SLÄKT Bed frame with underbed and storage, white, 90x200 cm
250€
Article no 892.277.31
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It can feel scary sleeping alone. Under this bed frame there is an extra bed and 2 drawers for the duvet and pillow. Perfect for siblings who share a room, friends or when it's time for a bedtime story.
Story
It takes a lot of work to chill out
Pre-teen kids are probably the busiest people we know. It might not always look like it on the outside, but on the inside everything runs at hyper speed. With all the energy needed for growing, it makes sense that once they're home, a place to relax and recover is pretty important. That’s where the SLÄKT range comes in. To get it right, we had to go back to the start.
We ordered a study that focused on children aged 8-12 from all around the world. From that we tried to make something that fitted in both with what kids want, and what the parents think the kids need as well.
A worldwide study on what kids want
Child and adolescent psychotherapist Dr Barbie Clarke and her research agency Family Kids & Youth carried out the global study. "Early adolescence is an important phase because it's a slow move towards autonomy and independence,” says Barbie. “There's this huge growth happening that requires a lot of energy. It's not a joke that they really can't wake up in the morning!" One of the big findings was that kids wanted a place to relax and retreat, while still being close to their parents (who still are their biggest influence), even if hanging out with friends is a growing focus. "The bedroom also becomes a place for entertaining with friends. The phrase 'chilling out' was something that we heard around the world. 'Oh, I just want to chill out' is a key desire".
Furniture made to be spontaneous
Building on the research, the work began. We designed SLÄKT to be super modular and adaptable, as well as easy to move around if say a bunch of friends come over. After we tested everything for safety we asked children for their feedback. Then we changed certain designs to be even easier to use and relax with. The kids favorite: a fold out mattress that can be stored under the bed and brought out whenever it’s chill out time. Kids seem to just sort of fall on it. No communication, just 'aaah!'.
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Ideas and inspiration
Your own world of magic
Children’s room is for children. It is a safe haven, where magic and high dreams are born. Although, parents take the role of safety consultants, they should give their kids a chance to speak out and toss around ideas of their perfect room. A larger room for one can be divided into designated functional zones – a proper area for each activity, and, preferably, a separate lighting. In case of a shared room, increase a chance of peace in this room by making an personal area for each of the children.
Before and after: see the full makeover of Tallinn Women Crisis Centre
Crisis centres provide safe shelter and support for anyone trying to break out of unhealthy and violent relationships. To create a feeling of homeliness for those in need, IKEA has completed a makeover of Tallinn Women’s Crisis Centre within the framework of the initiative "Notice violence". In total, we have invested more than 29 000 euros in the improvement and renovation works. During the makeover, a new look was given to four family rooms, two bathrooms, a hallway, and a kitchen with a living room.
