A layered, multi-generational home in Sydney’s Vaucluse, Patchwork House sees Decus rebel against minimalism, weaving global references, rich colour and bespoke craftsmanship.
Something of a chameleon, Patchwork House is a confident refusal of restraint. Set high in Sydney’s Vaucluse with expansive views across Watsons Bay, the three-level residence began life as a large but character-light house, described by Alexandra Donohoe Church, Founder and Managing Director of Decus, as “80s Don Johnson Miami Vice meets Gold Coast Barbie Dreamhouse.” Rather than dilute that bravado, Decus leaned into it, transforming the property into a richly layered, multi-generational home that balances exuberance with intimacy.
Inspired by the building’s grand scale and pared-back bones, the studio set out to “rage against its simplicity,” crafting an interior narrative that reflects both the lifestyle of a young family and Decus’ own globally informed, rebellious design language. Alexandra describes the studio as “polyamorous with design influences,” an ethos that finds expression here through a patchwork of materials, colours and references stitched together with confidence.
