How can my children and I agree?
Designing and outfitting a child’s bedroom is not an easy job. As a parent, you need to make some aesthetic and budgetary decisions about how to approach the process, and your child is the one who has to live and sleep in the room! It’s a good idea to sit down with your child before you even walk into a childrens’ bedroom furniture store and discuss the plan. Try to come to an understanding of what the shared goals of furnishing the room are, as establish the ground rules up front. That will lead to greater teamwork and cooperation once the actual shopping begins.
What about Furniture Safety?
The strength and safety of childrens’ bedroom furniture is a critical part of the decision on what to purchase. When you do your research and shopping, be sure to investigate the overall construction quality and materials of the furniture you’re purchasing. This is especially important, but not limited to, bedroom furniture for younger children. Pay close attention to the materials used in the furniture construction and the finishes and paint applied. Remember to keep an eye out for details in the design, particularly for any parts of the furniture that stick out, where they could snag clothing or cause serious injuries. Remember that for most kids, furniture isn’t just something to sit on. It’s something to play on, and safety is crucial.
What styles should I look for?
With younger children, it can be tempting to purchase all the bedroom furniture around a themed design, such as superheroes or princesses. The list of possibilities goes on and on, as new fads for children come and go. But before you go out and purchase that really cool dinosaur-themed children’s bedroom set, remember that today’s fad is quickly forgotten. It makes more sense to stick with simple, basic and timeless styles for the main bedroom furniture pieces, such as the bed, desk, tables and chairs. To add some character to the room, focus on accent pieces and paint colors. These elements can be easily, and relatively cheaply, replaced as tastes inevitably change.
