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Where to buy Australian kids’ bed linen online

Castle & Things

It’s no secret that we absolutely love what Aussie designers are doing in the world of bed linen! So much so that a few weeks ago we showcased our top 10 best places to buy Australian-made bed linen online. But today it’s all about the kids! So check out the amazing kids’ linen brands below, where you’ll find something to suit every little one, from classic bedding, to colourful, to just plain crazy!

This always popular post has been updated for 2022.

Sage & Clare

If you’re after a bit of 1970’s inspired colour and print in your child’s room then Sage & Clare is the place to hit up. Featuring clashing prints, gorgeous quilt covers, embroidery, pom poms and a host of fabulous mix and match cushions, the range allows you to create a layered and original kids’ bedroom look with a touch of the bohemian.


Sage and Clare

Kip & Co

2014 saw the girls at Kip & Co branch into kids and cot linen and the line has been a huge success. The brand’s anything goes approach sees designs include fairies, monsters, checks and more and we love their motto: “We’re not trying to be the sophisticated kids bedding company, or even the cute or the pretty, we just want to make a spunky, fun kids bedding range.”

Kip & Co

Sack Me!

Sack Me! has three goals: to be fun, stylish and gender-neutral. Hitting the nail on the head for all three, their range is all about food, bringing about that friendly familiarity to kids and kids-at-heart.

Sack Me

Castle & Things

Rachel Castle is the queen of fun yet stylish bed linen and we love the way that she mixes and matches her fabulous prints that are designed by hand in her Sydney studio. From spotty sheets to beautiful floral designs, as well as beautiful complementary cushions, Castle is all about whimsical colour pops making it perfect for kids’ rooms.

Castle & Things

Cultiver

High-quality linen bedding in a range of beautiful full-bodied colours, Cultiver is the perfect alternative for parents tired of garish colours and clunky bed designs. With a selection of their range available in single sizes, their bedding is sophisticated and promises to last the test of time.

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Society of Wanderers

This beautiful, retro inspired bedding brand isn’t just for adults with single sizes available too. From leopard print to gingham floral patterns and more, the range is created in 100 per cent French flax linen and the brand also produces a lovely line-up of cushions to complete the look.

Little Willow Vintage

For a personal touch, you can’t go past the Little Willow Vintage range of personalised embroidered cushions. Each pure linen pillow is hand stitched and features a contrasting oatmeal linen backing and is filled with an eco insert made from recycled plastics. They make a lovely gift.

Little Willow Vintage

Linen House

A stalwart of the Aussie bed linen scene, the Linen House kids’ bedding offering just keeps getting better. From on-trend prints and colours to matching novelty cushions, there’s plenty within the range to build up the layers in your child’s room. And in a welcome move for many parents (who are tired of the standard pink or blue!) the brand’s latest range is designed to be gender neutral.

Linen House

Sheridan

Established in 1967, Sheridan bed linen has been adorning Aussie kids’ beds for a very long time and its quality has remained. From stars to stripes, quilting and sorbet-hued designs, the range is perfect for those that favour a more classic children’s room aesthetic.

Sheridan

Pottery Barn Kids

From animal prints to plains and a smorgasbord of licensed designs (think Harry Potter, Hello Kitty, Star Wars and more), the Pottery Barn Kids bed linen range has something for everybody. The brand also does bed skirts and plush children’s comforters too.

Pottery Barn Kids

 We hope you found this list useful. Please let us know who you’d add!

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Latest children’s bedding: Flower Fairies and Star Wars feature

I don’t know about you but I’m thoroughly enjoying giving my house a solid spring clean and refresh in time for summer. And nowhere do I feel this is more necessary than in my kids’ rooms where new bed linen is a must. From iconic flower fairies to Star Wars, there’s plenty to love about our latest children’s bedding picks.

Kip & Co x Flower Fairies
Since their first publication in 1923, Cicely Mary Barker’s Flower Fairies have enchanted both adults and children alike making them perfect fodder for Kip & Co’s latest children’s bedding collaboration.

“There’s nothing like the moment you see your first fairy, fluttering around at the bottom of the garden where it’s over-grown and wild. This collection takes you right back to that moment, to cherish with your little ones all over again”, says Kip & Co co-founder Kate Heppell.

The limited-edition collection includes organic cotton bedding for kids and babies, cushions, play mats, blankets, swaddles and bibs. From $15. 

Adairs Star Wars collection
Very different in tone from the above, the Adairs Star Wars collection is super fun. It’s also a lovely, subtle take on your typical cartoon emblazoned, novelty bedding. Featuring all of the Start Wars iconic characters (including Dark Vader, R2-D2 and Yoda), the range includes bed linen, baskets and nursery pieces. From $34.99.

Star Wars bedding
Star Wars

Sage and Clare Freddy Gingham Bedcover. In the warmer months, it’s sometimes nice to swap out the doona for a lighter bed cover and we’re in love with this newbie from Sage and Clare! Made from 100% cotton with fun pompoms! $289.

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The Block 2021 room reveals: guest bedroom and re-do’s

A nice bit of variety on The Block last night with guest bedrooms, kids bedrooms and the re-do rooms. Here are the scores, the judges’ comments and where to buy what you saw.

Ronnie & Georgia: 1st place

Score: 29/30
Spent: $24,680

From the traditional yet contemporary wallpaper to contrasting yet matching bedhead and cushions, Ronnie and Georgia threw a curveball at the judges with their bedroom this week, but it was one they loved. Declaring this her favourite colour palette of The Block so far, Shaynna thought this was a room with its own style, but still a complement to the rest of the house. Even the challenge artwork seemed to fit, said Neale!

Neale and Darren thought the bedsides were perhaps too low or the bedside lamps too small, but Shaynna disagreed.

Moving to the re-do room – a larger walk-in wardrobe – they were blown away by the transformation. More spacious, better fittings, this was a room that completes the master wing.

