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Furnishing Your Child’s Room
Buying children’s furniture is not always easy. Sometimes it can be even more complicated than buying furniture for other rooms in your house because the furniture is actually for someone else: your child. Hopefully, these tips will help you make the right choices.
Consider Space Saving Options
Children’s rooms are not usually very large. So picking out furniture that can serve dual purposes often times makes the most sense. Like headboards that can double as a bookcase, or storage chests that double as stairs. Toy chests can make great seats too. Bunk beds are a fantastic option also if two children are sharing a room or for sleepovers. Trundle beds are great too because the second bed can slide underneath the main bed to give a lot more room for your child to play.
Always Think About Safety
You should always look for sturdy furniture that is made well. Children tend to be rough on their furniture so they should be able to withstand a lot of wear and tear. Watch out for obvious safety hazards, such as loose safety rails on bunk beds or ladder that are flimsy or not secured properly.
If you are considering purchasing older or antique furniture make sure that the paint does not contain lead. If you will be painting the furniture yourself, its a good idea to use water based paint. Be sure to check online to see if any safety concerns have been reports with the furniture you are thinking about buying.
Style Still Matters in Your Child’s Room
After you know what you need to buy and you have researched all the safety issues, you need to decide on which style you and your child prefer. Keep in mind before purchasing how long you plan on keeping the furniture. Children can grow up fast and can outgrow things before you know it. Also as they get older their tastes change drastically. If you do not want to change out the furniture frequently you might want to stay away from them oriented sets that your child will outgrow quickly.
If you want your child’s room to echo the style of the rest of your home, some manufacturers have a children’s department that has modified versions of their adult furniture. You can dress their room up with colorful bedding, rugs, pillows, and toys that you and your child will love.
