorful and characterful appointments. “As the form was so honest, it was important to curate the furniture, decor, and art in a manner that would allow the personality of the family to shine,” David says.

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Splendid vision from architect Daniel Boddam and interior designer Stacey Kouros for transformed a tired 1880s terrace in Sydney into a glorious, glamorous and comfortable home.
The feature wallpaper is the masterstroke in the design of the formal living room.

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A carefully chosen color palette of pale pink, orange, and deep blue are splashed throughout this charming kitchen in an eclectic apartment in Frederiksberg, Denmark. The kitchen offers a wealth of color, with black cabinetry and a low-hanging lamp to create contrast.

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interior designer Lisa Burgers, the starting point in every room of this contemporary home was the owners’ artworks. “They have a large collection of Indigenous art. We decided where to hang each piece, and then used the artworks for color cues,” says Lisa. The tones are repeated in custom-designed rugs, with further pops of color in the accessories. Artwork by Barbara Weir.

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