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Sleep tight: 6 beautiful beds to suit the newborn, toddler or young kid in your life
Maximise space and functionality with these cute sleeping solutions.
IT’S NO SURPRISE that decorating a kid’s bedroom can be one of the most fun projects to tackle in the home.
From themed wallpaper, colourful cushions and cute accessories to larger, big-ticket items like sturdy furniture and lighting, this is a chance to let the imagination run wild – and let the little ones in on the design process, too.
Choosing a brilliant bed that encourages great sleep and comfort is usually top of the list of priorities when decorating any bedroom, no matter who’ll be sleeping in it. Size, price and longevity all come into play here, and with the amount of choice on the market right now, it can be easy to get overwhelmed.
But worry not, we’ve found six gorgeous solutions that will make the whole decorating process child’s play.
1. Add some elegance: Invest in a bedframe that’s tough but intricately designed and elegant to suit a dreamy space. This one featured by @mrs_engstrom can be softened up easily with plush bedding and cushions. The design allows air to circulate and natural light to bounce of its shiny finish.
A nod to tradition, the toys that surround it are a move away from the screen and promote good, old-fashioned playtime, too. Get the theme started with this bed at IKEA.
2. Go monochrome: Why not challenge yourself and commit to a certain colour palette? Black and white décor isn’t hard to incorporate, seeing as Scandi is still one of the most popular styles used in children’s bedrooms. Keep your eyes peeled in stores like Barn, Tiger and Søstrene Grene and you’ll have this fresh look perfected.
We love this tipi bed featured on @dzika_fabryka‘s Instagram, which really anchors the room and has handy storage below for quick tidying up. Find similar online at Trouva.
3. Build them up: Call in the builders and get a bunk bed fitted specifically for the space. Ideal for the bookworms of the house, this one featured by @decor8 has an abundance of shelving and leaves plenty of room to curl up with a good book both above and below.
Added safety barriers avoid any falls from great heights and a ladder, flush with the frame, keeps the look streamlined and clean. Irish companies like CustomMade.ie can help achieve this bespoke look.
4. Grow with it: Finding bedroom furniture that grows with a child is a godsend for many young families. This Mini+ junior bed is perfect for a baby’s nursery but equally as spacious for a toddler. The bed can be fitted with a bed guard for increased safety, but it converts to a day bed for older kids, too.
The Mini+ junior bed is right at home in this autumnal-themed space. The atmosphere is cosy and safe, bringing all of the elements together for a good night’s sleep. Find the Mini+ junior bed at Oliver Furniture.
5. Twinning is winning: Another one for a growing child with fleeting taste, a plain bed can be updated instantly with a new headboard and bed clothes to suit the theme. For kids sharing rooms or an extra space for when friends stay over, these unicorn headboards from @craftedpineco add symmetry and balance to the room.
However, when unicorns aren’t ‘the thing’ anymore, listen to your child’s latest obsession and let the room work its magic around them. Stick to natural light and subtle colours, which are components essential for good sleep, too.
6. A touch of tradition: When it comes to cots, some styles never get old. Rattan and wood are long-lasting nod to tradition – and make for some pretty awe-inspiring Instagram pics, as proved by @mylifeofmuses.
A matching headboard on your own bed will tie the look together and make your new crib part of the family straight away. Find similar one-off cot and headboard designs on Etsy and at the Rattan Collective.
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