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Here is a basic ‘how to select’ guide for your children’s bedroom furniture.

A good parent nowadays is one who gives his or her children space. Not just mentally, but also physically. Children look forward to their own bedrooms just like a teenager would look forward to getting a new set of wheels. So, you have to make this occasion special. The first time you are selecting your children’s bedroom furniture, and every time thereafter, you have to make sure you have selected right. Here are some tips and pointer for you to make your selections so that you do not go awfully wrong.

# 1: Make your children part of the shopping.

Contrary to what you might feel, children do grow up very quickly to pick up things for themselves. If your child can walk, then it is time enough to take him or her to the furniture store. Or go online shopping, for that matter. Show your child all the options there are, and ask his or her opinion on it; so that if things go wrong later on, you will not be hard pressed to ask for a replacement. When your cutesy-pie says that he or she doesn’t like the furniture in the bedroom, you can always say, ‘But dear, it was you who selected the furniture, wasn’t it?’ And it is only fair that your children make the choices. For, after all, it is they who are going to spend time in that room.

# 2: Select a blend of beauty and durability.

With children’s bedroom furniture, it is not just the beauty that matters. Children’s bedroom furniture looks very beautiful in the store display, but let it live for a week in your children’s bedroom and you will know what I mean. Hence, your primary focus should be on the strength of the furniture. You must literally probe under the covers and check for the strength of the nuts and bolts and the knobs. Remember that your children are going to do all that anyways!

# 3: Do not buy all your children’s bedroom furniture at once.

This is a very valuable tip, do not ignore it. Parents in their zeal of getting everything for their adorable darlings go all out and buy every bit of furniture they can stuff into their children’s bedroom. But, it won’t work that day, I tell you. It would be wiser to get the most important bits of furniture first, and then buy the remaining pieces in small installments. Like, get only a bed and a wardrobe first. When your child gets tired of them, get a study table. When that becomes stale too, get a chaise. That way, you are stretching out the bedroom’s novelty value for a longer time. And it is good on the wallet too.

# 4: Pay attention to basic safety.

It goes without saying that children’s bedroom furniture has to be as safe as it can be, but you will be amazed to see how many of them actually can harm the baby. Many of them have sharp corners, jutting ends, steep edges and such other perils. Check and check again whether the furniture you are selecting has any such thing. Even if you actually have to turn the furniture over to check for its safety, do it.

# 5: Plan for the future.

The cute little toddler beds do look very appealing in the stores and you might be so very tempted to spend the obscene prices on their labels and get them for your kid. But, it does not pay to be so emotional when you are buying children’s bedroom furniture. We all know how time flies, and soon enough your kid’s limbs will be poking out of the toddler bed you purchased no more than three months ago. When that happens, what would you do, except dump the bed and get a bigger one? At another obscene amount? However, if you are a careful planner, you will think for the future. Get a size that will be suitable till your child grows. Let the furniture become a part of the child’s growing up. You can also select customizable furniture that you can keep adding to as your child grows up.

It is difficult to get the right kind of children’s bedroom furniture. Adults will make do with whatever they get, but children are brutal. We all know of kids who will simply refuse to go to bed because they do not like the print of the bed sheet. Try to avoid that possibility. Get the kind of furniture that your child likes, and which is suitable for him or her. You will have a healthier (and a less grumpier) child that way.

Children’s rooms are a very special place in the home and should reflect the interests of the occupant and blend with the rest of the decor. You don’t have to settle for the traditional decor schemes. Read here for some sources of inspiration for themes for kids’ rooms.

1. Treasures and Collections

Your child will love being in a room that’s a reflection of their likes and interests. While you can’t bring in live tarantulas and frogs — pirates, fairies, dolls, and airplane themes are good possibilities. Let your child display her collections as a focal point for the room. Be sure to leave space so your child can add to a collection over time. Take a cue from these items for the room’s color scheme, bedding, artwork, and patterns as well.

2. Start with Art

Just as a child learns to appreciate music by early exposure, he can learn to recognize and love fine art by having it around him. You may have set aside a wonderful watercolor or oil painting that didn’t fit into your decor. If you still love it, however, it could be used a focal point of the new child’s room. Beautiful waterlilies by Monet will be serene and peaceful, while dramatic prints of Warhol’s work could be a dramatic source of colors.

3. Reminisce

Swatches from clothes or household items from your own childhood can serve as a wonderful source of color and theme for your child’s room. These colorful fabrics sewn into a quilt, used as a swag over a window, or fitted into frames will be a reminder to you of your happy youth and be a source of conversation with your little one. If the fabrics are muted or dull, they might work well in a country or cottage style room. Colorful, bold fabric tones work well in more whimsical rooms.

4. Travel Memories

It’s always fun to bring back souvenirs from trips and sometimes these can fit well into a child’s room. Hawaiian momentoes work for a beach-themed room, New England ship posters or pictures of old dolls fit into a classic theme. Use color schemes from travels as well. Tuscan muted tones of gold and ochre with iron or painted furniture will create a serene space while bold, sunny colors of Provence are cheery for any age child.

5. Nursery Rhyme Prints

You can pick up vintage nursery prints online, at flea markets, or you might have some from your own childhood room. You could even remove some pictures from a colorful child’s book. Mat and frame them to coordinate and you’ll have the centerpiece of a room any child would love. Be sure to have lots of books around so your child can read (or listen to) the story of the prints on the walls. Nursery rhymes appeal to both boys and girls so these prints also work well in a shared room.

6. Furniture Hand-Me-Downs

Most everyone has a piece of furniture from a past home. It’s a fun idea to bring the bed from your growing-up years into your child’s new room. An old chest from your grandmother can be painted to look fresh, but will still evoke the memories from the past. Just as you cherish the old pieces, so will your child as he grows up. If you keep the piece as original, one option is to choose a color scheme that links to the past. If you update it, you may want to select more contemporary colors.

Kids Furniture

There are so many choices when it comes to Kids furniture that it can turn a simple decision into a nightmare. From fairy castles to frog shaped ottomans, the list is endless. When buying kid’s furniture, taking a little time and using some common sense will help you come away with something to be enjoyed by all.

Step1

Narrow it down. It’s easy to get carried away when shopping for children’s furniture but it’s better to select a few choice items first. If decorating a room from scratch, start with focal points such as a bed or table and chairs and later choose decoration and toys that can compliment them.

Step2

Make personal choices according to your child’s likes and dislikes such as favorite colors, cartoons or toys and animals. Take care when choosing themes to avoid something that will date easily or be a short-lived interest.

Step3

Think duration. Like any kid’s items, furniture will not last forever but try to make selections that kids can use for a while in terms of size and quality. If you have other kids, furniture can be passed down and redecorated or painted.

Step4

Shop around. So many different stores and online companies (see resources) sell children’s furniture that it is worth spending some time comparing prices and looking for unusual pieces. Many stores will offer free shipping if you buy several items at once or spend over a certain amount.

Step5

Check the guarantee. Kids are notorious for breaking things so check return policies before you purchase. Especially when buying online, it can be difficult to tell how good the construction is.