Kids In Designed Spaces specialises in interior design for children from birth to 18 years of age. In the residential market they design nurseries, children and teenager bedrooms, teenager retreats, parent retreats, playrooms or internal play areas for kids, games rooms for kids and teenagers, study areas for preteens and teenagers, homework spaces for the younger child, child friendly bathrooms and kitchens, home offices, family living rooms where mum, dad and the kids can all relax together. Designs can be fun and funky or simple and stylish, the choice is yours.
In the commercial market Kids In Designed Spaces can design breakout areas, creches, child minding facilities, childcare centres, designated internal spaces for kids to play, entertainment facilities, theme parks, gyms, dance studios, art and craft studios, music studios, sporting facilities, swim centres, internal sports centres, play centres, party rooms, teaching facilities, schools, conference facilities that cater for kids, doctors surgeries, consultation rooms, training facilities, tuition spaces, child specialist rooms, hospital wards and other medical facilities. Anywhere that children need to be educated or entertained so they are not bored and adults can work efficiently and effectively.
In the retail market Kids In Designed Spaces can design shopfronts, retail outlets, sales areas, kids clothing shops, toy shops, kids shoe shops or footware stores, games arcades, hairdressing salons, art and craft shops, exhibition spaces, health & beauty salons that cater for children, graphics, signage and visual merchandising for kids. If you have a product to sell then let us design the space that will help you to sell it.
In the hospitality market Kids In Designed Spaces can design cafes, child friendly restaurants, hotels, motels, caravan parks, family accommodation units, child friendly B&B’s, resorts and health spas, special needs spaces. Anywhere adults want to relax with their children.
Kids In Designed Spaces can take care of your every need. We provide personalised service and hope to satisfy the customer with our knowledge and expertise. We do spatial planning, layouts, create ideas or concepts, develop designs so they work and comply with Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia (BCA), strive for energy efficient and sustainable design, consider rules and regulations required when designing for children, look out for safety issues and are flexible in our approach to ensure the best result for the child and adult.
So the whole space works we can take care of a job from start to finish. Besides the design we can suggest finishes, furniture and lighting. Let us choose the colour and texture that works best for your ceilings and walls; the tiles, timber or carpet for your floors; fabrics for your curtains, blinds or furnishings; furniture for kids and adults; accent, task or mood lighting that brightens, lightens for creates atmosphere in a space; create or purchase artwork or sculpture that liven up a space and invite discussion; toys that are safe and educational; manchester for kids that is fun and inviting.
Let us improve the life of a child by creating an interior that promotes overall wellbeing and happiness.
Joanne McWhinney is the director of Kids In Designed Spaces.
Her successful business career took a creative turn after the birth of her children when she saw a need for the design of stylish interior spaces for children that encourage development, exploration and play.
During her business career Joanne worked in retail, telecommunications, marketing, finance and accounts, the marine industry, hospitality, insurance and the legal field. She has travelled extensively and after graduating with an Advanced Diploma in Interior Design from the Sydney Institute of Technology, Enmore has combined her business knowledge and life experiences to create value added residential, commercial, hospitality and exhibition design.
Joanne also holds a Business Certificate from Charles Sturt University Bathurst, and is a member of the Design Institute of Australia and the Colour Society of Australia.
Jelena Pascuttini is an Interior Designer with experience in exhibition, entertainment and residential design who brings to Kids In Designed Spaces an international outlook and style from living and working in Europe, Malaysia, Hawaii and Australia.
After completing a BA in Fine Arts from Sydney University, Jelena worked as an art dealer, organised art exhibitions and was MC at art events. Jelena expanded her creative talents by obtaining an Advanced Diploma in Interior Design from the Sydney Institute of Technology at Enmore, and more recently New Entertainment Design at the Politecnico di Milano in Italy. She has a passion for lighting and did a course with Philips Australia on Lighting for Retail Environments.
Jelena has a sense of fun that she attributes to being the mother of two primary aged school children. She is composed under pressure and enjoys the challenge of projects on tight deadlines and conservative budgets.
About | Design Approach | Design Philosophy | Services
Kids In Designed Spaces is the only practice in Australia specialising in interior design for children. It is a Sydney based design practice that concentrates on simple yet stylish interior spaces for children, from babies to young adults.
The scope of work covers any project where children are nurtured, educated or entertained such as in the home, workplace, childcare, retail, entertainment, hospitality, health, teaching and sports.
Personalised attention is given to projects large and small to deliver the highest level of client satisfaction and build long term relationships.
With every project the complexities of designing for children are considered with a fresh perspective to create unique environments that children will enjoy and adults appreciate. Attention to detail, adaptability to changing needs, quality products and finishes reflect our aesthetic and design values.
We believe that collaboration with the child is important and that the function and use of the space is discussed with all users so the spatial plan and selection of interior furnishings and finishes is appropriate.
To improve the life of a child by creating an interior that promotes overall wellbeing and happiness.
Our services can be customised to meet our clients’ needs.
Some of the services we provide are: concept design and development of interior spaces; selection of furniture, finishes, lighting, artwork and accessories; colour consultation; construction documentation; project management.
Kids creations add interest to any space that children inhabit or visit. Made by Kids in Designed Spaces they can be personalised to meet your needs and suit any decor.
Kids in Designed Spaces is featured in SDQ magazine no. 13 (2004)
Kids in Designed Spaces | ABN 73 454 128 159 | telephone 02 9588 5679
We are located in Bexley South.
PO BOX 167 Bexley South NSW 2207
Email us: consult@kidsindesignedspaces.com.au
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