Baby bed Ikea
Choosing a bed for a child is a great event in life for almost every family. There are many different types of Ikea beds and popular models. In the modern world, manufacturers have invented models that can “grow” with a child. It is also not uncommon beds, which can be a living room and a desk. To make it easier to understand all this diversity, you should know about the most frequently purchased models.
Popular models
Crater - single bed, which is ideal for a child under the age of 8 years. They come with decorations in the form of puppies, kittens or sheep at the head. Such furniture is completely made of real wood. It will not work if you need to buy a baby bed for growth.
Minnen - one of the most popular beds in the Ikea store. It is made of metal, can be in black or white color, is easy to use and durable, its length can be changed. The downside is that it is made of metal, and it can be cold.
Sundvik - this model is made of wood with a base of pine, the back is made of fiberboard, covered with foil. The furniture is white and gray-brown. The bed has a universal design - it can fit almost any interior. If necessary, its length can be changed. A slight disadvantage is the presence of a film on the back - it may eventually peel off and look ugly.
Lexwick - a classic model of furniture in Ikea. Made of wood, length can be changed. Of course, it is durable furniture, but it is very massive, which often discourages parents. This model of the bed is perfect as boysand girls.
Gulliver - a bed that is suitable for a child up to 165 cm tall. It is made of solid birch. There is a special protective side that can be removed in case of uselessness. Such furniture without problems can suit both girls and boys.
Sniglar - simple furniture for children of preschool age or a little older. Made of solid beech wood, the back is made of fiberboard. There is a side 90 cm long, which can be installed on either side of the bed.
Stuva - This is a bed that has an attic and a staircase. Shelf or cabinet is attached to it. And below there is a convenient table with a bedside table in which you can fold books or notebooks.
This model can be made in white, beige, blue, pink, green and black colors, there are even models with wolves. The wardrobe and bedside tables can be added with drawers or doors. A significant disadvantage of this model is that it is made of chipboard and fiberboard.
Hemnes - Very famous furniture from the Ikea bedding range, which has three drawers. It is available only in white colors. The advantages of this bed are: a cute design that fits into any room, the use of environmentally friendly materials in the production, long term use. Plus, in addition to storage space, there is also an additional roll-away tier.
This single bed can easily become a double. In addition, if needed, it is possible to use this furniture as a sofa, where you can sit with friends. The biggest disadvantage is the relatively high cost of such a bed.
Kinds
Loft bed
This bed is perfect for both boys and girls up to 3 years. Its advantage is that on the "first floor" you can make a mini-living room or a creative area for the child. This bed is great in those apartments where space is limited.
Chair bed
Suitable not only for a child, but also for an adult. The undoubted advantage is that when assembled, it takes up little space and serves as an additional place to sit. A wide variety of styles and colors.
Retractable bed for two children
This model is suitable for a family in which two small children. It has two berths, low, which allows kids to climb on it without any problems. The lower berth can be completely pulled out and used as a separate bed.
Growing beds
Such models are made so that they are able to "grow" in length with the child. Because of this ability, they can be called durable. While the bed has time to change for the child, there is no need to buy a new one.
Children's beds with drawers
The drawer can be placed anywhere: as a rule, in wooden beds under the mattress there is always a place to store things, manufacturers often make drawers. AT beds in attics sometimes they include a wardrobe or bedside table, which also allows you to store a lot of things there.
Teenage beds
The length of such a bed is more than 160 cm. Models can be wooden or metal, double or single, colored or monophonic, with some specific design - as a teenager wishes.
Beds for children from three years
Usually for this age use furniture with a side or partition to prevent the fall of the baby. These beds can be low, so children can climb on them themselves.
And, of course, you can select beds for girls and beds for boys. Differences will be in colors, decorations and design. As a rule, for girls, pink is used with various princesses and dolls, and for boys, blue with cars and superheroes.
The size
Bed size for a child 5-10 years old is usually 70 cm (width) and 130-160 cm (length). For a child of 11 years or more, the standard size is 90 cm (width) and 180 cm (length). However, many parents buy a bed of 90 cm (width) and 200 (length).
Material
The material from which Ikea is now making children's furniture, is different. This and arrays of various trees, and iron, often make beds of particleboard and MDF, even forged models.
Furniture made of MDF and chipboard always serve a fairly short period of time: after a while, such a bed will no longer be beautiful or break down at all. It is considered that the furniture made from these materials is durable and able to withstand a rather big weight. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. The use of low-quality materials for the manufacture of MDF and chipboard leads to the unreliability of the bed.
These beds and any other furniture have a beautiful view. Furniture made of MDF can be covered with different colors, similar to wood, metal or any other materials.
There is an erroneous assumption that structures made of particleboard and MDF can have a negative impact on human internal organs. This is absolutely not the case; all products are carefully checked for environmental friendliness.
Wooden furniture is a real classic. She looks solemn. This bed looks great in any interior, it becomes its foundation, all other furniture is selected under the bed. These beds are suitable for both girls and boys, as a small child, and an adult.
The color of the bed from the arrays can only be woody.
Wooden beds are the most comfortable and durable to use. They simply have no equal in this. The only trouble can be a wood bug, which is able to "eat" furniture in two years.To avoid this, it is necessary to constantly monitor the condition of the bed.
Iron and wrought beds are a rarity. They look cold, in operation they are very reliable and can serve for a long time.
Colour
Now in Ikea there are a large number of different colors in which sleeping places can be painted. Of course, do not forget that wooden furniture can only be woody. One of the most popular colors among chipboard furniture is white. Of course, the child or his parents will be engaged in the choice of color.
Reviews
Of course, the choice of a children's bed is a very serious matter, and it should be treated with due attention. When choosing a bed for a child, parents, as a rule, are guided by the wishes of their child. However, if the child is still small, then adults choose furniture according to the following criteria: ease of use, material and price.
Easy to choose a bed is also not the last place. It is very important that the furniture is comfortable for the child and does not hinder his movement. And for this you need to choose the right. Ikea children's beds are able to adapt to the growth of the child, and this is very popular with both parents and children.
According to user reviews, most often parents buy wooden beds for their children. This is understandable - wood furniture is the most reliable and versatile. Usually, the entire interior of the room is built around the bed. And, of course, a wooden bed sets its tone.
The parents call their price, the “breathing” material, ease of use a positive point of such children's sleeping places.
Parents also willingly buy metal furniture for their children. Judging by the reviews, the main advantage of such beds is ease of assembly, carrying, affordable price and the ability to withstand the weight not only of the child, but also, for example, mothers.
If you buy furniture for a small child, then the parents take such models, in which the sides are necessarily present. They are able to protect the child from falling. And in case of uselessness, the sides can be easily removed.
Choosing a children's bed is not an easy task. But the main thing here, of course, is the convenience and safety of the child. Therefore, parents should seriously approach the choice of furniture for their children.
Options in the interior
An excellent complement to the interior, or even its main part, can be a Sandvik baby cot from Ikea. Such a bed made of pine and fiberboard and made in white color will make the room light and airy. It does not take up much space, it can be placed near the wall, window or in the middle of the room, while separating it with airy tulle to make the child more comfortable.
Children's bed model Minnen is the most popular in the range of beds Ikea. It attracts with its appearance. In the room in white and light colors, such furniture would be very appropriate. Of course, in case the sleeper is bought for a boy, it is better to choose black.
Critter is the perfect bed for children under the age of eight. Being made of pine, it fits perfectly into the interior of the children's room. The white color of the furniture is universal and suitable for any design of the nursery.