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Posts tagged “beds & mattresses”

Cribs That Make Us Say "Ooh La La"

Even if we can never afford them, we have a serious thing for really modern cribs. These two, along with a mobile extension, are from the Netherlands design team of Rebel at Heart. Which one's you...

Headboard Decals for Kids Who Sleep on the Floor

Whether you're implementing a Montessori philosophy in your child's room or you have safety concerns, many parents choose to put their child's mattress directly on the floor. But perhaps you're not...

Found: Toddler Bed With Stuffed Animal Storage

We've spent several hours looking for storage ideas for stuffed animals that don't take up any extra floor space or involve a net. We found exactly what we were looking for in our own archives, clic...

Nap Nanny

The Nap Nanny is a fairly new product designed for babies with acid reflux, colic, or congestion. It's made to be better than standard wedge because a harness keeps baby safely in place....

Make This! Big & Bold Tufted Headboard

Tamar over at Nest Pretty Things has shared with us a fabulous tutorial for making your own colorful headboard, complete with tufted buttons! It's perfect for any age and easier than you think, esp...

Super Easy DIY Conversion: From Crib to Toddler Bed

Many modern cribs are convertible to toddler beds and we're glad of it. But if yours doesn't or if you need to buy an extra conversion kit, consider this super easy DIY crib conversion. What? You d...

Pluunk Beds

If you're looking for a bed that's modern, well-made, and endlessly versatile, Pluunk may be just what you're seeking. Designed by UCArchitect, an architecture firm that focuses on sustainability, the...

Train-Inspired Bunks

Although not double decker-style bunks (like these beauties) we're enamored with these built-in bunks inspired by the sleeping car of a train. By nestling the beds against the wall and not making t...

How To: Make an Upholstered Toddler Bed for Under $40

If you're tight for space and you want to squeeze more life out of your crib mattress, a toddler bed can be an invaluable transition to a full-sized bed. But it can be hard to rationalize the cost of ...

faMUNKA

Designed and crafted by Laszlo Balog, the faMUNKA line of children's furniture combines traditional woodworking techniques and style with more modern clean lines. Based in the Netherlands but designed...

Vacation Inspiration: Built-in Bunk Beds

We've always loved bunk beds for how they combine function with fun, but built-ins have the potential to be even more functional and more fun than your average bunk. They're a great option for vacatio...

Amazing DIY At-At Walker Bed

Theme rooms can either be hit or miss in their decor and can be frustrating because children grow out of their likes and dislikes in the blink of an eye. But we're pretty sure this one will last for...

Slipcovered Headboards for Kids

If our Older Children's Bedroom Roundup left you feeling inspired to begin changing your child's room from a nursery to a big boy/girl room the best place to begin is with a bed. A great bed is a per...

Merrick Bed

We were recently in Room and Board and fell in love with their awesome Merrick Twin Bed. We love the simple lines of the bed, the soft inviting look it emits which is contrasted with the bold, vibran...

How To: Easy Bed Canopy

Whether you're looking to add a little dramatic flair to a bed or create a little reading hideaway for your kids, Aimee has a great idea for making an easy canopy. Can you guess what inexpensive ch...

Etsy Find: Zaza Baby Hammock

In our travels around hotter parts of the world, we've often admired the swings and hammocks parents use to nap their babies and toddlers outdoors. If you've ever considered creating a cool daytime na...

IKEA Hack: Kura Loft Bed

We've previously extolled the virtues of the loft bed for those with small spaces. So we're happy to see another high-end entrant into the market. The price tag? About $120, but you won't find this...

Bedrooms by Tumidei Spa

From the same company who brought you the Tiramolla's loft bedrooms, come a few more pieces. Tumidei's items are a perfect mix of modern pieces with old-fashioned sensibilities: a place for everythin...

K-Bed

We tend to keep the children's furniture pieces simple to counterbalance the colorful textiles and toys in their environment. The lines of the K-Bed really appeal to us....

Argington & Casa Kids
Brooklyn Designs 2009

Brooklyn Designs was a bit smaller this year overall, but it was bigger for two exhibitors: Argington and Casa Kids by Roberto Gil. These two had big spaces which were outside the hall and facing th...

High and Low: Alex and Badger Bed

You love the look of Ducduc's Alex bed -- it's great lines, the bold pop of the orange contrasted against the white -- but your wallet isn't quite as enamored. We feel you; which is why we were pleas...

Muu's Sam Twin Bed

It finally took a cool bed to get our son to want to sleep in a bed all his own. Will Muu's Sam Twin Bed be the bed that works for you? Claiming to be able to "take your child all the way from kinde...

DIY Beds Made From Pipe
Instructables

Making a bed for our kids or even ourselves can often be a less expensive option, and although wood is the natural standard, it's not always the easiest to deal with. Beds made from pipe allow for e...

PB Teen Ottoman Bed

We've been talking quite a bit about ottomans and daybeds here during Small Spaces month, so you can imagine the coronary we almost had when we spied this...wait for it...ottoman bed. We know, right?...

Eight Daybeds Under $500

click thumbnails for larger picsFor those instances when your child's nursery also happens to be the guest room, the daybed can be a godsend. The eight beds seen here not only provide somewhere for ...