Corner children's beds, varieties of products, their pros and cons

The main requirements for the interior in the nursery are functionality, simplicity and ease of movement. It is necessary to arrange furniture in such a way as to free up the center of the room, not forgetting about symmetry and ensuring a safe comfortable environment. An important role in the arrangement of the interior is played by corner children's beds, installed taking into account the age of the child and his further growing up. A variety of forms and materials of manufacture allows you to save space, combine two different zones.

Features and Benefits of Corner Structures

The difference from a regular bed is the design. Special sides can be located above the head and on the side, which frees up space in the room. On them are shelves for books, notebooks, notebooks, which are often located in bedside tables, which is not always convenient. Regardless of the location, corner children's furniture for sleeping without a backrest does not interfere with the free movement and watching your favorite TV shows.

Advantages of beds:

space saving: even in the smallest room there is a place for a closet or desk;
the room gets a neat appearance;
used as sofas, which is practical to use in a studio apartment;
at the edges there are two walls that provide comfort and security;
made of environmentally friendly, strong, durable materials;
provide a comfortable sleep for the child.

Some models are presented in small sets with shelves, shelves, hidden niches.

Varieties

With a non-standard layout of the apartment, it is not always possible to equip the wall connection as we would like. Using a corner bed will help to solve this problem, beating space, creating coziness. The geometry of the structures is diverse, which allows you to choose the appropriate option. When installing a bed, you can complement the style selected in the room or create contrast.

Bunk

A suitable sleeping place for a small children's room is a two-story structure. It serves as an additional gaming zone, turning at will into a magic castle or ship. At night it will become a favorite sleeping place. There are a number of models that have both functional and aesthetic properties:

with the presence of a working area that allows you to carry out lessons in a comfortable environment;
with a built-in wardrobe, where clothes, shoes and other things are placed;
a corner bed with one berth, the first tier of which serves as a place to relax or is a desk;
models for babies of different sexes, different colors. At the bottom, a place is equipped for the eldest child, at the top - for the youngest.

Each corner children's bed for two children can be supplemented with folding tables, drawers or shelves. For convenient use, two-tier structures are made both in the right-handed and left-handed versions. They can be installed in any angle.

Transformer

This ergonomic solution features an unusual design that combines several pieces of furniture. Thanks to special mechanisms, the bed transforms into a chair, a small table or a dining table. It is equipped with a convenient bedside table where toys or other accessories are stored.

The main advantages:

fits into any interior, excluding the inconvenience of location in a small room;
as the child grows, the product can increase in length, providing a comfortable rest;
the presence of large drawers;
a changing surface and a motion sickness function are provided, which allows the baby to quickly fall asleep;
production material - wood, characterized by durability, environmental safety, hypoallergenicity;
orthopedic mattress, providing the correct position of the body during sleep;
there are handrails and a ladder to prevent the baby from falling.

Classic bed with drawer

Classic models contain one or more rows of drawers located directly below the place to sleep. They store bedding, towels or other accessories. They differ in design and are retractable, moving with guides or independent. Equipped with wheels making access to the content quick, without damaging the floor surface. Equipped with handles that are easy to use or with special protrusions.

The number of boxes in different models differs and ranges from 1 to 3. If there is one unit, the item is able to serve as an extra bed, the main thing is to choose a mattress in size. Two or more drawers are used for things. The approach to the storage system is carried out from the side of the bed and from the foot. Drawers allow you to save space in the closet, keeping things in perfect order.

Sleeping place with an attic

This model combines several functions, combining a wardrobe, a desk, and also a berth. The design with the attic resembles a classic one with high legs. On the second floor there is a place for sleeping, on the first floor there is a built-in wardrobe, a place for doing lessons or a relaxation area. It is necessary to climb up the ladder - this is the most attractive for children. Product safety is determined by:

reliability of fastenings;
the convenience of the lifting element;
resilient model.

Beds are made for different age categories. They are supplemented by retractable compact elements: stands, easily sliding drawers, tables. Occupy only one of the walls, can become an individual house for the baby.

The attic bed positively affects the health of the child - improves the vestibular apparatus, develops coordination of movements.

Round corner bed

Dimensional designs are popular, as they have enough advantages, suitable for any style. For greater comfort and creating a cozy space, a canopy is additionally used, which protects the child from direct sunlight. The main advantages:

lack of sharp corners, exclusion of injuries;
movement with wheels (the function makes it easy to swap furniture);
it can be placed in any way;
there is an opportunity to approach from different angles;
large compartment for bedding.

