When investing in furniture for your kids, there are a few things to keep in
mind: durability, adaptability and fun. Kids' interests change quickly and
they grow just about as fast, so it's important to shop smart. Most kids
only need a bed, dresser and a desk with a chair.
When shopping for kids' furniture, durability is very important. Kids play
rough, and it's best to buy sturdy furniture, even if you have girls. You
want something that's going to last. Even if your children don't share a
room, a bunk bed is nice, because it gives them a place for friends when
they spend the night. It can also make a great place to store things. Bunk
beds are usually built better, as they are meant to hold up to years of
climbing in and out of them.
Mini Convertible Crib
Adaptability is also a good thing to keep in mind when buying furniture.
Will it grow with your child? There are many convertible cribs that can be
made into toddler beds, day beds and a twin bed, with a couple support
braces and a mattress. This is something your child could use for years.
Dressers are pretty basic, but to add fun to the room, buy a used dresser at
a yard sale, strip it, and paint it solid color. Then you can get stencils,
decals or stickers and let your child decorate it to fit their taste. It
can be a fun project. When their taste changes, strip it again, and start
over. It can even be stained when they are older, and prefer a more
grown-up style.
Fun is important to kids. There are many imaginative furniture styles, such
as beds shaped like cars or other things. The problem with these is that
the child outgrows them quickly. There are other ways to incorporate fun,
by getting bright bedding and other accessories that are less expensive and
easily changed.
Borrow an idea from college students that is also a space saver: build a
loft. This gives more room for a play area and a desk, which can be built
into one end of the bed. Shelves can also be added easily, using brackets
and boards, creating more storage space.