Room to grow
A playful design that nurtures, inspires and adapts over time.
Expert tips with Kathrine McDonald
There's real joy in designing a space for a child. The key is creating a cosseted, almost nest-like area that feels secure. Pick pieces – whether furniture or accessories – that are as natural, sustainable and safe as possible, but don’t forget to have fun! While age and stage will dictate the overall theme, it’s important to futureproof where you can. Consider wall lights and lamps that can easily be swapped out, and rugs that can be updated. Storage is the ultimate advantage in a child’s space, as is floor sprawl. Remember the scale of furniture and consider how much ground space this occupies.
Above image: Rainbow wall lamp, $217, Follow the Rainbow wall rug, $226, Cherry rug, $159, all by OYOY from littlewhimsy.co.nz
Clockwise from top left: Apple basket, $85 from amierhome.com. Vitra wooden doll No. 4, $229 from cittadesign.com. Lexon bubble lamp pink, $250 from alliuminteriors.co.nz. Pillar round side table by Gibson Karlo, $327 from designbythem.com. Archie bookcase, $380 from mocka.co.nz. Juni Moon Broccoli, $23, from littlegatherer.com. Tender Leaf Happy Folk Hotel, $115 from littlegatherer.com. Remember paper lamp Anna Stripes, $115 from alliuminteriors.co.nz. AUDO CPH Epoch wall shelf, $596 from designstuff.com.au. Mushroom basket by OYOY, $309 from littlegatherer.com.
