a parents retreat

This room was to be the retreat for parents when they come to stay. I wanted to create a serene space to rest and relax. As the smallest of the three spaces I wanted to find ways to make it appear larger than it is. One way to instantly make the ceiling feel higher is to add board and batten panelling. These DIY clients installed this themselves and seriously nailed it - pun intended ;)

It was then painted in this beautiful deep green (Resene Palm Green) to reflect the bush that the property is surrounded by bringing the outside in. We really embraced the natural vibe for this renovation, keep fixtures in timber with a boho vibe for a really relaxed feel.

Sheer curtains give privacy from the driveway while still letting in plenty of light. Fabrics were kept natural and neutral for a softness and to create warmth through differing textures.

little monkeys for little monkeys

The aim for this room was to turn it into a welcoming space to sleep two kids. As you can see from the mood board, these clients followed by design plan to the letter, it was so exciting to see it come to life. They DIY’d the whole project, including wallpapering and installing the wall shelf themselves, and did such a fabulous job!

When working with awkward shapes it’s important to embrace what you cannot change. This long narrow window felt incredibly unbalanced. To draw attention away from it I found this fun bold print which instantly attracts they eye. Only doing this 2/3 then allowed the window to be framed by the blank space, finished off with a timber shelf to bring warmth and disguise where the wallpaper ends for a nice clean finish.

This small kitchenette didn’t need huge changes for a big impact to be made. Just a few simple tweaks and it feels like a new space. This textured tile (from the Tile Warehouse) pulls in textural elements from the bedrooms adjacent from this space. Adding the timber shelving was not only practical but brought instant warmth and again tied in with timber elements used elsewhere ensure the entire downstairs felt cohesive.