Home Beautiful

ADULTS ONLY

ESTABLISHI­NG A PARENTS’ RETREAT PROMISES A CORNER OF YOUR HOME THAT IS A SANCTUARY JUST FOR GROWN-UPS

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WITH THEIR JOYOUS energy, children are able to make a house feel instantly like a home. However, along with all the love and laughter, they can also bring noise, chaos and a tsunami of primary-coloured plastic tat, so beleaguere­d parents can’t be blamed for craving a space that is just for them. More, a parents’ retreat – as the teams might like to know – is becoming a sought-after inclusion when renovating a home from scratch. If you’re battling sleepless nights with babies or watching your tiny cherubs morph into surly teens, the solution might just be an adults-only zone with an emphasis on tranquilli­ty.

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WORDS SHELLEY TUSTIN

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