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March 3rd, 2010 | 
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Planning a kid’s bedroom design can be a lot of fun. It can also be a daunting task as you tackle the issue of storage and making things easy to clean. Here are a few ideas about kid’s bedroom design.
If the room is for just one child, choosing a single bed is the normal choice. If you have two kids sharing one room, bunk beds are the most practical choice. They save a lot of room since you don’t have to allocate two big chunks of space for beds. Most bunk beds also separate into two beds, so you have additional options as time goes on. There are many beds that have an option of storage underneath in the form of drawers. Under bed drawers can also take the place of an upright dresser, which can help with small spaces.
Storage is usually a huge issue in kid’s bedroom design. A nice big toy box is a staple of any kid’s bedroom. Look for one that is of sturdy construction and has a lid. You want to be able to hide that jumble of toys away. For those little toys that have a tendency to get lost in the bottom of the toy box, purchase small, clear, plastic boxes with lids. Label them with a picture so your child knows exactly what goes in each box. This makes clean up a breeze.
If you do not want to use a dresser to house your child’s clothes, try buying some coordinating baskets with liners. You can fill them with socks, underwear, pajamas, and pants. These baskets can be placed on a shelf in the closet for easy access, and all their clothes can be contained in one place. Shoes can be delegated to a special box in the closet or you can by a cloth shoe organizer to hang on the closet door or the bedroom door.
When planning a kid’s bedroom design, consult with the child that will be living in it. If they love their room, they will be more likely to keep it clean. That means less mess for Mom to deal with! Ask them what color they want their walls, then give them a choice between two different shades that are acceptable to you. Take them shopping for accessories with you, and listen to their ideas. Remember, it is their room and they have to live with the results.
A cute idea in kid’s bedroom design is to spell out the child’s name in wooden letters on the wall. You can find them at many stores in all different colors and styles. This is a great way to personalize their room. Kids also love mirrors. Hang a full length mirror in their room so they can see what they look like. You can paint the frame to match your decor. Putting family pictures around the room is also a big hit, especially if your child is in a lot of them. It is also a good way to reinforce names and relationships of family members.
There are many ways to plan a kid’s bedroom design. Make it a fun place to be that reflects your child’s taste and personality.
Lee Dobbins
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It was the Christmas of 1977, I was 9 years old, and my older brother got an air hockey table from Santa. We were just at the age when we were pretty sure that we knew the truth about Santa Claus and were determined to stay up and catch him in the act. We lived in a tri-level house, and my brother’s room was on the first floor, right by the entry way and the family room. He had bunk beds, so I slept downstairs in his room with plans not to sleep that night. We laid in our beds and chatted excitedly but quietly (Christmas Eve is not the time to get in trouble, just in case Santa was real!) Every now and then we would quietly open the door and sneak up the stairs to peak into the living room. But always it was the same, quiet and no change. It was going to be a long night.
I guess we must have fallen asleep, though I still don’t remember actually sleeping. It was around 4:30 in the morning when Matthew and I snuck out of the room. We crept upstairs, and sure enough, Santa had been there while we were sleeping! Santa always brought us one present each, and we easily located my gift and the gifts for our two little sisters, but nothing for Matthew. As we went back down to Matthew’s room, we spotted something in the Family Room. Yes, and air hockey table–we were so excited!Â
My parents always had a rule on Christmas morning. We could get up early and play with our Santa gift, but we had to wait until 8:00 before we could wake them up. So here it was, about 4:30 or 5:00 in the morning, and Matthew and I were playing air hockey and having a blast! But my mom’s memory of it isn’t as fun. It just so happened that our parent’s room was on the third floor, right above the family room (typical tri-story house layout), and of course, the heating vent ran right from the family room to their bedroom. So Mom and Dad had been up late and were trying to finally get some sleep, and all they can hear is a clickity-click-click-click! Needless to say, we were sent back to bed and had to wait to play until later.
But that air hockey table was the most popular and memorable Christmas gift of all time, one that I still remember more than any other. It provided hours of family fun. As kids we would hold tournaments, and the more neighbor kids involved, the better. Our home was always one where everyeone hung out anyhow, so the air hockey table was an added bonus. We probably didn’t play with official rules, but we had a lot of fun, making up our own rules and games as only a child can. But unlike child’s toys, there was no age limit to those who enjoyed playing, and the game never got old because new opponents brought on new challenges.