The re-do walk-in robe

Shop the look: Bjorn tall arch mirror

Mark & Mitch: 3rd place

Score: 28/30
Spent: $22,461

Whimsical, playful, cute and fun, the judges said and that’s just what Mitch and Mark wanted to hear for their children’s bedroom. With bunkbeds, pistachio-green wardrobes and beautifully styled to lure in a young buyer. Neale noted this is a kids room right now, but one that could be easily converted to an older child’s room or even an office easily. And that’s smart planning.

Shaynna said the roofline was too much with all the skylights as well as the large window. Darren liked it though. They loved the wardrobe and thought the styling was magic.

So too was the re-do bedroom, now a smart addition to the home with its own feel and colour scheme. Neale said it has a bit more pizazz back.

Shop the look: Framed parrot art

Tanya & Vito: 4th place

Score: 27/30
Spent: $15,220

A built-in bunk, generous wardrobe and ample storage space, a desk and funky styling make this an ideal kids bedroom, perfect to show Tanya and Vito’s house could easily become their home. Neale’s big concern was how easily the room could be converted for an older child or another purpose – the built-in fixtures might make things tricky – but all agreed it’s a great value add for the home.

Shaynna said she found it a bit cold and the edges needed softening.

Re-do bathroom sans brown tiles

So too was the re-do room, now without its polarising brown tiles. Thank God! said all three judges. It’s still a room with personality, but one that won’t divide the market. Darren said it now definitely adds value to the house.

Shop the look: White pop-up desk

Josh & Luke: last place

Score: 20/30
Spent: $17,248

From the highs of the master wing to the lows of this bedroom, Josh and Luke’s rollercoaster Block ride continues with the judges declaring this space a mismatch of style with a colour palette that’s too cold. Some fresh styling was needed, the judges agreed, to bring it into line with the rest of the home.

Let’s face it, nothing went with anything!

Then to the re-do bathroom. Once again the styling and colour palette weren’t what the judges were hoping for, with the floor to ceiling toilet screen the only obvious change… and not one they loved. Shaynna said it looked worse and Neale couldn’t really see what was different.

Re-do bathroom

Shop the look: Framed cockatoo artwork

Kirsty & Jesse: 2nd place

Score: 28.5/30
Spent: $19,855

A Hamptons style kids’ room, styled for a little girl right down to the Dolly Parton storybooks on the shelves, Kirsty and Jesse’s room had a definite style and a definite theme in mind. Not even an upside-down lampshade could dampen the judges’ enthusiasm with Shaynna loving the valance, Neale the Grafico wallpaper and all agreeing it’s a space that shows what a home this can be – while still able to be converted to other uses.

Also converted, was their opinion of the guest bedroom, with Kirsty and Jesse’s re-do bringing a new shade of blue, new bedding, new bedsides and more, winning them over.

Shop the look: Magazine rack

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Attractive indoor toys to keep young kids entertained in lockdown

Table playhouse

With many of our readers in some form of lockdown, we know it presents countless challenges, and particularly for those with children. Whether you’re working from home and trying to homeschool, or simply trying to keep young kids entertained, we’ve done the research and found the most attractive looking indoor toys on the market. And while it might feel like a war zone, it doesn’t need to look like one!

My Nook modular play sofa: Perfect for building a fort, castle, obstacle course or sleepover bed, this Australian made design is perfect for lockdown. Soft, safe and ecologically sound (the foam inserts are sourced from a zero-waste factory), the set features ten individual pieces that zip together and zip apart to create infinite combinations that should keep the kids entertained for hours. From $595.

My Nook
My Nook play sofa
My Nook
My Nook play sofa

HipKids grey ball pit with 200 balls: Made from thick foam and covered with silky soft removable and washable jersey material, this ball pit is ideal for indoor play. A stylish alternative to standard issue primary coloured balls, the balls are available in pink, blue, grey and white colour ways. $279.95.

Hip Kids ball pit

Pikler Play Cube: A cult favourite, this play cube is made from 100 per cent Australian grown timber that is sourced from sustainable forests. Designed for the six month to five year age range, crawlers will like crawling through and around the cube while older kids can climb up and over. $225.

Moov Pikler cube
Pikler
You can add many more pieces to the cube including a ladder and ramp

Target Kid’s concept playhouse pavilion tent: Easy to assemble, and pull apart again, this cosy tent is made for play and rest. The more pillows, blankets, and cuddly toys they can cram in there, the cosier and more fun it becomes! $199.

Target play tent

Balance board Equilibrio: Made from sustainably sourced beechwood, and ideal for developing gross motor skills, this multi-purpose board can be used to strengthen little legs, core muscles, or as a slide, rocker, or bridge. $124.95.

Petite Maison table tent: Another fabulous cubby alternative, this clever design will fit over the dining room table. The tent features a roll-up door with ties for entry into the cubby plus two windows (one with a tie-up curtain). We like this cute Australian themed one. $199.

Table playhouse
Petite Maison Australian Bush table tent
Table playhouse
Petite Maison Petite Shop table tent

Kmart Wooden Work From Home set: If all else fails and they really must be by your side while working, this set could be just the thing to keep them occupied! $13.

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Three Birds Renovations latest: resort-style, rural family abode

Living room
Living room

A resort-style oasis on a bush block in the rural outskirts of Sydney’s north-west, this new build is the latest project from the talented trio at Three Birds and it is quite the beauty. Situated on a 2.1 hectare block in Annangrove, the home is light-filled and beautifully styled, combining coastal and luxe resort-style touches. And in these unprecedented times, when we’re all spending so much time at home, we’re rather envious of the staycation vibes.

Entrance
Entrance

Home to Three Birds’ in-house designer Louisa Shield, her husband and two growing boys, the family bought the block in 2018 with a view to living permanently in a place that was more connected to nature. Landscape aside though, the sheer size of the block has allowed for a grand and palatial single-storey home that would be out of reach for most city-dwellers. The home has multiple formal and private rooms including a kids’ wing, guest rooms, a kitchen, multiple bathrooms and a pool house.

