How to Choose Kids Furniture? An expert shares
What are things to look out for when selecting furniture for your kids room? We ask our expert from Ashley Furniture Homestores.
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The problem with choosing the right type of furniture for your child is the fact that children are always growing, and you don't want to be saddled with a constant flow of furniture your child has grown out of after a few months.
According to our expert from Ashley Furniture Homestores, first consider what furniture is needed to suit your children’s bedroom theme, design, function and space.
A good night’s sleep is important for growing kids (or anyone for that matter), hence you’ll need to ensure that the right mattress and bed frame fit into the bedroom space along with other essentials, like a study desk, chair or even a small couch to make the space more cosy.
Your child's bedroom doesn't have to look out of place with the rest of your home. Furniture for children who love bright colours should take them through their growing teens years too.
Question: What are some factors to keep in mind before you start shopping.
Jenny Koh, Ashley Furniture: Functionality is key, but look at designs that can also help with storage and are versatile as well. Always plan ahead as children grow so fast, therefore you should opt for a multi-functional furniture.
Health and safety is another key concern, make sure you buy furniture pieces with no sharp edges or slippery surfaces, and are not made of harmful and toxic substances. Design-wise, you should involve your kids in the furniture buying process.
Let them decide the colour and design of their furniture. For a start, you can visit Ashley Furniture Homestore’s outlets, where we offer child-friendly options in a wide range of designs and are quality made for lasting durability.
Question: Are there any trendy pieces for teenagers?
Jenny, Ashley Furniture: A piece that fits modern aesthetics is the Toby 05 Study Desk ($549) (below left). Its clean lines and slender design contribute practicality and versatility, while its choice of finish inject a burst of personality.
This table is ideal for a compact home office or bedroom study space, and it comes with drawers so your teenager can organise stationery and eliminate clutter. A spacious surface provides ample room for a laptop, lamp and files or books.
A great storage solution for your child’s room the Doe Cabinet ($759) (below right). It has a warm natural look and simple style with solid backs, drawer bottoms and drawers.
Question: Are there different types of mattresses for babies, toddlers and tweens?
Jenny, Ashley Furniture: Yes, children’s mattresses come in pocketed-spring, memory foam and latex foam options, and these are the most supportive varieties for kids. Each of them offers various benefits for different types of sleepers. King Koil's Smart Mattress Single is priced at $599 (super single also available).
Issues such as bedwetting or allergies also mean you should narrow down your search to options with waterproof covers or are made of specific materials. A standard size bedframe is strongly recommended given how quickly children grow.
It might often make more sense, especially from a cost perspective, to skip other varieties and go for a single-sized bed. Medium-firm is the best mattress firmness for a child to help maintain a good sleeping posture.
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Hilda
The Hilda range of furniture exudes a modern minimalist vibe, perfect for adulting teens who love the Japandi look with light wooden tones. It goes beautifully in a room with earthy hues and cream/beige colour theme.
The Hilda range is priced from $369 (coffee table) to $1,879 (chaise) and $2,199 (love seat sofa). Visit the showroom for in-store promotions.
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Joy Accent Chair
The Joy Accent Chair is the perfect height for children to lounge or rest in. It can also be placed around the home as a stool with back support as additional seating area when guests pop by.
The Joy Accent chair is priced at $219 (various colours available).
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Sofia Sofa Bench
Another way to extend the seating area in a play den is with a roomy bench against the wall, or used as a divider to segment a larger space. This bench makes for a cute addition to a child's bedroom with its casual look but functional appeal.
There are also other seating options within the range, from stools to armchairs as well as side tables.
Prices for the Sofia ottoman starts from $149, with various colours available.
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Stratos chair
The Stratos chairs come in a variety of bright cheerful colours, great as casual seating or as chairs for the dining or study table. It can also be stacked to save space.
It is priced at $89 (various colours available).
Toby Study Table
The Toby Study Table looks contemporary and comes with clean lines, ideal for a growing boy who is still trying to find his style. Girls will also love it as a dresser table, where they can place their books and knick knacks.
The Toby desk is priced at $549, while the chair is priced at $149.
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All the furniture above are available from King Koil & Ashley Furniture Homestores.
Ashley Furniture HomeStore (Sungei Kadut)
67 Sungei Kadut Drive, L1 & L2, S(729567), Singapore 729567, Tel: 6732-0078
Ashley Gallery (Marina Square)
Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard, #03-300-303, 346-348, Singapore 039594, Tel: 6333-4181
Ashley Furniture HomeStore (Genting Lane) - closed
1 Genting Lane, #01-01, Singapore 349544, Tel: 6746-0488
King Koil Ashley Furniture HomeStore @ (Luzerne Bendemeer) - new store
Bendemeer, 72 Bendemeer Road, Luzerne Building #01-06, S339941, Tel: 6746 0488
Ashley Furniture HomeStore (Jln Kilang Barat)
12 Jln Kilang Barat, L1 to L6, S159354, Singapore 159354, Tel: 6252-7180
This article was first published in Home and Decor in 2022.