Themed children's beds: a gateway to imagination

Categories: Children's Room

When it comes to furnishing a child's room, there are plenty of possibilities to please them and create a cozy and warm little universe. The choice of the child's bed will often set the tone for the rest of the room's decoration. Therefore, you can opt for a themed children's bed to choose even more playful and fun furniture.

What is a themed children's bed?

Themed children's beds are beds whose shape is inspired by a specific universe to create a space dedicated to sleep, but also to play and imagination. It is entirely possible to opt for a children's bed that will have the shape of a car, a van, a boat, or even a house, for example. Whether it's a girl's bed or a boy's bed, the goal is above all to make them dream and opt for a piece of furniture with an original look.

Moreover, the themed children's bed can take the form of a trundle bed for children (with a second sleeping area hidden under the bed base), a loft bed for children (with a high sleeping area accessible by a ladder) or a bunk bed for children (a standard sleeping area and a high sleeping area). These are therefore very many possibilities available to parents to choose a themed children's bed that matches their child's tastes, but also the desired layout in the room.

The special case of the Montessori house bed

Among the most popular themed children's beds, there is the famous house bed and especially the Montessori house bed. With its pretty house shape, this children's bed is also suitable for applying the Montessori method. Its particularity? A proximity to the floor that allows the child to get up and go to bed in a much more autonomous way. Therefore, you have the possibility to combine your desire to apply the Montessori method if that is part of your plans, and opt for a themed bed.

There are many different models of Montessori house beds, it's up to you to choose the one that best matches the style of the room.

How to choose a bed for a child?

Materials

The materials used to make your child's bed are an essential point. Indeed, the use of wood is highly recommended as it is a material that is both robust, durable, and warm. To do it right, prefer to opt for a child's bed made from PEFC or FSC certified wood. This means that the wood used to make the furniture comes from sustainably managed forests.

More than just using wood, it is also recommended to prioritize furniture made from ecological panels with low formaldehyde content. Solvent-free paints and varnishes are also widely preferable to avoid the release of volatile organic compounds that can impact your child's well-being. Our OPUS mid-height bed with desk in white and wood, for example, meets all of these criteria.

Manufacturing origin

For a high-quality children's bed, nothing beats made in France to consume locally and ensure compliance with the latest standards in force. Indeed, it is essential that your child's bed has the CE marking to be certain that the furniture has been designed in accordance with European regulations.

From what age should a child's bed be used?

The question of age for a child's bed is also essential. Indeed, there's no question of installing a nice themed children's bed before your child is old enough to use it. Most often, the use of a children's bed comes after that of a crib, at around 2 years old. Indeed, as soon as you notice that your baby is trying to escape from their crib, it means they feel too cramped and are ready for a big kid bed.

However, the Montessori children's bed can be used a little earlier depending on your child's autonomy and your desire to apply the Montessori method.

What dimensions for a child's bed?

Regarding the dimensions of your child's bed, it also depends on their age. From the age of 2 to 6, you can opt for a 70x140 cm model. If you want to opt for a more durable solution over time, you need a 90x190 cm children's bed. These dimensions are the standard dimensions for a single model. It can therefore also be used for an adult.

How to create a themed children's room?

More than just the themed children's bed, the entire room can follow a theme. Forest animals, underwater life, circus, unicorn, car, there are many possible themes. To create a beautiful room without overdoing it, add elements specific to this theme in small touches and maintain a certain consistency in terms of colors. Favor light and rather pastel colors to opt for a soft and relaxing atmosphere.

Our advice: don't opt for a decoration that is too marked, your child might very well get tired of it over time and want something completely different. Leave room for other possibilities in the years to come.

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