There is nothing cosier than curling up for the night in a beautiful, wooden bed after a bedtime story. Wooden furniture is great in any bedroom, but is truly at its best in a child’s room, bringing with it warmth and a comforting glow and a reminder of the wonders of nature. But why stop with the bed? You could pick out a stunning, hard-wearing wooden blanket box, which will serve as a perfect toy box for your kids, to keep their rooms clutter-free and ready for fun.
This solid Beech wood toy box makes a great addition to any children’s room and can also be used to store blankets and bedding. £115 from Kid’s Rooms
You can take the theme further with an elegant and tough chest of drawers, letting your little ones always have their clothes to hand. With solid wooden furniture, there’s no need to worry about wear and tear – unlike MDF or fibreboard furniture, wooden furniture is designed to last a lifetime, and if you choose the right finish, it will even mellow and improve with age.
If you have children sharing a room, a bunk bed can seem like the best option, but what about when they get old enough to have their own rooms? Try and find a beautifully made bunk bed that separates into two beds, or if you’re daring, why not enlist a local carpenter to separate them for you.
The Tilly & George Bunk Bed is made from solid wood and easily converts to two single beds when required. £775 from GLTC
This is only possible with wooden furniture, as cutting through fibreboard or MDF can cause a deterioration in the materials – yet another way in which wooden furniture allows you to adapt to the changing needs of your family.
One of the best things about wooden furniture is the way it takes to a new paint job, and the freedom that this gives you to get creative with your kids’ rooms – if your little princess’s favourite colour is pink, simple apply a layer of undercoat and then create a bed fit for royalty, or if your little boy is into football, why not get imaginative and paint his bed in his team’s colours?
With wooden furniture, the possibilities are endless, so why not head over to your favourite furniture store and check out your options and make your kids’ room a stimulating environment filled with opportunities for fun and relaxation.