kidsвЂ™ rooms Playful, fun and somewhat looney ideas for your kidвЂ™s bedroom steps to choosing the right colours & finishes choosing the perfect colour for you Whatever it is that inspires your colour choice, there is the perfect shade waiting for you in the Wattyl Colour Designer range. Head in-store and select from a wide range of colour chips or view our unique online Colour Designer at www.wattyl.com.au from the comfort of your own home. testing your colour To make sure that you have selected the perfect colour for your walls, always test it using a Wattyl Colour Designer sample pot. Paint your colour out on a large piece of paper or cardboard. Then test it under different lighting conditions and against your accessories, furniture and other wall colours to ensure you have made the right selection. choosing the right product Wattyl Interior Design has a selection of products to suit the different requirements of each room in your home. Whether you need a tough, extra durable product for your trims and doors, or a beautiful, subtle matt finish for your feature wall. Choose from the extensive range of finishes in our range: Contemporary Matt, Luxury Low Sheen and Silky Satin. Test your colours Printed colour can differ from the actual paint colour, so for a true colour match collect Wattyl colour chips in-store. For best results, brush out the colour from a sample pot. 3 toon into a bit of fun KidsвЂ™ rooms are quite literally the stuff dreams are made of вЂ“ an environment for kids to learn and grow up in. Although initially the prospect of creating your childвЂ™s room can be daunting, there are a few simple steps you can take to make the process easier. step one Gather Inspiration. Keep a scrapbook or a folder and pull together as much reference material as you can from sources like this helpful booklet, magazines and the internet (just Googling вЂ�kids roomsвЂ™ will give you over 18 million results) to find themes that bring a room together. Whether itвЂ™s a beloved character from our Looney Toons cast, a passion for cars or music, or even a favourite place like the beach or the jungle, once you decide on a theme everything just falls into place. step two Choose your colours. Firstly, think about the type of colours you want and the mood you want to create. For instance vibrant, warm colours like reds, oranges and hot pinks are stimulating and energising, while cool colours like softer blues and greens can be soothing and restful, with neutral colours like whites, creams and taupes being understated and calm Rather than settling on just one colour (which can lack interest) look for two or three colours that complement each other. YouвЂ™ll find lots of suggestions in the Wattyl Colour Designer System in-store or online. step three Pull the look together with complementary accessories like doona covers, rugs, curtains or interesting artwork. Calendula B78w / A230-A Quaker White E7w / E060вЂ“A AngelвЂ™s Kiss B64w / B270вЂ“D a bright start to life Planning the colour of a nursery is a very exciting time. From vibrant colours to soft neutrals and pastels, the options are almost endless. There is no right or wrong, just personal taste. Our orange and yellow nursery above is a good example of a creative, vibrant break with tradition. Before you start, think about the overall layout of the nursery. The cot, change table and armchair are the centrepieces of the room so your colour scheme should take its cue from these pieces. Alternatively, you can paint your furniture to suit the colour scheme of your choice. YouвЂ™ll find lots of fun images for you to download and print out as well as plenty of tips at www.wattyl.com.au 5 tip variations on a nursery Use colour to create the mood and personality that suits you. To crea te a lit t le nigh we hav t magic e us e d on our Wat t yl Ef fects feature Interio Silver P wall r Desig aint Cr t winkle n Featur y s t to our als to a e s& w dd a s h all. Sim Wat t yl immer ply add Featur ing es & Ef t h a magic e c r ys tals fects C al ef fec to r y s t al C t . F or m our Wa le a r g o t t yl Int laze fo re info erior D r rmatio Inspira esign F n pick u tion, Co eature p lour an or dow s & Ef fe d How nload it c ts to Guid at www e in s to .wat t yl. re com.au Darling Harbour D80w / C270вЂ“F Chalkdust C1w / E030вЂ“B Paris Skies D84w / C280вЂ“A night sky The dark blue feature wall creates a tranquil backdrop for dreams. Contrasted against the warm white of Wattyl Interior Design Features & Effects Chalkboard, the look is crisp and classically contemporary. The glittering moon and stars stencils around the window frame, which add a touch of charm and magic, can be downloaded from our website www.wattyl.com.au Fairy White C63w / A120вЂ“J Tickle Me Pink C64w / A140вЂ“C Oriental Lily