Kids’ Furniture Buying Guide
If you have ever bought furniture for your bedroom, you know how hard the selection process is. Getting the perfect size furniture, the design that goes with your room’s interiors and fits your style, and most importantly getting good quality furniture can be quite a hassle. But when it comes to your kid’s room, things get slightly more complicated. Kids’ furniture is not just normal adult-size furniture that is scaled down. You have to take into consideration, the age of your child, their height, their likes and dislikes, the size of the room and if you have more than one child, then there’s so much more to do.
In this article, we will be covering all the things that we recommend to consider when purchasing furniture for the kids.
Start with the Basics
What is the first thing your child would need in a bedroom? A bed. Now, there are a lot of things to take into consideration when buying a bed. So, let’s start with the basics. Your child’s age plays a huge role in deciding the kind of bed they will need. A 3-year old will need a different size of bed from a 7-year old. The quality of the bed is a very important factor that needs to be considered. You cannot have a bed frame made of low-quality materials that are bound to break with a bit of pressure, have sharp edges or have loose components just protruding out of the sides. These things may be problematic for adults but can be quite dangerous for a child and the child’s safety is always of prime importance.
Furthermore, kids’ furniture goes through a lot more than adult’s furniture. The furniture in your child’s bedroom is used like swings, slides and jungle gyms in the park. This is the reason why kids’ furniture needs to be sturdy and safe. We recommend sticking to wooden furniture. While metal and glass furniture can look stylish, it is not meant to withstand the constant beating your child might expose it to.
Bed Guide
Beds can be tricky furniture to buy. While desks, chairs and storage furniture is simply about the design, with beds you need to consider size, material, design and comfort. Furthermore, children of different require different beds.
Bunk, Loft and Trundle Beds
If you have more than one child but not enough space for individual or double beds, go for a bunk bed. Space-saving bedroom furniture is not that uncommon. Most kids will enjoy having a bunk bed as it allows them to climb up and down a ladder countless times. It also gives your kids an individual space despite being a bed for two people.
Loft beds are another great option for people looking to save some space in the bedroom. Loft beds take up enough space for say a kids’ single bed but offer a two-storey approach like a bunk bed with the lower half being for multi-purpose usage. This way your child can have a neat-looking room at all times.
Trundle beds can either have a two-storey design or can just be single beds. It combines the qualities of both bink and loft beds, as it provides storage along with the bed. The storage usually comes in the form of drawers at the bottom and is quite useful for storing all the bedding.
Single, King Single and Novelty Beds
Are you too confused about what bed to get for your child? Then go with the simple option. Single beds are the easiest option for kids starting from the age of 6 years to pre-teens. Metal beds with round-edged frames or wooden beds are great options for your child. If you want things to be a little fancier then a wooden bed with an upholstered bedhead can look quite luxurious. The same goes for king single beds. For teenagers or super tall kids in their pre-teens, king single is the way to go.
Novelty beds, on the other hand, are a great way to treat your child. Four-poster beds, beds shaped like cars, beds with slides attached to them are all part of the novelty beds category. These beds almost seem too good to be true but they exist and they are available at MyDeal. Despite their novel designs, these beds are meant to be very comfortable and approachable for your child.
Seating Arrangements
If your child’s room is big enough then seating is the next thing you should be thinking about. From sofas to tables and chairs, there is a lot you can do. Moreover, having the right kind of seating in your child’s room also ensures that they do not end up spending the entire day in bed.
Tables and chairs
Tables and chairs are an important part of your kids’ furniture. Whether it is within the bedroom or in a separate playing room, tables and chairs can make a lot of difference. Tea parties, building blocks, puzzle-solving and other activities like such require a plain surface. While doing these activities on the floor is possible, it is also very messy. There are many different types of sets you can choose from. Wooden tables and chairs look the best but you can also opt for plastic sets that are colourful and easy to clean.
Additionally, you also have the option of going for a table and chair set that comes with in-built storage for easier access to toys. Specially carved tables are also loved by children. Tables carved with animals or your child’s favourite cartoon design are quite popular as well.
Sofas, Chairs and Recliners
It should not come as a surprise that kids’ furniture includes sofas. Sofas are a great addition to your kid’s bedroom or playroom. They provide comfortable seating for them and their friends, are available in bright colours and are perfect for kids. Whether you want a pull-out sofa or a simple two-seater, you can easily find them on MyDeal.
A chair may not seem like a big deal, but children usually like having something that is specifically for them. A special chair is always going to be cherished by your kid. You can go for a simple wooden chair, a colourful cushioned chair or a classy rattan chair for your child.
As far as recliners are concerned, if you can have them so can your child. Recliners don’t have to be placed in your child’s room. The concept of a special chair can be applied to recliners as well. Just have a recliner for your child placed in the Lounge room or living room along with your own recliner. It will make your child feel very comfortable and adult.
Toy Storage
Toys are a huge part of your child’s growth and development. Whether your kid has a lot of toys or just a few, these toys need to be kept in a specific place.
Boxes and Shelves
Storage boxes are always a great way of storing toys. They can be placed anywhere in the room as they don’t take up too much space and can store quite a lot of toys. Moreover, storage boxes are available in different styles- from wooden boxes to colourful cushioned boxes. They can also be used as extra seating in the room hence giving you the perfect balance between storage and seating.
Shelves are great for organising toys. If you have more than one child or just a lot of toys for your child, shelves can help organise all those toys. Toy storage shelves are usually quite different from the shelves you would see around the house. They are low-lying for an easier approach for your kids, colourful and have an uncomplicated design. Shelves and cabinets for kids is a great way to teach your children how to be more independent, neat and organised as well.
Toys Bins and Bags
This is a very interesting way of storing your child’s toys. These bags are basically large enough to fit a good amount of toys and can be carried anywhere. Toy bins and bags are made of fabric and are a great way to keep smaller toys in one place. Some of them come with a drawstring, some look like laundry baskets and you also have to option of purchasing hanging toy bags.
Spruce Up The Room
When it comes to kids’ furniture there is so much more you can do. The bed, seating, tables and toy storage furniture are important for your kid but there are other things you can add to your child’s room.
A study desk is always a useful thing to have. If you are not buying a table and chairs set for your child, you should consider buying an individual study desk. At some point, your kid will start studying and getting them in the habit of sitting on a desk while doing their work is going to be helpful to them in the long run. Study desks don’t have to be boring looking, there are always some fun options available for your child.
Cupboards, wardrobes and drawers are also very important. There are some very interesting designs available on MyDeal that your child might like. Wardrobes and drawers are a great way to keep your kid’s room organised as well. Furthermore, you can train your child to fold their clothes and keep them in the wardrobe themselves. Good habits need to start somewhere. Additionally, if your child is too short to reach the top shelf of the wardrobe, get a cute-looking step stool. You can help your children become more aware of their surroundings with the help of the furniture in their room.
Most importantly, while helping your child develop good habits and learning how to be independent is good, you need good furniture to let your child have a room of their own. The decoration and the furniture matter to them and affects their growth. So, choose well!
