Anyone with children will know how difficult shopping for bedroom furniture can be. You need furniture that is practical, functional and affordable and that your child will like, you also need to choose furniture that will grow with your child. You will need to research different pieces of furniture before purchasing to decide which one will suit your taste and budget.

There’s no point in buying expensive furniture that looks cute as a baby but doesn’t hold clothes or larger hangers. We all love the look of themed bedroom furniture, but will your child be as keen on sleeping in a train bed as a teenager? Since your son will spend most of his time in her room, he should ask her what he wants. Many children have great ideas about room design, and if they like their rooms, they are more likely to keep them tidy. She will need as much storage as possible, you can never have too much when you have kids.

Storage units and boxes are a great idea; If you give your child an individual box for everything, he will be able to keep the room tidy. You have to try to use all available spaces, so beds with drawers and bunk beds are ideal as the space under them can be used as storage. Themed rooms always seem like a good idea when your child asks for them, there are so many different themes to choose from, but they are often expensive. Also, your child will outgrow it very quickly; it is better to buy one or two main pieces of furniture that are timeless and classic and then decorate with a theme.

You need to make sure you buy age-appropriate furniture, cabin beds and bunk beds are great, but if your child is too young for them, you could have an accident. Make sure any furniture you buy is sturdy and child-friendly, this furniture will get more use than other furniture so you want to make sure it’s built to last. Buying a bed that is a bit too big for your child is a good idea, as it will fit them, and you need to consider how tall the drawers and cabinets are. If the rail for your clothes is too high then you won’t store your clothes because you can’t reach them, try buying an adjustable rail so it can be raised as your child grows.

When deciding what furniture to buy, you have to decide how many things your child has, a bed, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers and a box are essential. You can then add more bookcases and shelves depending on whether you need them. If you teach your child that everything has a place and how to put everything, hopefully it will keep it tidy. If you give them a place to put things, they will be able to find their favorite toy faster the next time they want it. With tidy rooms there is more time to play, and that is always good.