Children's bed house
Kids do not pursue maximum likelihood; for them, it is more important to have some kind of visual resemblance in the presence of a fairy tale element. That is why every child dreams of his own housing - he does not perceive his own room as such. At home, you can build a temporary house of chairs and blankets, but it is not too believable, and not forever. If you have a backyard plot, you can build a real tree house, it will cause a storm of delight in a child, but not even every dad can do this with his own hands. But a cot-cottage is a solution that allows you to make your baby happy without any extra effort.
Features and benefits
Of the common to all the beds, houses, you can select only the fact that they all have a bed, all resemble a house - one way or another. Everything else depends solely on the specific model and imagination of its designer.
Such furniture can be more like a bed, and more like a house. In the first case, an ordinary bed is put on a roof that imitates a gable. In the second case, the product is a full-fledged house, which is sometimes even taken out to a sufficient height, so that it is useful to use the space under it. In this house is a cot. There are also more complex structures designed for two children and equipped with additional devices (such as unpretentious horizontal bars, wall bars, and so on).
It should be noted that the crib house is considered more popular among girls, since boys prefer bed-typewriter.
This does not stop manufacturers - they produce models with designs for both young ladies and for future men.
The advantages of choosing this type of bed are the following:
- Mandatory piece of furniture for the nursery in parallel performs the function of a toy.
- The room looks very unusual and stylish.
- Often this is not just a bed, but also a horizontal bar.
Types and styles
Although the bed-house seems to be an invention that does not allow to disperse design ideas, today hundreds of variations of furniture of this type have been created, each of which differs significantly from its counterparts. In order to “push away” parents from an overly standard approach to the question, it is worth exploring in more detail what kind of beds these are.
So, a house can be more a decoration for a bed, as well as a bed can only be an addition to a house. Another thing is that even the decoration of a house can look quite differently: from the formal framework imitating a gable roof to the unusual look of panels that lined the bunk bed, similar to a tropical bungalow. Often, large structures are made with playhouse - it is inseparable from the bed, but it also provides for a purely playing zone within itself. A large house for two, made in two "floors", can also be equipped with a slide for the descent from top to bottom.
Do not think that the bed is strictly inside the house, and on top - the roof. There are beds with a house downstairs. The berth is located, as it were, on top of the house, while inside it is exclusively playing space. It's like a bed in the attic. If the bed is still located downstairs, then there is usually nothing upstairs, and climbing on the roof is strictly prohibited.
Design options
An additional advantage of the cot beds is also the fact that their wide range allows you to easily find an interesting design solution for any interior and any style you like.
The simplest option is a frame assembled from individual support beams. Some manufacturers even do not overlap such a frame with a roof - it is assumed that the material for it will be a fabric that can be bought from the manufacturer itself or cut out on its own, at its own discretion. However, more often the roof is still made from the same material as the entire bed as a whole.
As for the walls, there is a wider variety of options. The simplest of them is a fabric stretched over a frame, or no walls at all, just supports. In the models for small children, the walls are often not provided, because the kids are uncomfortable in a small confined space, but there are special railings that can be removed as the child matures.
A good option is the "real" walls of varying degrees of strength. Such a solution may look like anything, but more often it is still given an external resemblance to a real house, although at home they can have the most diverse design.
Material
When choosing a cot, attention should be paid to the material even more than when choosing an ordinary cot. The term of use of such furniture usually does not exceed several years, so this attitude is caused not by the desire to extend the life of the product, but by security requirements.
Even if we are talking about a small formal superstructure above an ordinary bed, there is always a risk that the baby will break the supports of fragile material with its pampering. So the construction (albeit not too heavy) will fall directly on it. If we talk about those houses that provide for the location of the bed (especially the play area) on the second level, then the requirements for the quality of materials are prohibitively high, because children will probably jump and romp there, and it’s good if they are alone.
Such high requirements narrow the range of materials acceptable for use to virtually one — usually furniture of this type is made of solid wood. MDF is less common - this material is also admissible, it is cheaper and almost as durable, but still the load on it should be reduced. The design of the boards has the right to exist, but it is desirable to trust them only decor. Finishing the topic of materials of wooden origin, it can be noted that chipboard is not suitable at all - it is toxic.
