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Beam me up baby
A shared passion for science fiction inspired Manja and Dave Lane to
create this remarkable bedroom for Isaac, now 16 months. The couple set
their hearts on rockets and robots as soon as they knew they were having
a baby. Dave's dad Rodger Lane helped them by taking on the job of
building the cabinetry. He built each piece at his home then delivered
them individually while Manja, Dave and Manja's father Rob Pieters
painted the room. At roughly three metres square, Isaac's bedroom
presented a few space challenges of a different sort. It had almost no
storage, which was something else for the Lanes' design... more
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Stripe me pastel
First home buyers Melina and Michael Langley knew when they bought their Hamilton property three years ago it could do with a few improvements. But once they became parents to baby Emma and adjusted to life on one income, they soon realised that doing up their home would be an expensive and gradual process. Married to a boat builder who’s at home with power tools, Melina knew she could rely on Michael to turn her room design into a reality so she went for broke and included a paint treatment in baby Emma’s bedroom that many people might find a tad intimidating... more |
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Labour of love
After a tough year followed by a hectic summer decorating, Christchurch mum Milly Woods can relax with her children and enjoy the serene and quirky space she's created for them... more |
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Finding Neverland
When Tinkerbell and Peter Pan share a bedroom, there was really only one theme that would delight both children. Welcome to Neverland, New Plymouth… more |
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Planes, trains and automobiles
As long as it's got wheels and an engine there's a place for it in this Havelock North home where everyone's mad about motors... more |
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Pretty as a picture
With a Fine Arts degree in printmaking, Katherine had the know-how to combine colours and tackle paint techniques that might faze others... more |
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Walking with dinosaurs
Step inside Benjamin and Marcus Louie's bedroom and you feel like you
might just bump into a T-Rex... more |
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I love you a circle
This heart-felt family saying inspired this pretty bedroom design,
filled with rounded shapes and pleasing curves... more |
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Natural wonder
Inspired by the plant and animal life on their rural property, this
bedroom celebrates family ties; both to the surrounding landscape as
well as to the people who helped bring the design to life... more |
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Tips and tricks
About to start a room makeover? Decide how to tackle the job ahead -
these hints will help... more |
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A room for baby
Three gorgeous nurseries, designed to fit every budget… more |
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Dream rooms
Three children’s bedroom makeovers designed and completed by parents…more |
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A place to come home to
Nursery makeover ideas… more |
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Magic places
Children’s bedroom makeovers designed and completed by parents… more |
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Dreamstime
Three children’s bedroom makeovers from designers… more |
