“I’m obsessed with storage. I just can’t deal with chaos,” says Shereen. So she had custom cabinets built, as well as a bookshelf for a large children’s book collection. The cupboards hold oodles of toys and crafting supplies. “We also included drawers on either side of the long desk to keep it symmetrical,” adds Shereen’s trusted designer, Lara McGraw.

The colourful butterfly garlands, which float around an airy pendant light and flutter every time the doors open or the air conditioning is turned on, are Sam’s favourite feature. She loves to flop back on the leather pouffe and admire them from below. The mirror on the opposite wall sits above a tickle trunk full of costumes, perfect for the girls to spend hours playing dress-up.