Decorating a child’s bedroom is a difficult task for many
parents. When you’re shopping for kid’s bedroom furniture, the key factors are
practicality, safety and that all-important fun factor. Looking for new
children’s bedroom furniture? Read this useful guide for children’s bedroom
furniture buying ideas.
Room Measurement
As always, measure the room before buying any furniture. Consider the ceiling height, particularly if you're looking at bunk beds or a loft-style bed. Younger children's rooms might need more area to play. A cot or twin bed will take up less room providing more available floor space. For an older child, having a larger bed and a desk for homework in lieu of extra floor space may work best.
Safety First
Furniture should have rounded corners. Things like
protruding screws, sharp points, peeling paint, warping wood slats and fraying
seams are bad signs. To avoid trapping little fingers, choose your furniture
wisely. Choose soft close drawer runners and door hinges to avoid any accidents
and tears at bedtime. Make sure the paint or finish is tough, durable and
non-toxic.
Ensure your children’s bedroom furniture is properly
assembled, and there are no loose screws or wonky castors that could compromise
safety. Secure any tall items such as a bookcase, armoire or chest of drawers
with an anti-tip kit.
Position the bed so that it’s in a corner of the bedroom.
This will mean there are two sides of the bed where your child can’t roll out.
You can also buy guard rails that attach to the sides of the bed to prevent
your child falling out. Top bunks of bunk beds are not suitable
for children under 9 years of age.
Add personality
Your child’s happiness needs to be prioritized first, so
choose the furniture as per the taste of your little bundle of joy. Take your
kids on a tour of your nearest store to make sure they fit in the bed and like
the accessories that go with it. It's never too early to start forming
opinions. Their private space will become a place
that reflects their personality - and they might even keep it clean.
Finding the perfect fit
Invest in multi-use furniture
Space is often a big
issue in kids’ bedrooms. Even if you do have it, it’s a great idea to think
about and plan how to best utilize the space. Choosing furniture that provides
more than one purpose is one of the best ways to ensure you get the most out of
a room. This could simply mean choosing a desk with inbuilt storage and
shelving or a bed with under bed storage. Ensure that you have space to store
their toys, books, clothes and other things in an easily accessible manner.
Homework area
Your children will be spending more time on schoolwork than
they ever have before. Children’s desks can be built in under high sleepers or,
if there's room, stand alone. Many kid's desks have integrated shelves and
bookcases, ideal for storing school textbooks, dictionaries, exercise books and
of course that enormous collection of pens, pencils and felt tips. Choose a
desk that can be cleaned easily and that stores a lot of supplies.
Lighting
Sleep is important to your childs’ well-being, and so it is
important to consider lighting options that will promote sleep. When planning
lighting for your kids’ bedroom, it is important to think about the activities
that will take place in the room. Does your child read in bed? Does your child
like to draw and be creative? Does your child like to play with toys that have
small parts? Does your child need a desk
space to study?
With the right furniture, you can create a fun and comfortable
environment for the youngest members of your family. Following the tips for designing a child's bedroom will save
you money, space and time and give your child's room a magical makeover.
Do you have any tips for designing a kid’s bedrooms? We always love to hear from you.Expecting your valuable suggestions and comment.