Living room
Open plan dining and living room

If first impressions count (and they do!), this home certainly delivers – the front of the home features two huge brick pillars and a patio inspired by the ornate Indian city of Jaipur. The front entrance and hallway are framed by a huge, raked ceiling and dramatic arched windows flood the property with natural light and allow for myriad bush views. “It’s definitely the most beautiful entrance we’ve ever done,” says Three Birds marketing director Lana Taylor.

Living room
Living room

And with so many spaces, lofty and varied ceiling heights allow for the open plan living to be segregated. “The beauty of this house is you’ve got so many ceiling heights. You’ve got the main entrance that is really high, then the ceiling height drops lower as you enter the house, then into the kitchen and it’s raised,” says Three Birds creative director Bonnie Hindmarsh, who specified 1770 square metres of Gyprock plasterboard throughout the home!

Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Ensuite
The master bedroom zone features a rather epic ensuite!

Despite the luxury feel of the home, with two young boys in residence, it was designed with family living in mind. Warm tones, and natural lighting make for a gorgeous indoor living space. 

The boys’ wing is a highlight of the home with its double bedroom, walk-in robe, ensuite and upstairs media/playroom. A unique choice, the huge bedroom features two large beds paired with a custom striped bedhead that runs the length of one wall. The team decided to do a feature ceiling and architraves in Dulux Blue Metal, instead of feature walls. The playroom sits above the boy’s bedroom zone.

Boys' zone
The boys’ zone
Playroom
The loft playroom sits above the boys’ bedroom

Gyprock Superchek was specified in that zone because it provides a 15 percent reduction in perceived loudness compared to standard plasterboard – a rather clever choice with two busy boys living there!

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Charlie’s big boy room makeover

A few months ago, we decided it was time for Charlie to move from a cot to a big boy bed and I have to say, he has never slept better. His baby room was gorgeous and very calming but it didn’t really reflect the big cheeky toddler he is now, at two-and-a-half!

I didn’t want to buy a whole load of new stuff though, and I like to keep the boys’ bedrooms pretty simple and calm, for sleeping and reading and little else. That’s because we’re lucky enough to have a bomb site (I mean playroom!) where the fun stuff happens. All the colour, toys and mess are in there.

I sold the cot and dresser we had as a pair as they matched and it made sense. So I needed a new dresser and decided that would be the new statement piece to add some colour and punch to the room. I’ve loved bone inlay for a while and once I found out a bit more about Melbourne business Mahlia Interiors and their obsession for this craft, as well as sourcing it ethically, they were the obvious choice! I love the teal blue of this piece and it really makes a statement.

Talking of packing a punch with colour, the C artwork from Alphaberts does exactly the same. I absolutely love it, its particular ‘blueberry’ shade, and the fact it’s from another small business.

The bed isn’t from a small business, it’s from IKEA, and there are certain things you just can’t go wrong with from the Swedish giant (meatballs, for example!), including kid’s stuff. I feel like I outgrew the IKEA look for my big pieces a while back (after many years of buying everything there!), but it’s still my go-to for the playroom and kid’s furniture. At $99 for a simple, solid timber bed, you can’t go wrong!

The Noa Home mattress is crazy comfy. It’s so deep it’s probably a tad too high for the style of bed but hey, it works, and he obviously loves it because he sleeps so well on it. We went for their mid range The Noa Mattress; a hybrid of latex, memory foam and pocket springs. I still don’t know how they get these things in a box but there we go!

I absolutely love a classic stripe and the linen is IKEA’s BLAVINDA. I love that it’s reversible and chambray on the other side, made of cotton, and has a zip closure. Why don’t more quilt covers have this?! The well loved, hand embroidered Charlie pillow is from Little Willow Vintage and I often buy their name pillows for baby gifts. The cute marble side table is from REDDIE, who were kind enough to let me design my own customised piece. The blue powercoated legs look fab.

We haven’t changed heaps or bought a lot of new stuff. The brass Juno + Ace mobile is the same one that hung above his cot and the Milton & King wallpaper still works really well, as does the cream wool west elm rug, which despite being highly impractical, has survived unscathed thus far!

Books are definitely allowed in here and I love IKEA’s FLISAT timber shelves for those. We already had them in the playroom and they are a total bargain at $22 each. We also have a whole bank of TROFAST units in the playroom and I grabbed an extra one for in here because he does keep a few toys in his bedroom (blocks and soft toys). It’s also great nappy and wipes storage for now. The baby deer print is another leftover from the baby room and is from The Print Emporium.

I love thse nesting birds from Marmalade Lion

The cute Mr Maria polar bear nightlight is from Bubster Store and it’s dimmable via remote which is great. The neon name light from Custom Neon is a cool decor piece whether it’s on or not. I’m a sucker for personalisation!

The navy velvet Brosa swivel chair gets played on a lot more than it gets sat on, but that’s okay!

I’m really happy with this room. It’s still very simple and calm but it’s a lot more Charlie than his baby room.

Photography: Jacqui Turk

SHOP THE LOOK

Wallpaper | Dresser | C artwork (get 20% off with code JEN20)| Baby deer artwork | Mattress | Quilt cover | Nightlight | Neon name light | Swivel chair | Name pillow | Nesting birds | Toy storage | Book shelves | Brass mobile | Side table |

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Karina Jambrak’s new linen collection inspired by Australian winter

Drawing is second nature to Sydney-based designer and artist Karina Jambrak. She first started selling the art she created as a high school student in 2001, at the famous Bondi Beach Markets.

Her career as an independent artist began in 2018, when she was made redundant from her dream job as a graphic designer, right after her husband had undergone open heart surgery. Needing to provide for her family, she decided to turn her passion into a full-time career and start her own small business.

Karina’s art is hand-drawn using copic markers, and predominantly uses soft, pastel colour palette. She draws inspiration from Australian landscapes and flora, as well as other parts of the world.

