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THESE PAGES (On ceiling) Superfresco Easy ‘Confetti’ 52cm wallpaper in Black/White, $119.30/10m, I/N: 0242627†. Flexi Storage 900mm oak floating photo shelves, $16.80 each, I/N: 0127434. Adoored ‘Button’ 26mm cabinet knobs in Brushed Brass, $15.73/pack of 4, I/N: 0260737. Smart Home Products ‘Torquay’ 230cm x 160cm braided jute floor rug, $473.88, I/N: 0223433†. Air plants in DIY air plant hanger made using Crafted 7" (18cm) bamboo ring, $3, I/N: 0323880, and 6mm macramé cord in Natural, $12.50/50m, I/N: 0323854, and repurposed timber curtain rings (plants sold separately). Bunk bed, B2C Furniture. Coffee tables and stacking stools, ArtissIn. All other products, stylist’s own. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.

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KIDS’ ZONE

Colour and curves combine in this fun-filled children’s room

Child’s play

Setting out to prove that a kid’s room can be bursting with cheer without turning gaudy, Jono took a considered approach to the palette. “Pairing the deeper navy with accents of brass and golden tones gave the space a modern, elevated feel.” The walls are painted in Dulux Pre School, with Kaboodle Kitchen ‘Paint Your Own’ cabinetry and a wave-edged bulkhead (which conceals a projector screen, no less) in Dulux Blue Quarry. The final touch? “I took a big risk!” admits Jono. “It felt like the room was missing one final layer and by putting wallpaper on the ceiling, it draws the eye up, bringing visual interest all the way from the floor to overhead.”

Inge wove macramé magic to whip up a charming air-plant hanger. To check safety guidelines for children’s rooms, visit kidsafe.com.au/home-safety

Diy Idea

Watch Episode 8 to find out how Jono used old woven-grass placements to create the adorable bear and lion face artworks

Marvel arch

The original arched doorways of the house were retained where possible, creating a sense of cohesiveness throughout the home.

“If your room’s on the compact side, consider installing sliding doors,” suggests builder Tim.

Save space in your home with sliding doors: bunnings. com.au/install-a-barn-door

Teen Retreat

Pretty pastels and a colourful corkboard transform this space into a teenage dream

Surface appeal

When it came time to design this teenager’s sanctuary, adaptability was a key consideration, and luckily the ‘bones’ of the room were ideal. “During renovations, the fewer walls you move around, the more affordable it will be. With this room, Jono was happy to leave the layout pretty much as it was,” says builder Tim. Jono chose an on-trend, 1990s-inspired colour scheme. “Accents of soft yellows, purples and greens all help create a bright and vibrant palette, but this is easily a space that can be repainted with a more subtle palette, depending on how tastes change,” he says.

Study in style

Under-bench storage drawers were swapped out for a DIY floating desk under the arch (see opposite), and Jono handcrafted a patterned feature. “Using cork floor tiles, I painted every other tile in the purple tone to give a great checkerboard effect. I glued these to the wall and they now act as a pinboard behind the desk.”

A light touch

The size of this window was reduced to improve privacy in this street-facing room. “It still allows light into the space, and makes the room feel more intimate,” says Jono. Sheer curtains were installed to filter the natural light as well as add extra privacy, with roller blinds providing blockout.

Up the wall

Scalloped panelling painted in Dulux Unbleached Calico Half introduces depth and texture to the design. “With such a small space, adding interest to the walls is a great way to make the most of it, creating little details without encroaching on the floor space,” says Jono. Dulux Cuddle Half from cornice to dado adds pleasing contrast.

THESE PAGES String of dolphins plant in Eden ‘Gypsy’ 115cm cotton macramé hanger, $8.50, I/N: 0089915 (plant and pot sold separately). Pillar 25mm curtain rod, $31/3m, I/N: 1284014, and 58mm ball finials, $14.85/pack of 2, I/N: 0048841, both in Black.

Riva ‘Huntley’ pinch pleat sheer custom curtain in Ivory, $194, I/N: 0065365†. Lane 32mm lacquer wood cabinet pulls, $8.50 each, I/N: 0364728.

DIY pinboard made using Floor Select 305mm x 305mm x 6mm natural cork tiles, $17.98/pack of 6, I/N: 6690244. Begonia ‘Polka

Dot’ plant in Lightly ‘Goblet’ 215mm x 150mm metal pot in Clay, $25.50, I/N: 0262358 (plant sold separately). Succulent plant DIY floating desk made using Kaboodle Kitchen 2400mm x 600mm x 36mm timber benchtop in Hevea, $372, I/N: 0082263.

DIY wainscoting made using Easycraft ‘Silhouette Convex 18’ 1200mm x 900mm wall panelling, $132.50, I/N: 0335147.

Mirabella ‘Florence’ rattan table lamp, $54.62, I/N: 0259745.

Mirabella ‘Brento’ metal table lamp, $63.25, I/N: 0278374. All globes sold separately. Bed, B2C Furniture. All other products, stylist’s own. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered. This product is available to buy online only and is sold and delivered by a Bunnings Marketplace Trusted Seller. Not all items are available in all states and territories. Delivery charges may apply.