Martes, Mayo 10, 2011

Choosing The Best Kids Bedroom Furniture

Thinking of buying the perfect kids bedroom furniture? You may be doing them a disservice if you don't really have a grasp of what kids want and what they need maybe they like modern childrens furniture (which they may not realize they want) before you go shopping.

Lower Beds

While as an adult we can enjoy high-sitting, pillow top beds that are well off the ground, these are not often the best choice for children, especially those under 10. Little ones are prone to roll around a lot while they are sleeping and periodically fall out of bed. You want to make sure the kids bedroom furniture you choose will make the bed they will be falling out of low enough to the ground that they will not get hurt.

Watch the Edges

Another thing to look at in kids bedroom furniture is the edges. There are some beautiful pieces of furniture out there on the market, but a lot of it has pointed edges. In a child's room, this is an accident waiting to happen. While you may tell them time and time again not to run in the house, it will happen, and it's best if you have rounded edges on the furniture for the time when they run into it.

Getting Homework Done

From pre-school to high school, your kid is going to need a space to do homework, so you should figure this into your decision on kids bedroom furniture. Many of today's kid's room suites can have a desk as a part of the package, since this is a must-have for a child. One thing to keep in mind as you are selecting a desk is that there also needs to be adequate lighting for your child to work by. If the room is not well enough lit, or you are thinking of putting the desk in a corner, which may be a little darker, make sure the desk has space for a lamp that can be used to brighten things up.

Shelves

Kids have a lot of items that need shelving. Books, games, puzzles and more can be neatly stacked on shelves. While many parents like the idea of a toy box in a younger child's room, toy boxes do not work for items such as board games and puzzles, unless you like the box falling open and searching for pieces that have made their way to the bottom. It's best to have a neat place to put these things away.

Storage

As adults we understand the idea of spring-cleaning and limiting clutter. For kids, this is a foreign concept. Kids will always have stuff. Lots of stuff. So, when you are considering kids bedroom furniture, think storage. Whether it's under-bed drawers, extra dressers, shelves or other options, the more storage you have, the better chance the room may periodically be clean.

Friend Space

Kids will have slumber parties and other sorts of gatherings at your house. While adults use the living room or kitchen for these get-togethers, kids like to show off their room. Make sure your kids bedroom furniture purchases are conducive to sleepovers and more than one child wanting to sit and play.

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  1. Wow! I really love your collection... These kids bedroom furniture are looking gorgeous... Thanks for sharing.

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