Publié : 05/03/2022

Children's house bed: advantages and disadvantages

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Nateo CONCEPT

How to know if the house bed is suitable for your child?

Highly popular with parents and children alike, the house bed is finding its way into more and more bedrooms over the years! With its very specific shape, the children's house bed is highly recognizable. Like any type of furniture, it obviously has its advantages and disadvantages.

So what is a children's house bed? What are the different types? What are the advantages and disadvantages, and how do you choose one?

What is a house bed?

The children's house bed is a children's bed equipped with a conventional bed base, with the difference that it has a house-like structure. This structure rises above the child to give them the feeling of spending their nights in a real little house.

Playful, it also has strong decorative potential. It's not uncommon to see a children's house bed decorated with bunting or fairy lights for example. It's an opportunity for the child to create their own little universe for peaceful nights.

In terms of dimensions, there are as many options as for a classic bed. You can choose a 90x140 house bed for a child up to 6 years old, or a 90x190 house bed for older children. In terms of style, there's a wide range of possibilities within the same bed selection. Often made of solid wood, this children's bed can come in different shapes and colors depending on the brands and models.

The different types of house-style beds

The children's house bed exists in several styles which is perfect for making a choice adapted to your child's needs. Notable examples include:

The Montessori children's house bed: inspired by the famous method, is installed close to the floor which allows the child to get up and go to bed with much more autonomy (it also limits the risk of falling)

The convertible house bed: whether it's a boy's or girl's house bed, it can evolve with age. On a 90x140 children's house bed for example, you can add an extension kit to create a 90x200 house bed that can be used until adolescence and even beyond (notably our ELLY 90x140 convertible house bed)!

The wooden house bed: certainly the most common on the market. Natural or painted version, it allows for the creation of a sturdy piece of furniture. Opting for a solid wood house bed is therefore a way to choose a high-quality children's house bed.

The mid-height house bed: while it can be close to the floor and at classic height, the house bed can also be elevated to mid-height. Accessible by a small ladder, it allows for storage underneath. Like for example the BAHIA 90x200 house bed in white and wood.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of choosing it for your child's room?

If you're considering installing a girl's or boy's house bed in your child's room, it's interesting to note the advantages and disadvantages of this type of furniture.

Advantages of the children's house bed

The first undeniable advantage of the children's house bed: its house shape that is both playful and cozy. The child can create their own universe for playing during the day and sleeping at night. It's an excellent way to help them transition from their crib gently and become familiar with this new big kid bed. We can suggest installing decorations accordingly so they can make this new space their own.

Perfectly secure, these beds are designed to be robust and durable for many years as long as they comply with current standards for children's bed design.

Moreover, the children's house bed adapts to the child's needs and growth by choosing, for example, a Montessori model, convertible or mid-height version according to their preference.

Disadvantages of the house bed

Despite all these advantages, there are also some drawbacks to choosing a children's house bed.

The main one is often its cost. Being (in most cases) made of solid wood and of high quality, you'll need to budget accordingly.

However, the convertible version or choosing a 90x190 house bed means it can be kept until the end of adolescence. Moreover, a high-quality children's bed made of solid wood represents a certain cost anyway, whether it's house-shaped or not.

We can also note that, depending on the model, the house bed can be quite imposing in your child's room. To avoid mistakes, remember to check the dimensions to imagine the volume of this furniture when it will be installed.

Bed base, mattress, manufacturing quality: how to choose?

When you want to opt for a children's house bed, several criteria need to be considered. First, there's the quality of manufacturing. We naturally recommend opting for a solid pine bed which will be much more robust and durable.

At Nateo Concept, our beds are made from wood sourced from eco-managed forests. We prioritize French manufacturing for greater proximity. Furthermore, our furniture is created from ecological materials to limit our environmental impact and preserve children's health.

A high-quality bed and bed base therefore require demanding manufacturing with materials recognized for their durability.

What about the mattress?

The mattress often needs to be purchased separately from the bed. It obviously needs to be the right size, but also of good quality to support children's nights and their growth. Here too, we opt for natural materials such as cotton or bamboo while ensuring the mattress is anti-dust mite and antibacterial.