Children's beds made of solid wood

When choosing furniture for a child, you should turn to high-quality products made from natural materials. In this case models from a tree are optimal. Today we will analyze in detail what are the features, advantages and disadvantages of children's wooden beds.

Modern furniture market is rich in choice and variety. The acquisition of the perfect product that will fit into the interior of any style, today does not cause difficulties. Moreover, the assortment of the same children's furniture is regularly updated with new models equipped with various functional components.Despite the ever-growing market, solid wood products have remained the most popular and sought-after for many years.

A distinctive feature of these models is their good-looking and excellent performance. With natural wood, perhaps, can not compete with any of the existing materials used in the manufacture of furniture structures. That is why such products invariably occupy a leading position in the market. Many specialists recommend contacting wooden beds, since this furniture can have a positive effect on the child (and even on the adult). In such conditions it is comfortable to sleep and just relax in your free time. The pleasant aroma of natural wood will relax young users, calming their nervous system.

Despite the fact that the wooden beds are recommended for many children to buy for their children, these products have not only positive, but also negative qualities.

First of all, you should get acquainted with the list of advantages of these models.

• First of all, it should be said about the environmental friendliness of such products. In natural wood there are only the same natural ingredients - no chemicals. Due to this quality, wooden furniture for sleep will not have a negative impact on the health of the child, even if there is a hot summer outside the window.
• Not to mention that the furniture of solid wood has excellent wear-resistant qualities (especially when it comes to hardwoods). It is quite difficult to damage such products, even if you choose a bed for a hyperactive child.

• Wood is a plastic material. Of course, this parameter is different for different breeds.
• Beds of wood will last for many years, not delivering serious troubles during the operation. Even after decades, the children's wooden bed will decorate the interior, especially considering the fact that such furniture belongs to the classics, and the classics do not leave the fashion lines.
• If over the years minor damage has appeared on the wood product - chips and scratches, then this will not mean that the furniture has irreversibly lost its former attractiveness. In fact, such models can be restored, if necessary.

• Sleeping furniture made of natural wood looks really expensive and luxurious, and children's beds are no exception to this rule. Such products are able to decorate the interior, making it more presentable and rich.
• Natural wood is presented in different shades (depending on the breed), so it will be possible to choose a model of a suitable color for almost any environment.

Despite the impressive list of advantages, children's beds made of wood are not without drawbacks.

• The main disadvantage that consumers say is the high cost of natural wood furniture. Sometimes, in stores it is possible to meet products, the cost of which can shock. Of course, the characteristics and appearance of the tree are worth it, but not every buyer is ready to pay “cosmic” sums for children's furniture.
• Children's beds from the array have an impressive weight.Because of this, they are difficult to transport and move around the room. That is why it is advisable to immediately select a specific place for such furniture so that later it does not have to be moved - during this process you can seriously damage the floor covering.
• Many buyers are not satisfied with the fact that wood beds require special care. It consists in processing the material with antiseptic compositions, without which the natural material will gradually lose its attractive appearance - cracks and faded areas will appear on it that have lost their former color saturation. Moreover, the untreated wood is a “tidbit” for parasites.

In the production of furniture today involves more than 40 species of tree species.

Mainly, they are divided into:

• hard rocks, which include yew, white acacia, boxwood and others;
• soft breeds such as pine, cedar, spruce or poplar.

It should be borne in mind that not all types of wood can be used in the manufacture of a particular structure. For example, from soft breeds make small beds for babies, and from hard ones - strong frame bases.

Let's get acquainted with the most common variants of similar raw materials, which are used in the manufacture of baby beds.

• Birch tree. This material is distinguished by the fact that there are almost no knots on its surface. It is an array with a uniform fibrous structure and a beautiful on the nature print. The wood itself is quite dense, strong, resistant to wear, like oak, but less durable (than the last). Birchwood makes very good cots for the little ones.

• Pine. This is another popular breed that many people turn to. It is believed that pine has healing properties. Such raw materials are high in resin. On the surface of the pine there is usually a large number of knots, and the structure is heterogeneous.Despite such qualities, this breed is shock-resistant and durable, and pine furniture can seamlessly last more than 15 years. Often these beds are passed from older children to younger ones or even passed from generation to generation. These products are inexpensive and look amazing.

• Beech. It is a valuable tree species, which is characterized by durability, high flexibility and excellent strength properties. Beech is often used to make furniture that has unusual curved shapes. In terms of its texture and texture, this breed strongly resembles a good oak, but its products are cheaper. When purchasing such furniture, it is worth remembering that a model of a light shade with time can acquire a pinkish-brown tone.

• Oak. It is a valuable wood species, which is used in the production of expensive luxury furniture items. This material boasts a very large color range, from yellowish to light brown. Most often, manufacturers process oak cots with wood stains of different shades, so that the result is a more presentable and beautiful product.The main advantages of oak are long service life (over 30 years) and increased strength. Scientists say that oak helps to restore the strength and energy of man.

