Are you in need of space in your children's rooms? If you are like most modern families the answer is a huge Y-E-S! It seems that in our modern society the proliferation of stuff is almost out of control. This is largely a result of the industrial revolution finding cheap labor in Asia, particularly China. Children are able to have a huge abundance of nice things and yet we have not figured out what to do with all of it. The exceptionally large number of children's toys, in particular, has led to a problem that generations before us seldom, if ever, have had to deal with. Where do we put all of this stuff? Modern homes are often larger, and American families are often smaller, than their ancestors and yet kids' things take up far more room than they ever did before. Most of us never had to deal with this kind of abundance as children, so it is largely a new problem. The answer lays in the old adage 'a place for everything and everything in its place'. It is up to us as adults to give kids a place for everything that we provide them so when we tell them to clean up their rooms, they know what we mean, and they can. The answer is to find unconventional or under-used places to put things. Bunk beds, loft beds and trundle beds can offer a great deal of relief to this crowding. These furnishings are not a new concept, yet they are certainly more efficient than conventional beds. They are an old solution to a modern problem. Bunk beds and their kin, like bookcases, offer ways to convert horizontal space to vertical and free up huge amounts of floor space. If stacking your children up in their sleeping arrangement is bothering you, please consider that modern bunk beds and loft beds are far safer than their predecessors. Most countries have adopted standards to make them safe for children ages five and up. Beds sold in the US have to meet federal CPSC guidelines for safety or face huge fines and liability. If that is not enough to convince you, I have six children and they all have slept in, or do sleep in bunk beds. We have never had an accident that is a result of sleeping in a bunk bed or loft bed. Back to the topic of storage space. Without having to switch to a bunk bed, you can find extra storage space under even a standard bed. The majority of currently popular children's beds have a good 20 cubic feet of space underneath them. That's as much space as you'll find in a large chest of drawers, or even a small closet. If you need a quick and simple storage solution, then just take some measurements of the space available to you, then go to your local Wal-Mart and buy as many plastic boxes as you'll be able to fit in there. For best convenience, try and get long boxes, that will reach from one side of the bed to the other. I would also advise you to remove the lids, as you really don't need them, and they make it much harder to access the boxes. If you have a little more time, then take a look at http://www.bunkbedsunlimited.com/ where you will find some good suggestions as to how you can best make use of this space, for example through oversized storage drawers or a trundle bed. If you need more space then this, then you might want to think about a loft bed. Loft beds offer a lot more space then bunk beds, as they have a much larger gap underneath and so allow you to fit a lot more in there. For example, you could fit a dresser, or a desk, a chest of drawers, or even a sofa. A loft bed can be a great help in an especially crowded room. Have a look at the standard children's room. There's a twin bed, or possibly two, a couple of chests, and a whole lot of toys. You may not be able to walk though it without hearing the crunch of Lego underfoot. But with the help of the extra storage space from a bunk or loft bed, you will be able to tidy all this neatly away. Besides these reasons, there is something else you might want to think about. That is, what your kids want. Every child wants to sleep in bunk beds, as the thought of sleeping high (relatively) above the ground is just plain exciting. After all, every child loves to climb, and a bunk bed makes sleeping an adventure. If you are think you might want to upgrade to a bunk bed, I would suggest that you not try to find the cheapest deal available. If you buy something extremely cheaply, it won't be the best quality, and may not stand up to the rough play that children enjoy. If you are worried about the cost though, you could always buy a kit and put it together as a family project. Have a look at http://www.bunkbedsunlimited.com/. They have a great selection of designs you could try, with simple plans that produce a very sturdy and reliable bed. You can also just look for interesting ideas, of course, like their easy to build triple bunk bed kit. In conclusion, when approaching the problem of space in kids' rooms, arm yourself with the knowledge of what is available and then do some patient planning. You might need to just stand there and imagine awhile. Provide children with a place for everything and then you can reasonably expect them to put everything where it goes. Consider bunk beds, loft beds and trundle beds when you are making your plan and don't forget the space under the existing or new beds either. If you provide lots of space for all of their belongings and they still won't fit, you may need to get rid of some stuff. But that's another article.
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Are you in need of space in your children's rooms? If you are like most modern families the answer is a huge Y-E-S! It seems that in our modern society the proliferation of stuff is almost out of control. This is largely a result of the industrial revolution finding cheap labor in Asia, particularly China. Children are able to have a huge abundance of nice things and yet we have not figured out what to do with all of it. The exceptionally large number of children's toys, in particular, has led ...
Author Patrick Oakley is a professional carpenter with expertise in creating furniture that makes efficient use of space. To this end, has recently begun providing bunk beds and loft beds online.
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