How to transform the house bed into a creative play space?

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House bed: how to create a creative play space?

In a child's bedroom, the space dedicated to rest and sleep meets the space dedicated to dreaming and playing. These two possibilities can intertwine and the same place can be used differently depending on the time of day. With a house bed, you can truly create a creative play space that your child will love using during the day! So here are some tips for choosing the right house bed and knowing how to make it even more fun!

What is a house bed?

What we call a house bed is a children's bed topped with a house-style structure. This can be very minimalist or, on the contrary, very sophisticated with windows (this is particularly the case with our Bella house bed), a slide, etc. The children's house bed is a piece of furniture very popular with both children and parents that makes the bedroom more playful and the sleeping space more fun and reassuring.

Today, there are several formats of house beds such as:

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Lit cabane enfant 90x200 avec fenêtre BELLA
  • The classic house bed: we're talking about a 90x190 house bed or a 90x200 house bed. This is a standard children's bed, topped with a house-style structure.
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Lit cabane 90x200 en pin massif AXEL
  • The Montessori house bed: very close to the ground, it allows the child to get up and go to bed with more autonomy.
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Lit cabane mi-hauteur 90x200 BAHIA
  • The elevated house bed : here, the sleeping area is accessible by a small ladder which makes the model even more playful.
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Lit cabane 90x200 avec toboggan NOAH
  • The slide house bed : this even more sophisticated version includes a ladder to climb into bed and a slide to get down.

Why choose a house bed?

There are several reasons why parents choose a house bed for their child.

Playful aspect

The house bed is a very original and fun piece of furniture for children, so it has its rightful place in their room. A real playground during the day, it leaves room for imagination and creativity.

Feeling of security

Surrounded by the structure of their house bed, children feel more reassured and secure. Those who are reluctant to sleep alone in their bed can find a form of comfort to be more peaceful at bedtime.

Aesthetics and personalisation

With a children's house bed, the room immediately takes on a different look. This piece of furniture is a strong decorative element and furthermore offers the possibility to personalise the space even more.

How to choose your house bed?

The choice of your children's house bed will depend on several criteria to select the ideal piece of furniture:

1️⃣ The room size: some house beds are more imposing and if it's the centrepiece of a creative children's room, the house bed should not overcrowd the space. If the room is small, opt for a more streamlined version. If, on the contrary, you have space, you can go for a more sophisticated model like a house bed with a slide.

2️⃣ The materials used : you can opt for materials that respect the environment and your child's well-being such as solid wood certified PEFC, ecological panels with low formaldehyde content, solvent-free paint and varnish

3️⃣ The origin : by choosing made in France, you are assured of opting for a quality model and investing in local production for more eco-responsibility.

4️⃣ The style : minimalist, modern, traditional or even vintage, there are countless possibilities when it comes to the style and colour of your house bed. Choose a model that matches the rest of the room's decor to create true harmony.

5️⃣ The price : regarding price, you can find a house bed from £250 up to over £900. There's something for every budget!

How to make it a real creative play space?

Once your house bed is assembled, you can refine its decoration to make it a creative play space. From there, you have several possibilities such as:

  • String lights;
  • Bunting;
  • Stickers;
  • Hanging decorations;
  • Colourful cushions and throws;
  • Decorations to place if there are small shelves;
  • Original bed linen;

Let your imagination and your child's run wild. You can also create your own DIY decorations by following tutorials on the web. This can be a good opportunity to share an activity with your child and involve them in decorating their room.

What other beds allow you to create a play space?

If you want to create a play space from your child's bed, there are other models than the house bed that can offer you this possibility.

The mid-height bed

The mid-height bed is perfect for creating a cosy corner just underneath. This could be, for example, a comfortable space dedicated to reading. Moreover, there are even mid-height house beds. This is sure to delight children who love to create adventures in their room.

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Lit mi-hauteur avec bureau et rangement 90x190 ARLO

The loft bed

The loft bed is also very popular with children. Elevated, it dominates the room and offers the possibility to invent numerous adventures. Moreover, it allows for creating a beautiful play area just underneath.

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Lit mezzanine avec bureau 90x190 BONDI