Playing with blocks

Designed by Kate Rogan and Eva Nash, Rogan Nash Architects

From the architects:

The owners, a family of four, wanted us to provide an interior that was playful and not all white. 

They were really keen on colour blocking, and wanted us to interpret this in the interior scheme. 

The trick was to make sure the home still felt cosy and suited to family life.

To add cosiness we developed a broken-plan concept, where the interior layout has some degree of separation but is still connected with cosy nooks and enclaves, including a sideboard and window seat.

Clever use of colour-blocking delineates the interior. 

Graphic olive and white Mutina tiles set the tone at the entrance. 

There are different colours of cabinetry in each space throughout the home while bold patterned wallpapers add vibrancy. 

Tilework on the base of the island is repeated on the floor in other areas of the home as an understated unifying element.

We chose every element in the interior scheme: from cabinetry, paint, wallpaper and tiles to cushions, rugs, accessories and artwork.

The colours were chosen to feel mismatched yet pleasing. 

The overall tone is one of nostalgia – familiar and homely. 

For the colour palette we referenced world of fashion, including the designs of Missoni and Diane von Furstenberg. 

For the tiling to the island bench we looked at the tiling of traditional European 'Milk bars'.

The home has a Homestar for Design and Construction.

Story by: Trendsideas