Kids and quality go hand and hand. Kids will be kids. They are often rough and tuff on furniture. So when it comes to furnishing children's bedrooms it's wise to make quality purchases that will not only last but will grow right along with them.
Take for instance, double and triple function furnishings. This kind of furniture is a real blessing as it can take your toddler right through to his teen years.
One of my favorite bedroom furnishing ideas are 3-in-1 one units which feature a sleeping area, storage space and a place to study.
Multi-purpose furnishings can save floor space and enhance the play value of a child's bedroom. You no longer have a need for extra furniture that takes up valuable space. A further bonus is that it's usually less expensive to buy one opposed to two or three separate pieces of furniture.
Great 2-in-1 designs like bunk beds that reassemble as single beds and seating units with concealed storage are also ideal.
When looking to make such a large purchase it's best to comparison shop. Also give some thought to how the piece of furniture will serve your child's needs in the years to come.
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Convertible furnishings start with cribs. Today's baby cribs often come as a combination crib and storage unit. Features may include a standard crib with rails attached on one side to a multi-drawer chest. Here, both the crib and chest would sit on a foundation of dual blanket drawers.
Once out of the crib, your toddler can sleep on an extension mattress and spring) that is added once the rails and chest are removed. On some models this is standard. Other models have this as an option only. Consider the price difference of both.
Such a configuration offers up years of usefulness - a single bed and a freestanding chest of drawers. Other chest/crib combos feature a detachable change station on top of the storage unit. If considering this design, give some thought as to the most comfortable height for changing your baby. Most are between 30 to 40 high.
Trundle beds (with a roll-out sleep unit) are ideal for sleepovers, extra storage and additional play opportunities. You can remove the bottom mattress and use the frame for off season storage or for a train or car track set up.
Foam futons are another multi-function piece of furniture. Originally of Japanese origin these lightweight mattresses fold in half or thirds to provide comfortable seating when not used for sleeping. Today's futons come in various shapes and sizes including child sized recliners and sofas. Futons are known to be lightweight and easy to flip.
Don't let bold colored or patterned futons discourage you from making a purchase. Instead, recover the mattress with a sheet that matches the d?cor of the room.
About the Author
Sherrie Le Masurier is an organizing consultant and freelance writer. She is a member of the Professional Organizers in Canada (POC) and is co-owner of http://www.decorating-kids-rooms.net a site geared to organizing decorating children's rooms. Copyright.
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