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Objects Of Design #194: House Pendant

A good strong light will help them see their homework This rather beautiful pendant needn't just be restricted to kids' bedrooms but if they've grown out of their  previous, more childish decor, then this will provide a sharp contrast. The red flex adds a funky touch and  the fact that it gives off light in
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Objects Of Design #193: Living Button Wall Hook

Make it as easy as possible for them to tidy up Children and teenagers hate tidying up (well so do I come to that) and the solution is that you have to make it as easy as possible for them. My nine-year-old will have absolutely no truck with either a chest of drawers or a
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Objects Of Design #192: Talk Whiteboard

Perfect for all those messages It's not their fault but we all know that somewhere between the ages of about 12 and 16, teenagers brains just aren't equipped to remember everyday basics such as homework, teethcleaning and sock changing. Well, not without plenty of menacing reminders anyway. This simple cartoon bubble whiteboard might help. Even
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Objects Of Design #191: Night Night Light

Night Night Sleep Tight These gorgeous night lights were designed by Clifford Richards, whose colourful graphic designs embodied the pop art feel of the Sixties. His designs are bright, witty and fun and I'm almost sorry that my children are too old to need one.  Made from powder-coated steel, they work on solar energy and
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Objects Of Design #190: C’est Magnifique Wallpaper

Perfect for tween or teen The design will grow with a teenage girl Some time around the end of primary school and the start of secondary, those young girls start to become very sophisticated and often want to redecorate their bedrooms as a first step towards young womanhood. This wallpaper is perfect for a fashionable
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Objects Of Design #189: Klick Desk and Chair Set

Is it a table? A sweet little desk and chair that tucks away into the smallest of corners and is so stylish that you could totally use it as a place to rest your coffee when they've grown out of it. But, back to now: there's storage space under the seat and you can buy
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Objects Of Design #188: Up Up And Away Wall Stickers

Change the stickers as they grow I'm a big fan of a wall sticker. You can change them as they grow up and their tastes change without needing to redecorate the whole room. But while they're little, you can still impose your own fancies and the muted colours of these hot air balloons are very
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Objects Of Design #187: Green Toddler Table Utensils

Designed to fit those chumbly toddler hands Danish table design for the smallest members of the family. Toddlers instinctively reach for round and chubby objects and they will love this set of cutlery, plates and cup. The fork has prongs but they aren't sharp, the knife will cut boiled potatoes and the softer foods but
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Objects Of Design #186: Moody Mule Bed Linen

Strong colours look great in kids' rooms This colourful design is great for a child's bedroom. There's far too much pink and pastel around, and these bright colours might even make your own small moody mules get up in the morning. If orange and purple isn't your thing then how about  Punky Paul, the hedgehog:
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Objects Of Design #185: Child’s Cushion Art

Turn your child's drawing into a cushion This is such a great idea to preserve a child's drawing. We've all framed one or two of the best ones, but Jenny Inglis has gone one step further; she turns them into cushions. So the next time, Poppy or Jimmy sketches the family you can immortalise everyone
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