Dutch furniture brand Teehee has designed a pair of modular furniture items that change and grow along with the children who use them. The clever and cost-efficient Illa and Illeta pieces are suitable for infants all the way up to kids as old as eight.
The Teehee pieces offer benefits for both parents and children. As far as parents are concerned, the Illa and Illeta mean purchasing just one piece of furniture for their child's early room, rather than having to buy new beds and dressers every few years. For children, the pieces are like a "little home," as Teehee puts it, providing an important piece of continuity in an otherwise fast-changing experience.
Both Teehee's Illa and Illeta start as cribs and can be adjusted into beds, with extra space for storage as well.
Age-Appropriate Adjustable Furniture
Teehee's Illa and Illeta Can be Reconfigured as Children Age
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
1. Furniture Industry - The furniture industry can leverage modular design to create furniture that can adapt to the changing needs of children, providing a competitive edge.
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3. Home Improvement Industry - The home improvement industry can expand their product offerings to include modular furniture that can be used to help families create a little home with a good customer experience at relatively low cost.