After the success of the first range, Karina has collaborated with Adairs to release a new range of homewares. The collection evokes imagery of dusky, winter foliage, and is sure to lend a sense of serenity to the rooms in which they are placed.

“I want everyone to see the beauty that the winter can bring to the Australian landscape, and how we can bring that beauty into our indoor spaces,” Karina explains, speaking of her inspiration for the collection.

The pastel-hued designs are printed on an array of items, including organic cotton linen, dinner and serving ware, towels, and décor items.

“I am so excited that Adairs asked me to design a second range for them after the success of the first,” Karina says. “Seeing my work come to life on everyday items has been such a dream and I am so proud with how this second collection came out.”

Karina has also designed a playful, jungle inspired collection for Adairs Kids. It features tangerine tones that are sure to ignite the imagination. Delightful hand-drawn images embellish the items, with fun African animals parading amongst greenery similar to that of the main collection. 

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Kids’ room decor ideas: Stylish new art prints

I don’t know about you but with the school holidays over, I’m super keen to declutter my kids’ rooms and give them a mini-makeover. Beyond the sorting and storage battles, I think a couple of cute new interiors buys could be just the refresh that the rooms need. And there’s nothing that makes a greater impact, per dollar spent, than some fabulous new wall art.

Alphaberts: From the font to the colour palette, we love the nostalgic feel of these gorgeous alphabet prints. Perfect for adding a big splash of colour, you can choose from a couple of purchasing options – either download a file to print yourself or at a printer, or choose to have a hard copy delivered (framed or unframed). From $34.90.

Violet Eyes: The work of artist, commercial illustrator and textile designer Ainslie Fletcher, we’ve been fans of this brand since its inception. From pretty girls’ faces to floral designs, it’s the go-to spot for a whimsical wall art find. From $99.

Violet Eyes creates removable wall decals too
Violet Eyes

Blond + Noir: While this brand’s range spans rainbows, butterflies and geometric shapes, it’s the Australian animal series that takes our fancy. The brand does a brilliant range of removable wall decals too. From $25.

Blond + Noir
The ‘Coco’ and ‘Klim’ Australian art prints are seen here styled with the brand’s removable wall decals
Blond + Noir

V. Happy Co: With their use of bright primary colours and fun, retro designs, this new kids’ ‘alphapic’ brand is destined for success. There’s a gorgeous full alphabet poster plus single letter designs and for those after a custom creation, you can order a bespoke name print too. From $90.

V.Happy Co
V.Happy Co
V.Happy Co

Desenio: The perfect site from which to purchase a complete gallery wall set, this brand takes the second guessing and rumination out of the equation. There’s plenty of stylish options for babies, toddlers, tweens and beyond. From $24.95 per print. Sets sold individually.

The ‘Playful Moments’ gallery wall set includes nine complementary prints. $297.55
'Lovely Sleep' gallery wall, $174.70
‘Lovely Sleep’ gallery wall, $174.70

Alphapop: With a fascination and love for typography and language, this lovely retro styled print range was created by Michael Wholley and Helen Frank. “As parents of a toddler we love to produce unique prints that educate and delight young minds,” says Helen. From $45.

Alphapop print
The ‘Alphabet Pop’ print
Alphapop print
The ‘Times Table’ print is one for the older kids
Alphapop print
The ‘Blocks’ print

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Kids’ room decor latest: Wallpaper, bedding and more!

Sage and Clare

Whether you’re creating or redecorating a child’s room or play area, there are more styling options than ever these days. To help you sort the wheat from the chaff, here’s our edit of the most fabulous kids’ room finds.

Sage and Clare Leheny Woven Wall Hanging: Part of the brand’s Alegria ‘high summer 2020’ collection, this statement wall hanging features a large-scale llama design in gorgeous on-trend shades. The blue fringed edging is fun final touch. $249.

Sage and Clare

Adairs Kids Heirloom blue storage trunk: Featuring a soft matte velvet design and gold detailing, these trunks are a great place to store extra blankets and cushions in a kids’ room. As a bonus, they look great stacked together. From $119.99.

Adairs blue cases

West Elm Mid-Century Play Kitchen: Possibly the most stylish toy kitchen we’ve come across, while the price tag is hefty, this beauty would make a fabulous Christmas gift. $799.

Custom Neon Dinosaur name sign: Featuring a UV printed dinosaur background with your child’s name written in LED neon flex, this fabulous wall light and signage gets our seal of approval. $350.

Wallpaper

Olive et Oriel ‘Blushing Swans’ and ‘In the Woods’ Wallpaper: Easy to install, this ‘peel and stick’ wallpaper range is available in an array of gorgeous designs. From $79.

Wallpaper
Wallpaper

Target Kids Lion Storage Basket: Practical yet stylish, this cute storage spot is made from water hyacinth and is ideal for a child’s bedroom or playroom. $30.

Target tiger basket

Hip Kids Concept clothes rack STAR: Perfect storage for a hallway or child’s room, the height of the stand allows for a child to easily manage their jackets and raincoats by themselves. $129.95.

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Inspired by the latest The Block room reveal, each week, interior designer and stylist Jono Fleming shares his thoughts…

I’m breaking all my rules this week and not even referencing eras (there’s nothing scarier than a vintage kids room!). It was all about the extra bedrooms, and some more bathrooms, on The Block, and many contestants chose to style these spaces as kids rooms.

Styling and photography Jono Fleming

So today, we’re delving into the world of kids rooms. What makes a good one, what are the key things you need and how to you convince your child they don’t want that Peppa Pig poster for their wall (hint: you’re probably buying them the poster).

Whilst I don’t have kids of my own just yet, I approach designing a room for kids the exact same way I would any client. Questions I ask are what are they interested in, will this stand the test of time and most importantly, is it functional? When I used to design kids bedrooms at Inside Out magazine, we always approached the room from the angle of problem solving. What is this child’s interest and how do we translate this into a designer room?

