Before & After: An Australian Midcentury Home Is Awash With Bold Color and Pattern

A brick residence by Australian midcentury architects Payne & Hunt gets a new lease on life with patterned wall murals and pops of primary color.

In the beachside Sydney suburb of Cronulla, a split-story, two-bed, two-bath midcentury dwelling is reborn as a vibrant three-bedroom, three-bathroom home with dynamic wall art and interiors that encourage indoor/outdoor living. 

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Michele Koh Morollo
Dwell Contributor
Michele Koh Morollo is a journalist who has been writing about design, lifestyle and travel for the last twenty years.