Troye Sivan's Melbourne Home Is Like a Modern Art Museum (Tranquil Courtyard Included)
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Troye Sivan's sunny Melbourne home combines the retro vibes of the '70s with a blend of modern art that would definitely make this one of the coolest Airbnb's around — if it were on the market. The singer recently gave Architectural Digest a tour of the Victorian-era home and showed off a few of the ways he's made it his own. He also revealed the "dream home" was formerly a brick factory and a handball court before architect John Mockridge renovated it in the '70s, giving it the textured woodgrain walls, lofted cork board ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and angular design it has today.
"I've always worshipped the idea of home," Troye captioned a post on Instagram. "I wrote my first album when i left Perth at 18 and have longed for that feeling ever since. Always felt torn between special places and people, but not feeling like i really belonged in any of the environments i found myself in — until now, when i feel like i needed it most." Vintage decor, unique art pieces, and soft lighting add a tranquil yet artistic energy to the home, balanced out by the beauty of the oasis-like courtyard. Take a full tour of Troye's house here.
Watch Troye Sivan's Architectural Digest Open Door House Tour
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Troye Sivan's Living Room
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Troye describes his Maker & Son Sofa as the "comfiest couch in the world."
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Troye's custom coffee table holds a bonsai tree and books featuring the works of Keith Haring, Freida Kahlo, and more.
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Troye's favorite art piece in his home is this colorful sculpture by Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran.
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Troye Sivan's Lounge Area
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Troye's "reading nook" overlooks the garden and serves as a soothing spot for reflection and meditation.
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Troye makes a point of decorating his home with low light lamps of all shapes and sizes, including this hanging lamp he describes as having the feeling of "alien skin."
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Troye Sivan's Retro Kitchen
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Troye describes the kitchen as one of his favorite parts of the house for its green stone countertops, the variety of materials, and large windows overlooking the garden.
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The floor-to-ceiling windows let in immense amounts of light.
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Troye Sivan's Loft
Upstairs, Troye has a loft overlooking the living area.
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At the top of the stairs sits a handblown glass sculpture of a ghost by Nell.
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Troye's desk is piled high with books about David Bowie, Christian Dior, Andy Warhol, and more.
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Troye Sivan's Guest Bedroom
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Troye Sivan's Sister's Bedroom
Troye lives with his younger sister, Sage. "To be able to live with her, give her a pretty room that she loves and that she can make her own has been so so so nice."
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Troye's favorite room in the house is his sister's bathroom, where a skylight lets natural light pour in.
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Troye Sivan's Bedroom
Troye spends most of his time at home in his room, where he opens the slanted windows to let in a cross breeze.
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Troye Sivan's Bathroom
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Troye removed the original closet from his bedroom to expand the bathroom and make room for a pink marble bathtub.
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Troye Sivan's Courtyard Garden
"It's like paradise for me," Troye said of the garden. "I spend a lot of time out here watering the garden, taking care of the plants."
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Troye Sivan's Garden Bathroom
Because he removed the original toilet from the kitchen area, Troye converted the wine cellar into a cavelike bathroom painted in the color oxblood to have a bathroom on the ground floor. "I think it's so dramatic and extra and I love it," he said.