Styling Jono Fleming, photography Sam McAdam Cooper, as seen in Inside Out

There were two main things I always tried to tackle: how to make branded merchandise chic and storage, storage, storage!

We can all dream of having a perfectly styled children’s room, in dusty pastel colours, with frayed edge cushions neatly placed on a chair next to the bed, but in reality, kids really love stuff. Lots and lots of stuff. And stuff with characters on it. It’s not their fault, it’s specifically branded to attract them and there’s no escaping it.

There are some ways to get around this though. Pick out key colours and shapes from these characters. Brands like Pottery Barn Kids often do beautiful interpretations of iconic characters. Things like wall decals are perfect to stick on and off the wall, as interests change, you can swap them out. Most importantly, realise that even if you do everything you can to make the perfect designer kids room, that’s mainly going to be your taste, and as a budding interior designer who painted his bedroom a variety of colours over the years, you have to let kids grow into the space and personalise it themselves eventually. 

Styling by Jono Fleming, photography Kristina Soljo, as seen in Inside Out

The other huge consideration in a kids room is storage. You can never have too much! Think about how your child plays with their belongings though. Some kids (raising my hand slowly…) might shove all their toys and clothes into their wardrobe for a quick fix to clean their room. Others might be a bit more organised, collectors even, and want to display their wares neatly on shelves. Again, it can be a personal thing on how they use their space so find storage that can adapt to this.

Something many parents are considering as well is not too gender specific rooms; pink for girls, blue for boys. This week I’ve put together a dinosaur themed room that any child could grow into, still with lots of colour and pattern but with enough space to add their own taste. The idea is to have a room that fits in a traditional home but could be fun for a child of any age.

Like I said, let them have the space to make it their own, with your help of course. It’s an inevitability and you may as well embrace it!

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Fleur Harris launches new Adairs collection: Adventureland

Adairs Kids have announced their seventh collaboration with talented multi-disciplinary artist, Fleur Harris. The highly anticipated Adventureland launched last week and is inspired by the joys of playing make-believe.

It features 12 stunning products including a quilt cover set, sheet set and three pillowcase separates for the bedlinen ensemble, complemented by two cushions, wall art, a teepee, sleeping bag, basket and flip-out sofa.

Every collection, Fleur and Adairs Kids have worked hard to bring their dreamy collaborations to life, transforming nursery and bedroom spaces, as well as inspiring the creative minds of young children.

Available online and in selected Adairs and Adairs Kids stores.

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Children’s bedroom ideas: fun ways to get them involved

After being kept indoors for so long, revamping your child’s bedroom now will give them a new, fun space to make their own as we head into winter. Interior designer Janelle Miles lends a hand to share some of her design tips on how to transform your child’s bedroom to align with their current and future needs, as well as some ways to make redecorating a fun school holiday activity that will spark their imagination and creativity.

  1. Empower your kids to be creative and involved in the design process

No matter how young your child is, they’re likely to already have a sense of personal style and know what they do and don’t like. Make sure you ask your child questions to help involve them in picking furniture, colours and decor so that their room can express their personality and interests. Kids have the best imaginations so encourage them to get creative about how they’d like their room to look – then it’s up to you to bring it to life in a practical sense. If your child is shy about what they like or is unsure, spend some time with them on Pinterest and get them to point out rooms they like to help them feel inspired.

  1. Choose practical furniture

It’s important to select functional, high-quality furniture that the kids can grow with. Whilst race cars and fairy princess beds can be a real crowd pleaser, they won’t last long as your child’s taste will change as quickly as they grow. It’s a good idea to choose neutral furnishings for the larger ticket items; you can be bolder with decor such as linen, artwork, lamps or perhaps a coloured or patterned feature rug.

Modular furniture is a fantastic option as it can be moved around and reconfigured to suit changing needs. In-built storage is also a great solution for small rooms and ease of tidying. Items such as bookcases, dressers with drawers, cabinets, storage boxes or trunks, under-bed storage baskets and even overhead cupboards will all keep the clutter under control.

Pro-tip: A fun activity is to create a to-scale model of the room on paper, including to-scale furniture, so your child (and you!) can play around with the layout of the room before you commit to moving or buying new furniture.

  1. Unleash your child’s inner Picasso

DIY artwork is a cheap and fun way to decorate your child’s bedroom walls. Encourage them to paint their own artwork on either canvas or paper and then get it framed and hung on their wall to make the space unique to them and also give them a sense of achievement. If you have old pieces of furniture such as wooden chairs, desks or side tables, sand them down and give your kids the task of painting it their favourite colour.

Another fun way to bring the room to life is wall panelling, where you can paint the panelling in your little one’s favourite colour, adding a few stencils or sticker details for character along the way. Most good wall stickers will peel straight off and won’t damage the paint. Keep the base palette of the room neutral so that as the room adjusts to their changing taste, you won’t need to commit to a full makeover.

Pro-tip: Interactive walls are a great way to let your child unleash their creativity and have some fun. You can have hours of fun with chalk paint. Get creative with the kids and use chalk paint to draw on the walls or to decorate furniture. Loads of fun!

  1. Have a variety of lighting options

Just as you would for the rest of the home, think about the ways that your child will use their room throughout the day and plan for different types of lighting so they know when it’s time to play, and when it’s time to unwind for bed. Fairy lights and lava lamps make a space fun for kids and create a
feeling of cosy ambiance. Bright overhead lighting and desk lamps are important for when they’re doing homework, and a bedside lamp is a great way to encourage bedtime story reading. Solar light ceiling stickers in the shape of the moon and stars are another way to make bedtime fun for
the kids and gives them something to look at when they’re going to sleep.

–Janelle Miles is Queensland lead interior designer for Porter Davis Homes, awarded the 2019 Housing Institute Association – Australian Professional Major Builder of the Year award. For more information about Porter Davis Homes displays.

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Chalk paint ideas to brighten your kids’ room

You can even let your kids help you with a perfectly imperfect chalk paint project! Depending, of course, on how much of a control freak parent you are! Here, we’ve rounded up other people’s masterpieces to give you some ideas!

