Interior Awards 2023 / Junior Design Awards 2023 / 19 September 2023

Best Interiors Product Design (Soft Furnishings) | Junior Designs Awards 2023

The award winning children's soft furnishing products are revealed ...

Who:Zonky

What:Zonky Play Sofa

Why:

So much fun! Everyone loved this modular sofa designed especially for kids but just as comfortable for adults to lounge on. Made up from different shaped cushions that can be arranged in a myriad of different configurations, children can let their imaginations run wild as they create sofa cushion cars, dens, boats and more.

Our judges could see that this would create a wonderful focal point for children in any room of the house and loved the fact that the cushions are so lightweight to enable kids to lift them with ease. The soft machine washable fabric covers and hidden zips for extra comfort and safety, also impressed.

When this arrived at Junior HQ, the JDA team were like little kids playing with and arranging the cushions. U know children will love this.

Bonita Turner, Editor of Junior

I love the Zonky! Endless fun and they have everyone covered with the colour options and making the covers removable is a genius idea. Such a cool idea - a piece that will really bring out the creativity and excitement in your kids!

Dominy Irving, Interiors expert and influencer, @dominyirving

Great product!

Emma Tunbridge, Children’s fashion photographer, @emmatunbridge

So many design options... a really great way to get children doing some physical, creative activity moving the blocks around and a great colour palette.

Laura Normanton, Interiors Editor, @lauramnormanton

All the joy of den building with the sofa cushions times by 1000! And you won’t get told off for it!

Who:DockATot

What:DockATot Soft Furnishings

Why:

DockATot’s wonderfully opulent soft furnishings always cause a stir with our judges and this year was no exception. The giant, sumptuous floor cushions became base camp for several of our judges and the range of beautifully made cushions, nursing pillows and canopies were all extremely well received.

The general consensus being that these items might have been designed for children or for supporting pregnancy and nursing and they would definitely enhance any interior space well after babies have grown and children have packed away their toys.

Stunning accessories that marry function with form, creating cosy, soft and inviting spaces in your home. The quality is second to none.

Bonita Turner Editor of Junior

The floor cushion looks so cosy and the design is beautiful. I can imagine the body cushion still being really versatile and useful after the pregnancy/nursing period is over. The detailing is gorgeous, I'm a big fan of the tassels and frilled edges! A really pretty collection.

Dominy Irving, Interiors expert and influencer, @dominyirving

Beautiful fabrics with nice detailing. The nursing cushions will look good in the home at any stage of the baby's development.

Laura Normanton, Interiors Editor, @lauramnormanton

When I grow up I would like to be a cushion tester for DockATot... I have never felt anything as cloud-like as their floor cushions.

Eleonore Crompton, Deputy Editor, Junior

I absolutely adore this brand. The floor cushions and pillows are perfect for creating a magical space for children, but so chic you’ll want them in your living room.

Portia Freeman, Model, mixologist and content creator, @portiaportiaaaa