Furnishing Your Home to Create a Holiday Vibe

Furnishing Your Home to Create a Holiday Vibe

Critical Factors to Consider Before Purchasing Kids' Bedroom Furniture

by Bonnie Cruz

If you are looking to furnish your child's bedroom, chances are you are setting your sights on brightly coloured furniture pieces that will add some fun to the space. However, sticking to your preferred colour scheme is not the only thing that you should bear in mind. Children will have varying bedroom furniture needs as compared to adults, and these needs should guide you through your furniture options. Below are a few factors that you should take into account before you purchase furniture for your kid's bedroom.

Opt for sturdy and non-slip furniture items

If you are re-furnishing an entire room, you may be looking to stick to a modest budget to ensure the makeover is affordable. However, although you will find a broad array of brightly coloured pieces to suit your aesthetic, you will soon realise that a good number of these furniture items will be made from smooth plastic. This quality of furniture may appear functional, but the reality is your child would be vulnerable to sliding off chairs and stools, especially if they are younger and have not quite mastered their balance. Additionally, light plastic furniture will also not be stable, and children could easily knock the pieces down and end up hurting themselves. You would be better off looking for pieces that have a tactile surface, which would provide your child with some slip resistance. Moreover, seek out furniture items that have a substantial density, which would make it harder for your child to push them around and minimise falling over.

Steer clear of sharp edges

Another crucial factor to bear in mind would be the design of the furniture. Some parents who may have a modern theme in their home may assume that it would be best to buy contemporary furniture pieces for their child's room and simply put bumpers on any sharp edges until their kid grows up. However, bumpers can come off, particularly if you have a rambunctious child that loves to run around and explore their surroundings. Instead, you should be highly conscious of sharp corners on furniture pieces that you plan to use to furnish your child's room.

Select low VOC non-toxic paint finishes

Not many people will take the time to inquire about the type of paint used to finish the furniture options they are considering, but this is vital for the safety of your child. Younger children have a propensity of biting and gnawing on furniture, especially if they are teething. Be vigilant about paint finishes that may contain lead. Instead, check for non-toxic paint finishes that are low in volatile organic compounds.


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Furnishing Your Home to Create a Holiday Vibe

Hi and welcome to my blog. My name is Kristin, and if I could, I would go on holiday every month. Since that isn't possible, I try to decorate my home so that it feels like a holiday destination. From bistro tables that make my kitchen feel like a French cafe to patio furniture that makes my backyard feel like a Moroccan bath to my luxurious top-notch hotel-like bedroom, I have created a home that always feels like a holiday, and I'm here to help you do the same. I hope my posts provide you with the tips you need to find furniture and other accessories that make your home feel like a holiday. Happy decorating!