Chalk Paint mural by @lucytiffney in Athenian Black, Barcelona Orange, English Yellow, Florence and Giverny. Blackboard, crafting station and chair painted in Antibes.

“Introduce little ones to the world of colour with practical projects from painting old tins to any Ikea pieces you might have hanging about,” suggests Annie Sloan, creator of the original chalk paint. “The easiest and most cost-effective transformer, updating nursery furniture is a simple weekend activity that even the smallest hands can help with. Use up leftover tins of Chalk Paint for larger projects and don’t be fussy about the palette. Let the kids go wild with their choices, it’s their space after all!”


Tamsyn Morgans wanted to add a cooler, more industrial touch to her son’s room and up cycled these drawers using Florence as the base colour, with Paris Grey as the top colour. She gave the chest two standard coats of Florence, before decanting some into a tub, and leaving the lid off so it could thicken up a little. In order to create texture, she then dabbed the paint on in a criss cross fashion to build up colour wherever she wanted it to show through. She did two coats like this then applied two coats of Paris Grey.  When it came to sanding, she used a small mouse sander with very fine paper on it, with a very light touch, as she didn’t want to remove the Florence, just to let it show through.  She finished it with clear wax and used a big brush to really dab the wax into all the texture before buffing to a sheen.

You could even create your kids their very own mural, filled with favourite patterns and motifs – a wall full of colour and imagination that will inspire bedtime stories for years to come!

Mural painted by Brand Director Felix, Annie Sloan’s son, using Detail Brushes and Chalk Paint. Bed painted in Giverny, desk and stool in English Yellow.

Available in 44 mixable colours, Chalk Paint can be applied to almost any surface without any priming or sanding. This kind of ease of use is music to our ears!

Water-based, odour-free and low in volatile compounds, Chalk Paint has even been independently tested and certified as toy-safe according to regulations.

Chloe Kempster from @masieshouse used Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan in Pure and her gloss lacquer on the Mid-Century drawers with a Neon Pink mix for the handles. 

For more information on Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and to find a local stockist

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Playroom storage ideas: what we used in ours and why

As promised in yesterday’s playroom reveal post, today I’m giving you a closer look at exactly what we used to get the storage sorted and why it works so well. It really is a storage dream now!

The heroes of this room are the IKEA TROFAST units. We have used both the regular version and the wall-mounted version. I opted for all-white units and all-white plastic boxes you buy separately, but there are many combinations, colours and options available.

The units themselves come in either white (like ours), black or light stained solid pine. I like the look of the pine ones too, but ultimately, the white version was more suited to our home. Because I knew there’d be plenty of colour from toys, rugs and art, I also wanted to keep the base as simple as possible to avoid it being too visually busy. There are several shapes and sizes of TROFAST units available so it’s a very flexible system.

The boxes (or drawers) are plastic and come in loads of colourful options but again, I knew there’d be enough colour from everything else and I’m still glad I chose all-white. They come in three different sizes. All the units come with the same plastic guide rails (or drawer runners) and the beauty is that you can choose which size boxes work for you. You’ll see we have got some with three large boxes each and some with three medium and three small boxes each. Should your storage needs change later, you can simply go and buy different boxes (from $4). Or you can change colours for a completely different look. I took great satisfaction in using a DYMO labeller to dictate what each one was for! This makes packing away so much easier and quicker!

I am IN LOVE with these affordable units ($126 each in this combination including the boxes). The plastic boxes are hardy and they’re easy for the boys to pull out (and for Sebastian, if not Charlie, to put back in). You can bring the box to the toys, which makes tidying up a lot quicker than if you were having to take all the toys (knowing kids, one by painfully slow one) to a fixed drawer. The units are hardy (they’ve already been given a workout by the boys, who aren’t the most graceful) and I can confirm that colouring pencil wipes off the top with Windex. They’re at just the right height for the kids to be able to put their own stuff away (sometimes!) and to also play with toys on the top of them. I’ve started leaving different toys out on the top every day to invite them to play with them.

You’ll see we have also used two of the wall-mounted versions of the TROFAST and this is to keep things out of Charlie’s reach, specifically paint, craft supplies and Lego! As an added bonus, we can display some of Sebastian’s favourite Lego trains rather than have to hide them all away.

We chose to put books up high in the FLISAT shelves (which look so lovely in solid timber) because Charlie has zero respect (yet boundless enthusiasm) for books and they were all getting ripped and scribbled on! It’s great that they’re still facing cover-out and easy to pick from. And they’re nice decoration as an added bonus. We store Charlie’s less vulnerable board books in the play kitchen (from Pottery Barn Kids).

IKEA have a great range of kids’ tables and chairs and the FLISAT table and stools appealed firstly for their aesthetics, and then for the table’s extra (and fun) storage inside. Underneath we have the wipe-clean Grace & Maggie Baby Driver Boho memory foam mat, which is reversible and has a road on the flip side. This means they can eat at this table or sit on the mat having a snack.

One mat is never enough for kids, and our other favourite is this incredible IVI Interactive Play Rug from Urban Baby. The boys have not stopped driving cars around it, creating airports and mini cities, since we got it.

Something we always had trouble with hiding (I mean storing!) were our extra large vehicles (think Tonka garbage trucks!) and I found a great solution for these in the STUVA/FRITIDS bench. The drawer part is on castors and pulls out really easily and safely for the kids.

Both our boys love music, and telling Google what songs to play (via Spotify) so we love our new SYMFONISK WiFi speaker (a collab between IKEA and Sonos) which is wall-mounted below their TV. It’s also designed to sit neatly on a bookshelf without the bracket, or you can even mount it by your bedside and use it as somewhere to pop your book, glasses and other essentials! I love this kind of smart and practical design and it’s a great price too, from $149 (also comes in black).

So, that’;s my roundup of the main elements in this room and why they work so well for us. I hope you found it useful if you’re struggling with toy storage too.

