Furniture designs are meant to be functional. You should be at ease when around them. Using them and moving about the pieces should be simple and effortless. Hence, you should put a lot of thought into all gear you buy for your interiors. Plus, you need to be even more careful if you have kids in the house. Children lack judgment and their decision making ability is limited. So, you should pick pieces that ensure their safety and well being. Here is a line up furnishing pieces that you should stay away from if you have children back home. Hope this will give you an idea of what to shop for and things to leave behind when you are scouting for furniture next time around.
Weird and Wacky Furniture By Straight Line Designs
Children love musical instruments and an accordion is really theatrical. So, although this quirky chest will make your little ones jump with glee, give a second thought before you make the purchase. It has actually been crafted at Vancouver based Straight Line Designs for display at children’s exhibitions and public institutions throughout North America and other countries. On looking closely and will see the design nuances that can be hazardous. The middle of the chest is bumpy and protrudes outwards. Children are usually jumpy. They bump into things and push each other around. Hence, the chances of them colliding right into the jagged front of the accordion are quite high. If you want to avoid accidents and mishaps in your home sweet home, then definitely steer clear of this one.
Vision One chair
Made especially with gaming sessions in mind, the outlandish look of this seat will be loved by many kids. Little boys will really dig its mechanized look. The loads of worktops jutting out can easily accommodate a cup of milk, water tumbler, dairy, pen, phone and other miscellaneous gear. But, no matter how much you kiddie pleads to own this one, you should not go for it. Simply because the piece makes your little ones vulnerable to accidents. Kids can easily smash into any of the appendages radiating out in all directions. The whole set up is quite confusing and will perplex kids. Also, it encourages the habit of chomping down food or guzzling beverages while working. This should be a strict no-no for kids. They can choke on stuff or tip a hot glass of milk on their lap while they are gaming away zealously.
Unusual Chair by Alan Jones
This seat is definitely an odd one out and even adults can get shocked when they lay their eyes on it. So, there is a good reason why you should keep it out of your little one’s sight. The eccentric piece is a creation of Allan Jones and was designed in 1969. It is exhibited at the Tate Gallery in London. Not only is this design shocking for children, the piece is hardly functional. Just think, is it possible to sit comfortably on this seat? The legroom below is awkward and nobody will go anywhere close to the backrest. Also, not everyone will be able to judge just how risky the seat is on the first look. Hence, whether you have children at home or not, you should really think twice before you stash it in your abode.
Banquete Teddy Bears chair
The oodles of teddy bears huddled on top of a metal base give this chair an endearing look. Some children might find the design charming but others could be horrified by it. Teddy bears and dolls are your little tots play mates. Do you really think you should be encouraging them to sit on a pile of soft toys? You need to sensitize children about the things and people around them and not the other way round. Additionally, the piece doesn’t look comfortable either. Don’t think a kid will be able to sit too long on it. You will be better off purchasing a cushy couch, snuggly rocking chair or a simple settee instead. The chair is a creation of Brazil based Estudio Campana.
Big Burger kids bed
This design is real cozy and inviting. The hamburger shaped bed looks like a lot of fun and your little darling will be filled with joy to sleep in it. But maybe you are not considering a few drawbacks of this berth. To begin with, the rounded bed does not have any head support nor a footrest. Kids need support to get out the bed in the wee hours of morning when they are sleepy. Many of us recline on the bed when we are tired or just want to kick back. But, the design of this bed does not allow you to loll around the bed much. Additionally, the bedding might appear snuggly but there is a catch here. Your child might feel stuffy or get caught in between the heavy layers of this berth.
The Itchy, Scratchy Bed of Hay
Spotting faults in this piece is really easy and it doesn’t even look that great. In fact, does it have any utility value at all? It can turn out to be a peril even if you stash it as rustic décor in your house. Just being around the piece can augment the likelihood of accidents. The hay can cause breathing problems and skin irritation. In fact, some people could also be allergic to the dry grassy layout.
Space Saving Mattress Bed
This spread does not have enough space for anyone to lie down. Can you possibly sleep in here? In fact, it is difficult to even sit on it. Even adults will have a tough time adjusting to its peculiar design. So, there is no doubt that it will put kids in a tizzy. That nothwithstanding, you should never stash this cot in a house where children are residing, unless you stash it in a locked room. If kids accidently sit or lie down on it, they could end up getting injured.
