Room For A Teen

One topic you don't often see much of in design magazines is how to decorate a room for a teen. This is a great example from Louise's place which her eldest daughter (who had just finished design school) put together for her 15 year old sister.

There's a cool chill-out zone for the teen and her girlfriends, where they sit around, chat and sip tea, an elevated sleeping area above the well used wardrobe and the all important study area underneath.

The girls are forever out shopping for vintage stuff and I love the way they have created a very personal, funky vibe with the old standard lamp, painted picture frames, nanna rug and chair painted bright red.

Inner City Modern

This renovated terrace in Sydney's inner west is a great example of how you can update an old house close to the city. Many families, once they have kids, move further out (like to the country, like me) but this family have made the most of the space and created a fun, colourful environment.