Dimensions are determined depending on the area of the room and the age of the child. This design requires the purchase of a special mattress and bedding. You also need to choose the appropriate pillows and sides.

Ottoman bed

A feature of this type of model is the lack of a removable mattress - it is considered part of the design itself. The bed is oversized, but functional. In the manufacture of additional decorative elements are used to increase the size of the product both in height and in width. The ottoman bed is made in several versions: single, double, and also angular.

Distinctive positive points:

lack of armrests;
quickly transforms into a berth;
the use of various lifting mechanisms that are safe for children;
no seams and joints;
the possibility of selecting a model according to the age of the child.

How to choose

The first step is to determine the location in the room and the color of the product. The main selection criteria are the size and environmental friendliness of the materials. It is important that the upholstery does not cause allergies and does not absorb a lot of dust. It is also recommended to clarify what rigidity of the mattress is suitable for the baby's spine.

Headboard

The design of the corner children's bed focuses on the headboard. The functionality and appearance of the furniture depend on it. When choosing an unusual headboard with complex shapes, it is important to remember the harmony in the room. The main types of headboards include:

high, up to 1 m long;
low - from 15 cm;
soft, with plush upholstery;
continuous, without gaps;
with carved sides;
removable or stationary.

Frame and dimensions

Bed sizes are selected depending on the age of the children. When buying, it is recommended to consider the following standards:

Child age	Bed size cm	The size of the side, cm	Height from the bottom, cm
Up to 3 years	60 x 125	up to 90	about 30 cm
Preschoolers	70 x 150	70-80	not less than 30
Pupils	80 x 160	any may be absent	about 40
Teens	80 x 170, 190	any may be absent	from 50 and above

The material for manufacturing the frame is wood. The list of common types:

an array;
MDF;
lumber;
Chipboard;
furniture board.

Base

How comfortable it is to sleep on the bed depends on the basis, which is the key to a healthy sleep. There are two options - solid and trellised. The first type is made of wooden sheets or plywood. The disadvantage is poor ventilation of the bottom of the mattress. The second type consists of lamellas, providing excellent air circulation. They distribute the load evenly, allowing the body to relax while resting.

When choosing furniture, you need to pay attention to the number of lamellas and the distance between them - it should not be more than the width of the lamella itself.

Storage systems

Most models use storage systems to save space, eliminating additional furniture in the room: chests of drawers, cabinets or bedside tables. It can be boxes, boxes, various niches under the base of the bed. The main advantages of products with modules: lack of dust under a berth, saving of usable area. Multifunctional furniture has several types of storage systems:

Drawers with rails that make up a single unit with the bed.
Swing systems. They are used more often in single beds, equipped with single or double doors.
On wheels. The system is characterized by mobility, since the boxes are not connected with the sleeping base, they are interchanged, used as a separate item.
Lifting mechanisms. Suitable for storing large items, the space under the bed is divided into sections with partitions.

How to position

It is not recommended to place a baby bed opposite the door, but it is important that the baby can see those who enter the room. The room should have plenty of room for movement. It is necessary to clearly distinguish between space in order to create a recreation area and a workplace. When placing a bed, it is important to consider the basic rules:

Enough natural daylight should enter the room.
Install the bed as far as possible from the radiators and windows. In the summer, this will protect the child from drafts, and in winter - from too dry air.
Do not place glass, mirror, slippery objects nearby.
Do not overload the room with bedside tables, shelves, think over the environment in such a way as to leave only the necessary elements for classes, games and a good night's sleep.
Sockets should not be near.

Requirements for Children's Furniture

In order for the child’s sleep to be strong, the children's corner bed must be correctly selected. The main requirements for the product include:

environmental safety of the material of manufacture, components;
availability of a quality certificate;
rounded edges, non-traumatic handles, lack of glass elements;
compliance with the age category of the child and physical fitness;
the calm color of the bed, shades should not negatively affect the emotional and psychological state of the baby, gentle, light colors are recommended;
the presence of an orthopedic mattress for a comfortable and healthy sleep;
aesthetics and functionality, the product must fully meet the requirements of the user.

When choosing a corner crib, you should pay attention to reliability, practicality, durability and safety. The existing variety of shapes and sizes of this type of furniture allows you to place it in any room area. An important role is played by transformation mechanisms: light, easy to use.