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Are you furnishing your child’s bedroom but don’t know where to start? Focus on a simple and essential style, choosing furniture in soft colors such as neutrals and pastel tones, and prefer multifunctional pieces that will accompany your child’s growth, favoring natural, solid and long-lasting materials. The most important element, however, remains one: the bed. How do you choose the bed for a child’s bedroom?
When talking about how to choose the bed for a child’s bedroom, the starting point is understanding that it is not a simple piece of furniture but a fundamental element of the entire furnishing project. The bed affects the child’s safety, the quality of sleep and posture over time, as well as their level of independence: getting in and out on their own, having what they need close by, immediately perceiving the bedroom as a safe space, designed to measure and that they can later personalize as they wish.
It often happens that, driven by enthusiasm or the rush to find the right model, many parents choose the bed hastily and then find themselves dealing with space issues, uncomfortable solutions to redo, beds that are too high for the child’s age or not very functional for managing toys and linens. All this can be truly exhausting! Considering dimensions from the start, the need for practical solutions such as built-in drawers, second beds or the very practical space under the bed, as well as the child’s growth and habits, instead allows you to design a bed that accompanies the child’s development and makes the bedroom truly livable, avoiding costly second thoughts and making the most of every square meter, regardless of the size of the room.
The choice of bed is central in designing a child’s bedroom for several reasons. It ensures excellent rest, but it also defines the overall layout of the room, space management and how to configure the rest of the furnishings. In fact, once the position and size of the bed are established, everything else—wardrobes, desk, bookcases, play area—adapts accordingly. The bed occupies the most important portion, also influencing circulation areas.
In the early years, the priority is always one: safety. We recommend opting for low beds or solutions with protective side rails that reduce the risk of falls and at the same time encourage the first gestures of independence, as the child can get in and out of bed on their own, without the help of an adult.
Between 6 and 11 years old, a standard single bed is the best choice. This type of bed offers adequate space for growth, better posture and can also be used as a place for reading or playing, especially if positioned so as to leave unobstructed passage space, always keeping in mind the lighting factor, both in terms of how natural and artificial light are integrated.
During preadolescence, different solutions can be considered, such as storage beds, a one-and-a-half bed, bunk beds if you have more than one child, but also a comfortable loft bed that frees up floor space to better organize a study and hobby area.
Here are three models not to be missed in our catalog.
Antares by Lettissimi is an upholstered bed with an elegant and timeless profile, designed to enhance the sleeping area with a sophisticated yet well-defined presence. The headboard, embellished with decorative buttons and delicate lines, creates a welcoming backdrop for the bed, adapting both to classic bedrooms and more contemporary settings. Available in different bed base sizes, it is designed to ensure comfort and deep relaxation, offering an enveloping upholstered structure.
As comfortable as a bed, as practical as a sofa, the Alex sofa can be transformed into a bunk bed, an intelligent space-saving solution designed to add two sleeping places in just a few steps without giving up essential and contemporary lines.
When closed, it appears as a low, compact sofa that is easy to place in bedrooms, second homes or small living areas, but when needed, the patented mechanism allows it to be quickly transformed into a practical bunk bed.
The Filo one-and-a-half bed by Lettissimi features a minimal and contemporary design, conceived for those seeking an elegant yet discreet furnishing in the sleeping area. The slim lines of the upholstered bed frame and the headboard with essential lines create a light volume that pairs well with both modern furnishings and more eclectic settings. Completely removable and available in different fabrics, Filo offers ample freedom of customization.
How do you choose the bed for a child’s bedroom based on dimensions? You must always assess the available space and how you plan to position the bed and furniture in order to find the best solution for every type of need.
In general, a single bed measures about 80/90x190/200 cm, while a one-and-a-half bed is around 120x190/200 cm. If you want to opt for double beds, these start at about 140x190/200 cm, measurements which in a standard child’s bedroom, however, risk being too bulky and taking away useful space for wardrobes, a desk and a play area.
Here are some tips to keep in mind: in a small room it is advisable to maintain at least 60 cm free along the long side for passage, thus increasing maneuvering space near drawers and pull-out beds, which require a clear front area to open and close without obstructing doors or other furniture in the room.
Leo is a single bed with a modern design that becomes the focal point of a space that must be functional, safe and able to grow with him. The lines are clean and essential, with a compact structure that leaves the right amount of space, making it easy to integrate storage units under the bed, a second pull-out bed or a small play area. The headboard, upholstered or in wood with soft shapes, offers comfortable support for reading and playing, protecting the wall and making the bed a true corner of everyday comfort.
Details make the difference: rounded corners, durable and easy-to-clean finishes, the possibility of choosing neutral colors or more vibrant accents allow the bed to adapt to different styles while always maintaining a simple base that does not become tiring and that can accompany the child even during the school years.
A different consideration applies to loft beds and bunk beds. Although they use mattresses in the same sizes as single beds, they make use of height rather than width. Another factor to consider in these cases, however, is the space taken up by stairs and side guards.
Beds with drawers or storage compartments under the mattress require a proper distance from the wall and other furniture to allow drawers to be pulled out and mechanisms to be opened without hitting anything, as well as a suitable height from the floor.
Finding the right model for a child’s bedroom mainly means considering specific needs in terms of space, order, number of children, as well as sleeping habits, rather than current trends.
The traditional single bed is the simplest, most versatile and most purchased solution. It takes up less space than a one-and-a-half bed, making it easy to create an ideal play area and a space designed for studying, complete with desk and bookcase. It can also be easily repositioned over time if needs or the bedroom layout change. It is the ideal choice when you have a small room or when you do not want to take up too much space.
The storage bed is perfect when keeping the room tidy is the priority. This solution allows you to use the space under the mattress to store linens, blankets or seasonal changes without resorting to additional furniture. The downside lies in daily management, because lifting mechanisms can be heavy for a child and are not always convenient for taking what is needed every day.
The loft bed is the most suitable choice not only when you have children aged 9 and up, but also when the room is tall and there is a real need to free up floor space for studying, playing or adding additional wardrobes. This type of bed makes it possible to create a space underneath that can become a desk area, walk-in closet, play area or relaxation space.
The pull-out bed is a smart choice suitable for small bedrooms that need to accommodate two or more children or when the arrival of friends and cousins is frequent. During the day it takes up the space of a single bed, but at night it turns into aligned beds that are truly comfortable. It is useful if you do not want to or cannot opt for bunk beds or loft beds.
Mistakes to avoid when choosing a bed for a child’s bedroom
One of the most frequent mistakes when choosing a bed for a child’s bedroom is opting for a bed that is too large and not suitable for the size of the room. An example? A one-and-a-half bed or a double bed in a small bedroom reduces space for movement, making it difficult to open wardrobe doors and drawers and taking away space from the desk and play area.
Another mistake is purchasing a storage bed for its practicality, only to end up with a compartment that is not very spacious and uncomfortable. In reality, choosing a storage bed can often complicate daily management if the mechanism is heavy or not easily accessible for the child!
Do not forget to always pay attention to the child’s age and the real space and functional needs of the room. Loft beds or bunk beds, although comfortable and appealing, if introduced too early without attention to heights, guards, distance from the ceiling and use, can be uncomfortable to make, difficult to manage and even unsafe for younger children.
Remember, a bed that is too large (or too small), unsafe or uncomfortable can limit the child’s independence instead of encouraging it, as well as negatively affect sleep quality and the order and cleanliness of the bedroom, resulting in the need to purchase a new bed or even redo the furnishings of the entire room.
