Boys Beds and Girls Beds
Although our children do tend to lean towards different styles and maybe even colours, as a mum of a son and daughter I would not recommend trying to buy a bed soley for a ‘boys’ room’ or for ‘little girls’. Gender-neutral spaces do last longer and children’s tastes change just like ours. You can change your decor, bedding and other items to match their fleeting desires but larger pieces of furniture are better being a blank canvas.
In terms of decor think about your child’s preferences. In our experience a girls’ bedroom can be made more feminine with their chosen colours (my daughter loves blue), teddies, their name or initial hung above the bed and sweet duvet covers. Even fairy lights with LEDs are great for adding some atmosphere while you read bedtime stories. For boys often having their favourite toys in a little alcove in the bed, a teddy which holds your pjs and nightlight can make it feel like their space.
These items can all be customised as you start to add the finishing touches. The key things to think about are if the bed is sturdy enough for your children’s ages. If there is any storage space inside or if you have a metal frame bed can you put storage boxes underneath? Can your child easily climb into the bed and get out to go the bathroom in the night? How many years will this last them? Is there another sibling who can use it next?
We hope this has given you some fresh inspiration to make your children’s shared bedroom into a little sanctuary. This is where they can learn to compromise, grow respect for others’ belongings and feel a sense of security and comfort. Going to sleep with a sibling nearby can provide emotional support and companionship. They will create lasting memories as they grow up together and hopefully sleep soundly so you are rested too!
