Which bed for a small child's room?

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Choosing the ideal bed for a small room

In an apartment or a house, it's not uncommon for children's rooms to lack a bit of space. Between the desk, the bed, and the play area, things can quickly become cramped. Therefore, it will be necessary to opt for adapted solutions to avoid wasting space and create a pleasant and practical environment for daily life. As the bed is the piece of furniture that takes up the most space in a child's room, it must be chosen carefully.

So which bed should you choose in a small child's room? What are the other ways to save space? We explain everything!

Choosing the right bed to save space

In a child's room, the bed is the piece of furniture that takes up the most space. If well chosen, it can allow the child to have peaceful and comfortable nights, while also not occupying all the space in the room. The presence of a play area, a desk area, and the installation of storage solutions remain possible. There are many beds that will be perfect for saving space.

The mid-height children's bed

The mid-height children's bed is a bed that is higher than a single bed, but lower than a loft bed, at mid-height therefore. The child accesses their mid-height bed via a small ladder, and a guardrail limits the risk of falling during the night and ensures safe sleep. The mid-height children's bed is particularly interesting for saving space, as it allows you to make use of the space underneath the sleeping area.

You can imagine a room with a mid-height children's bed under which you could slide a toy chest and storage baskets, for example. It is also entirely possible to create a reading corner underneath the mid-height children's bed and even a den if desired. The mid-height children's bed therefore offers a multitude of possibilities in a small child's room. You can even opt for a children's house bed like our BAHIA model, for example.

The convertible children's bed

The convertible children's bed is also an interesting solution, allowing you to easily transition from a cot to a toddler bed for 2-year-olds or older. This way, you reduce expenses and can maintain harmony between furniture pieces if you've chosen to furnish the room with a complete bedroom set. Another advantage of this convertible bed is that it often allows you to enjoy a 90x140 bed. While this format is only possible up to a certain age, it avoids cluttering the space more than necessary.

The children's trundle bed

The children's trundle bed is a children's bed with a mattress that fits into another. At first glance, it looks like a simple children's bed with a drawer underneath. In this drawer, there is actually another base with a mattress. It is often enough to pull on the handles provided to access the second pull-out bed and deploy the legs. This furniture can be adopted when two children share the same room, but also when your child is used to having friends over for sleepovers.

The bunk bed or loft bed

Another high children's bed that can be chosen is the children's bunk bed. This bed allows for two sleeping areas, one at a standard height and the other higher up. The upper bed is accessed by a ladder. This type of bed allows you to enjoy two beds that occupy the space of only one. Thanks to a solid structure made of solid wood such as pine, for example, children can occupy this space safely.

There is also what is called a children's loft bed. Here, only the top bunk of the bunk bed is kept. You can then consider creating a space underneath the bed such as installing a desk or a bench, for example.

The bed with storage

Finally, what better way to combine sleeping and storage to save space. It is entirely possible to opt for a 90x190 children's bed that also incorporates storage such as shelves around the bed or drawers underneath, for example. This solution allows you to save precious space and keep the room well organised.

Some tips for furnishing a small room

Beyond choosing a mid-height children's bed or a trundle bed, there are other ways to save space in a small child's room. We recommend, for example, opting for clever and well-designed furniture that, beyond being aesthetic, will also be practical. There are now very well-thought-out pieces of furniture for the smallest spaces that allow you to enjoy a comfortable and pleasant living space.

We also recommend clearly defining each area with a sleeping area, play area, desk area, and clothing area, for example. This prevents scattering things everywhere and cluttering the space with toys, clothes, books, etc.

It is obvious that beyond the choice of furniture such as a mid-height children's bed or a well-designed small desk, you will need to be rigorous when it comes to organisation. Regular tidying remains the best way to avoid being overwhelmed. We also recommend sorting from time to time to declutter the space. You can even involve the child in this mission by suggesting they choose some toys they haven't used for a long time to donate, for example.