What Is Bespoke Design?
Ako Playrooms' Bespoke Design Service is our most comprehensive and collaborative design service. It’s ideal for families seeking custom-built features with bespoke joinery work and full design support, from concept to completion.
Whether you're dreaming of a double-storey play loft, a custom reading nook, a custom built cubby house or cabinetry that blends style with functionality, this service brings it all together.
We blend aesthetics, organisation, and developmental design to ensure the space not only looks beautiful but functions beautifully too.
This is a highly detailed process that includes multiple design presentations, technical drawings for custom built and joinery work, custom furniture design, and an optional project management and white-glove implementation service.
Ako's Bespoke Projects
Design Meeting
We begin with an in-depth conversation to uncover your goals, preferences, and vision. You’ll complete detailed questionnaires and build a Pinterest board for inspiration. We review everything together to align on your dream space. Ako Playrooms arranges professional measurements and floor plans through one of our trusted partners.
2D Concept Designs Meeting
We present initial layouts and zoning ideas — thoughtfully designed around your space, your child’s developmental needs, and the educational categories of play. This stage also includes sketches and elevations for any custom-built features such as play lofts or climbing elements.
3D Developed Designs Meeting
You’ll receive a beautifully detailed 3D design and styling package. This includes realistic renders, FF&E recommendations, aesthetic design notes, educational and organisational setup tailored to your family, and working drawings to bring custom features to life. We refine the design together until everything feels just right.
Final Design Presentation
Your final package includes a complete set of working drawings and elevations, a detailed FF&E list, styling notes, 3D renders, and a tailored educational and organisational setup — everything needed to bring the vision to life.
Product Procurement
We take care of sourcing everything for your playroom so you don’t have to. From active play equipment and custom joinery to furniture, décor, and finishing touches, we purchase on your behalf and coordinate all deliveries. Every item is hand-picked to match your design, meet safety standards, and fit seamlessly into your space.
Contractor Engagement
Our team connects you with trusted builders, carpenters, joiners, and tradespeople who understand the unique requirements of children’s spaces. We manage the engagement process from start to finish, ensuring everyone involved is fully briefed and aligned with the Ako Playrooms vision.
Project Management
This is where the magic happens. We lead the entire implementation phase, managing timelines, contractors, and every last detail so your playroom comes together smoothly. From deliveries to installation, we oversee each step and keep everything on track, giving you peace of mind and an organised process from concept to completion.
White Glove Finish
On reveal day, we go beyond installation—we style, organise, and set up your space so it’s ready to use from the moment you walk in. This includes our educational and organisational setup: toy edits, play rotation systems, and Ako’s Categories of Play brought to life. The final touch is a white-glove finish where your new playroom is handed over not just complete, but perfectly prepared for your family to enjoy.
The AKO Process
Ready To Create Your Dream Play Space
FAQs
Yes! This is what makes Bespoke shine. We specialise in designing built-in play lofts, custom reading nooks, stage areas, climbing features, and more — all tailored to your space and child’s needs. Active Play elements are engineered for safety and can be included as an upgrade.
We can. Many clients choose our Project Management Add-On, where we handle trade coordination, ordering, and on-site oversight. You also have the option for our signature white-glove finish — where we install, style, and hand over a space ready for play.
If your project involves any built-in features, custom cabinetry, or you'd like something truly one-of-a-kind — the Bespoke package is for you. This service is ideal for families building a new home, doing a renovation, or wanting to completely reimagine their child’s space.
Absolutely. We’ll guide you through finishes like wall colours, upholstery, handles, materials, and lighting — all tailored to your aesthetic and lifestyle. Your design will feel cohesive, stylish, and family-friendly.
Our Essential package is perfect for single rooms using off-the-shelf items, with one round of design and no built-in joinery.
Bespoke is ideal for bigger projects involving built-ins, multiple iterations, and greater design depth — with full documentation for your builder and the option for Ako to manage the implementation.
Yes! Every Bespoke Design includes a curated shopping list — including toys, furniture, and storage options that support your child’s development and match the look of the space. We can also help manage orders and delivery if you choose our project management service.
Definitely. We’re experts in functional layouts for real family life. Whether you need a hybrid play-living room, a shared bedroom for siblings, or an area that evolves as your child grows — we’ll design something beautiful and practical.
Once you approve your final design, we’ll send you a full implementation pack. You can complete the space yourself using our detailed plans, or opt for our support with sourcing, trades, or a white-glove install. Either way, you’ll have a clear roadmap to bring the design to life.