Style NOV (05.11.16)

NZ stockist – www.simonjamesdesign.com
Pick a
Playhouse
In recent years playhouses have been taken from the simple to the
extreme. Tamara Ecclestone (British model, socialite and daughter
of billionaire Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone)
created a lavish replica of her $119 million, 57-room family home
in Kensington, West London, for her daughter Sophia. The mini
playhouse cost a small $17,000. At the extreme end of the scale,
the Beckhams recently forked out $2.5 million for Harper’s dream
castle playhouse. At Style we like to keep it a little more real and
have picked out our top playhouse design ideas, from ready-made
to DIY, these playhouses will ensure your little one can still use
their imagination to make their home their own.
STYLE | junior 25
Get adventurous
This fantasy playhouse in
Inniswood Metro Gardens,
Ohio, is set for adventure.
Having everything a little
off-centre means you can
create a quirky and fun
design. The addition of play
equipment keeps children
busy for hours, while the
two levels make for an
ideal lookout.
Match your
environment
If you have a contemporary style
home, a cute little cottage for
a playhouse might look out of
place. We love this Discovery
Pod Playhouse – it’s not only
appealing as a backyard fort, but
includes an eco-friendly rooftop
garden that can teach them
about sustainability from a young
age. For parents who are lovers
of modern art, the building is
clearly a take on Piet Mondrian’s
famous artwork Tableau.
Pick a Perfect
location
The location of your playhouse
is just as important as the house
itself. Ensure you pick an area that
creates a sanctuary for your little
ones – a place in which they can
let their imagination run wild. This
Charleston-style playhouse, with
its picket-fence entrance, adds
little bit of intrigue.
it’s PlaytiMe!
You cannot by pass the opportunity for your little ones to
experience the joy of hours of pretend play and imagination
with one of these adorable little cottages. These fabulous
cubby houses in the style of mini cottages are locally made in
Christchurch from quality timber products. Now available at
Izzyboo Children’s Store and starting from $999, we have a
variety of options, styles and sizes for you to choose from to
suit your space and budget. View online today at
www.izzyboo.co.nz/little-cottage-co
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