Guest Picks: Soft Seating for Kids
These comfy chairs, poufs and beanbags are easy to move and great to look at â and some can even hide a mess of toys inside
With the rough and tumble that is childhood, soft is best when it comes to furniture. I've come to love ottomans with storage under the cushion to hold those errant toys that seem to accumulate in adult spaces (or all over the house). I've rounded up some soft seating that would look great in the home while catering to the needs of your little ones. â Maddie from Colour Me There
Kebnekaise Pouf
This snow-capped mountain beanbag is as fun for kids as it is beautiful to display. It's perfect for a neutral-colored space.
Glammkids Bean Bag
These are beanbags with a modern twist. They're light enough to move around and minimal enough to blend into adult spaces.
Flaunt Design Wing Chair
This chair is a great spin on the typical wing chair. Plus, it comes complete with button-up storage for important pictures or artwork.
Moroccan Pouffe, Sky Turquoise
The traditional Moroccan pouf makes a fabulous coffee table, footstool or soft seat for kids. It's stylish enough to use in any room and sturdy enough to handle a climbing kidlet.
Marimekko Junior Fatboy
Nothing beats Fatboy for child-resistant seating. Their beanbags are available in a rainbow of colors and patterns, but I'm a huge fan of this bold Marimekko print.
Argyle Print Bongo Drum Ottoman
This drum, chevron fabric ottoman is made from hand-printed fabrics. It's a beautiful and unique piece for communal spaces.
Pink Geometric Stool
With paint-dipped legs and geometric fabric, this footstool is totally on trend.
Fatboy Point
The Point footstool is a rollable, pushable seat in Fatboy's trademark water-resistant fabric. It's perfect for moving around the house wherever it's needed.
Mini Me Kids Beanbag Chair
This beanbag chair is waterproof, colorfast and fitted with a separate inner bag, which allows for the outer cover to be removed and washed easily. It's parent-approved seating!
Mini Monkey Bean Bag, Yellow
Cocoon Couture adds embroidered fun to their kids' beanbags. You can find everything from owls to monsters in bright, fun colors.
Little Nest Giddy Up
This might be a little pricey for everyday seating, but it's the sort of thing I'd love to have on display long after the kids grow up!
Pkolino Silly Soft Seating, Tias Green
P'kolino's soft seats are fun and modular. They separate into various parts and can be used in fun and creative ways, making them great for kids' development.
Custard Cream Biscuit Footstool by Floois
Food-related furniture is always a winner with kids â except maybe if it's broccoli shaped.
Little Sofa/Sleeper, Red
Contemporary and minimal, this fold-out seating is a far cry from the cartoon character versions seen so often in kids' rooms. Sometimes you really can have too much Dora the Explorer.
Mount Everest Beanbag
These modern and brightly colored beanbags come in Mt. Fuji, Mt. Everest and Mt. Kilimanjaro designs. They're perfect for the tiny explorer.
Play Ottoman, Yellow
I have a couple of these footstools in the house, and they are a dream for storing items that tend to accumulate in the family room. They'll hide the kid clutter from view.
Muffin Pouffe with Storage
The Muffin pouf with storage might be out of your price range at almost £2,000, but it sure is cute!
Frankie Modular Sofa/Lounge
This range of modular seating comes in a variety of fabrics that mix and match like patchwork. They make a fantastic statement in a kids' space.
Footstool/Ottoman, Cherry Blossom by La Rose Footstools Plus
These handmade poufs are a riot of color. I want one for myself.
Retro Circles Slumber Pod, Blue
Not to be left out, babies can be comfy in soft seating too. This stylish number has an attached harness for safety.
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