Children Special (Part II)

7 August 2011,
Shape Shifters
Convertible furniture has been stirring up a craze amongst new designers. The concept is to create designs that can grow with the many different phases of life without sacrificing creativity, ingenuity, and cash! Besides the obvious, convertible furniture has a WOW factor that traditional set-ups simply don’t.

* Aside from a bedframe, mattress and beddings also add up. By investing one lump sum in multi-functional furniture will actually save you more money in the long run.

Bedroom set
From Little World

Light
From Philips

LEKSVIK changing table and chest of 2 drawers (W89xD41cm, H94cm) RM569
From IKEA

FABLER knob rack (W6xH16cm) RM18.90/2 knobs
From IKEA

Table & Chair Set
From Space

Light
From ALFO

Pillow
From Henry Cats & Friends

Bedroom set
From Little World

Bedroom set
From Little World

BARNSLIG RINGDANS mini chest with 4 drawers(W31xD15cm, H31cm) RM15.90
From IKEA

Light
From Philips

KUSINER box (L26xW36cm, H26cm) RM23
From IKEA

LEKA CIRKUS building blocks (L10xW10cm, H10cm) RM29/4pcs
From IKEA

TROFAST storage combination (W94xD44cm, H91cm) RM503
From IKEA

MAMMUT chest of 3 drawers (W77xD45, H73cm) RM499
From IKEA

Pillow
From Henry Cats & Friends

KUSINER bed storage box (W58xD58cm, H16cm) RM33
From IKEA

Stuck Like Glue
“Children are great imitators. Give them something great to imitate.” – Anonymous
“The more a home can build in flexibility, the better,” says president of Strategic Mindshare, Cindy Cohen. In this manner, a home can be adapted as the family’s needs change.
When having siblings share a room is not optional, the problem is ‘how-to’ create a space in which best fosters positive relations. Bunker-style set-ups are not unusual to shared spaces. Vamp it up by enfolding each quarter with full walls, shelves, and separate lamps. Not only will this provide privacy, but allow them to individually explore without disturbing one another.

Divide & Conquer
“When it comes to children’s rooms, nothing remains constant — that is the beauty and the agony. Sure, they won’t shoot up to 100 cm overnight, but they will, eventually, outgrow premeditated pinks and blues. So, before the first streak of color gets painted, think practicality, durability, and adaptability — fit for timeless transition.”

Decide to go innovation supreme. The idea of single-themed bedrooms will more likely work against you than for you. A big round of applause for room separators! If space avails, bisecting the room is as easy as placing an additional furniture – no renovation required.

IKEA (+603-7726 7777, www.ikea.com.my)
Philips (+603-6141 8112 www.philips.com.my)
Space (www.spacefurniture.com.my)
ALFO (1-800-88-1933 www.alfo.com.my)
Henry Cats & Friends (603-2283 6333 www.henryfriends.com.my)
Little World (+603-7980 4473)