Hello everyone, I have some Malm furniture from Ikea at home and I am considering how to make these pieces more child-friendly. The Malm series is known for its clean design and affordable prices, but unfortunately, the corners are quite sharp, and the drawers sometimes close rather quickly, which can be a safety risk for children. I’m interested in learning about ways to modify or equip the furniture to make it safer for kids—such as padding the edges, installing dampers, or other practical solutions. It would also be helpful to get recommendations for specific protective products or hear about techniques that have proven effective in everyday use with children. Thanks in advance for your tips and advice!
This is brilliant, all the tips here! :-) At our home, I equipped Malm dressers with these self-adhesive edge protectors – they really make a difference, even the older kids pay more attention now. By the way, soft-close dampers are not rocket science; you can easily install them yourself!
I would say: just go for the furniture, it’s fun and immediately increases safety. And you get a little sense of achievement for free – child-friendliness meets DIY! 🙂
I would say: just go for the furniture, it’s fun and immediately increases safety. And you get a little sense of achievement for free – child-friendliness meets DIY! 🙂