Kids Bedroom Furniture

A checklist of essential kids' bedroom furniture items

Kids' bedroom furniture has become big business. Over $3 billion in teen and kids bedroom furniture is sold annually, and marketing surveys show that today's children are more brand-conscious than previous generations. Both of those trends can be advantageous for parents shopping for kids' bedroom furniture. Kids know what they want, and selection is greater than ever before. Here are some of the different types of kids' bedroom furniture your family might consider.

Children's beds

All kids' bedroom furniture centers on the bed, so the style you choose will set the tone for the entire room. Children's bed styles vary tremendously. Traditional kids' platform beds or frame beds are cost-effective and will fit in to kids' bedroom décor at almost any age. Bunk beds are staples of kids' bedroom furniture and an obvious choice for shared bedrooms. Captain's beds have become quite popular kids' bedroom furniture items recently. Captain's beds can function as a combination bed and dresser, with additional storage space besides. And if you're seeking kids' bedroom furniture for toddlers or young children, theme beds shaped like cars or fire engines are a fun alternative.

Children's chairs

Computers have made the computer desk and computer chair essential items of kids' bedroom furniture. Besides that, chairs don't often feature in children's bedroom décor schemes. However, for younger children or video gamers who need a comfortable place to sit, bean bags can be useful as kids' bedroom furniture. They're inexpensive too. Large bean bag chairs can cost upwards of $100, but most bean bags can be had for under $100. Another alternative that could function as kids' bedroom furniture is a video game chair. Video game chairs often include speakers on either side of the headrest that connect to the television and help keep noise pollution in the home to a minimum.

Children's storage items

Storage solutions are an increasingly important part of contemporary kids' bedroom furniture. Clothes dressers have been around for a long time, but toy chests and storage boxes are now commonly part of kids' bedroom furniture sets as well. A decision you should make early on is whether modular storage, i.e. individual storage items, should be used, or if stackable storage systems would work better.

Children's area rugs

Though often overlooked, kids' area rugs are an excellent way to reduce carpet wear while adding color and visual interest to a bedroom's decorative theme. A multi-colored sports or animal themed area rug can personalize a child's room and tie all items of kids' bedroom furniture together.

Children's bedroom sets

Finally, you'll also need to decide if you'd prefer to a buy your kids' bedroom furniture as a set or as individual pieces. Consult with your children on which they'd prefer. Children's bedroom sets are easy to find, but don't always offer the personal look that individual furniture items can achieve.
 

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