As for non-wood materials, they are also not widely used. In terms of strength, any metal would be great, but it is cold, there is no proper feeling of comfort. The total weight of such a metal structure is very significant. Plastic is appropriate in places, especially as decorative elements, but before buying you should always ask the seller to show certificates. Some inexpensive types of this material are also toxic.
Popular brands
To set the general direction, you should familiarize yourself with the most popular manufacturers in the domestic market. beds-doors, and also find out what the general tone of reviews about their products.
For the better distinguished products famous Swedish company Ikea. Outwardly, of course, everything looks quite modest - this is exactly the case when the manufacturer did not take care of the presence of stationary walls and a roof. There is only a frame that can be covered with an awning, issued by the same company.
The peculiarity of the house - the presence of two floors at once, one of which is reserved for a berth, and the other is intended for games. The creators deliberately did not make any hints on what floor was created for what - this moment remained at the discretion of the consumer.
Austrian factory Egger also received a lot of positive feedback, but here the approach is completely different - the manufacturer produces almost full-fledged houses, where there is a sleeping place, and a small working table, and even a cabinet for various needs.
The company emphasizes its desire to develop and make products better every year - as an achievement it seems that plastic furniture is no longer used in its furniture. At the same time, the bed is made of chipboard - even if it is of high quality, the question of whether it is worth taking it, remains open.
But the only Russian supplier who has collected a sufficient number of reviews on the Internet, has received mostly criticism. Judging by the mass commenting, the choice in favor of brand products "Legend" made many, the reason for which was a very attractive type of product. At the same time, the commentators themselves point out that furniture made of chipboard does not belong in the nursery. In addition, the visually beautiful bed has a rather unpleasant smell of glue. This is unpleasant even for an adult, and even more so for a child.
How to choose?
If you are going to purchase one or another model, pay attention to whether it meets the main criteria for choosing a children's cot. Here are the main points to pay attention to:
- Security. Child health - above all! Always study the quality of the materials from which the product is made. We are talking about the strength of the basic material, the reliability of fasteners, as well as the fact that no part of the bed does not emit toxic substances.
Another important point: the house should be polished carefully, it should not have sharp corners. If the purchase is made for a very young child, the bed must also be protected with railings.
- Convenience. In the house everything should be comfortable, starting with its size. The house should not be too close, otherwise the cones can not be avoided. Not an obligatory, but an important factor is the opportunity to invite friends as guests, because playing by the company is much better, and the ideal house should be able to shelter everyone.
Certain advantages can be seen in the removable walls and ceiling - they are very convenient to remove for washing. In addition, during the establishment of order inside the house to remove them is quite practical - this reduces the risk of injury due to active movements in a narrow space.
- Aesthetic appeal. If for children 2-3 years old choose a crib-domain parents will have at their discretion, then when making a purchase for older children, be sure to first consult with them - this is because they live in it. Do not give the child half the joy - give him a whole, choosing the house for him, which shows the favorite cartoon characters (or just the model that he liked more than others).
Do not forget also that it would be nice to adhere to some common style of child's design (you should not use colors in such a room that do not fit well with each other). Properly chosen beautiful house, correctly entered into the thoughtful interior of the nursery, will contribute to a good mood and mental health of the baby.
Do not forget also that it would be nice to adhere to some common style of child's design (you should not use colors in such a room that do not fit well with each other). Properly chosen beautiful house, correctly entered into the thoughtful interior of the nursery, will contribute to a good mood and mental health of the baby.
Design solutions in the interior
The harmonious combination of the house with the rest of the interior plays a very important role, it will help to create and maintain comfort. In the first photo - the simplest type of house. When disassembled, it looks minimalistic and does not stand out from the general pastel range, which does not interfere at any time with using bright walls and a roof for an interesting game.
You can go a completely different way, making the house-bed a kind of "chip" throughout the room, a stylish accessory that will appeal not only to children but also adults.
If you search, you can find such houses that just drive the child crazy. Pay attention to this model - it is ideal for a girl: there is a neat bed on top, and below is a full-fledged toy kitchen, and all this is in a pretty pink color.
A house can occupy half of the room - especially if it means a concept that includes a workplace equipped in the same style.
Delight the noisy and cheerful children's company with a real palace - even if it occupies almost the entire room. With this gift, even the street playground is not needed!
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