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.
“If you can keep a room layout as
is and just update the decor, your
budget will thank you!”
Tim Clark, builder
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.
Before
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.”
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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.