For great family time, air hockey tables can’t be beat. I know that it brought us hours of fun when I was growing up, and brought us together as a family. Plus, we still enjoy the air hockey table with the telling of the story, and laugh at Matthew and I playing very early on Christmas morning and waking up our parents with a clickity-clack!
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Janie Smalls
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BTW, it does have safety rails on the sides.
Usually most bunk beds say for kids 6 and older, i believe, at least the one i have for when my son is older, says that, and i’ve heard others say there’s does too.
But really it depends on the child and i have known 3 and 4 year olds who have used bunk beds with no probs.
I am planning on letting my son use his bunk bed when he is about 4 years old.
Hope this helps, 
Bedroom is one of the most desired rooms for retirement. A quiet respite, the space should instantly help you relax and feel at home the moment you enter the room. Bedroom furniture can help you in organizing a space and also fulfilling the needs of a soulful night rest away from the hustle of work and everyday life. Getting a good night sleep is one of the prime concerns when working out a color or furniture scheme for bedrooms.
You get bedroom sets with closets, cabinets and armoires that allow you to stack up extra items. These storage units offer you that extra space to put clothes and other articles conveniently in drawers and shelves. There are armoires that can be used as entertainment centers, and many other viable options. You get dresser and nightstands along with beds as suites where each unit aptly compliments the other. There are bookcases and shelving systems as well to help you stow away the extra stuff lying around. But overall, it helps to work out a theme in-line with your comfort level. Blues, greens and pastels are considered retiring colors, and you could match it all up to harmonize a space with décor articles like paintings, furniture, fabric, accessories and curtains. Work out on relaxing themes and jell it with your personal taste.
Apart from organizing a space, bedroom furniture can be fashioned in the most appealing manner to allow a collage of art and function. You get beds in different materialsâleather, wood, wrought iron and a combination that allows you to invest in comfort within your budget. A storage bed, for instance, is great for storing extra linen, sheets and pillows. A leather bed bestows a room with a suave modern looks that is all great; but you must match it up with some great modern furniture pieces or even think out of the box and create an interesting fusion of old and new to infuse your bedroom with a great harmonizing balance and energy.
You get modern beds in different styles. On basics of modern interior design, the trend follows easy lines, open spaces and muted, textured colors and shades. Tones towards the bolder versions are here, but there are beiges and browns too for a serene ambience. You can add depth to any color, and add pieces and accessories in complimenting shades and tones to further accentuate the overall décor. Hang paintings in complimenting frame colors and retiring tones, wall papers are great too, and textured designs can help you personalize a space to suit your taste. Planning helps in fashioning bedroom furniture that compliments the overalls in the most harmonizing way. Measure the space and evaluate your storage needs on a practical level. Also, it is important to have some space around for you to move about in the room.
There are different kinds of beds available, some of the most popular ones being listed here,
Types of beds
Trundle Bed : Trundle bed is normally a pair of beds. One of the beds is slightly smaller than a twin bed, which is on rollers or casters so that it may be put under the upper twin bed for storage. Designed to be used for extra guests when needed, trundle beds allow you to use the extra bed/s separately without occupying extra space.
Sleigh Beds : A classic sleigh bed looks modern and comes with headboards and footboards. Sleigh beds can be opted for along with a set of side drawers for more storage space.
Platform bed : Bedroom platform beds come without springs. The bed is actually designed to be elevated on the legs or the support frame. Great for comfort and has a clean, neat and simple appeal, good for avoiding stuffy looks.
Sofa beds : Sofa bed is a versatile piece of furniture. It can be used in the day time as a chic sofa and converted into a bed with the help of easy click-clack mechanism. These days you get sofa beds in the most fashionable designs to suit the urbane lifestyle. A great combination of function and style, it is a great solution for smaller spaces too.
Child Bed/ Bunk Bed : Child bed is designed at a level lying very low to the ground, so that the child can climb up and down safely. Look out for safety featuresârounded edges and other available features that make the beds safe. Bunk beds are twin beds fashioned to accommodate two kids. Arranged one on top of the other, the upper bed can be accessed with the help of a ladder. There are many different designs and styles available that allow room for storage and study. Designer kidâs bunk bed suites are great for scheming up a room in different color schemes and styles.
Amanda Somers
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