STYLE FILE YVONNE JONES.

RAINBOW NATION THERE is a great selection of bedroom equipment for kids now, from jazzy duvet covers to beds in the shape of cars or re engines. Shutterly Fabulous (www.shutterlyfabulous.com) has created some rainbow coloured shutters that will brighten up a child's room in an instant. Decking out your o --spring's bedroom can become pricey, especially as children change so quickly, and grow out of designs that are too babyish. Shutters in bright colours however, will have a long lifespan. e bright colours work well for a broad range of ages, and will t in with a toddler's decor as well as a more grown-up look for an older child.

OUT ON THE TILES A second bathroom in a home is a major selling point - particularly if one of these is ensuite. An ensuite can be created from a tiny space, very slightly bigger than a wardrobe. All that's needed is a small loo, wash basin and shower. If space allows, then obviously it's possible to be more lavish with the ttings - a walk-in shower, or maybe a roll-top bath, but in more cases than not, space is at a premium, so small is beautiful. If a second bathroom isn't an option, then go for a downstairs cloakroom. Many houses have an understairs cupboard, which is an ideal place to slot in a cloakroom. Consider a wall-hung loo, as the lack of pedastal saves space. It also makes cleaning the oor a doddle. A corner basin is also another nifty space saving ploy. e softly sophisticated dove grey tiles in the picture are from Mandarin Stone (www.mandarinstone.com).

SHED SOME LIGHT WA W RMsummer nights call for al fresco eating. And, as the light fades, make sure that you have some decorative lighting ready to cast a romantic glow on proceedings. Candles throw a lovely ickering light on the garden, and create attractive patterns as the shadows of leaves and owers dance in the light. e disadvantage of candles is that the slightest breeze blows them out. Lanterns solve the problem, and look great. ere's a huge range on the market, from cheap and cheerful to seriously expensive. Cox and Cox's colonial lanterns fall in the latter category (www.coxandcox.co.uk). ey cost PS150 a pop - buy both to create an eye-catching eect.

Yvonne Jones is a Royal College of Art trained designer, and owner of Chameleon Interiors Call 029 2037 1277 or visit www.chameleoninteriors.co.uk