Foam House - Boutique Accommodation in Torquay, Victoria
Drawing from its playful and colourful 1980s roots, Foam House, designed by Amelda Wilde, is a new boutique accommodation destination that you won’t want to leave!
Words: Hande Renshaw I Photography: Cricket Saleh
‘The design needed to be robust for commercial acccomodation, but enchanting for residential comforts,’ says Briony Delves. Photo: Cricket Saleh
The kitchen features a maroon tiled benchtop and a pink tiled splashback. Photo: Cricket Saleh
Foam House is a visual feast of pattern and colour. Photo: Cricket Saleh
The copper rangehood by Von Steel is a favourite element as it really refers to antiquity fixtures – a complete splurge, but so central to the kitchen colours and finishes,’ says Briony Delves. Photo: Cricket Saleh
Briony Delves and Graham Paull, from Society of Wanderers and Sunday Sailor, wanted to create an escape destination, which also needed to be a completely immersive experience – so they set out to design their boutique accommodation home in Torquay, Victoria, with the help of interior designer Amelda Wilde.
‘We worked with our designer, Amelda, to establish the brief of the idea of nostalgia and return to playfulness, based on the archetypal 1980s conditions of the home,’ shares Broiny.
Sunday Sailor is the couple's latest venture, which includes boutique, design-focused holiday accommodation around Australia. There are two accomodation destinations in the offering – Foam House and Concrete House.
‘Foam House instantly reminded me of Fasham Johnson houses from the 1980s and something I could see guests enjoying the trip back to sentimental times. The idea of complete escapism requires a design response that commits to a strong aesthetic,’ says Briony.
Foam House is oozing in 80s sentiment: playful contemporary luxury and subtle Australiana details, tiled benchtops, mottled amber glass, eccentric wallpaper, eclectic art, and mix of vintage and designer furniture.
‘The intent was for guests to have some nostalgic memories of homes they lived in growing up. We also wanted to subtly maintain an Australian identity, which was picked up in the artwork and vintage furnishings sourced locally.’
Briony continues, ‘We wanted to aspire that Sunday Sailor projects would feel so comfortable, that guests could completely reconnect together and unwind - and stay multiple times. Making so many memories in our locations.’
Book your stay at Foam House here.
‘Each of the bedrooms have their own personality: The Dog Room, The Horse Room and The Goat Room, which makes it feel more unique and considered.’ Photo: Cricket Saleh
‘The hope for guests is always pure relaxation, that they’re able to unwind and reconnect with friends in a playfulway.’ Photo: Cricket Saleh
“Foam House needed to be an immersive experience, completely removed from everyday life and a return to playfulness.”
‘The hope for guests is always pure relaxation. We hope that they are able to unwind and reconnect with friends in a playful and much needed way,’ says Briony Delves. Photo: Cricket Saleh
Shelving by Von Steel. Red vase by Lucy Tolan. Photo: Cricket Saleh
Bedroom linen by Society of Wanderers. Photo: Cricket Saleh
Bedroom linen by Society of Wanderers. Photo: Cricket Saleh
‘The courtyard is a stand-out feature for me, as I could instantly see guests reconnecting over long lunches or lazy brunches, flowing in and out of the living and games room from morning until night.’ Photo: Cricket Saleh
The olive green front door. Photo: Cricket Saleh