Our new top tip for flatpack assembly without risk of divorce is to get an Allen key attachment (also known as hex bit) for your drill. SO MUCH QUICKER. You’re welcome!

If you have any questions about any of the products in our playroom, please drop a question in the comments below!

Disclosure: Items in this post were gifted by IKEA.

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Playroom ideas: revealing a room I’ve never shown you!

Welcome to our new and improved playroom! I’m finally proud of this room, but let me tell you how we got to this point!

It’s almost three years since we bought our “nanna house” and as we’ve ticked off transforming it bit by bit, I’ve never really shared the playroom with you and there’s a reason why! Before I tell you why I came to loathe it, let me first tell you how much I also love the fact we have one!

Having a playroom is the ultimate luxury for a mum of two boys who is also a bit of a neatfreak (that’s me, if you hadn’t guessed). I love my home to be tidy at all times (just don’t go into the master bedroom unannounced as that’s where it all comes undone!). I also have two energetic boys with lots of toys and I want them to have fun and to be able to pull things out and not get all antsy about it because life’s too short and I’m not going to be that mum.

When we saw this house, with its “family room” off the living room, we didn’t hesitate to earmark it as the playroom, and that was when we only had one toddler! Another huge bonus is that the boys’ bedrooms are only for getting dressed, reading and sleeping and, as such, they stay really tidy! So at least I am dealing with just one messy room, not three!

Fast forward to now having two kids and there are even more toys and a 16-month-old who loves to pull everything out and is too young to know how (or want to) tidy up his mess. Things were reaching a peak level of chaos in the playroom, with nightly tidy-ups a battle with the eldest and me only being able to cope because we have doors between the living room and toy town crazy, which meant I could at least hide it!

But the reality of our home is that those doors are always open so we can keep an eye on the boys and interact with them while they do their thing and we do ours, frequently crossing back and forth into each other’s spaces. And we love that we can do that.

We can now leave these shutter doors from the living room to the playroom open a lot more!

But the mess. Oh, it was an eyesore! We had a lot of baskets with stuff chucked in them. We had one large inherited (from Damian’s room at his parents’ house!) IKEA Expedit (now Kallax) unit full of felt boxes. We started off with different boxes for specific things, but as they weren’t easily identifiable or labelled, we soon ended up in a position where any old thing ended up anywhere, just to get it off the floor. And the toys need regularly removing from the floor so I can deal with the crumbs. Don’t get me started on wandering children with snacks! Every few months I’d say “enough!” and have a declutter and sort out. But it never lasted long.

Adding Charlie to the mix (particularly when he started walking a few months ago) made everything so much worse. Everyone told me you couldn’t have a nice or tidy playroom and that there was no point trying to improve it. And I probably listened for a while, which is unusual for me because I believe everything can look nice (if not perfect) and you can have nice things, even with kids. And I suppose there’s part of me that felt bad about wanting their room to be pleasing to me as well as them, like that was a bit selfish.

But do you know what, it’s okay to want organisation which makes tidying up and keeping things tidy easier. It’s way less stressful having a room that doesn’t look a right mess from your living room all the time. And Sebastian (Charlie’s too young to care!) really loves how his new room looks and feels and how easy it is to find what he wants to play with.  I’m actually surprised at quite how much of a difference this new playroom has made to our stress levels, and that includes things like the nightly nag to put the toys away before bed.

The room also looks so much bigger and nicer. Having all the storage at the same, kid-friendly height along the back wall, gives the impression of more space. An unexpected bonus of the IKEA TROFAST units is that they’re the perfect height for the boys to play cars or draw at, which I’d never considered.

There’s so much more to say about the playroom that I’ve decided to split this into two posts, and, in part 2, I tell you exactly what we picked for the room and why it works so well for the kids (and us!).

Thanks to IKEA, who collaborated with me to finally get the storage and organisation under control in this room!

See more of our home | Charlie’s nursery | Our master bedroom

Photography: Jacqui Turk

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Kip & Co’s Autumn/Winter collection locally inspired

Kip & Co

“The range is called Heartland because it was shot in, and inspired by, our favourite stomping grounds; St Kilda and the Bellarine Peninsula. It’s about finding the beauty in our everyday lives; whether it’s our unruly jungle gardens, our wild tribe of kiddies, the colours in our neighbourhoods, or just the Australian sensibility,” says Kip & Co’s Hayley Pannekoecke of the Aussie brand’s Autumn/Winter 2020 collection, which launches today.

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The range was photographed in a gorgeous St Kilda apartment

As usual, there’s a kaleidoscope of colour, but there’s a few standout shades for the cooler months – luminous green, fuchsia pink, plum and marmalade in particular.

The 'Peony' quilt
The ‘Peony’ quilt

The large ottomans have returned and there’s lots of great new cushion styles including the floral inspired ‘Petal’ which we predict will be a total winner.

“We’re basically floral fanatics, so any way to bring more flowers into the range is welcome! As with all of the range, the Petal cushion came from one of our design sessions, spent around Hayley’s kitchen table in Barwon Heads, bouncing ideas back and forth until, voila!” says co-founder Kate Heppell.

The new 'Petal' and 'Heart' cushions
The new ‘Petal’ and ‘Heart’ velvet cushions

Print lovers will be satisfied with everything from animal (zebra and snake) to reimagined florals (think paisleys, and a jungle scene) featuring in the range. “There’s a few signature prints that we are really excited about, particularly Colombo which is so lush and inviting we cannot wait to snag it for ourselves. I’m also loving some of the new vintage inspired fabrics, including corduroy and chenille – retro heaven,” says Hayley.

Seen here is a 'Colombo' print table cloth with 'Zebra' print napkin
The ‘Colombo’ print table cloth is styled with the ‘Zebra’ print napkin

The large ottomans are back
The brand’s popular large ottomans are back

The baby and kids’ line-up is brimming with the usual fun also – there’s vintage ships, 70’s florals and 80’s sci-fi spaceships. “The pieces are inspired by all the things that make our hearts go boom; bedtime stories with our kids, jungle advnetures in the back yard, pinky swears, and the colour of life,” says Hayley.

