How to create a modern room with a Scandinavian trundle bed?

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Modern bedroom with a trundle bed: tips & advice

If you want to create a modern bedroom for your child, opting for a Scandinavian-style trundle bed is an excellent choice. For many years now, this decorating style has continued to convince fans of modernity and minimalism. This is perfect in a child's bedroom that you want to furnish in a clean, yet functional way by having a second bed. Discover what a Scandinavian trundle bed looks like and how to showcase it in your child's bedroom to create a beautiful space.

The success of Scandinavian style

For many years now, Scandinavian style has been hugely successful in the field of decoration. While the Swedish giant Ikea has largely made its mark in the world of interior design, Scandinavian style encompasses furniture inspired by Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish and Danish design. It appeared in the 1930s, but it was really during the 2010s that it exploded in popularity with the general public. Since then, furniture inspired by designers from these countries continues to be showcased in decoration stores.

What does it involve?

With Scandinavian design often comes the concept of hygge. In other words, we're talking about clean lines, soft and light colors, and natural materials. Minimalism and attention to detail are key here. In France, if there's one element that represents Scandinavian style, it's the thin, angled wooden legs. They can be found on all sorts of furniture such as chairs, tables, beds, etc.

What is a trundle bed?

What we call a trundle bed is a bed that hides another one. Indeed, a 90x190 trundle bed has a drawer under the bed base that contains a second bed. We often talk about children's trundle beds, as it's the perfect model for a child's bedroom. This model allows for a second sleeping space to invite friends or cousins to stay over.

The second bed in the 90x190 trundle bed is a pull-out model. You just need to unfold its legs to set it up, and fold them back to slide it under the bed again. Generally, you can choose between a 90x190 cm model or a 90x200 trundle bed.

Why choose a Scandinavian trundle bed?

The trundle bed is very practical in a small room that is shared occasionally. Indeed, it only takes up the space of a single bed yet offers two sleeping spaces when needed. If your child is used to having overnight guests, they can offer them a comfortable sleeping space right next to their bed. Moreover, the rest of the time, the trundle bed looks exactly like a classic child's bed, making it hard to guess that it contains another bed. It's also available in a daybed format for daytime use as well. This is the case with our TYKO 90x190 trundle bed for example. The trundle bed is therefore an excellent solution for furnishing a small child's bedroom and having an extra sleeping space.

What criteria to choose it?

Most often, it is recommended to go for a wooden trundle bed. Wood is a more robust and durable material over time. You can opt for an eco-responsible version by choosing PEFC certified wood, which comes from sustainably managed forests.

Moreover, prefer to choose a trundle bed made from low formaldehyde panels, as well as water-based paint and varnish. With these materials, you limit the presence of volatile organic compounds in your child's room. Thus, you preserve their well-being.

For your trundle bed to be Scandinavian style, prioritize a combination of wood and white, simple and minimalist lines, and a modern look. By choosing this type of model, you'll have no trouble matching it with the rest of the decoration.

What to match with a Scandinavian trundle bed?

If you decide to go for a Scandinavian-style trundle bed, you can choose all the other furniture in your child's room in this spirit. For the dresser and wardrobe, also prioritize a combination of white and wood as well as clean lines. You can also opt for a complete children's bedroom set so that all the furniture matches.

For the rest of the room's decoration, you can choose a nice armchair also in Scandinavian style, a house-shaped bookshelf, natural material baskets for storing toys, some frames with lovely minimalist-style images, a faux fur rug, etc. There's no shortage of Scandinavian-style decorative elements in decoration stores, so you'll have no trouble finding what you need to decorate your child's room.

You can also opt for wallpaper with childlike patterns that remain simple to create an even more welcoming atmosphere. As always, don't forget to add curtains and a nice light fixture to make a difference.

For even more originality, don't hesitate to check out decoration brands from Norway, Sweden, Finland, or Denmark to find truly Scandinavian objects that will make all the difference in the room's decoration.

If you want to ensure that this decor will be a hit with your child, don't hesitate to involve them in the process by offering them, for example, a selection of bed linen to choose from. They will be even more delighted with their new room!