A Child-Sized World – Creating a Space for Independence and Growth
Have you ever noticed how children insist upon doing everything you do (up until a certain age of course!). Whether it’s choosing their clothes from an unlikely source to match yours to "assisting" in the kitchen, kids will always seek autonomy, an instinctive reliance on themselves and a desire to copy from their nurturers and the environment but to choose how and when they do it. This concept is central to the Montessori principle - providing kids with the responsibility, authority and trust to investigate and develop their characters and personalities in a safe and secure setting… let’s take a look at how this applies to furniture.
Designing a Space That Works for Kids, Not Just Adults
Homes are usually made with adults in mind, I think we can all agree on this. This is so unusual right, considering how naturally protective we are over our kids? Think about shelves and doors that are too heavy to open but ready to trap little fingers, sharp corners on tables, books too high up to reach. We’ve got you thinking now… So, what if we flipped the script? What if we designed a room specifically for kids and their needs instead? That's where our Montessori Universe comes in. Picture furniture that sits lower to the ground for easy access and storage solutions within reach for little hands and inquisitive minds. Our goal is to create a world that empowers kids to rule over their own small kingdom.
Storage on Montessori Beds – Keeping Chaos Under Control
If you’ve ever accidentally stepped on a toy or that nasty little piece of Lego you’ll totally understand the importance of having good storage solutions in children’s rooms! One of the aspects of our storage options that work with our Montessori Kids Beds is how they help to keep things neat and tidy while still being in reach for little ones to easily access. Whether it's a compartment for books or an underbed storage setup for toys and clothing items - having everything conveniently close by makes the task of tidying up seem more like a fun activity than a mundane chore (or, at least that's the idea!).
Parents often worry about the safety of beds for their children for good reason, height off the ground being the number one concern – this is where our clever Montessori bedrails come in handy! These bedrails provide an added bit of security without compromising the style and open child friendly look of the bedroom design. They offer the perfect amount of protection to prevent nighttime falls while ensuring easy access for kids to climb in and out of bed comfortably to grab some water, turn off a light or head to the loo. The key is to create a haven where children feel secure yet still have the freedom to move around freely.
Montessori Mattresses – Comfort Meets Function
Great beds require great mattresses; Montessori Mattresses are no different, they are specifically crafted for independent little sleepers, with support and breathability in mind while being the perfect size for floor beds to create a welcoming bedtime environment (because let’s face it – getting kids to bed is a challenge at the best of times). And quality kids sleep means quality parents sleep!
Giving Kids the Freedom to Grow
Creating a space designed for children goes beyond just style and aesthetics; it nurtures confidence and growth and it encourages independence and creativity. From a Montessori inspired bed with storage solutions to freedom style furniture all with smart safety features. Every piece of furniture we design at Lifetime aims to simplify life for the whole family - kids and parents alike.
Ready to create a nurturing environment for your childs room by embracing the Lifetime Montessori approach? Call us and chat to our friendly team, we’ll walk you through all our ‘learning and play’ children’s furniture designs and options.
