Kids are not chasing the maximum likelihood, for them a certain visual similarity is more important in the presence of an element of a fairy tale. That is why every child dreams of his own home - he does not perceive his own room as such. At home, you can build a temporary house from chairs and blankets, but it is not very believable, and it is not eternal. If you have a personal plot, you can build a real tree house, this will cause a storm of delight in a child, but not even every dad can do this with his own hands. But the children's house bed is a solution that allows you to make your baby happy without any extra effort.
Features and Benefits
Of the common for all bed-houses, one can single out only that they all have a berth, they all resemble a house - one way or another. Everything else depends solely on the specific model and the imagination of its designer.
Such furniture can be more like a bed, or more like a house. In the first case, a kind of roof is placed on an ordinary bed, imitating a gable. In the second case, the product is a full-fledged house, which is sometimes even brought out to a sufficient height to use the space under it. There is a cot in this house. There are also more complex structures designed for two children and equipped with additional devices (like simple horizontal bars, wall bars, and so on).
It should be noted that a cottage bed for children is considered more popular among girls, as boys tend to prefer a typewriter bed.
This does not stop the manufacturers - they produce models with designs for both young ladies and future men.
The advantages of choosing this type of bed are as follows:
- A must-have piece of furniture for a nursery also serves as a toy.
- The room looks very unusual and stylish.
- Often this is not just a bed, but also a horizontal bar.
Views and styles
Although the bed-house seems to be an invention that does not allow design thought to roam, today hundreds of variations of this type of furniture have been created, each of which is significantly different from its counterparts. To "alienate" parents from an overly standard approach to the issue, it is worthwhile to study in more detail what such beds are.
So, a house can be more of a decoration for a bed, just as a bed can only be an addition to a house. Another thing is that even the decoration of a house can look completely different: from a formal frame imitating a gable roof, to an unusual type of panels that sheathed a bunk bed, similar to a tropical bungalow. Often, large structures are made with a playhouse - it is inseparable from the bed, but it also provides for a purely play area inside itself. A large house for two, made in two "floors", can also be equipped with a slide for descending from top to bottom.
Do not think that the bed is strictly inside the house, and the roof is on top. There are beds with a house downstairs. The sleeping place is located, as it were, on top of the house, while inside it is exclusively a play space. It's like a bed in the attic. If the bed is still located at the bottom, then there is usually nothing at the top, and climbing on the roof is strictly prohibited.
Design options
An additional advantage of children's cottage beds is the fact that their wide range allows you to easily choose an interesting design solution for any interior and any style.
The simplest option is a frame assembled from separate support beams. Some manufacturers do not even cover such a frame with a roof - it is assumed that the material for it will be fabric, which can either be purchased from the manufacturer itself, or cut out independently, at its own discretion. However, more often the roof is still made of the same material as the entire bed as a whole.
As for the walls, here the variety of options is even wider. The simplest of them is a fabric stretched over a frame, or no walls at all, just supports. In models for young children, walls are often not provided, since babies are uncomfortable in a small enclosed space, but there are special railings that can be removed as the child grows up.
A good option is "real" walls of varying degrees of strength. Such a solution can look whatever you like, but more often it is nevertheless given an external resemblance to a real house, although houses can have the most diverse designs.
Material
When choosing a baby crib, attention should be paid to the material even more than when choosing an ordinary crib. The life of such furniture usually does not exceed several years, so this attitude is not caused by the desire to extend the life of the product, but by safety requirements.
Even if we are talking about a small formal superstructure over an ordinary bed, there is always a risk that the baby, with his pampering, will break the supports made of fragile material. So the structure (albeit not too heavy) will fall directly on him. If we talk about those houses that provide for the location of the bed (especially the play area) on the second level, then the requirements for them in terms of the quality of materials are prohibitively high, because children will surely jump and play there, and it’s good if alone.
Such high requirements narrow the range of materials acceptable for use in fact to one - usually furniture of this type is made of solid wood. Less common is MDF - this material is also acceptable, it is cheaper and almost as durable, but still the load on it should be reduced. The design of the boards has a right to exist, but it is advisable to trust them only with decor. Finishing the topic of materials of wood origin, it can be noted that chipboard is not suitable at all - it is toxic.
