Changing rooms

When buying furniture for your child, one caveat consistently seems to rear its head although this piece is right for my child now, how will they feel about it in five years? If a parent is unsure, it can lead to the purchase of less desirable furniture to be on the safe side.

Wendy Howe, general manager of Tesori Children's Furniture, understands this dilemma. That's why it is of the utmost importance that Tesori furniture is not only suitable for your child now, but adaptable to continue to meet their needs in the months and years after purchase.

"Right from the moment they are born, a child's furniture should be tailored to their needs. Our Sleigh cot is the first piece in our range, which can be complemented with pieces that include a chest of drawers with a removable change top, and a toy box," she says.

As your child gets older, you can add a bedside table, a mirror and a bookcase. The feel of the room can also be changed, using linen and accessories as your child's tastes change.

Aside from the aesthetic and practical needs, Howe knows that children have active imaginations, which need to be encouraged. That's why Tesori developed the Crown Collection, inspired by childhood memories.

"Children are influenced by their rooms because they spend a lot of time in them. The Crown Collection draws on fantasies of dashing princes and beautiful princesses, and features silver handles to give the room a mystical feel," she says.

Of course, Howe says, Tesori could not make kids' furniture without first considering the rough and tumble lifestyles of many children.

"It's important that our furniture is hard-wearing, so each piece is designed and manufactured in New Zealand, using products developed specifically for use in the cabinetry trade," she says.

For more information, contact Tesori Children's Furniture, 4 Orbit Drive, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, phone (09) 475 9797. Email: info@tesori.co.nz, or visit the website: www.tesori.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas