Children’s Cabin Beds

When you are designing your offspring’s bedroom suit you may want to take a look at the very popular line of children’s cabin beds that are available in the current furniture market. They are very popular across the pond in the United Kingdom and, have been a homestead staple for over a century. These beds are great for very small bedrooms that just about every home or apartment contains. The many unique and functional designs of cabin beds allow you to custom tailor your purchase to your child’s needs and wants. From built in bookshelves, staircases, activity areas, and additional trundle beds that fit underneath his or her bed for when a friend spends the night.

When shopping for cabin beds ask yourself some questions like: What pieces of furniture do you need to replace or consolidate into the bed structure? How many years will it take for your child to out grow his or her bed? What safety features do you need to consider when choosing this type of bedroom furniture? Does my child need a staircase built in or will a stepladder suffice for climbing into bed at night? Will your child need an additional bed for over night guests in his or her room? How long will the beds last in years, so it can be handed down to the next child or relative?

Another route when buying children’s cabin beds is to hire a cabinetmaker to make a custom bed to fit your exact dimension and storage needs. This will come at a premium cost up front to you, but six months or a year down the road it may save you from having to scrap your current bed for another or have to buy additional dresser or other storage type furniture. It might be wise to think about as your child grows their clothing will become larger and will take up more storage space in the drawers of the cabin bed.

Dual cabin beds in one room can sleep up to four children depending on the model of bed your purchase or have constructed. This is great for slumber parties and when cousins come to visit in the summer. Plus, if you have two kids in the same room – closet space will be at a premium. The best advice again is to plan wisely for a long-term functionality of juvenile cabin beds and make sure there is room to grow.