Australian House & Garden

Sleep, Play & Dream Rooms kids love!

To create a realm of delight and wonder, simply take an idea and run with it,

- writes Alaana Cobon.

Putting together an awesome room for your child is one of life’s great joys. And if today’s Instagram is any indication, there are millions of ways to do it. The trick is finding a balance between what your little one likes and what works with the rest of your home. “A sense of cohesion can be achieved by borrowing just a few material elements, such as flooring or the style of built-in joinery,” says interior designer Brendan Wong. “This can then be layered with unique elements to create a room with distinct personalit­y.”

Texture, style and substance are at the heart of all these wonderful rooms, with a little whimsy thrown in to capture the imaginatio­n. Last on the list are functional pieces and well-considered storage, the unsung heroes that ensure messes – like monsters – are always kept at bay.

 ??  ?? HEART FELT In the bedroom of three-year-old Chet, son of Perth stylist Tarina Lyell, texture reigns supreme. A sophistica­ted colour palette is paired with enduring furnishing­s that will see Chet through to his teenage years with just minor tweaks....
HEART FELT In the bedroom of three-year-old Chet, son of Perth stylist Tarina Lyell, texture reigns supreme. A sophistica­ted colour palette is paired with enduring furnishing­s that will see Chet through to his teenage years with just minor tweaks....

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