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Week 2: Robby and Mat

The room: Kids bedrooms

Cash spent: $25,432 (Budget: $15,000)

Score: 20.5/30 (fifth/last place).

“I love the vibrancy, I love the sense of fun,” said Shaynna Blaze of the first kids’ room.

Olive and cream kids bedroom with twin beds and animal print linen, 2 coloured rugs and a kids whiteboard and seat in the corner.
Practicality and versatility were the big focus of Robby and Mat’s design for the kids’ bedrooms.
 

Best mates Robby and Mat added a few period details in their kids rooms, reflecting a country-style aesthetic that suits the location and setting a scheme they plan to follow through the rest of the house.

The first room of House 5, designed for younger kids, had a playful touch, while the second room was more neutral in its tone and styling.

Olive and cream kids bedroom with twin beds and animal print linen, 2 coloured rugs and a wardrobe and desk on the opposite wall. 

The wainscoting was a great touch, with the added bonus of being a practical way to protect the walls from the rough and tumble of children’s play. Used in both rooms, the boys chose hard-wearing Hardie Groove, a flat sheet that has v-shaped grooves carved into its face. Sanded smooth, it is painted on site to create the traditional look of tongue-and-groove timber panels. A decorative plaster cornice was the finishing touch.

Cream bedroom with a double bed and a patterned bedhead, white linens and a lamp in the corner and a bean bag and table on the opposite wall.

The colour palette they chose was muted, reflecting Robby and Mat’s idea of making the rooms adaptable for multiple uses, and different family types, depending on the final buyer. Full-length curtains framed the windows, extending to cover the whole wall. They were chosen to match with the wall colour, British Paints Cane Chair, a warm earthy neutral.

Cream bedroom with a double bed and a patterned bedhead, white linens and a lamp in the corner and a wardrobe opposite.

Design tip

When choosing a carpet, it’s a good idea to invest in the best quality underlay you can afford. Underlay helps provide a soft feeling underfoot, plus gives you great thermal and acoustic insulation.

What colour paint did they use?

The colours that Robby and Mat used in their kids bedrooms are Cane Chair and Tokyo Snow by British Paints.

Create the look yourself with these D.I.Y. projects

How to paint wall panels

How to make a modern timber bedhead

How to install D.I.Y. wainscoting

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Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.