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The summer months are the easiest time to update and transform your kid’s bedroom. The lighter nights, warmer weather and sunny mood make transforming your kid’s bedroom a bit easier, especially if you’re working hard to get it done after a long day at work. When updating any kids bedroom it is beneficial to design and adapt a bedroom that allows your child to comfortably grow and work with their interests for the next few years. Consider passions they have, overall interests and practical solutions that will work as they grow. Will they need more storage? Where will they do their homework? Will your kids need to share rooms with siblings? All of these things are ideas to consider when revamping and upgrading their bedroom. Here’s our guide to a summer bedroom update to get you started:   Invest in the essentials If you get the essential elements of any bedroom right then everything else will fit in perfectly. From the wardrobe to the bed, you must pick something that will last and can quite possibly be passed down to younger siblings as one child grows out of their needs. For example, a hard-wearing mid sleeper can last a child well into their teenage...

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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 Noah and Eli 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.           Noah & Eli Noah & Eli have developed an environment that encourages your children to tidy away their toys with functional storage solutions and provide a comfortable and calming place for your kids to sleep each night.  From pull out desks to built-in dedicated study spaces, Noah & Eli beds offer a dedicated study space so you can ensure your child is...

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Decorating your kid’s bedroom is no easy project, but when you get it spot on, your kids will absolutely love how you transform the space. Nowadays there are so many design solutions to consider which makes everything that bit harder when deciding on the perfect bedroom decor for your children. We’ve pulled together the top trends from designers to compile the ultimate guide to kids’ bedroom trends in 2024. Scandi cool vibes 2024 will be all about the Scandi vibes and simplistic design features. Keep the space light and airy, combining natural material and fabrics to create a calming atmosphere. Not only will this help your kids get to sleep without too many distractions, but it also transform a space you’ll enjoy spending time in too.You could also invest in a Scandi style playhouse or teepee to create the perfect play space.   Pastel perfection  Whether it’s the perfect girly pink or natural green hues, pastels are perfect to transform any child’s bedroom. You can incorporate any shade into your pastel colour scheme and too often they can be gender-neutral so perfect for a shared bedroom. Pastels were popular in 2023 but will be even more of a design success this year.   Natural materials  Natural materials...

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With the Easter holiday here for some families, we have found some simple and cost-effective ideas to help your child occupied, busy and most of all tired and ready for bed on an evening! Let's hope that we see plenty of sunshine over the two-week period and not too many April showers.   Easter holiday couponing With more people staying in the UK this Easter in comparison to others, days out and adventures will be a lot more popular. Before you go anywhere, have a quick search online and try to find a voucher before setting out for the day. Whether it is 2 for 1, 25% off or kids eat for free, there should be a voucher out there to help you save a bit of money. Sometimes buying online rather than when you get to the location can often be cheaper and quicker too. If you’re flexible on days and times there are loads of offers out there during the week that you wouldn't necessarily access when your kids are in school. Plus, what you save on entry prices and meals you can spend on extra treats to keep the kids entertained. We all love a freebie!   Sleep outdoors If the weather is...

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It's time to celebrate the moment we all enjoy on an evening: Getting into bed! March is National Bed Month, which as you can probably imagine, we’re pretty excited by it! A whole month dedicated to fun and exciting bed designs, super comfy mattresses and most importantly sleep. National bed month was organised by UK Sleep Council, the month aims to remind us all of why an excellent sleep is good for our health and raise the importance of something many of us take for granted. A good night’s sleep can make you happier, healthier and motivated for the day ahead and that is exactly the same for your child. A groundbreaking study found that switching an uncomfortable old bed to a lovely new bed meant an extra 42 minutes of sleep, which we find pretty incredible! Making sure you’ve got the right bed for your child could be the one thing that gets them to sleep through the night without waking up. Investing in a quality bed or mattress might just help you stay sane thanks to a good night’s sleep!   Create a sleep-friendly environment It doesn’t take a genius to know that your ki ds will sleep much better if they are in the right...

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We’re putting the spotlight on one of the most poopular Kids beds brands to have joined Kids Beds Online, Steens. Steens take the classic modular building system and combine it with state of the art manufacturing equipment. The specialist team at Steens has designed and developed a range of kids beds that can easily grow, adapt, and be tailored to your current needs. Produced in Europe, Steens Beds are manufactured from responsibly sourced solid pine and designed to fit into the decor of as many children’s bedrooms as possible. As a European manufacturer, their beds are designed to fit a standard European size mattress, so if you’re buying any extras to adapt your current bed, it may be worth double-checking what size you currently have as bed measurements can vary.   Always a sleep solution Steens beds are available in a wide range of combinations and designs, with beds available in single beds, mid sleepers and high sleepers to suit any room or requirement. The Steens team designs everything in stylish and versatile colours that can adapt to almost all bedroom themes and designs, so we know you’ll find the perfect solution for your little one’s bedroom. Different finishes are available on all their beds including solid white, natural...

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Sleepovers will always be something that your children are pushing for as they grow older, wanting to share their homes and family life with their friends from school, their cousins or friends from local clubs they attend. Sleepovers are always an exciting idea for a child, no matter whether they are 5 or 15, the idea of having someone over to stay doesn’t lose its magic as a child. Sleepovers can often be noisy, bubbly and potentially full of hyper kids if you’ve treated them to a bag of sweets or two. So, it is important that you can keep the kids in their bedroom with the perfect sleepover set up so you can still enjoy your evening in front of the TV.  We’ve got a range of sleepover ready bedroom pieces that will enable cousins, friends or even friends of the soft toy variety to a sleepover. We have a range of sleep space to consider!   High sleepers & Mid sleepers As high sleepers and mid sleepers provide both a sleep space and vital storage solutions they take up a lot less space so their bedroom will offer a more flexible solution and often provide that essential spare bed too! These types of...

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High sleeper beds, as the name suggests is an elevated bed with a lot of space underneath due to the height the bed is from the ground. With so much space underneath high beds are often designed with desks, wardrobes, sofa and pullout beds. There’s a lot of versatility with high sleepers, allowing you to incorporate a lot of essential furniture without impacting vital floor space. 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 or bunk bed.   When should I invest in high sleeper beds? Most manufacturers recommended age for both high sleeper beds is 6 years old. This is due to safety regulations and the design being accessed by either a ladder or steps, however it is always worth checking the individual product detail pages for specific safety guidelines. You need to wait until your child is past the stage where falling out of a bed is a potential danger as a high sleeper is considerably higher than a standard bed. Also, if your child is prone to getting up in the...

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If you're looking for furniture bedroom furniture of high quality, durability and exudes style then look no further than Flair Furnishings. As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of exclusive children's beds and furniture, this Yorkshire-based company offers an impressive collection that satisfies both adults' and kids' tastes with a range of incredible designs from Mid Sleepers to Bunk Beds! Backed by their talented team of internationally renowned designers as well as rigorous testing processes on all products - it's not wonder why customers have come back time after time for top notch furnishing solutions. Whatever your budget or aesthetic preference may be – there is something special here just waiting to elevate your interior decor experience without compromising on expense or integrity!   STURDY & SUPPORTIVE: Quality matters, and that's why each bunk bed or mid sleeper is crafted with care and attention. The pine wood and solid slatted base guarantee the utmost stability and comfort for your child's precious sleep. Built to last and ensure sweet dreams night after night.   SPACE-SAVING ELEGANCE: Elevate your child's room with a wide range of their high sleepers, mid sleepers and bunk beds. Crafted from premium pine wood, it offers a compact design without...

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At Kids Beds Online we 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 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 versatility...

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