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What lighting do you need in a children’s bedroom? Here are 7 top tips from an experienced mother… Getting the lamps, pendants and general lighting scheme right in a nursery or child’s bedroom isn’t easy. Their sleeping habits can change as quickly as their favourite colours or animals. Some tips for lighting may be key to keeping these habits in check. My daughter was a very light sleeper throughout her toddler years, when the merest crack of light would stop her from dropping off. & …

Want to make sure your kids get a great night’s sleep? From hypo-allergenic to memory foam, here’s a complete buyer’s guide to choosing the right mattress for a child’s bed… When it comes to choosing a bed, most of us give as much thought to our mattresses as we do to the bed frame and style – with good reason. Choosing the right mattress can make all the difference between sleeping soundly and tossing and turning all night. So, we ask all the right questions. Is i …

Hosting a birthday party sleepover? Visiting the cousins for a holiday? From Z Beds to pull-out trundles, here are five children’s bed solutions for when you need to accommodate little guests…There comes a time in every child’s life – normally between the ages of 4 and 8 – when they inevitably want to have a sleepover. And while they don’t always seem too bothered about the ‘sleep’ part, you do still want them to get some, so it’s a good idea to be properly prepared! Ideally each child should ha …

Small room? No problem! It’s amazing how much you can pack into a limited space with some clever planning and the right furniture and storage solutions…Children’s bedrooms are busy places. As well as being somewhere to sleep, they’re also somewhere to play, learn and imagine. Whether it’s a secret den, a space station or a princess’s castle, there really are no limits! The one thing a child’s bedroom is often short on, though, is space. There never seems to be quite room enough for all those toy …

From safety to style and storage – here’s everything you need to know about choosing the best bunk beds for your children…If you had a bunk bed when you were a kid, you’ll remember what fun they were – once you’d sorted out who was sleeping on the top bunk. Now you’re choosing bunk beds for your own children, you’ll want them to have just as much fun as you did… but, as a parent, you’ll have other priorities too.We’ve put together a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to thi …

Neutron High Sleeper Bed with Alexia Bed underneath Buying your first bed for a child? Here are the key things to make sure you get it right…They grow up so fast, don’t they? One moment a tiny baby is sleeping next to you in a cot, and the next you’re clearing out the spare room and turning it into a Proper Bedroom, with their first Proper Bed.It’s a big moment: your kids will sleep, dream, play, learn to read, make dens and bounce with their friends on that first proper bed. And they’ll …

We’re bringing you some of the most inspiring children’s bedrooms over the last few years! We are incredibly lucky to have such lovely customers that share their photos with us, and we love seeing all our beds and pieces of furniture settled into their new homes. Have a look and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for even more bedroom inspiration! From High Sleepers paired with sofa beds, to beautifully styled desks and dressing tables, our customers have created something really special in …

WHY WE USE RUBBERWOOD FOR KIDS’ FURNITURE?So, your not-so-little one’s toes are poking out of the cot railings or your Houdini has attempted the great escape one too many times. Couple that with the need for more storage space for the ever expanding toy and clothes collection and it’s probably fair to say your nursery furniture just isn’t cutting it anymore.So, what now? In our experience (and there are a good few years between us here at TCFC) you need something ‘kid tough’ that will …