Happily ever after

DIY with Resene, from OHbaby! magazine

Let your kids' imagination escape into their own world of fairytales and fantasy with an indoor playhouse and a whimsical bedroom.

Fantasy playhouse

A green fantasy playhouse

Wall painted in SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Time Out. Floor painted in Resene Walk-on in Resene Earthstone. Kids Cubby House, (painted in Resene Olive Green, with roof in Resene Geronimo), mocka.co.nz; Mulberi Summit Peak Rug in khaki, flooringxtra.co.nz; Poppy Stool in pink, danskemobler.co.nz; Flat Mushroom Lamp, Tea Set, and Watering Can all from naturebaby.co.nz; Assorted books from littlewhimsy.co.nz; Dorothy the Chicken, cittadesign.com; Happy Place Wall Hanging, and Muskhane Mushrooms assorted, littlewhimsy.co.nz. Sienna wears Nature Baby Caravan Shirt in lagoon check, Sunny Pants in lagoon check, and Saltwater Sun-San Shark Sandals in tan, Daisy Dress in honey check, and Kids Sunglasses, all from naturebaby.co.nz.

"As the weather cools down, bring the parties and picnics indoors to keep the summer dreaming alive."

A red and green fantasy playhouse

A kids fantasy playhouse

Drawdown paint swatches

Paint swatches: A4 drawdown paint swatches from top in Resene Olive Green, Resene Earthstone, Resene Groovy, Resene Geronimo, Resene Glamour Puss, Resene Time Out, Resene Twine and Resene Alpaca.

"Sometimes it's good to feel like you live in a fairy tale, a little space to escape into your own world."

A fantasy bedroom

A fairly tale bedroom

A fantasy inspired kids bedroom

Photo with chair centred: Wall and floor painted in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen and Resene Walk-on in Resene Alpaca. Mural in Resene Glamour Puss, Resene Twine, Resene Geronimo and Resene Time Out. Mocka Southport Rattan Mirror, and Byron Rectangle Floor Rug, mocka.co.nz; Cinnamon Armchair, danskemobler.co.nz; Rattan Strolley, naturebaby.co.nz; Heavy Linen Cushion Cover in blush, cittadesign.com; Lucy the White Wolf, and Alice the Rabbit, – Wild & Soft Animal Heads Large, Muskhane Felt Round Garland in quartz pink, and books: Slow Down by Rachel Williams, The Nature of Play by Delfina Aguilar, and More Than a Little by M.H. Clark, all from littlewhimsy.co.nz. Photo with bed centred: Wall and floor painted in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen and Resene Walk-on in Resene Alpaca. Freehand mural in Resene Glamour Puss, Resene Twine, Resene Geronimo and Resene Time Out. Sonata Single Bed in bronze, mocka.co.nz; Cinnamon Armchair, danskemobler.co.nz; Tony the Sloth, cittadesign.co.nz; Single Duvet in rosewood pink, and Standard Single Pillowcase in rosewood pink, foxtrothome.co.nz; Liewood Room Enzo Canopy in sandy, Cotton & Sweets Star Cushion Large in caramel mustard linen, Large Playmat in powder pink, Liewood Bedding – Jalle Kapok Duvet Junior in stripe oat & sandy, and Garbo & Friends Floral Vine Pillowcase, all from littlewhimsy.co.nz.

"Stylist tip – if you're nervous about using bold colours, start with a neutral Resene palette then add bolder colours in proportion to their strength. The deeper the colours the less you need to make an impact."