As for non-wood materials, they also did not receive much distribution. In terms of strength, any metal would be excellent, but it is cold, there is no proper feeling of comfort. The total weight of such a metal structure is very significant. Plastic is appropriate in some places, especially as decorative elements, but before buying, you should definitely ask the seller to show the certificates. Some inexpensive types of this material are also toxic.
Popular brands
To set a general direction, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the manufacturers of cottage beds most in demand in the domestic market, and also find out what is the general tone of reviews about their products.
The products of the famous Swedish company Ikea... Outwardly, of course, everything looks rather modest - this is just the case when the manufacturer did not take care of the presence of stationary walls and a roof. There is only a frame that can be covered with an awning produced by the same company.
The peculiarity of the house is the presence of two floors at once, one of which is reserved for a sleeping place, and the other is intended for games. The creators deliberately did not make any hints as to what floor was created for - this moment was left to the discretion of the consumer.
Austrian plant Egger also received a lot of positive reviews, but here the approach is completely different - the manufacturer produces almost full-fledged houses, where there is a sleeping place, a small work table, and even a locker for various needs.
The company emphasizes its desire to develop and make products better every year - as an achievement, it seems that plastic parts are no longer used in its furniture. At the same time, a bed is made of chipboard - even if it is of high quality, the question of whether it is worth taking it remains open.
But the only Russian supplier that has collected a sufficient number of reviews on the Internet received mostly criticism. Judging by the mass of comments, the choice in favor of the brand's products "Legend" made by many, the reason for which was the very attractive appearance of the product. At the same time, the commentators themselves note that furniture made of chipboard has no place in a nursery. In addition, the visually beautiful bed has a rather unpleasant smell of glue. This is unpleasant even for an adult, and even more so for a child.
How to choose?
When planning to purchase this or that model, pay attention to whether it meets the basic criteria for choosing a baby crib. Here are the main points to look out for:
- Safety... Child's health is above all! Always check the quality of the materials from which the product is made. We are talking about the strength of the base material, about the reliability of fasteners, and also about the fact that no part of the crib releases toxic substances.
Another important point: the house should be carefully sanded, it should not have sharp corners. If the purchase is made for a very small child, the crib must also be protected with a railing.
- Convenience. Everything in the house should be comfortable, starting with its size. The house should not be too cramped, otherwise the cones cannot be avoided. Not necessary, but an important factor is the ability to invite friends "to visit", because playing with a company is much better, and an ideal house should be able to shelter everyone.
Certain advantages can be seen in removable walls and ceilings - they are very convenient to remove for washing. In addition, while putting things in order inside the house, it is quite practical to clean them - this way the risk of injury due to active movements in a narrow space is reduced.
- Aesthetic appeal. If for children 2-3 years old parents will have to choose a crib-house at their own discretion, then when making a purchase for older children, be sure to first consult with them - this is for them to live in it. Do not give your child half of the joy - give him a whole, choosing for him the house that depicts his favorite cartoon characters (or just the model that he liked the most).
Do not forget also that it would be nice to adhere to some general design style for the nursery (you should not use colors in such a room that do not combine well with each other). A correctly chosen beautiful house, well-integrated into the thoughtful interior of the nursery, will contribute to the good mood and mental health of the baby.
Do not forget also that it would be nice to adhere to some general style of decorating the nursery (you should not use colors in such a room that do not combine well with each other). A correctly chosen beautiful house, well-integrated into the well-thought-out interior of the nursery, will contribute to a good mood and mental health of the baby.
Design solutions in the interior
The harmonious combination of the house with the rest of the interior details plays a very important role, it will help create and maintain coziness. The first photo shows the simplest type of house. Disassembled, it looks minimalistic and does not stand out from the general pastel range, which does not prevent you from using bright walls and roof at any time for an interesting game.
You can go in a completely different way, making the house-bed a kind of "feature" of the whole room, a stylish accessory that will appeal not only to children, but also to adults.
If you search, you can find such houses that will simply drive the child crazy. Pay attention to this model - it is ideal for a girl: there is a neat bed on top, and a full toy kitchen at the bottom, all in a cute pink color.
A house can take up half of a room - especially if a concept is meant that also includes a workplace equipped in the same style.
Treat a noisy and cheerful children's company with a real palace - even if it occupies almost the entire room. With such a gift, even an outdoor playground is not needed!
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