B8w / E020вЂ“C calming pastels Soft pinks are a timeless nursery favourite. To add to the вЂ�pretty in pinkвЂ™ feel use a stencil border around a window. You can find many stencils online or in your local hardware or craft store. Acapelle B30w / A290вЂ“C Juicy Mango B68w / A270вЂ“D Uluru C25w / A220вЂ“E Arriba! Arriba! Andale! Andale! ToddlersвЂ™ rooms are great places for colour and imagination - a place for kids to learn and explore. Creativity is developed in these vital years, so giving your kids easy access to books, crafts and toys will help their development. This orange and red wall has a sense of vibrancy with a striking stripe around the room. 7 Purple Pansy D81w / C280вЂ“F moody blues Blues and deep purples create a restful atmosphere perfect for a hyper toddler. The horizontal purple stripe adds a splash of colour. Painting on a chalkboard is an easy, economical and environmentally friendly way to encourage your kidsвЂ™ creativity. Wattyl Interior Design Features & Effects Chalkboard paint can turn virtually any smooth surface into a personalised chalkboard. Just refer to our Wattyl Interior Design Features & Effects Inspiration, Colour and How to Guide, which you can pick up at your local Wattyl stockist or download at www.wattyl.com.au tip top of le wall or the inting a who pa rd e ar oa u kb yo al 1. Whether colour. 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Finding old pieces in op shops or garage sales and painting them is an inexpensive way of getting a designer look. DonвЂ™t worry if youвЂ™re not a cartoonist - all images in the picture frames can be downloaded from www.wattyl.com.au - and if youвЂ™re wondering how to create the circles, simply read the tip below... tip To achieve circles on your wall use different sized plates, platters or even the lids of large garbage cans as a guide. Alternatively cut out contact paper or a piece of plastic to use as a stencil. Then simply use the larger one for the outside, the smaller one for the inside and then paint with two contrasting colours. 9 variations on a theme We have put some inspirational themes to the test. See our feature bedroom treated in three different ways. CвЂ™est La Vie C81w / A100вЂ“D Hazy Days C16w / F080вЂ“F Paradise Bay E34w / 6080вЂ“D tip To achie ve this вЂ�roadвЂ™ s draw it tripe free ha nd in p t he n p a encil a int ove nd r the lin a small e with er brus h . brush t Use a la o fill in rger t h e ro a d. beep beep! This calm, blue room has an injection of energy with a fun graphic road and a character decal. You can find a great range of decals online. Use cushions and lampshades to pick up your accent colour for a вЂ�pulled togetherвЂ™ look. Pennyroyal D66w / C300вЂ“G Bridal Waltz D6w / E090вЂ“E Green Beam F25w / C090вЂ“E purple passion Purple is a fun, fashionable colour for kids of all ages. You can achieve this look by downloading the repetitive carrot pattern at www.wattyl.com.au or by simply cutting out a carrot-shaped pattern yourself, photocopying it as many times as you need to make a frieze around the wall, tracing around it with a pencil and then painting in, when youвЂ™re happy. Crimson Queen C49w /A150вЂ“A Pirates Gold B48w / H040вЂ“B room with att-it-toon A little pizzazz goes a long way. Here we have used two complementary colours and had some fun. Bocconcini F14w / E010вЂ“E tip masking ncil first and then вЂ™s name use a pe c or contact kid sti ur yo pla ite of t wr To s ou ke let ter stencil ma o als sales are ge uld ra co tape. You skateboards (ga d a couple of old me to fin he sc ply r lou Sim r. co pe ur pa them to match yo int pa d an is) th r good fo ef fect we have. create the same 11 Love That Pink D24w / A090вЂ“A Serene Vista C17w / F080вЂ“C Egyptian Queen C35w / A200вЂ“E Some like it hot This stunning room is achieved by using striking colours and big bold stripes. Be brave - strong colours can change a room from drab to fab. 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Visit our website to download any of the sample images you want framed, as well as our Wattyl Interior Design Features & Effects Inspiration, Colour and How to Guide. 13 Winter Mushroom E13w / F100вЂ“C Rosetta Stone A58w / H090вЂ“C Heart C71w / I030вЂ“B glamour girl We have used a feature wall in a strong Wattyl Heart red and kept the rest of the walls more neutral so that the stunning bed linen, bed head and other вЂ�popsвЂ™ of colour really stand out. Download these heartshaped elements from www.wattyl.com.au Butterfly Purple D70w / A030вЂ“B Quaker White E7W / E060вЂ“A Breezy Day E54w / G040вЂ“D glitter effect This purple room is both warm and fashionable. We used a bit of glitter for a sparkling effect and then picked up the purple in the cushions by downloading the image from the Wattyl website and framing it. tip To mak e t he g lit ter b plas tic unnies or thin , draw cardbo the ou one on ar d t o tline on a s hee u s e as the wa t of Featur a s t en c ll. 