What is a trundle bed?

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If two of your children share the same room or if you want to have an extra bed available, the trundle bed is an excellent choice. While this name might not mean anything to you at first, it is nevertheless a practical and clever solution, in a child's room, but also in a guest room for example.

What is a trundle bed?

A trundle bed is a single bed that hides a second one. Indeed, a 90x190 trundle bed cm usually has a drawer that slides under the bed base. In this drawer, there is a second bed base with a second mattress. This second bed is also equipped with folding legs that simply need to be unfolded to set it up.

The trundle bed takes its name from nested tables that slide one above the other. Here, it's the same principle. We're talking about a children's trundle bed, but it's perfectly possible to accommodate an adult. Indeed, a 90x190 trundle bed has the standard dimensions of a single bed.

Why choose a trundle bed?

The primary reason for choosing a trundle bed is the ability to have a second sleeping space without cluttering the room. Indeed, a small or medium-sized child's bedroom can hardly accommodate two single beds. A 90x200 trundle bed cm therefore allows for significant space saving, while having a second bed if needed.

When two children share the same room or when you want to have an extra bed, trundle beds are perfectly suited.

How to choose a trundle bed?

To choose a trundle bed, you can consider different criteria such as:

  • Materials: Prioritize FSC or PEFC certified solid wood, ecological wood panels with low formaldehyde content, and solvent-free paints and varnishes.
  • Manufacturing origin: Made in France or made in Europe is of course preferable.
  • The style: Choose a design that matches the current room decoration, but that will also adapt to decoration changes over time.
  • Price: Expect between 250 euros and 800 euros depending on the models
  • The format: You can choose a trundle bed with storage like our MANLY 90x190 trundle bed with storage for example.
  • The brand: Prefer to buy your wooden trundle bed from a brand specialized in children's furniture.
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Which mattress for a trundle bed?

The choice of mattresses primarily depends on the chosen trundle bed. Indeed, certain constraints may need to be taken into account for the bed that is in the storage drawer. A maximum thickness may need to be considered for the drawer system to remain effective. Therefore, make sure to follow the manufacturer's recommendations regarding mattress thickness.

Otherwise, you can opt for the desired mattress, as long as it respects the size constraints, most often 90x190 cm or 90x200 cm.

What other furniture in a child's room?

Once you have chosen the trundle bed for your child's room, you can furnish the rest of the room by opting for:

  • A chest of drawers: Ultra-practical, it allows for storing linen, clothes, accessories, and even games. Easy to access even for the smallest ones, it's the ideal piece of furniture in a child's room.
  • A wardrobe: It is an excellent complement to the chest of drawers, particularly for storing clothes and linen in general. If space in the room allows, it will be more than welcome over the years as belongings accumulate.
  • A desk: For homework, but also reading, drawing or playing, the desk is a privileged quiet space for a child. Its presence in the room is therefore a lovely gift and it will find its usefulness for several years.
  • A toy chest: To store toys and enjoy a tidy space, the toy chest is a very practical piece of furniture/object. The child can store everything in it themselves and easily find their favorite things.
  • A bookshelf: To showcase books and reading in general, a bookshelf is an excellent choice. It can be more or less substantial depending on the volume of books your child has.

Once the furniture is installed, all that's left is to perfect the decor by choosing lovely objects, a rug, curtains, and also by taking care of lighting for the child's development and well-being.

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What other solutions when several children share the same room?

While the trundle bed is a perfect solution when two children share the same room, there are other bed formats that are also multiple such as:

  • The bunk bed: A well-known product, it stacks two beds one above the other to take up as little space as possible.
  • The separable bunk bed: It opts for the same format as the bunk bed. The only difference? The two beds can be separated. This solution is very practical if the two children plan to occupy two separate rooms in the future.
  • The 3-bed bunk bed: Surprisingly, the 3-bed bunk bed combines the bunk bed system and the trundle bed. It is indeed a bunk bed with a hidden bed under the bottom bunk.

If several of your children share the same room, you therefore have multiple possibilities for each to have a comfortable bed.