• Ash. Designs from ash have a lot of weight, but they have a stunning appearance. This natural material is characterized by elasticity and flexibility - it is very easy to work with it. Children's beds with various decorative additions, from which it is difficult to look away, are made of ash.

Today, the range of beds for children pleases with its wealth and diversity. Beautiful wooden versions are produced by many manufacturers, complementing them with various functional components. Let us consider in detail what types of such products exist and what features they characterize.

This bed is intended only for very young users - newborns. This model is a movable cradle installed between two racks. The cradle makes special oscillatory movements that lull the babies, which contributes to their early sleep.Today, you can meet on sale high-tech versions of the cradles, in which there are electronic systems responsible for rocking baby. In addition, in these models may be flashing lights and hanging toys with music. Such furniture is often remotely controlled, which pleases many parents.

For newborns, not only small cradles are made, but also special beds, which are well-thought-out designs with sides, complemented with gratings. The standard size of these products is 120x60 cm.

Comfortable beds for newborns are absolutely safe due to the presence in their design boards. Such products are great for children from birth to 2, 3 or 4 years. As a rule, the sides in them can be adjusted - to do a little lower or slightly higher. Modern variations of such furniture are often complemented by functional details such as drawers, cabinets and wheels (with them it is easier to move the bed in the room).

Transformable beds, which allow to save free space in the nursery, are especially popular today.In these instances there may be various mechanisms, sliding and folding parts. In addition, in the shops you can find special wooden transformable beds for the little ones that can "grow" with the baby. The largest dimensions of such products are 190 (or 200) x 80 (90) cm.

This design is ideal for sleeping and playing a small user. In the arena, the child will be well protected from injury. Often, these models are complemented by walls of fabric or mesh. Solid partitions may be absent altogether, because of which the child will feel more comfortable, since he will not be in a confined space.

If there are two children living in the house, then comfortable bunk furniture made of natural wood will be ideal. If the child is only one, then you can refer to the model of the attic and arrange the lower part of your choice. For example, there it will be possible to equip the storage system, put a small sofa or tables (written / computer). Often the two-tier designs are complemented by game or sport corners.

Quality wooden beds for children can be supplemented with such decorative elements:

• beautiful carved details;
• a combination of wood of several colors, for example, light and chocolate;
• built-in lights;
• canopy;
• forged parts.

Many parents wonder what they should first of all pay attention to when choosing a wooden bed for a child.

We will answer this question in detail.

• First you need to make sure the quality of the material and its natural origin. Ask the seller for quality certificates for the selected model. Do not neglect this stage of purchase, because today in stores too often there are cheap products that are exhibited as natural.
• Choose the optimal size of furniture in accordance with the age and height of the child. At the same time, do not forget that children grow very quickly, so it’s better to buy the option with a margin. It is not necessary to take too small beds - the baby will quickly grow out of them and it will be uncomfortable for them to sleep on them.

• Selecting a bed of the right size, do not forget about the dimensions of the children's room.To do this, you will need to measure it in advance and, with the indicators already available, go to the furniture store.
• If you order a bed with two tiers, then you need to measure the height of the room.
• Decide in advance what functional details you want to see in the crib. For example, it can be drawers, folding worktops or additions in the form of a sofa. If you come to the store prepared, then pick up the desired model faster and do not spend money on an expensive design with absolutely unnecessary options.
• Be sure to pay attention to the build quality of children's furniture. All connections and fasteners must be of high quality. The crib should not squeak or crunch. If you have heard such extraneous sounds from a wooden structure, then it is better not to buy it.

• If the furniture is transformable and has a folding / sliding mechanism, then before purchase you will need to check the serviceability of its operation. To do this, you should contact the seller-consultant, who should help you in checking.
• For the purchase of such furniture is better to apply to branded stores.Do not believe too low and tempting prices for cribs made of wood. Remember that such furniture can not cost catastrophically cheap.
• Do not forget about the design of the selected children's furniture. Even if you pick up a small cradle, it still needs to fit harmoniously into the existing interior - this also applies to the style and color of the product.

Children's beds from a tree easily fit into many interiors. It will be possible to choose a suitable model even for modern stylistic trends, despite the predominance of glass and metal parts in them.

So, a cozy wooden cot with curved details will look organically in a small children's bedroom with soft yellow walls and a dark floor paved with parquet. Above the bed you should hang decorative pictures and small pictures with dark wooden frames. Finish the interior with pillows, rugs and bedspreads of light shades with contrasting images of butterflies. A children's wooden bed with white sides and a bottom filled with brown linen drawers will look good in a light nursery with pale pink walls and a floor finished in ashy parquet / laminate.Dilute the interior with a fluffy gray carpet on the floor and curtains of close shade. Snow-white beds look spectacular in bright rooms with pastel or dark floor. They can be surrounded by living plants and carpets of delicate flowers.

To learn how to make a children's bed out of solid wood with your own hands, see the following video.