Despite having lived in Orange her whole life, Jumbled founder Pip Brett says she’d never noticed the block of ‘very tired’ 1970s townhouses until they came up for sale a few years ago.

But upon stepping inside the brown-brick apartments — which were already being used as short-stay accommodation — Pip and her husband Nick knew they’d laid eyes on their next project.

‘They had beautiful natural light; north-facing backyards; great bones,’ she says.

‘There was also something about them that reminded me of Melrose Place. I cannot explain why, but it was my very first thought.’

No stranger to an ambitious project, the couple bought all five two-bedroom units in 2023 and got to work turning these neglected homes into Orange’s newest luxury accommodation, Bon Bon.

Now with a fresh white exterior, each apartment features its own distinctive colour palette inside, as designed by Pip and her friend and longtime collaborator architect Felicity Slattery from Studio Esteta.

With a playful name like Bon Bon for the entire complex, there’s no shortage of sweet-inspired tones and bold patterns throughout the interiors. For example, Papi is drenched in pistachio and layered with caramel tones, while Tonka reveals vanilla bean hues across the statement kitchen.

A team of talented tradespeople and creatives were crucial in bringing the project to life. Bonnie and Neil created custom fabric for the beadheads, with upholstery by The Interior Collective, as Brennan and Co also crafted all of the cabinetry and tables.

‘From day one, it felt obvious that each apartment should have its own personality,’ Pip says.

‘Orange is known as the Colour City, so it felt natural that the accommodation reflects that spirit. We are incredibly passionate about where we live, from the food and wine to the shopping, art and nature.’

This eclectic approach did make the construction even more challenging, with Pip admitting she confused herself and Nick (who oversaw the build) more than once.

But the result is like a choose-your-own-adventure, where guests are able to pick what apartment they want to stay in depending on the vibe.

‘It works beautifully for families, couples and groups of friends,’ Pip adds.

‘We have had all five apartments booked out for weddings and family events, which is so special. Everyone can stay together, but still have their own space.

‘Ideally, people come back again and again, and try a different apartment each time.’

Book your stay at Bon Bon now here.