Various kids' prints
Various kids’ prints

And in great news, Kip & Co has implemented some new sustainability practices including reusable fabric packaging (ideal for travel bags, lunch bags and nappy bags) and the entire range is now shipping in biodegradable corn starch bags too.

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The 'Trailblazer' quilt
The peachy ‘Trailblazer’ comforter is rather divine. It’s seen her with a tassel throw in ‘Amazon.’

“Our cotton off-cuts in India are upcycled by an amazing charity to make products for their local community in need. There’s lots more to come soon, and we really hope everyone gets behind us, and importantly, asks other brands to do the same.”

So many great accessories!
So many great accessories!

Shop Kip & Co online | St Kilda Art Deco home elegantly revived

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Nursery decor ideas: A moody, vintage, upcycled space

Upcycled wardrobe

This nursery caught our eye this week courtesy of its moody vibe and interesting mix of old and new finds. The creation of stylist Penny Hyams (of The Studio Melbourne), who worked with children’s interior store Hello Little Birdie, gender neutrality and sustainability were key to the brief. “We specialise in incorporating vintage pieces in our shoots as we believe they add personality to a room, and stop them looking too generic,” says Penny.

Moody nursery
Sitting atop the wardrobe, that Castle & Things ‘Love’ print is perfection!

Arguably the hero of the room, the cot was a Gumtree find, purchased from someone who had had it in their family for over 100 years. Used by three generations of the one family, the cot presented an ideal upcycling opportunity for Penny who repainted it and purchased a new mattress to go with it. “It was white when we bought it but there were many chips and you could see the history through them. There were several layers of different coloured paint beneath,” says Penny.

Upcycled cot
The cot bedding and cushions were sourced from Castle & Things and H&M Home

The room’s upcycled wardrobe was purchased on eBay for just $10 before Penny painted it dark grey with a matte black interior – it was originally white. “It has lots of little drawers and racks for displaying treasures. We loved that we could layer things on top of it as well,” says Penny.

Amazingly, the room’s big-ticket items (the cot, wardrobe and old tin case), cost a total of just $160! “We mixed expensive bedding with very affordable items and think this could be an easy project to inspire others,” says Penny.

Upcycled wardrobe
This room could easily transition to an older child’s room simply by swapping out the cot for a bed

Old meets new aesthetic preferences aside, Penny and her team are passionate about sustainability and its principles underpin their whole ethos. “It’s hugely important to us! We have recently made our studio plastic-free and are working hard toward being carbon neutral in the not too distant future. There are so many vintage design gems out there waiting to be found and we now have quite a good collection of them.”

Upcycled wardrobe
The ‘Safari’ tufted rug is from Ferm Living

Photography: Sandy Rogulic for The Studio Melbourne | Styling: Penny Hyams and Mel Spurling

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Kids’ room decor latest: Storage, wallpaper & more!

It’s been a while since we’ve ventured into the world of children’s interiors but our latest finds are some of our best yet. From rainbow wall hangings made by a talented US-based fibre artist to gorgeous new Aussie-designed jersey fitted cot sheets, these are some of our most coveted kids’ buys.

Go To Bed fitted cot sheets: The creation of talented stylist Magdalene Liacopoulos of The Bebe Style Co., these cot sheets tick all the right boxes. Made from soft cotton jersey fabric in delectable hues, we’ll take one of each please! $49.95.

Go To Bed

Go To Bed

Marmalade Lion: Stylish Australiana is always a winner in my book and these pieces by boutique Australian brand Marmalade Lion are no exception. The toddler couch cover, $69, comes in an array of stylish prints (perfect for updating your discount store original) and I adore the shelfie-worthy Australian bird nesting dolls too ($59).

Marmalade Lion

Marmalade Lion

Graham & Brown Superstar silver wallpaper: Chosen by Jen for her four-year-old Sebastian’s bedroom, this cleverly unisex wallpaper combines two of our favourite things – metallics and stars! It’s $60 per roll. “After more than two years, I felt it was time to give Seb’s room a refresh but I kept all the timeless furniture pieces (bought with longevity in mind) the same. The wallpaper really changed it visually and he was really excited about it. I feel like the design will last him several years without being too babyish.” She added: “I like to keep the boys’ bedrooms quite calm and neutral as all the mess and colour happens in the playroom at our house! The metallic sheen of the paper adds a bit of depth and interest though and stops it being too safe!”

Want to visualise it (or any of their other designs) in your home? You can use their free app for that!

Graham & Brown wallpaper
Seb’s gorgeous room

Mandi Smethells colourful fibre rainbow: I came across these gorgeous wall hangings on a late-night Instagram session when I should have been sleeping (sigh..) but aren’t they stunning? Available on etsy, they’re the work of US-based fibre artist Mandi Smethells. $296.04 (large)

Rainbow wall hanging

Kmart: When it comes to storage options, there’s no denying Kmart does a very fine job of producing on-trend options at great prices. Available in blue and grey and pink and grey, this tufted hamper is a steal for $10 and the matching hanging storage, $6, is rather fab too.

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Tufted hamper, $10

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Hanging storage pom pom, $6

Onyx & Smoke personalised velvet santa toy sack: Made from smooth, upholstery grade velvet, I can see these classic sacks becoming family heirlooms. Available in over 30 colours, you can customise them with three embroidered initials (or leave plain) but with orders closing on September 30th you’d better get in quick! $290.

Onyx & Smoke

‘SNOO’ Smart Baby Sleeper by Happiest Baby: Not only does it look stylish but this bassinet boasts technology that senses when a baby is unsettled and automatically responds with white noise and gentle rocking, essentially mimicking the rhythms of the womb. Wow! $1,925.

SNOO

SNOO

Freedom launch cute & classy kids’ range | Jen’s last round-up of stylish kid wares