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Think about using bold, strong colours and good storage! Our red and white room avoids the clichГ©s of a typical boyвЂ™s room but Sylvester adds a real sense of fun. Visit www.wattyl.com.au to download a free image of Sylvester to frame for decoration. Crimson Queen C49w /A150вЂ“A Icing White E4w / F090вЂ“A Grey Ember A39w / K080вЂ“A tip Think a bout ro oms yo want to ur kids s t ar t d c a n g ro ecorat it with w with ing the their o . T he y w ir own w n perso redeco il rooms nalit y. rate ge and s t a l Before t t he m colour mping you s ta to look combin r t to online ations develo for roo they lik ping th m t he m e. This eir own es a n d w ill help s t yle. t he m s t ar t Wattyl Interior Design Ceilings Wattyl was the pioneer in ultra premium, maximum performance, low VOC interior paint and colour, and today still leads the way. Wattyl Interior Design dries to a smooth and tough surface and has been uniquely formulated to provide superior stain, wash and scuff resistance to retain its beautiful finish. Ceiling White Wattyl Interior Design Features & Effects gives you the freedom to express your inner style and bring your interior walls to life. Whether you are after a subtle look or something dramatic, unique textures and effects adds a touch of character to liven up any room. For stockist information, product enquiries and technical advice please visit our website or call our Customer Service and Technical hotlines. Australia Phone 132 101 www.wattyl.com.au New Zealand Phone 0800 735 551 www.wattyl.co.nz All images available online at www.wattyl.com.au for download are TM of and В© Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s11) LOONEY TUNES and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and В© Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s11) Provides superior coverage for a smooth flat finish. Use untinted or tinted. Low roller spatter for cleaner application. Interior walls Contemporary Matt A subtle finish with high designer appeal with excellent wash, stain and scuff resistance. Suitable for areas such as bedrooms, living rooms and media rooms. Luxury Low Sheen A smooth elegant finish with superior wash, stain and scuff resistance. Suitable for high traffic areas such as living rooms and hallways. Kitchens, bathrooms & laundries Silky Satin A bold finish that has superior scrub, wash, stain and scuff resistance. Suitable for areas requiring high serviceability especially areas exposed to high moisture such as bathrooms and laundries. Doors, windows & trims Wattyl Aqua Trim Aqua Trim is our low odour, water based enamel with Aqua-tough technology providing the speed and ease of water based technology in a tough durable enamel coating. Available in Gloss and Silky Satin. Features & Effects Range Pearl This elegant effect captures the rich lustre of a natural pearl leaving a surface that absorbs yet reflects light at the same time. A natural effect with many variations, Features & Effects Pearl will cast a unique finish to your wall. Stone A uniquely formulated interior acrylic paint that imitates the look of worn stone. It is ideal to use on feature walls or even dimensional finishes to create a statement in the living areas of your home. Features & Effects Stone is a matt, textured, ultra-premium interior acryllic wall finish. Chalkboard CCID012/WATID18 9/11 All printed colours have been matched as close to the actual paint colour as the printing process will allow. Slight variation in shades may occur. Photographic and printed images may not represent the true colour. Select actual colour chips instore or a sample pot for best colour representation. Wattyl, Ecotint, Aqua Trim, Interior Design, Features & Effects and Wattyl Colour Designer are trademarks of Wattyl Australia Pty Ltd. ABN 40 000 035 914. COLORBONDВ®, BlueScope and В® colour names are registered trademarks and TM colour names are trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited. An ultra-premium water-based acrylic that turns virtually any smooth surface into your perfect personal chalkboard. It is simple to apply, dries to a silky smooth finish and washes up easily in water. It is tintable to a variety of fun, vibrant colours and more traditional darker shades. Crystal Clear A transparent, water based acrylic glaze designed to create striking interior decorative finishes and to withstand a tough household environment. Use with Gold or Silver Paint Crystals for a stunning effect. Gold or Silver Paint Crystals Add Gold or Silver Paint Crystals to the Crystal Clear glaze and create a glittering shine to your wall.