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 easily! Check out our article on 10 reasons why play is essential for your child here.

Above Mushie Planets Poster 50 x 70cm, and Mushie Feelings Poster 50 x 70cm, $52 each, both from littlegatherer.com; Boheme Home Phoenix Cabinet – 2 Door, $699.00, bohemehome.co.nz; Olli Ella Child's Luggy Basket in natural, $99, teapea.co.nz; Olli Ella Dinkum Doll – Poppet, $99, littlegatherer.com. Other items previously listed.

Very Top Image Sun painted in Ray by Valspar paints, mitre10.co.nz. Olli Ella Holdie Farm Animals, $52, Olli Ella Holdie Barn, $159, Olli Ella Toaty Trunk in natural, $169, Olli Ella Holdie Barn, $159, and Olli Ella Mushroom Bag, $79.50, all from littlegatherer.com;  Papoose Earth Trees in spring ochre, $78 for a set of three, fairplay.nz;  Nestling and Nook Galley Ship, $112.79 NZD, nestlingandnook.com.au; Ikea Trofast Combination Storage Units with 6 Boxes in long pine, $262 each, goodfurniture.co.nz; Softly Summer Padded Play Mat - Summer Palms in sage/soft grey – large, $195.58 NZD, softlysummer.com; Kinderfeets Kinderboard, $169.95, littleandloved.co.nz; The Freckled Frog Cruisin Cork Road Set, $99, littlelightsco.co.nz; Playful Wood Extra Large Wooden Toy Dump Truck – Robur, $300.03 NZD, happygoducky.com.au.

See more of the Needham’s beautiful home and family adventures on Instagram @littleneedham

Words: Miriam McCaleb

Photography & styling: Penny Needham