(ARA) - Parents and kids alike are discovering that creating a smart study space in a bedroom or playroom goes a long way toward creating smart study habits. And nothing makes that easier than stylish kids furniture that creates the ultimate multi-functional kids space - one room where kids can sleep, play and study.
“ And of course, kids want a room with a style they can call their own. ”
According to the experts at Pier 1 Kids, a solutions-based children's furniture and accessories retailer, flexible, functional, stylish rooms are the answer to the year's first Pop Quiz - What are kids and parents looking for to get ready for Back to School?
"Dual functionality is big. It's not about separate rooms for every function. Parents want to get the most out of the rooms where they live - especially when it comes to the kids," says Pier 1 Kids director of merchandising Peter Fowler. For moms, that means pieces that pull double duty. Right now, organization and entertainment go hand in hand.
"Regardless of how big the space is, moms want the efficiency of great furniture that can be used to hold the computer and the TV, and store DVDs, gaming systems and games, CDs and toys," says Fowler. "And of course, kids want a room with a style they can call their own. With the right furniture, both can get exactly what they want."
Last year, Pier 1 kids introduced a teen loft that allows for sleep, study and storage all in the same general space. "The response has been unbelievable," says Fowler. "Our teen loft struck a chord with both moms and kids and when that happens, it's the best of the both worlds. By using bookcases and cabinets that can work side by side or be stacked, along with desks and hutches, kids can really customize their space."
And, as parents are making bigger investments in kids' furniture, it's becoming increasingly important for the furniture to be flexible enough to change with their kids' needs. Manufactures are catching on. Transitional toddler beds can transform into bunk beds, which can grow into twin beds.
For kids, that flexibility means they can create their own look, and their own style. They want their rooms to look and feel like them, to fit their personality and be a comfortable place to do their schoolwork and play. "Room style is just as important as it's ever been," adds Fowler. "More than ever, kids of all ages are giving their parents tons of input into not just what their rooms look like, but how they're configured, what furniture and accessories go in them and what the color scheme should look like."
Moms on the other hand, want the rooms to fit with the dİcor she's established in the rest of the house. According to Fowler, the two can easily coexist. The key is choosing furniture that provides not just the solutions you need today, but the ones you might need next year, or three grades from now.
How many times have you heard, "Mom, I don't like my room any more. Can we change it?" How wonderful that now, the answer can be "Absolutely!" And you didn't even flinch.
To find the Pier 1 Kids store near you or view the catalog on-line, log on to www.pier1kids.com
Courtesy of ARA Content
