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As the nights start to get shorter, the clocks change and we’re looking forwards to getting cosy on an evening instead of enjoying time in the garden, it is time to think about making your kids’ bedroom for winter. There are many ways you can make your kids beds winter-ready and give them the perfect place to enjoy heading to bed and relaxing during their free time.  Here are our top tips to make a snug and cosy bedroom perfect for your little one this winter.   Make a snug area The winter is all about getting cosy at home. Create a cosy area your child can enjoy and call their own space. A snug under high sleeper is the perfect space to make a cosy area and update your kid’s bedroom for winter. Other ideas may include adding a chair with comfy throws and pillows to a bedroom, this might even be a sofa chair under a high sleeper to really maximise floor space in your kid's bedroom.        Get a winter duvet A winter duvet can make such a difference to ensure that your kids remain warm and don’t stir during the night. A summer tog rating on their duvet could be...

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Teenage bedrooms can often be difficult to style and work out how to make practical use of the space available. Transitioning from childhood bedrooms to something that they can use and enjoy is a difficult decision and not something that can be taken likely. Here’s our guide to teenage bedroom ideas for both boys and girls.    Day bed chic Day beds aren’t simply reserved for guest beds, they often make a great addition to a teenage bedroom. The design of a day bed looks more mature than a simple single bed in their bedrooms and helps to create a more grownup space. Day beds can look far from a bed if you style it right with luxurious cushions and throws. You can make it look warm and cosy with rich tones and range of soft throws ready for you to cuddle up on or you can style it up with light and bright linens to give it a soft and airy feel.    Plus, a day bed provides lots of additional seating when your teenager invites their friends around and keeps them out of your living room. A few simple changes can completely change the look of the daybed and the atmosphere it...

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The mid sleeper bed is often considered to be the perfect in-between: the ideal way to let your child personalise their bedroom and make it their own, and also be a balance parents are comfortable with.  As parents, the thing we often love most about the mid-sleeper is the endless amount of space options that come with them. You can find mid sleepers beds with built-in pull out desks, bookshelves and drawers, all fitted underneath for you and your young ones to utilise the full space available in their bedroom. Sitting at just the right height to allow plenty of storage or room for play underneath, our mid sleepers and cabin bed range are jam-packed with loads of exciting features, our kids’ mid sleeper bed collection makes the perfect combination of sleep and play.    Endless variations The mid sleeper bed ranges at Kids Beds Online offer endless styles, colours and design options, including cleverly designed cabin beds with pull out desks, tents and play areas for extra fun for your little one. There are mid sleeper beds to suit all age ranges, from teenagers to young children.  Teens might prefer a pullout desk and plenty of storage whereas younger children might benefit from...

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Finding the perfect bed for your child’s bedroom can be difficult. When interested can change so frequently, know what is and isn’t a good sleep solution can often be complicated. At Kids Beds Onlne we’ve brought together some of our favourite theme bedroom ideas for kids to try and make your decision process that little bit easier.    Boy bedroom takeover As the focal point of any bedroom, it is important to pick a bed that works with the room as a whole. For younger boys, they may love a feature bed such as a race car to channel their inner racer, a London double-decker bus to drive the streets or a bunk bed with a fun combination of space underneath and allow plenty of room for you to completely transform their own space.   Primary School Age Child For many primary school-aged children a cabin bed is a great investment as it is so versatile to a child’s needs. They provide plenty of storage for toys and games but can also incorporate functional working areas such as desks, perfect for when they need to get their homework done or get a craft activity done in peace. Cabin beds often come with these incorporated into...

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We have some great gaming beds that allow space to fit your screens to create the ultimate gaming bedroom. Perfect for the dedicated gamers; some of our high beds have space for more than one screen for the full visual experience or maybe a high bed with screen space underneath and a cosy sofa chair to settle into while you link up and play with friends. The concept of gaming beds are new to the market, but provide the perfect bedroom hybrid for any budding gamer or enthusiast.    Benefits of gaming beds and desks One of the biggest benefits of gaming beds and desks is that it significantly reduced the amount of floor space required to have both. High sleepers provide maximum storage solutions and usable space that can be changed and adapted as your child grows up. A high sleeper gaming bed offers more usable space underneath the bed for older children in comparison to mid sleepers as they can often include desks that are highly flexible and versatile spaces as and when your child becomes more independent.    How do gaming beds and desks work? Gaming beds and desks allow you to combine both bedroom essentials into one compact solution and avoid...

