CALM AND COMPOSED

Quality materials come into their own when space is limited. In the case of this compact room on a Victorian houseboat, Tasmanian oak lines the wall behind the bed. “Pale-toned timber takes advantage of the abundant natural light,” says interior designer Jane Kilpatrick of Pipkorn & Kilpatrick. Floor-to-ceiling joinery maximises available storage and ensures that this space doesn’t become cluttered. “A bedroom, more than any other part of the home, needs to feel relaxed and calm,” says Kilpatrick. The artwork above the bed is by Jane’s business partner, Anna Pipkorn.