Storage Savvy Boy’s Bedroom

A white desk with a wooden chair, a small robot toy, and a shelving unit with four plastic bins filled with toys and craft supplies. Above, two books about ocean creatures are on the wall-mounted shelves: one titled 'OCEAN' with a red octopus illustration, and the other 'Big Sea Creatures' with marine animal illustrations. The wall has ocean-themed decals including fish, whales, and sea creatures.

Design Notes

This project began with a familiar challenge: a growing child with more belongings than the bedroom could comfortably contain. The brief was to create a space that felt calmer and more organised, without losing its sense of warmth or becoming overly rigid.

Storage was the primary driver of the design. Custom joinery was developed to address specific needs, paired with more affordable, adaptable IKEA pieces that allow the room to evolve over time. Thoughtful planning ensures toys, books, and everyday items are easy to access and neatly contained, while a restrained palette and simple forms help the space feel balanced, flexible, and designed to grow alongside the child.

Project Type
Residential Interior Decoration

Location
Vaucluse, NSW

Concept
Storage-led bedroom for a growing boy

Services
Full Interior Decoration · Custom Joinery Design

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