A beautiful bedroom to nurture sibling friendship
Interior designer and personal stylist Stacey Gillies lives on Auckland’s North Shore with her husband and two children; …
Kids' rooms
'Cool vibes' - a versatile space for kids & guests
This sophisticated kids' playroom also doubles as a guest room, making it perfect for young and old alike. Art direction + Styling: Vanessa Nouwens Photography: Wendy Fenwick Playing is essential for a child’s healthy brain development, …
Your little surfers will love this surf inspired shared bedroom!
Your little groms will love spending time together in this surf-themed shared bedroom. Sometimes your children outnumber your bedrooms, or maybe your kids insist on sharing a room, which can be one of the real joys of childhood – one they'll look …
Kids' bedroom: Oh, I do love to sleep beside the seaside!
Create a space of calm for your child with inspiration from this relaxed, beach-themed bedroom. Transitioning your child from a cot to their first bed is a big moment, it makes sense you want to create a special space for their next stage. …
Create a room for beyond babyhood
Interior designer Nicole Rosenberg shares her advice on creating a room for baby and beyond. One of our favourite interior designers is Melbourne’s Nicole Rosenberg who specialises in creating gorgeous rooms for the littlest people in the …
Beautiful Balinese inspired child's room
Hayley Crossman designs rattan furniture and homewares for big (and little) people. Hayley Crossman has travelled the world but the one place that stole her design-loving heart was the Indonesian island of Bali. Inspired by Balinese décor and the …
A beautiful kids' bedroom with soft tones and playful curves
A bespoke bedroom space that showcases soft tones and playful curves. Art direction and Styling: Amber ArmitagePhotography: Wendy Fenwick/Flash Studios Liewood Bedding Jalle Kapok Duvet Junior in confetti sandy (on end of bed), $149.50, …
An inspiring insta-worthy child's play room
An insta-worthy toy room isn't essential for play of course, but it sure is pretty to look at! Kiwi mum Penny Needham shows us around her sunny space. PLUS, play is super important for your little ones brain development - they learn through play …
Surf's up! An ocean-inspired kid's bedroom update
Lil' groms will love this totally epic, ocean-inspired kid's bedroom update! Above image Wall painted in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Morning Glory (top), Resene Sea Fog (middle) and Resene Dauntless (bottom). Bedside table painted in …
A fairytale kid's bedroom makeover
Let your kids' imagination escape into their own world of fairytales and fantasy with an indoor playhouse and a whimsical bedroom. Art direction + Styling Amber Armitage Photography Wendy Fenwick/Flash Studios Wall painted in Resene …
Kids bedroom: a charming space for rest and play
Providing a space for rest and for play, this bedroom is a playful twist on heritage charm. PATTERN ON PATTERN When mixing patterns, remember to mix up the scale of the patterns. We used two petite prints for the wallpaper mixed with larger …
Turning a nursery into a big kid's room
From cot to bed is not only a big transition for toddlers, but it’s also a chance to redecorate. Hannah Whitehead is a mother and graphic designer living in Whangarei. Having recently purchased her first home with husband Dylan, Hannah is enjoying …
It's a sunny day everyday in this kids room!
BRING A LITTLE RAY OF SUNSHINE INTO YOUR CHILDREN'S BEDROOM. MIX AND MATCH Don’t be afraid to mix and match the colours and patterns of the bedding. Everything will work together if you keep the colour palette similar to the mural and play …
Bedroom inspo: a shipshape haven
Kelly Pattie shares how she created a shipshape haven for her son Harry. Little Harry has a big passion for the ocean. Thankfully his mother Kelly was prepared to push the boat out and get down to his level – sea level – to create a bedroom that …
Beautiful bohemian bedroom for two
Lavara O’Hanlon is a wedding photographer and mama to three young girls living on Waiheke Island. Her photography is a great creative outlet, but when she’s not out and about capturing couples’ magic moments, she can’t help herself styling and re …
Sister space: a sweet room designed for two
Sharing is easy when your mum has a knack for creating beautiful spaces packed with personality. Artist Bek Halliday shows us inside her daughters' room. Bek Halliday is an abstract artist and illustrator living on the Central Coast in …
Three easy ways to refresh your kid's room in one weekend!
Have fun with colour: Interior stylist and artist Amber Armitage shares three quick and easy ways to refresh your child’s room in just a weekend! LOOK ONE: MINI LIBRARY Encourage reading and creativity with a mini library for your little …
Interiors: styling that celebrates the wonder of childhood
Step inside Ruby’s room, a space that inspires discovery and celebrates the beauty and wonder of childhood. Tash Stokes is a Hamilton-based wife, mother and photographer. She has an eye for sweet details and an appreciation of subtle beauty. Tash …
This is how an artist designs her own child's bedroom
A space that sparked joy was the goal for artist and mum Maiko Nagao Irvine when she created a bedroom for her son. Auckland-based artist Maiko Nagao Irvine took great delight in curating a bedroom for her three-year-old son Kaito that provided …
Kids' rooms designed to last
Eco-lover Holly Jean Brooker explains where to invest the cash when decorating your child’s room, For the sake of their health and that of the environment. Over the summer we enjoyed endless hours outdoors with family and friends, enjoying some …
Spring fling
The light, pretty colours of a spring morning are reflected in the decor of this simple yet elegant little girl's room. THE RESENE COLOUR PALETTE We chose a palette that complemented the colours in the bedding. The morning sunrise sky was taken …
A little whimsical room
Thanks to her clever mum, little Dulcie Mae has a place for everything, and everything in its place. Tania Hussey is one half of Tate Design, an interior design team based in Wellington which specialises in bringing to life nurseries, children’s …
World colours
Patriot games Inspire an interest in travel, or honour your family's international roots with a bedroom designed with world colours and accessories in mind. Here are ideas for taking your cue from gems made locally and from other cultures. There …
Create a dinosaur-themed bedroom
Does your toddler have a passion for all things prehistoric? These dinosaur-themed room ideas will inspire junior paleontologists. Harlequin's whimsical, modern Jolly Jurassic wallpaper and fabric range from Allium (main image, …
Gender neutral
Brother and sister sharing a room? Resene and Gorgi create a complementary look that crosses the colour divide. Creating a shared bedroom in colour can be an interesting exercise. Short of choosing a neutral palette, how does one choose colour …
A room for two
Top tips for practical and stylish shared kids’ rooms Photography: Sam Mothersole (sammothersole.co.nz} …
10 budget friendly tips for decorating a kids room
Christie Blizzard is an interior designer who specialises in creating stylish and functional spaces for kids. Here are her top tip tips for revamping your little ones room without breaking the budget. 1. Keep it simple and add playful decadence. A …
Kid-zones to keep them busy while you are
Calm the chaos with an open-plan kitchen and dining area featuring space for children to be entertained instead of underfoot. You know the expression "the dinner rush": The time of the day which brings hungry tummies, overworked brains, and …
10 Multi bed rooms to inspire
Gorgeous inspiration for kids' rooms that need a couple of beds or more …
15 Boys' rooms to inspire
These boys' bedrooms are full of inspiration and ideas for your little man's bedroom. …
