“If people were meant to pop out of bed, we’d all sleep in toasters.”
~author unknown
When it comes to decorating kid’s rooms and buying beds for kids, it’s easy to get caught up in the enchantment of it all. What parent doesn’t want their children to have a room that they’ll love to live and grow in? Sticking to a decorating budget can be tricky especially when kids have to share a room with a sibling.
Before you go and blow your entire decorating budget on that novelty golden carriage loft bed, remember how quickly children grow. The key to keeping up with your child’s growth and changing interests is to choose children’s beds that are practical and multi-functional.
Enter the trundle bed. History tells us that the trundle bed was first used by servants who had to be near the mistress to fan her with a feather on hot summer nights. In the morning, the handy bed on wheels would slide neatly under the main bed.
Today’s twin beds for kids can include a “hidden” trundle bed treasure- a perfect solution if space is at a premium and loads of fun for slumber parties. What’s more, you don’t have to buy your trundle unit right away. Start with a handsome Mate’s bed and add a second bed as your family grows.
When designing your child’s bedroom ample storage is important. Still, having too many dressers and storage units in a room can take up valuable activity space. To answer that need, clever children’s furniture manufacturers have designed kids storage beds that come with both a trundle bed and extra drawer space.
While shopping for beds, don’t forget the classic bunk bed. In fact, a favorite space saving trick in smart children’s bedroom design is to go up. Complete with guard rails and finished with non-toxic eco-friendly hardwoods, the contemporary bunk bed looks better than ever and is a safe bet. Remember when getting the top bunk made you feel special? With a trundle bed ready for overnight guests, sleeping on the bottom bunk just became a lot more fun.
Trundle beds may have been invented to indulge the rich but when it comes to kids trundle beds…three cheers for the inventor. Thanks for solving that long-standing “there’s a monster under my bed!” problem.
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