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We often get asked how to decide between some of our most popular brands of kids beds and honestly we understand just how difficult that is. Deciding between a Thuka bed and a Stompa bed is difficult when both brands offer so much in terms of kids beds and the options they can provide to any bedroom.    Stompa kids beds Stompa has been manufacturing kids beds since 1960, so with a wealth of industry experience and knowledge that they put into each and every bed they create, developing bedroom furniture that includes bunk beds, high sleepers, mid sleepers, single beds and cabin beds to create the ultimate luxury kids bedroom.  They have a wide range of designs and solutions to work for almost any bedroom set up, aiming to make small rooms larger and to offer children’s beds and furniture with unique features.      Thuka beds Thuka is a Danish company with all of its beds produced from the finest Scandinavian Pine which is sourced from sustainable forests. Each bed is treated with either a lacquer or whitewash finish to provide 2 sleek and durable styles of kids beds.  Thuka are renowned for producing stylish bedroom furniture for any age child and pride itself on providing...

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At Kids Beds Online we have a brilliant range of high sleeper beds that are perfect for children through to teenagers. With sleek designs that can adapt as your child grows and practical solutions that can be used for a wide range of hobbies and interests. With modern desk spaces for homework, crafts and space for computing, the beds are versatile to suit a child with a wide range of interests. You can be sure that a high sleeper provides the ideal solution for any child’s bedroom. What makes high sleepers different to other beds you might wonder?    What is a high sleeper? A high sleeper, as the name suggests is an elevated bed with a lot of space underneath due to the height the bed is from the ground. The bed is situated at the top of the ladder so it is important to consider if your child will be able to safely negotiated the ladder both up and down, however most children love the idea of sleeping in a high sleeper and can safely negotiate the ladder with ease.  With so much space underneath high beds are often designed with desks, wardrobes, sofa and pullout beds. There’s a lot of...

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Knowing how to create your little ones ultimate girly bedroom can often be incredibly difficult, especially if you don’t know where to start. With their ever-changing interests and trends coming and going quicker than you can realise, it can be hard to know the right and wrong decisions to make. At Kids Beds Online we’ve pulled together our ultimate girly bedroom ideas that we’ve heard time and time again.    It’s all in the planning It is important to create a bedroom that your daughter loves rather than just follow a trend. Have a look online together at ideas and see what she likes and doesn’t like, that way you know you are investing in decor that she will enjoy rather than just following a trend. Let her share her ideas with you and work together to find the perfect solution that is fun and works with the space and your budget.  Go wild with colour Go all out with paint and allow your kids to make their own mark but invest in sleek and neutral bedroom furniture to create the perfect balance. Investing in high-quality key items will last for a long time and match all decors effortlessly no matter how many times...

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With 6 weeks off school and no consistent school routine for over 18 months, the return to school from the summer holidays may be harder than previous years. We’ve put together some tried and tested ideas to help you get out the door on time and be as organised as possible to help you get into a good back to school routine.    Set out for the next morning This might not be the first thing you think of to get everyone out of the door on time, but setting out school uniforms, school bags and the breakfast table the night before saves so much time. There’s no arguing about what they are wearing, who is sitting where and what they need to take with them if everything is prepared.  Use the last couple of weeks before they return to school to start practising a routine so when they do go back to school it won’t be a brand new idea to them.  Take 5 minutes before you go to bed to set out their clothes (including socks and underwear) and set the breakfast table. Layout the cereal boxes, put bowls on everyone’s placemat and even put the teabag in your favourite mug to...

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As kids continue to grow from baby to toddler to teenager, as a parent you need to ensure that your child has the perfect bed to suit them. As all children grow and develop at different rates there is no set age of when they should and shouldn’t move from a cot to a bed, but when you do feel that they are able to move from a cot safely there are a few options available.  At approximately 3 years old most children move from a cot into a traditional single bed to improve their comfort and to ensure they suitably fit their bed. Whether it’s a toddler bed or a full-sized single mattress, pick a bed they’ll love getting into each night is really important. The younger members of the family will adore their own smaller bed as they transition from cot to their brand new ‘big’ bed.   What is a starter bed? A starter bed comfortably and safely accommodate kids and toddlers alike and bring plenty of style to any children’s bedroom. For younger children, specifically toddlers, a single bed can be overwhelming and feel too big so a toddler bed or starter bed may be less challenging for them...

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