Publié : 05/02/2024

The house bed: the centrepiece of a creative child's bedroom

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Nateo CONCEPT

Why choose a house bed for a child's room?

You've surely seen it many times, the children's house bed is hugely successful with little ones. With its pretty house shape, it appeals to young children who might sometimes be reluctant at bedtime. It offers a fun and reassuring environment, making it a real favorite for parents too. Here are all our tips for choosing the children's house bed that will make the room a creative and original environment!

What is a children's house bed?

What we call a house bed for children is a child's bed topped with a structure in the shape of a small house. Most often, we're talking about a 90x190 cm house bed, which is the dimensions of a standard single bed. However, different dimensions are possible depending on the products offered.

The style of the "house" can be more or less sophisticated depending on the chosen children's house bed. Depending on brands and models, several designs are possible to find the children's house bed that perfectly suits you.

Why choose a house bed?

If the children's house bed is so successful, it's because it greatly appeals to young children. Indeed, the transition from a crib to a big kid bed isn't always easy for little ones. The house format, which is both playful and reassuring, can make all the difference. The structure reminds children of the crib bars for a more "containing" and therefore more soothing effect.

Little ones who have trouble falling asleep, as well as children who like growing up in a playful and original environment, will undoubtedly fall in love with the children's house bed. Note that the house bed allows you to create a children's room that is both stimulating during the day and soothing at night.

The different types of house beds

When it comes to house beds, there are several formats to discover, such as the standard house bed, the Montessori house bed, the mid-height house bed, or the bunk house bed.

The standard house bed

What we call the standard house bed is a classic 90x190 cm house bed. We're referring to a simple 90x190 cm bed topped with a house-style structure. This is an excellent choice to facilitate the transition to a big kid bed! You can discover our ALBA house bed.

The mid-height house bed

If you want to give your child the feeling of sleeping in a treehouse, the mid-height house bed is the model you need. This time, the bed base is elevated. Your child accesses their bed via a small ladder, which is what gives this children's house bed all its charm.

The bunk house bed

Finally, it's also possible to opt for a children's house bed for two children with the bunk house bed. The house-style structure is adapted here to provide two separate sleeping areas. It's ideal if you want to install this type of bed in a shared room!

The Montessori house bed

The Montessori house bed, which can also be called a baby house bed, is a version closer to the ground than the previous model. Indeed, the Montessori bed's principle is to make even the youngest children autonomous at bedtime and wake-up time. To make this possible and limit the risk of falling, the bed base is therefore practically at ground level.

What criteria to choose a house bed?

Beyond the format, you can consider several criteria to choose a children's house bed that is both safe and eco-responsible, such as:

Certified wood: The presence of FSC or PEFC certification for wooden furniture ensures that it comes from sustainably managed forests.
Ecological panels: When not using solid wood, the reconstituted wood panels used should preferably be ecological and especially low in formaldehyde to preserve your child's well-being.
Solvent-free paints and varnishes: Still with the idea of protecting your child from volatile organic compounds, prefer water-based paint or varnish.
Made in France: With a product manufactured in France, you are assured of compliance with current European standards and quality manufacturing.

What age for a house bed?

The age for a children's house bed primarily depends on the chosen format. For a standard bed or a Montessori bed, children from age 2 can enjoy this furniture. When they're ready to leave their crib, they can benefit from this type of house bed.

As for the mid-height house bed or bunk house bed, it is recommended to wait until at least age 6. Indeed, using an elevated sleeping area presents too great a risk of falling before this age.

Which mattress to choose for a house bed?

Finally, you'll just need to choose a mattress suitable for your children's house bed. To choose it, nothing could be simpler: refer to the recommendations in the instructions of the chosen bed. For some models, particularly elevated ones, there is a maximum thickness not to exceed. Make sure to read all manufacturer recommendations before making your choice.