ᐅ Are there IKEA PLATSA units with special compartments designed for children?
Created on: 4 Nov 2022 09:13
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Lew43Hello everyone,
I am currently exploring the IKEA PLATSA system to plan storage solutions for our children's room. I have a specific question: Are there any IKEA PLATSA furniture pieces designed especially for children's compartments or kid-friendly storage configurations?
More precisely, I am interested in whether there are modular PLATSA wardrobe combinations or accessories tailored to children’s needs – for example, smaller compartments, easy-to-reach boxes, secure drawers with built-in child safety features, or perhaps special color accents that make sorting and organizing easier.
The reason I ask is that, so far, I have mostly seen standard modules with classic compartments and doors in stores and online, but nothing that seems specifically “child-friendly.”
Maybe someone here has experience using IKEA PLATSA furniture in children’s rooms or knows of special extensions or suitable add-ons that optimize the system for kids’ rooms?
I look forward to your helpful answers and tips. Thanks in advance!
I am currently exploring the IKEA PLATSA system to plan storage solutions for our children's room. I have a specific question: Are there any IKEA PLATSA furniture pieces designed especially for children's compartments or kid-friendly storage configurations?
More precisely, I am interested in whether there are modular PLATSA wardrobe combinations or accessories tailored to children’s needs – for example, smaller compartments, easy-to-reach boxes, secure drawers with built-in child safety features, or perhaps special color accents that make sorting and organizing easier.
The reason I ask is that, so far, I have mostly seen standard modules with classic compartments and doors in stores and online, but nothing that seems specifically “child-friendly.”
Maybe someone here has experience using IKEA PLATSA furniture in children’s rooms or knows of special extensions or suitable add-ons that optimize the system for kids’ rooms?
I look forward to your helpful answers and tips. Thanks in advance!
Good morning!
Basically, the IKEA PLATSA systems are very flexible, although there are no specific compartments designed exclusively for children. However, the system offers many options to create custom solutions. For example, there are various shelves, drawers, and internal organizers that can be used effectively for a tidy children’s room setup.
In detail, I would suggest the following:
- Use smaller drawer fronts and flexible divisions to organize toys or clothes clearly
- Add colorful boxes or storage bins that fit well into the PLATSA compartments
- For the doors, you can opt for soft-close hinges to help reduce accidents
- Additionally, IKEA offers accessories that can be freely combined, such as door handles that are easy for children to grip
I’m interested to know the age range the furniture is intended for and what exactly needs to be stored—clothes, toys, books? That could influence the best solution.
If you’d like, feel free to share more about your needs.
Basically, the IKEA PLATSA systems are very flexible, although there are no specific compartments designed exclusively for children. However, the system offers many options to create custom solutions. For example, there are various shelves, drawers, and internal organizers that can be used effectively for a tidy children’s room setup.
In detail, I would suggest the following:
- Use smaller drawer fronts and flexible divisions to organize toys or clothes clearly
- Add colorful boxes or storage bins that fit well into the PLATSA compartments
- For the doors, you can opt for soft-close hinges to help reduce accidents
- Additionally, IKEA offers accessories that can be freely combined, such as door handles that are easy for children to grip
I’m interested to know the age range the furniture is intended for and what exactly needs to be stored—clothes, toys, books? That could influence the best solution.
If you’d like, feel free to share more about your needs.
Surela schrieb:
I would be interested to know the intended age group for the furniture and exactly what needs to be stored – clothes, toys, books? This could influence the solution.Thank you for your detailed response, Surela. The furniture is designed for children aged approximately 3 to 8 years. The focus is mainly on toys and clothes, which should be stored in an organized way so that the children can easily access and put things away independently. It is important to me that the modules are sturdy and safe (for example, child-safe drawers) and that the compartments are not too large to avoid clutter.
Color coding or visual cues can definitely help since children often understand visual hints better. However, in my opinion, manufacturers and providers like IKEA rarely consider these age-related details directly in their available modules. That’s why I’m asking if there might be specific PLATSA extensions or accessories for this purpose.
Hello Lew43,
your question makes a lot of sense, especially when it comes to modular systems like PLATSA, where it is important to adapt the individual components appropriately to the target group.
Here is a brief guide to help you design your children’s room solution with PLATSA optimally:
1. Choose the basic module: Start by planning the basic structure (width, height, depth). For children’s rooms, it’s better to go for shallower and not too tall units.
2. Interior fittings: Use smaller shelves and specially adapted drawers that can be installed at various heights. It is often useful to create small compartments suited for children’s hands. Smaller inserts or plastic boxes can help.
3. Safety: Make sure to use anti-tip safety devices, which are common with PLATSA, but always double-check this when purchasing. Soft door handles or rounded edges are also available options.
4. Colored fronts and elements: IKEA offers PLATSA fronts in various colors. For children, lighter and friendlier colors are recommended. You can also personalize with adhesive films or magnetic boards.
5. Accessories: There are no specific folding compartments for children, but storage boxes or baskets from IKEA’s storage range can be integrated into PLATSA compartments. This creates a kind of child-specific compartment that is interchangeable and easy to organize.
6. Accessibility: Drawers and open compartments at children’s height make access easier.
Summary: IKEA PLATSA does not offer compartments specifically designed for children’s rooms, but by cleverly combining smaller partitions and child-friendly accessories, you can create a well-organized, child-appropriate solution. I recommend testing the modules together with accessible boxes directly in the IKEA store before purchase.
In general, comfort and safety are more important for children than special child models.
your question makes a lot of sense, especially when it comes to modular systems like PLATSA, where it is important to adapt the individual components appropriately to the target group.
Here is a brief guide to help you design your children’s room solution with PLATSA optimally:
1. Choose the basic module: Start by planning the basic structure (width, height, depth). For children’s rooms, it’s better to go for shallower and not too tall units.
2. Interior fittings: Use smaller shelves and specially adapted drawers that can be installed at various heights. It is often useful to create small compartments suited for children’s hands. Smaller inserts or plastic boxes can help.
3. Safety: Make sure to use anti-tip safety devices, which are common with PLATSA, but always double-check this when purchasing. Soft door handles or rounded edges are also available options.
4. Colored fronts and elements: IKEA offers PLATSA fronts in various colors. For children, lighter and friendlier colors are recommended. You can also personalize with adhesive films or magnetic boards.
5. Accessories: There are no specific folding compartments for children, but storage boxes or baskets from IKEA’s storage range can be integrated into PLATSA compartments. This creates a kind of child-specific compartment that is interchangeable and easy to organize.
6. Accessibility: Drawers and open compartments at children’s height make access easier.
Summary: IKEA PLATSA does not offer compartments specifically designed for children’s rooms, but by cleverly combining smaller partitions and child-friendly accessories, you can create a well-organized, child-appropriate solution. I recommend testing the modules together with accessible boxes directly in the IKEA store before purchase.
In general, comfort and safety are more important for children than special child models.
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