The appearance in the family of a child entails a lot of trouble. And with the growth of the baby, the problems only multiply. Now the baby has grown out of the cradle and he needs his own bed. Despite the abundance of offers of furniture stores, many parents are thinking about how to make a crib for themselves. And not only because of savings.
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Since children's furniture is needed, special requirements are imposed on it:
For a child’s sleeping place, it is necessary to purchase furniture that passes strict certification
The baby should fall asleep quickly and easily. For this, his berth should be comfortable enough. When choosing a bed, pay particular attention to comfort and safety.
The mattress should be soft, but elastic enough. To provide the child with a good rest. When deciding how to make a cot safe for a child up to three years old, pay attention to the recommendations: the bed should be with sides. A baby can fall, tossing and turning in a dream.
The crib for the baby should have smooth surfaces without protrusions, chips and burrs
There are many offers of models for a baby bed. And their differences allow you to creatively approach the process. Along the way, solving additional problems.
Sliding bed integrated in the catwalk helps save space in the daytime
Before choosing the type and shape of the crib, decide on the place where it will stand.
Putting your baby to bed by the window is not the best solution. Even double-glazed windows do not save from a draft. In addition, the room needs to be ventilated at times. If nevertheless it is necessary, a canopy should be made. A bed at the door suggests a high wall or cabinet. To protect the baby from extraneous noise.
The loft style bed design is characterized by simple lines and a lack of decor.
Provence style crib should be made of wood
Simple design featuring minimalist beds
A nautical-style bed can resemble a ship or a yacht
The bed of the original design fits perfectly into the interior of the room for a teenager
Most often, the cot is additionally equipped with drawers in which it is convenient to store children's things and linen. The best drawing of a children's bed with drawers located under the berth. He decides the most important childhood fear - now no one lives under the bed.
A bed with drawers will help to organize a place for games, leisure or study.
Convenient closet adjacent to the bed from the end. Moms like a lot of storage space. And the child will always have everything you need at hand. He will help him independently organize his life from childhood.
A children's bed can be both a chest of drawers and even a wardrobe
Raising the child’s berth higher, add space to the room. It is especially important for a small child. At the bottom of a makeshift baby bed you can place a cabinet, a hanger, and a small table. In the latter case, you will have to take care of additional lighting.
The size of the loft bed depends on the age of the child and the availability of additional modules
All fasteners must be particularly strong and reliable.
The lower tier of the attic bed can be used in different ways, for example, to organize a relaxation area with a comfortable sofa
Another solution is a comfortable workplace with a desk.
The steps upstairs are proposed to be made in the form of a ladder. That will amuse the child. It is more practical to combine them with cabinets, making pull-out consoles at each stage.
If the family has two children, especially if they are twins, then the two-tier version suggests itself. However, this is not the only reason. At first, the baby, transferred from the cradle, needs supervision. By combining the place for parents on the first "floor" with the sleeping place of the child on the second, this problem is solved. The child is always under supervision. It is convenient and not difficult, and you can read him a bedtime story.
When choosing a bunk bed, consider the height of the room ceiling
Amenities of a bunk nursery:
Make sure the child has no fear of heights.
Drawing of a bunk bed with a convenient ladder and drawers
Naturally, the upper tier should be equipped with a side. So that the baby does not accidentally fall.
In the distribution network, all sizes are standardized. Their difference in age and, accordingly, growth:
The standard berth is 120x60 cm, the external dimensions may be slightly larger depending on the model
At this age, bedding no longer needs walling
A teenager can immediately buy an adult bed
High school students are recommended a regular bed. But, as you know, all children are different. What attracts many people is the independent production of the drawing and then the crib itself with dimensions - you can decide individually.
In a small bedroom it is better to place an attic bed. This will win additional space. The height of the berth is recommended no more than one and a half meters.
Furniture for a small nursery should be light
Side cabinets will have to be abandoned. Combine drawers with steps. For a small child, the height of the steps is not more than 15 centimeters. The width of the ladder is 90 cm.
It is most preferable to use a tree and its derivatives. The most common are light hardwood species: linden, birch. Conifers are too resinous and their use is not desirable.
The backs of the plywood crib can be decorated with curly cuts.
The main racks and supports are best reinforced with steel corners.
Beds with sliding parts and stairs should be checked for the safe operation of moving elements
You can decorate the baby's bed with thematic inserts. Cut elements resembling animals, ships, castles. It is more convenient to use backs and sides for this.Wood is the most malleable material. Even simple rounded racks with a minimal finish look original and comfortable.
Simple pine lumber crib
And the simplest wooden crib can be decorated and made into a cozy place to relax. In a different style you can design:
You can add nightlights and lamps, pictures and stickers. It all depends on the child, his imagination and parents.
The crib for the baby can be decorated with developing borders
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The main source of inspiration can be photos of furniture sites. Combining different offers from manufacturers, you get your own design. It will be useful to get acquainted with the work of the same enthusiasts in special forums.
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