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It’s November and all the excitement of Halloween and bonfire night has passed. We can all start thinking about hunkering down for Winter and the start of festive preparations! We thought we’d share with you what our lovely customers have shopped for and shared this season to give you a some inspiring ideas to give your little one’s room a makeover ready for Christmas and also to make you feel all warm and cosy.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Pinterest for our customer galleri …

https://www.thechildrensfurniturecompany.com/high-sleeper-beds-neutron-high-sleeper-with-stair-storageFirst things first, what is a high sleeper bed?High sleeper beds are beds with a large area underneath, offering precious storage space. Otherwise known as loft beds, the high sleeper is one of the most practical uses of space in a child’s bedroom. Reached via a ladder (like a bunk bed), high sleeper beds are high enough off the ground to accommodate items such as wardrobes, bookcases, …

A place for everything and everything in its place!If you are starting to feel that your children’s toys and knock knacks are threatening to take over your living space, don’t fear, we’re here to help. With most of our homes lacking the amount of storage that a modern day family needs, The Children’s Furniture Company offers plenty of storage solutions to help you get your space in order. There are plenty of ways, such as installing a storage bed, or using existing children’s furniture wit …

A bookcase is a fantastic piece of furniture to tidy your child’s bedroom or playroom. They can be used to tidy books but also provide shelving space for toys and other knick knacks. There is something so appealing to children though when they get to select their own bedtime reading matter. As with most items of children’s furniture there are plenty of book storage spaces to choose from.Traditional bookcasesCreate a mini library in your child’s bedroom with a traditional bookcase. These not only …

Looking for inspiration for designing your kid’s bedroom? Check out these magical kids’ rooms, styled by TCFC customers…We love nothing better than seeing our kids’ furniture out of the showroom and in your children’s actual real-life bedrooms. It’s amazing what creative parents (and kids) can do to make fun, stylish and practical spaces. So for your bedroom inspiration, here’s a gallery of shots shared recently with us on Instagram…Starry nights for Charlie Image: @cosyblushinteriors Lucky …

Is your house feeling overrun by toys? Do they seem to multiply overnight? If you’re spending far too much time tidying up teddies, or have stepped on one too many pieces of Lego, here’s an experienced mum’s guide to managing your toy storageThese days, the sheer range of children’s toys out there is impressive – from messy and creative toys, to instructive and educational toys. However, trying to keep on top of your kids’ many playthings can be a challenge, and having the right toy storage coul …

Why sound sleep is so important for children – and how to make sure your kids get a proper, healthy night’s sleep…It’s a serious business, sleep. But lack of it is even more serious, according to neuroscientist and leading sleep scientist, Matthew Walker, who believes that we are in the grip of a “sleep-loss epidemic”, with profound implications for the physical and mental health and general well being, not just of adults but of children too. Doing all that we can to help our children …

There are loads of great reasons to encourage your kids to write and send old-fashioned letters and postcards. Here’s how to get them to enjoy the art of letter-writing…Remember when you were little and the post would arrive? How exciting it was to hear letters being pushed through the door? The only thing more exciting than playing Postman Pat and delivering it to your family was seeing an envelope with your name on it. Children rarely get mail, but when they do it’s not like grown-up mail …

Many children today suffer from allergies, and numbers are on the rise. However, the symptoms can often be effectively managed by minimising a child’s exposure to common allergens. We look at what causes night time allergies, and how a hypoallergenic mattress can help to provide a healthy and comfortable night’s sleep for your child. Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for children. As well as helping to support their general physical health and development, it’s also important f …

Everything you need to know about choosing your child’s first proper bed, once they’ve outgrown the cot… It may not be on quite the same scale as the first moon landing but when your little one moves from a cot to their first bed, it certainly does feel like a giant step.  As a parent, you want to make sure that it’s the right bed at the right time, and that this milestone transition goes smoothly. You’ll have plenty of questions! For example, what should you look for in a …