Having a newborn is an exciting and life-changing experience. Choosing furniture that complements the family’s new lifestyle is essential for creating a warm and happy home.
Designing a living space with “a-child-lives-here-too” in mind can sometimes be challenging, but it definitely is a wonderful opportunity to build a strong bond with your little one. As you form the world around your child, your interior becomes an extension of your parenting style.
Look for authentic, meaningful furniture pieces, decorations, and colours that can mature alongside your child. This approach helps foster a safe and nurturing environment where your child will discover their own identity throughout its childhood.
We hope this article inspires you to create an interior in which the whole family feels at home.
Tips to design a home that’s beautiful to both you and your kids
Safety first
When designing a home that’s suitable for youngsters, safety is the first thing that has to be considered. Children are born with a strong desire to explore their surroundings. They would like to see, touch and feel everything in this cool, new world. By creating a baby-proof home, you can encourage this behaviour rather than worrying about it.
Furniture or decoration that is made out of different elements could potentially pose a choking hazard, especially if the little finger seeks to tick out small parts and taste them by curiosity. Slips and falls also have the potential to cause serious injuries.
The Charlie Chair is designed with rounded edges and is very sturdy, making it unlikely to tip over. Photo by @carlasofiemolge.
Furniture as a toy
Children have infinite imagination and the living room can be part of the playground.
A couch can transform into a boat, an island or a castle. And by opting for playful and functional decorative pieces like Kiwi Container, even cleaning up and putting toys in their place can turn into a fun activity for kids. Make home a place where kids can let their imagination run wild.
Photo by Ulrika Nihlén. Styling by Clara Dayet.
Stain-proof materials
When you have kids running and playing around the house, stains and messes that are bound to happen once in a while are part of the fun. Therefore, it could be wise to select materials that are both durable and easy to clean.
ecoBirdy’s kids' furniture is designed with hygiene in mind, which is essential in a youngster’s life. The ecothylene® material has undergone a special treatment resulting in an eco-friendly finish, making ecoBirdy’s Charlie Chair and Luisa Table easy to clean and maintain.
A house that is kids proof can perfectly be parent proof as well. For example, consider getting a lounge chair and have a comfortable seat while watching the children play. Make your home a reflection of who you are to match your lifestyle and parenting style.
Header photo by @studiowohnglueck.
