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With 2022 almost here, it's time to focus on what resolutions we can make to help improve ourselves as parents and also the lives of our children and grandchildren. One thing that often does not take priority and often should is the importance of sleep in our everyday lives.   Maybe it’s time to consider buying your kids practical and fun gifts that they will love all year round. Have you thought about transforming their bedroom into a space they love to spend time in? Creating the ultimate boys hideaway for after school? Building the chillout space they can enjoy with friends? Giving them a bed they’ve always wanted can be the ultimate way to make them smile with glee in 2022.    Girly makeover Transform your little girl's bedroom and give her a 2022 she will never forget with a brand new bed fit for a princess. Whether it’s a raised up mid or high sleeper to make her feel like she is the Queen of the castle or a playhouse framed bed that feels like the ultimate bedroom hideaway, there are so many options to create the ultimate princess palace this year. There’s a brand new bed out there that every little...

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As the end of 2021 is near, here are some of our most popular bed brand at Kids Beds Online this year. What brand do you think will be the most popular in 2022?    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 owned brand Tutti Bambini have over 30 years of hands-on experience helping expectant parents to create the ultimate nursery with the...

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A good night’s sleep is essential for your little boy's development no matter what their age. From tiny babies through to their teenage years, sleep is essential to recover and recuperate before another busy day. Not only is it essential that he is able to recover after a busy day, but sleep also sets the stage for continued growth throughout childhood and affects behaviour, growth, brain development and the balancing of emotions. So that being said, how do you update your boy's bedroom to ensure that they love their sleep and spend time in your boy's bedroom each night.  Match their interests Create the ultimate boy's bedroom by finding a bed that matches their interests and hobbies. Whether they love race cars, buses, space or sports you can find a bed that suits their personality. Plus, you can also be clever and find a bed that also offers plenty of storage so you can neatly put away all of their Christmas gifts this year without a big mess in your boy's bedroom floor. Your little boy will be amazed at their new bed and want to spend so much time in their brand new bed that bedtime will become the easiest...

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When school breaks up for the festive holidays it can be hard to know how to keep your kids entertained without making them too excited for Christmas. School holidays are never easy, especially when Christmas is just around the corner.  How are you meant to entertain restless little ones without causing burnout for yourself? How are you meant to get ready for Christmas whilst still keeping them entertained? How do you still keep the magic of Christmas going strong?  Don’t stress – we’ve put together three brilliant ideas that are super easy to organise and promise to keep children entertained in the school holidays. Who knows, you might even have fun yourself and get your chores done!    Deck the halls A great way to kick off the Christmas holidays is to bring down the box of decorations from the loft and spend some time decking the halls together. You could also take a family day trip to buy some new tinsel and baubles while taking in the fancy lights and carolling that can be found in many town centres. Plus lots of shops have a whole range of kids’ craft kits that will provide hours of fascination, with some adorable handmade decorations being...

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Buying a bed is a big investment. Something you use every single day without realising the importance of what you are buying and the emotional and physical wellbeing it provides. Now the pressure is on. So what is the best option for buying a kid's beds nowadays? Take a look at our two most commonly asked questions on our live chat.    Will a high sleeper suit my child? 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 negotiate 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 pull out beds. There’s a lot of versatility with high sleepers which allows you to incorporate a lot of essential furniture without impacting on vital floor space. With so much space underneath high sleeper beds can have anything from desks and...

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Thuka beds are renowned for producing stylish bedroom furniture for any age child and pride themselves 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.   Thuka high sleepers and mid sleepers Thuka is a Danish company with all of its beds produced from the finest Scandinavian Pine which is sourced from sustainable forests. Thuka beds have 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. With a creative range of mid sleeper beds, Thuka has the perfect beds for your little ones. From under bed tents for creative play ideas, clever storage solutions and pull...

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In the busy run-up to Christmas it can be easy to let something slip your mind, but sorting out your guest bedroom before your siblings and their partners come to stay is not one of the things to forget. Too often when something is out of sight, it is out of mind, but when you have guests staying then you need to make it a top priority. So here are our top tips to get the spare room guest-ready this Christmas.  Invest in a day bed Not heard of a day bed before? The name might suggest a bed designed for lounging around all day but in fact, a day bed is a French-inspired design that encases the mattress on three sides, making it the perfect hybrid of a sofa and a bed. Day beds make the perfect addition to a spare bedroom, home office, playroom or perhaps even a living room. The three-sided design is synonymous with day beds. They appear at first as a sofa but the incorporated head and foot ends create a hybrid structure between a sofa and a standard bed. If you’re looking for multifunctional furniture for your home this Christmas then look no further! You’ll find...

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We really do think that there is a mid sleeper bed for every child out there. Mid sleeper beds are really versatile bedroom solutions, with multi-use designs underneath the bed's platform which is used for storage. Ultimately, mid sleeper beds come in a wide range of designs, formations and sleek features so there’s a perfect bed out there for every child.  There is no one size fits all approach, there are hundreds of different designs and formations to make sure that you can find the perfect solution for any shaped room or child’s interest. With mid sleeper beds it's important to think outside the box and find a design you know they will love but it’s important to consider their age and the duration of the bed when you’re picking out a style.  Are mid sleepers suitable for toddlers? Mid sleeper beds are the ultimate bed solution for adventurous toddlers. Toddlers will get endless amounts of fun out of a mid sleeper bed, especially if it incorporated a theme they love. Many toddlers like to make dens and play with tents, slides and tunnels, for which the mid sleeper bed is the perfect addition. We have a range of mid sleeper beds...

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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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