We all want the best for our children, and that even includes things you might not otherwise think about - things like kids furniture. But when it comes to creating the right kind of environment for our kids at an early age, doesn't it make sense?
Even beyond the furniture, your child's room is a blank canvas, where you create different kinds of environments by changing the floor covering and wallpaper at any stage of their growth and development. But furniture can be tougher. It is often more expensive then floor and wall coverings. It helps if your child is old enough to have a grasp of what they want their room to look like. But even if they aren't you usually know enough about your kids to have a good sense and feel for what will make them happy and comfortable.
It's a slightly different story if there is more than one child living in a room, but even bunk beds leave a lot of room for design. Before getting started though, a basic question must be asked. Today there are numerous types of materials being used to make kids furniture. What type is best for you?
Plastic furniture has the benefit of being lightweight, cheap and fairly easy to change. But the downside is that cheaper versions of plastic have a tendency to splinter or crack. And that light weight means they are tossed around quite easily. Neither is a great thing to have around kids - particularly younger ones.
Wood furniture (not the press board or particle board types, but real, solid wood) is much heavier, and several times more expensive. But it has the added benefit of being paintable, and even reconfigurable if you are good with tools.
That adaptability can come in handy when your child decides a month after getting this expensive new furniture that they have "outgrown" it and want something else! With wood, a new design may only be a simple paint job away.
While its true that wood is more expensive then most other kinds of kids furniture, its durability and adaptability may just make it the cheaper choice as the years go by. Wood always seems to stand the test of time, and its beauty is a nice bonus!
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Phoenix Full Chest Bed 4pc Bedroom Set in Deep Cappucci |  |
US $1,425.00 | 16m |
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Phoenix Full Chest Bed 5pc Bedroom Set in Rich Deep Wal | |
US $1,841.10 | 16m |
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Phoenix Full Platform 5pc Bedroom Set in Cappuccino Fin | |
US $1,537.10 | 16m |
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Phoenix Full Platform Bed 5pc Bedroom Set in Deep Walnu | |
US $1,537.10 | 16m |
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Phoenix Twin Chest Bed 4pc Bedroom Set in Deep Cappucci | |
US $1,349.00 | 16m |
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Phoenix Twin Chest Bed 5pc Bedroom Set in Rich Deep Wal | |
US $1,765.10 | 16m |
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Phoenix Twin Platform 5pc Bedroom Set in Cappuccino Fin | |
US $1,461.10 | 16m |
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Phoenix Twin Platform Bed 5pc Bedroom Set in Deep Walnu | |
US $1,461.10 | 16m |
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Princess Youth 5pc Bedroom Set in White Finish | |
US $949.05 | 16m |
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ESPRESSO Kids Chair Seat Childrens Brown Leather Like |  |
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US $74.95 | 17m |
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Oakland Living Double Golfer Bench | |
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US $196.99 | 17m |
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PULASKI MURANO BEDROOM ARMOIRE 656 BROWN | |
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US $1,339.99 | 17m |
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Red Metal Twin Full Bunkbed | |
US $331.55 | 19m |
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Selena Canopy Full 4pc Bedroom Set in White Finish | |
US $970.00 | 23m |
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TWIN MISSION BUNK BEDS TRUNDLE EXPRESSO bunkbeds bed | |
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US $435.00 | 23m |
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Soccer Ball Small Kid Chair and Ottoman | |
US $166.25 | 24m |
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Soccer Large Kid Chair and Ottoman | |
US $331.55 | 24m |
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Disney Princess Toddler Pink Bed w safety Rails New | |
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US $78.97 | 25m |
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Sonoma Youth Full Panel 4pc Bedroom Set Walnut | |
US $1,083.00 | 25m |
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Sonoma Youth Twin Panel 4pc Bedroom Set Walnut | |
US $1,007.00 | 25m |
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The Sophie Full Size 5pc Panel Bedroom Set in White Fin | |
US $1,613.10 | 27m |
