Kid’s room basics: children’s bookshelf, bed and more
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When you envisioned life as a grown-up, you probably didn’t think you’d spend your spare time shopping for a children’s bookshelf. But hey — you’re here now. You may as well make a cuppa and have some fun with it.
Choosing kids’ furniture can actually be pretty enjoyable. As the place where your adorable little ratbag sleeps, plays and hangs out, you’ll wanna make sure you get it right.
Koala has a rep for being the home of comfort, and we’re also proud parents to a new baby ourselves (our new Joey range featuring all things kids and bubs). Not to brag, but this does make us doubly qualified to help.
For style reinforcements, we spoke with Bella Vie Interiors principal interior designer Lisa Alward. She shared some awesome tips on kids’ bedroom furniture that could save you a lot of hassle and, hopefully, a bit of cash.
Children’s bedroom furniture basics
Kids are simple creatures, so keep this in mind when setting up their rooms. The goal is to choose every piece with practicality first, with sprinklings of style and fun thrown in along the way. Not sure where to start when setting up your kid’s furniture? Australia, say no more. These are the four essential goodies that every kid’s bedroom needs. 👶🏽 A bookshelf. A children’s bookshelf serves two purposes: it promotes reading and keeps their books off the floor. More importantly, though, it helps them play-act libraries. We’re thinking Rachel Weisz in The Mummy or Dora the Explorer and the overdue library books in her backpack. 👶🏽 A bed. What’s that? Your kid sleeps on their own all throughout the night without stirring or waking anyone up? Yeah, keep dreamin’. Kids can get restless during their sleeping hours, and that’s okay. A bed that suits their size and age-related needs is a must. 👶🏽 Some storage. Kids have a lot of stuff. And we mean a lot. Kids’ storage furniture is what the savvy parent needs to keep it all hidden. Storage solutions include dressers, drawers, boxes and hampers. The more storage space, the better. 👶🏽 The fun stuff. Unless you’re going for the super adulty beige baby look, kids’ bedroom furniture can be fun. Animal art on the walls, a wooden play kitchen and a colourful rug are just some of the additions that might get the little bubbas bursting with curiosity and imagination.
Choose a few solid furniture pieces that are built to last and add playful touches with accessories