Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Thinking outside the square - children's furniture

When it comes to children's furniture, there are designers who definitely think outside the square.  And why not? 

When it comes to children's bedrooms, many people go all out with the soft furnishings, artwork, decor and accessories but fail to realise that you can also have fun with the furniture as well.  The most fun I've seen in furniture to date is the beds shaped like racing cars and that trend passed its use-by-date a while back.  (Apologies to those who still have those!)

Here are some ideas.  Now not all of us have the money to buy these outright, but if you are handy, or know someone handy with wood then why not give it a go?   The following are from "Posh Tots" and remind me of cartoons or Dr Seuss.




The Melting Draws


Now the next two I love.  I have two boys and they can destroy the indestructible!   So now you can buy furniture that has already been given the "destroyed" look in the name of fashion and art.  Brilliant!  Then I can just tell people that the other "damage" in the room was done purposely to suit the theme!





Oh, and the last one is an exploding chest of draws, not one that a mum has taken to with a chainsaw when at her wits end!!  Though it would be a new form of therapy!    I could churn these out in hundreds due the antics of my two boys.  And then call it installation cupboard art.  Oh the inspiration never ceases.

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