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The Sophie Full Size 5pc Post Bedroom Set in White Fini | |
US $1,670.10 | 27m |
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The Sophie Twin Size 5pc Panel Bedroom Set in White Fin | |
US $1,480.10 | 27m |
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The Sophie Twin Size 5pc Post Bedroom Set in White Fini | |
US $1,537.10 | 27m |
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Twin Bedroom Set 3pc in Multiple Finish | |
US $806.55 | 28m |
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Twin Bunk Bed in Cherry Finish | |
US $379.05 | 28m |
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Twin Bunk Bed in Pine Finish | |
US $379.05 | 28m |
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Twin Bunk Bed in Rich Oak Finish | |
US $474.05 | 28m |
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Twin Bunk Bed in Silver Finish | |
US $546.25 | 28m |
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Twin Bunk Bed in White Finish | |
US $664.05 | 28m |
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Twin Full Bunk Bed in Black Finish | |
US $379.05 | 28m |
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Twin Full Bunk Bed in Silver Finish | |
US $379.05 | 28m |
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Twin Full Bunk Bed in White Finish | |
US $379.05 | 28m |
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Twin Size Bedroom 5pc Set in Oak Finish | |
US $949.05 | 28m |
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John Deere Bookshelf | |
0 Bid | US $60.00 | 28m |
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Twin Size Bedroom 5pc Set in White Finish | |
US $949.05 | 28m |
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Twin Size Bedroom Set 5pc in Matte White Finish | |
US $1,138.10 | 28m |
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Twin Storage Bedroom Set 3pc in Rich Walnut | |
US $1,311.00 | 28m |
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Twin Full Bunk Bed in Black Finish | |
US $331.55 | 29m |
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Twin Full Bunk Bed in Cherry Finish | |
US $474.05 | 29m |
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Twin Full Bunk Bed in Dark Cherry Finish | |
US $521.55 | 29m |
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Twin Full Bunk Bed in Light Oak Finish | |
US $664.05 | 29m |
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Twin Full Bunk Bed in White Finish | |
US $331.55 | 29m |
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Twin Full BunkBed in Oak Finish | |
US $361.00 | 29m |
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Twin Futon Bunk Bed in Silver Finish | |
US $474.05 | 29m |
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Twin Twin Bunk Bed in Cappuccino Finish | |
US $218.50 | 29m |
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Twin Twin Bunk Bed in Dark Pine Finish | |
US $218.50 | 29m |
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Twin Twin Bunk Bed in Medium Pine Finish | |
US $209.00 | 29m |
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Twin Twin Bunk Bed in Multi Colored Finish | |
US $474.05 | 29m |
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Twin Twin Bunkbed in Amber Wash Finish | |
US $304.00 | 29m |
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South Shore Furniture Smart Basics Collection 3-Drawer Chest, Black List Price: $59.99 Sale Price: $58.05 Average Rating:  |
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Dimension: 31.25"W x 15.5"D x 27.5"H Finish: Solid Black Material: Engineered Wood Kids Drawer Chest Contemporary Style in Solid Black Finish This practical 3-drawer storage chest fulfills your storage needs with stylish design... |
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Cumberland Bay Bed Bench List Price: $368.00 |
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The Kid Poster Movie I 11x17 Charlie Chaplin Jackie Coogan Edna Purviance List Price: $24.99 Sale Price: $7.51 |
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The Kid reproduction Approx. Size: 11 x 17 Inches - 28cm x 44cm Style I mini poster print Pop Culture Graphics, Inc is Amazon's largest source for movie and TV show memorabilia, posters and more: Offering tens of thousands of items to choose from... |
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Deadeye Dewey and the Arkansas Kid Poster Movie Russian 11x17 Paul Koslo Dennis Fimple Jaclyn Smith List Price: $24.99 Sale Price: $7.51 |
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Deadeye Dewey and the Arkansas Kid reproduction Approx. Size: 11 x 17 Inches - 28cm x 44cm Russian Style A mini poster print Pop Culture Graphics, Inc is Amazon's largest source for movie and TV show memorabilia, posters and more: Offering tens of thousands of items to choose from... |
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Grandrich CLC108ST Clip Light- Satin Steel List Price: $20.78 Sale Price: $17.95 Average Rating: |
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