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Week 6: Sonny and Alicia

The room: Rumpus room

Cash spent: $19,999 (Budget: $10,000)

Score: 27.5/30 (third place)

“This is what I have been looking for this entire season,” said Darren Palmer. “It’s so on-trend, so perfect for Daylesford and so perfect for a private space, especially a living space.”

A cozy living room with a sectional sofa decorated with pillows and a blanket. Behind the sofa, built-in shelves display books, artwork, and decorative items, with a prominent horse painting at the center. The room features warm lighting and earthy tones, creating a welcoming ambiance.

Sonny and Alicia created a rich living room drenched in colour that oozed sophistication and elegance


It was all about colour drenching this week for Sonny and Alicia. Colour drenching is an interior design technique where a single colour is applied to an entire room, including walls, ceilings, trim, and occasionally even furniture, to create a cohesive and immersive space.

After looking at many samples, Sonny and Alicia chose ‘Witching’ by British Paints for a dramatic look, creating a moody and inviting room.

A custom-made bookcase with a fluted feature panel was painted in the same colour, with the couple choosing to use a spray gun for the project, which helped to make the process both speedy and consistent in application.

A cozy living room with terracotta-colored walls and ceiling, featuring a large beige sectional sofa adorned with throw pillows and blankets. A round wooden coffee table rests on a patterned rug. To the right, a built-in bookshelf displays books, decorative items, and a horse painting. Natural light filters through sheer curtains on the right side.

Colour drenching was a brave decision for Sonny and Alicia, but this space won them lots of praise, with Darren Palmer saying he was “besotted” with the design.

Shaynna Blaze said she thought it was perfect. “I love the full colour,” she said. “This is what you call it a nook room. The colour envelopes you. It feels like one big space.”

A warm-toned living room featuring a large beige sectional sofa with assorted pillows and throws. A round wooden coffee table sits in front of the sofa, facing a wall-mounted flat-screen TV. The walls are painted brown and decorated with an artistic wall hanging above the sofa. A patterned rug covers the floor.

Design tip

When going dramatic with colour, it’s a good idea to do as many samples as you need – so you can see how the colour reacts in different areas of the room and different light during the day.

 

What colour paint did they use?

The paint colour that Sonny and Alicia used in their rumpus room was ‘Witching’ by British Paints.

 

Create the look yourself with these D.I.Y. projects

How to colour drench your room with paint

How to paint wall panels

How to plan living room storage cabinets

How to wall mount a TV

Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.