Rental Revamp: The Maximalist Magic of Josh & Matt’s Melbourne Home
Their bold style brought them social media acclaim—but it brings the Australian couple serious joy, too.
Their bold style brought them social media acclaim—but it brings the Australian couple serious joy, too.
Even while they were living in a cramped studio apartment in Melbourne, Josh Jessup and Matt Moss have always gone big with their interior design choices. Electric blue Kartell chairs? Check. A papier-mâché gourd covered in crystals? Of course. Follow the fun, and you’ll create a home with outsized style, no matter what kind of budget or square footage you’re working with.
It’s an ethos they happily demonstrate to the millions of people who follow their @joshandmattdesign accounts on TikTok and Instagram. "Our home is our art playground," explains Josh. "We’ve always used our home to reflect what happens in our heads…and I guess there’s a lot going on."
The couple began experimenting with design in the thick of pandemic lockdown, when they were stuck at home and faced with their less-than considered space. "Everything was just brown and grey," Josh says with a laugh.
They had a knack for finding oddball treasures on Facebook Marketplace so they embraced a joy-forward aesthetic, and over the past three years, they’ve built a funhouse of a home—and a passionate fan base in the process. Their followers delight over posts showcasing vintage hauls, DIY projects, and room makeovers.
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