Children's modular furniture, advantages and disadvantages of models

Modular furniture is very popular, therefore it is chosen for different interior styles and for rooms for various purposes. Especially often purchased children's modular furniture, produced in numerous styles, as well as possessing many positive parameters. These interior items are presented in different modules, when connected, chests of drawers, cabinets, cabinets or other elements can be obtained. Due to the ability to change the appearance and dimensions of furniture, you can free up the necessary space in the room, as well as change the furniture in accordance with the growth of the child.

Advantages and disadvantages

Modular furniture for a children's room has both positive parameters and certain disadvantages. Before purchasing any interior item, you should study its features and parameters so as not to make a mistake with the choice, as well as acquire a really high-quality, reliable and durable design.

The advantages of buying modular interior items installed in children's rooms include:

they are created in original and modern designs, so there is the opportunity to choose products that perfectly match the needs and tastes of customers, and the choice can be made even by the child himself;
the furniture is safe, since most manufacturers take into account safety requirements, therefore, in the process of production are not used any harmful or completely dangerous components that adversely affect the child's body;
high-quality modular furniture is highly reliable, so it will last a long time, and if it is changed regularly due to the ability to change modules, it can belong to one child for a long time, and it will remain multifunctional and convenient for him;
through the use of various modules, only those zones that are needed at a particular point in time are created in the room;
As they grow, children can independently change the appearance of their room, for which they can move interior items, as well as change different modules in them, so the room will always meet their needs.

In the process of choosing such interior items, you don’t have to worry about design, since most modern manufacturers specialize in this furniture, producing it in a variety of styles, colors and features.

Modular furniture has some disadvantages. These include the fact that in most cases all the elements are of the same type. To obtain truly original and unique interior items, you will have to contact manufacturers with individual orders, which significantly increases the cost of products, but allows you to pay more attention to the modules in the manufacture.

Kinds

These products are presented in numerous forms, and they differ in size, material of production and many other factors. When choosing, you should consider who exactly will act as a direct user. The fact is that if modular children's products for babies are selected, then they must be safe and comfortable. For teenagers and schoolchildren, subjects should be multifunctional and convenient.

For babies

If you plan to furnish a nursery used by an infant or babies whose age has not yet reached 6 years, then it is advisable to focus on the purchase of soft products that are distinguished by an increased indicator of safety and quality. The selection process takes into account certain recommendations:

it is advisable to choose upholstered furniture made in the same color, and it should be warm and bright;
the installation of a sofa and armchairs made in the same style is considered optimal;
all products for the baby should not have any sharp corners or metal inserts, as they create the risk of various injuries to small children;
sets of furniture for children are considered a good choice, and this includes not only upholstered furniture, but also different cabinets and tables, a bed and nightstands;
Before purchasing any interior item, it is recommended to divide the entire room into zones, and for each such part of the room, suitable furniture is selected.

If the child already knows how to sit at the table, drawing or performing other similar actions, then when buying furniture it is taken into account that he should take the optimal position to maintain proper posture.It is advisable to purchase a bed with a high-quality mattress with orthopedic effect, since such products are optimal for maintaining the health of the musculoskeletal system of a small person.

For a schoolboy

Schoolchildren are independent little people who need to provide the optimal space not only for games, but also for homework. Therefore, they need a lot of free space, and the furniture should be multifunctional, comfortable and ideally suited to their growth.

The children's room is used by the student for various purposes:

completing lessons and homework;
games with friends;
for sleep and rest;
for games.

When choosing modular furniture for a nursery, it is taken into account that it is important to initially zone the entire space into several separate zones. Moreover, each part of the room will be used for a specific purpose, which will lead to the fact that the child will be accustomed to order, and will also feel really comfortable in his room.

There must be furniture in the student’s room:

bed;
a table and chair, and they can be part of the bed;
wardrobe;
chest of drawers for toys, notebooks and other items for school or game.

Often two children live in one room, and it is recommended to choose furniture for two children, and it is usually equipped with numerous modules, which allows you to allocate your own space for each baby.

For teenager

Furniture equipped with different modules is often selected for teenagers. At the same time, it is important to consider how old the child is, since the presence of free and personal space is considered an important point for a teenager.

