What to pay attention to when designing furniture for children?

The first and most important factor to pay attention to when designing furniture for children is its safety. The materials they are made of should be non-toxic and safe for the child’s health. Natural wood is often the preferred choice due to its durability and harmlessness to health. It is also important that the furniture has the appropriate approvals to confirm compliance with safety standards.

Children’s furniture should also be functional and adapted to the needs of a developing child. It is worth choosing furniture that has adjustable elements or is “growing”, that is, furniture that can be adapted to the changing needs and age of the child. Such solutions not only allow long-term use of the furniture, but also save consumers money, as they will then avoid frequent replacement of equipment.

Although safety and functionality are absolute priorities, the design of children’s furniture should not be overlooked. A child’s room should be a place where the toddler will feel comfortable and at ease – so it is worth ensuring that the furniture is pleasing to the eye. Fashionable design, interesting details and colors can stimulate the child’s imagination and bring a happy mood to the room.

It is also worth mentioning that a child’s room should have a variety of arrangement options. Modular furniture systems allow you to flexibly adapt the layout of the room to your family’s needs and preferences. Thanks to them, you can easily change the configuration of the furniture to fit the changing needs of the toddler.

Melaco solutions for children’s furniture

Melaco offers comprehensive solutions for children’s furniture manufacturers that combine high quality, safety and innovative design approaches. Experience the benefits of choosing furniture components from Melaco.

Handleless fronts

Handleless furniture fronts from the Melafol line are an innovative solution that not only affects the modern design of furniture, but also ensures safety in children’s rooms. Thanks to the fact that the fronts do not have traditional handles or knobs, parents can be sure that children will not accidentally hit against protruding elements.

MELAFOL handleless furniture fronts are available in a variety of colors, patterns and finishes to match any children’s room decor. Manufacturers can choose from a wide range of options to create the perfect interior for a child’s room. In the photo above, you can see a handleless front from Melaco in WAVE + CALCITE profiling, in Cashmere Premier Matt.

Here, on the other hand, you can see a handleless front in WAVE + CALCITE profiling, but in REED GREEN PREMIER MATT color. The fronts shown are finished with an anti–fingerprint surface, which is resistant to leaving fingerprints.

Modular furniture

Modular furniture is also a revolutionary solution for children’s furniture manufacturers. By introducing modular furniture, manufacturers gain flexibility in production, allowing customers to personalize their space according to their needs. In addition, thanks to the Flick&Click™ tool-free Threespine system licensed from VALINGE, furniture assembly becomes faster and simpler, allowing manufacturers to save time and costs associated with production. By offering furniture of this type, manufacturers will allow a child’s room to be arranged as desired, and what’s more, parents will be able to easily change the room’s design according to their child’s needs.

The products shown in the photos were made on the basis of COMPLETE SKIN furniture web with R65 edge profiling. A foil was used to finish them – on the inside in the Winchester Oak pattern, and on the outside a single-color foil in Graphite Suedette Matt. Double-sided finishing with different materials is our innovation.

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Fingerprint-resistant surfaces

Stain-resistant surfaces, such as Premier Matt, are a must-have solution in the context of children’s room furniture design. Thanks to innovative PST (Physical Surface Treatment) technology, Complete Skin furniture boards manufactured at MELACO in this finish surpass the standards of traditional surfaces. Their extreme smoothness makes them easy to clean, which is crucial for children’s exploration and play. You don’t have to worry about hard-to-remove stains, as furniture with Premier Matt surfaces is stain-resistant and easy to clean. In addition, thanks to the anti-fingerprint feature, the furniture always maintains its pristine appearance, even if a toddler accidentally touches it with his fingers. This is an ideal solution for manufacturers who care about providing furniture that is aesthetically pleasing and easy to maintain.

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