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Give the apple of your eye a bedroom as special as they are; think outside the box with these on-trend paint and colour tips, to help navigate through your little one’s world of tepee’s, galaxies or enchanted forests. PAINT FOR KIDS A fresh coat of paint can totally transform a space in only a day, you don’t have to stop at the walls either; chests of drawers, book shelves, toy boxes, desks and chairs can all be painted. According to Inspirations Paint in-store expert Peter Slapp, Dulux Wash & Wear is a must for kid’s rooms “it’s the perfect finish for walls because it has a high washability for marks and scuffs and even pencil or crayon scribbles on walls. For trims and furniture try Berger Water Based Enamel or Dulux Aquanamel, as they’re low odour and hardwearing”.
Tips for on-trend kid’s rooms
determine the amount of available light and whether you’ll be working with existing or new furniture”. Claire goes on to say “now start the creative thinking. Pick out an outstanding piece to inspire the scheme like a vintage print, an upholstered chair, a rocking horse, or think about a theme or colour that could anchor the scheme; it might be your child’s favourite colour or an item of their clothing”.
CURRENT TRENDS FOR KIDS ROOMS According to Claire, kid’s palettes are becoming increasingly more sophisticated and vibrancy is being replaced with depth. Claire says “the neon pops have disappeared and analogous colour schemes (colours that sit next to each other on the colour spectrum) have emerged; try using a light colour for the walls and adding a darker version for painted PROJECT INSPIRATION furniture, then darker again for Inspirations Paint Colour Consultant accessories”. and Trend Forecaster, Claire Worlidge, COLOUR FOR BABY says “like any interior project the best “A more sophisticated palette place to start is the home itself; look at the style and feel of the space, works for a nursery too and ties in well with the rest of the house while providing a gender neutral base to work with later. Try a warm white like Dulux White Beach Quarter or for a bit of depth, try a true grey like Dulux Tranquil Retreat or a warm grey like Dulux Unforgettable, coupled V +6' .#05 (14 41215'& '9 with crisp white trims; they’ll work 1/'5 14 :6'05+105 with both blue or pink when he V &'06+(+%#6+10 #0& 170 or she arrives” says Claire.
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COLOUR FOR GIRLS Claire says “think dusty pinks coupled with rich, deep berry reds; It is all about the layering and these ‘aged’ hues work well with popular light oak furnishings and vintage whites”. Try Berger Woven Cloth, Cavedon or Just a Touch with highlights in Berger Prairie, Dulux Potter’s Pink or Moroccan Leather. Claire goes onto say “young girls love to
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display items so think about shelving and cabinetry to show off their treasures. Black frames look smart with the dusty pink and you can add texture with garlands, feathers or animal prints in similar hues”. COLOUR FOR BOYS For young boys, variations of blue work well, “whether it is a dark navy or a grey blue, layering the blues looks smart, adds interest and transitions well into the teenage years. Try Berger Night Flight, Berger Blue Dimension or Dulux Whangaroa and add complementary burnt orange accessories in Dulux Orange Squash or Colonel Mustard with paint trims and cabinetry in crisp white”. Claire goes onto say “Don’t be afraid to paint all the walls dark which actually aids with sleep, you can also tie the scheme together with a theme like space travel and use a hero piece like a space rocket to help determine your colour choices”.
Chalkboard paint is a fun and easy paint effect to incorporate into a child’s bedroom. You can paint a big blackboard area or even little squares or circles all over one wall for messages. Both Dulux and Porter’s Paints sell a range of chalk paint “the great thing about the latest chalk paints is that they come in a range of colours to complement your scheme, you’re no longer just stuck with black or green” says Peter. For more helpful paint and colour ideas, to locate your nearest store or book a Colour Consultant visit www.InspirationsPaint.com.au
FEATURES & EFFECTS Just by using a good quality masking tape you can create a feature by sectioning areas and then using a variety of colours in the same hue. Peterr says “make sure you press down o the edge of the masking tape to y avoid bleeding; you can gently n use a plastic ruler to get even pressure”. Peter also advisess k not to make the coats too thick near the edge of the tape and remove it before the final coat is dry. Porter’s Paints have a range of kids wallpapers in various hues that will add some depth to the space, for something less permanent vinyl decal wall stickers are an easy way of adding to the design of a nursery or bedroom and are easy to change or remove as the child grows.
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