Any teenager has a lot of things, so there is a need for various storage systems. A modern teenager has his own computer, as well as various sports equipment, and for these items must necessarily have storage space in his room. Some children are completely fond of playing a certain musical instrument or have other hobbies that require free space in their room.

When choosing furniture designed for a teenager’s room, it should be borne in mind that it must be multifunctional.

When choosing modular furniture for teenagers, the following rules are considered:

it is advisable for a girl to purchase interior items in soft and delicate shades, but for a boy, the coloring depends on his activity and preferences;
in the process of choosing products, one should take into account the desires of the child himself, since he is already old enough to independently make decisions regarding exactly what conditions he will live in;
adolescents are certainly schoolchildren, therefore, a special zone should be organized so that the child has the opportunity to carry out homework in comfortable and optimal conditions;
if two children live in the room, then special furniture for two children is selected, and it is relevant not only for spaciousness and multifunctionality, but also for the fact that all its elements are identical, so no child will feel left out;
if the room is represented by a small room, then a special corner cupboard designed for storing clothes, as it does not take up much space, and also perfectly fit different interior styles, will be an excellent choice for it;
it is advisable to focus on the acquisition of a universal modular table used both for writing and for working at a computer;
since adolescents are schoolchildren, they must certainly install different shelves for books and notebooks in their room, and they are produced in numerous forms and shapes, which makes it possible to choose the best elements for each style of interior.

Teenagers are already quite independent, so parents are required to provide them with the opportunity to choose furniture for their room. The future development of the child’s personality depends on the correct situation in the room, so it is important to take responsibility for the choice of objects. For the girl, sophisticated, charming products must be purchased that form a fragile, feminine girl. For boys, various objects are considered optimal, characterizing him as a courageous and strong person. Therefore, teenage home decoration should be chosen responsibly and competently.

Types of Modules

When choosing modular furniture for a child, you should consider what type of modules it uses. Most often, complete systems include from 10 to 20 different modules, however, when ordering a design for an individual project, the number of these elements can be different. They are performed in the same style and color, which allows you to make a complete, holistic, attractive interior in any room or in the whole apartment.

The advantage of the modules is their interchangeability, so if one element breaks down, you can purchase and install a new part in its place. Modules can be as follows:

sectional, securely fixed to each other by special fasteners, therefore, to disassemble the furniture will have to make significant efforts;
loose, stacked on top of each other, and at the same time they can be equipped with different recesses and protruding elements, so they are simply assembled as a standard designer;
mobile, installed next to each other without any fixing, so they can be transferred from one place to another at any time without much effort.

The specific type of modules depends on the characteristics of the furniture itself.

Materials of manufacture

Different materials can be used to create modular furniture for children. In the process of developing interior items, the main attention is paid to the simplicity of their forms, as well as the absence of unnecessary details. The result is practical and easy-to-use furniture.

To create it, the following materials are used:

MDF - the material is environmentally friendly, as it is created from sawdust, pressed under a special press, and on top the resulting plate is sheathed with veneer or covered with a PVC film. Products are usually attractive, with different shades and withstand numerous influences.
plastic - products made of this material are of low cost, therefore available to any buyer. However, in appearance they are considered not too attractive and interesting. Available in many colors, and the furniture can be presented in different shapes and sizes;
Particleboard - if this material is selected, then it is necessary to carefully study the accompanying documentation for the product to make sure that no harmful or completely hazardous substances were used during the creation process. Designs are produced in numerous forms; they are distinguished by a low cost;
solid wood - this material has a significant price, so it is rarely used to create modular furniture. However, some manufacturers offer such models that have extraordinary attractiveness, environmental friendliness, high cost.

Thus, you can choose modular furniture made from different materials. Since it is purchased for children, the most important factor is the safety of use.

What to look for when choosing

In the process of choosing modular furniture for a nursery, factors are considered:

it must be safe to use;
must fit well into the room;
there should not be any marriages or extra details;
its price must comply with the quality;
the child should be happy to purchase, so it should match his taste.

With the right choice of modular interior items, the creation of a comfortable, convenient space is guaranteed. Furniture will last a long time, it will be easy to repair. You will not have to spend a significant amount of money on its purchase.