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As part of our constant quality reviewing process and assessing of the beds we stock every year, here are some of our most popular bed brand so far this year at Kids Beds Online this year. These are our most searched for, most purchased and most talked about kids beds up for grabs! Take a look here!   Thuka Thuka is renowned for producing stylish bedroom furniture for any age child and pride itself on providing simple solutions for every bedroom. From creative mid sleepers in fabulous colours and play themes to bunk beds perfect for a relaxed teen bedroom. Their distinctive designs and inevitable quality produce beds that you can rely on for years to come. The Thuka bed brand has a brilliant range of high sleepers 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 Thuka high sleeper provides the ideal solution for any child’s bedroom.   Tutti Bambini The British...

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As the kids are now back at school and they are wanting to get out of bed less and less, we know that they mornings can be tough. As any parent knows, getting your kids dressed, fed, organised for a day of school and out of the door on time can be a huge challenge. That’s why we’ve put together our top tips to help you speed up the school run every morning. (We can't make a guarentees or promises that this will make a change but they have helped some of our team).   Set out breakfast This might not be the first thing you think of to get everyone out of the door on time, but setting out the breakfast table the night before saves so much time. There’s no arguing about who is sitting where, you can make sure the TV is off to avoid distractions and you don’t need to get anything out of the cupboards. Plus making sure you child has some breakfast on a morning is a great way to get them focused for lessons. Spend 5 minutes before you go to bed to set out breakfast cereals, put bowls and spoons ready on the side and...

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Working out the logistics of a shared bedroom can be tough to ensure that each child gets the space and freedom they need and deserve. Lucky nowadays there are a lot of solutions to work out tricky bedroom layouts and also maximise floor space and storage solutions. At Kids Beds Online we have a brilliant range of bunk beds and high sleepers that are perfect for children through to teenagers in shared bedrooms. 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 one of our bunk beds or high sleepers provides the ideal solution for any shared bedrooms.   Sleepover goals A shared bedroom doesn’t have to be shared all of the time. A bunk bed allows you to give your kids the ultimate sleepover bed. Whether it’s a high sleeper with a sofa that transforms into a bed, bunk bed with a pull out third bed or a daybed with extra space, you can give your kids the ultimate sleepover...

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Back to school is always time for a reset and a fresh start and what better way is there than to update and transform the bedroom of your little girl? At Kids Beds’s Online we try to offer a wide range of specialist kids beds that incorporate all kids so your perfect spot to update your girls bedroom. Whatever your kids interests, we hope we have the perfect bed no matter their interests and hobbies so their dream bed is just a few clicks away! Getting the perfect night’s sleep as they grow up will help to support them and reach their potential in everything they want to do! Here's our guide to creating their perfect bedroom with minimum effort for simple and effective transformations.   Give them space to grow in your girls bedroom Having space where your child can spend time on their own and develop hobbies and interests is really important. A comfy seating area or desk might be the key to working on these interests, so it might be worth considering investing in a high sleeper bed to provide space for these things. You can maximise space in girls bedrooms and optimise how your kids use their room and incorporate more functional space such as...

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The thing of dreams for any child or teenage gaming fanatic, is a gaming bed! Providing the perfect solution for combining a versatile bedroom solution allowing a full-sized single bed and also the ultimate spacious gaming setup. The gaming desks are versatile for a range of gaming styles and helps to keep bedrooms tidy, organised and with space to provide the perfect homework set up too (something we know they all love to do!) What are the 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. Gaming beds also allow your bedroom to have more workable space and storage solutions so kids are really getting a full benefit to their bedroom and personal space. How do gaming beds and desks work? Gaming beds and desks...

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A question we are asked a lot is 'what is the difference between a cabin bed and a mid sleeper?' And the answer is design wise they are incredibly similar beds which both offer a lot of space saving solutioins as both beds are rasied from the ground. However in the finer detail the frame height of these beds will vary, but typically a kids cabin bed is a slightly elevated single bed that may or may not include a small ladder or steps. Whereas a kids mid sleeper bed can be a little bit higher than a cabin bed and will have a ladder or staircase up to the raised sleeping area. With a wide range of mid-sleepers and cabin beds on offer, we have thought of every bed and storage solution you could possibly need in your kid’s bedroom. From endless built-in storage solutions to versatile ladders and stairs, our range of kids beds are perfect for a child’s bedroom of any shape and size. Plus, our range of mid sleepers and cabin beds are perfect for kids as they grow up into their teenage years.   Bedroom space savers To maximise the space in your kid’s bedroom you might want to...

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Stompa are one of the most popular bed brands at Kids Beds Online and rightly so as they are one of the UK’s leading children’s bed manufacturers with a wide range of designs and solutions to work for almost any bedroom. They have developed bedroom furniture that include bunk beds, high sleepers, mid sleepers, single beds and cabin beds to create the ultimate luxury kids bedroom. There's basically something for every bedroom need and design! Stompas have been manufacturing kids beds since 1960 and have developed over  60 years of industry experience and knowledge that they put into each and every bed they create. Their ethos has remained the same since they created the brand, they aim to make small rooms larger and to offer children’s beds and furniture with unique features. If you’re looking for the perfect bed for your child, you can rely on Stompa for quality and clever design that both parents and children enjoy. Stompa Mid sleeper Some say that a midsleeper bed is the perfect bedroom solution providing excellent sleep space and also endless storage solutions. With a wide range of mid sleepers on offer, Stompa have thought of every bed and storage solution you could possibly need...

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There is no written rule as to when your child should transition from their cot to a traditional bed. 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 and it is important to know that there is a range of 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 toddler bed? A toddler 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 as they are also known by) may be less challenging for them to get used to and safer for them to sleep in. A...

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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 storage options do high sleepers have? With so much space underneath high sleeper beds can have anything from desks and wardrobes to sofa and pull out beds as additional features. There’s a lot of versatility with high sleepers which allows you to incorporate a lot of essential furniture and storage solutions without impacting on vital floor space. High sleepers allow you to neatly store away any additional storage requirements meaning that they won’t take up any extra space and provide that much needed additional space.   Are high sleepers safe? High sleepers are safe for children if used as directed by the manufacturers. Brands provide offer clear guidelines for proper...

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Teenage boys 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 the widest range of interests possible.   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...

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