Designed by Dutch artist Louise van der Veld, the Chic-a-Dee smoke detector has finally arrived in the UK. I’ve long wondered why there are so few interesting and good looking smoke detectors on the market, but with this quicky bird shaped smoke alarm things are starting to change. It was originally intended for children’s spaces, but its playful design would look great in any room.
The Chic-a-Dee smoke alarm takes its name and appearance from the American Black-Capped Chickadee, a bird famed for its noisy warning call. Apart from the white bird on a white branch shown here, it’s also available in pink, blue, and white on a black branch. I prefer the all white version as the pink and blue are a bit too traditional for my taste, and I don’t really see the need to make it stand out against what is usually a white ceiling. It complies with all required safety standards and is available here.
(images: chic-a-dee)
Wow, that’s quite a smoke detector. You certainly know how to find unique & quirky things! Hope all is well.
Vicki
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So nice to hear from you Vicky! Hope you are well too x
A cool smoke detector! You sure know how to find quirky designs! It would be quite tempting to start a teeny-weeny fire to hear it chickadee…
Toni the arsonist?
Oh, how lovely! What a great find – I want one so very badly!! *scuttles off to find website* 😀
Chi, you’ve got to tell me if you do get one! We want to hear it chic-a-dee.
I know! Isn’t it great that it’s finally here. I’m sure you will now be incorporating quite a few of these cute guys in your future room designs 😉
I spotted it on your blog a while ago Holly – but it wasn’t available here yet. I’m so chuffed it is now!