CHILD’S ROOM
encourages a little exploration within a private, yet safe space. Who doesn’t want to go hide from mom and dad and have a little fun; and what parent doesn’t want his or her kid to explore but in the safety of a confined area.
“It comes in green and really grabs children’s attention instantly. They love to crawl through the attached tunnel entrance. We’ve seen many games of hide and seek played since we’ve opened,” Bass said.
And a fort can be more than a fort. Check out Birch Lane Kid’s teepees for something a little different that are high on style and definitely a leaping off point for the creative.
The Americana, Wildflower and Great Plains teepees are fun and functional. Just add a couple toys, and children can have hours of fun in their secret fort.
The teepees “are all spacious inside and easy to break down,” Fedorowicz said. “A mom’s dream come true!”
But tents aren’t just for the floor. Raise your expectations and attach one to the bed.
“We also offer the Kura tent canopy for the Kura bed in blue and pink. These attached to the top of the Kura bed and give the bed a new look and another play area for the child’s imagination.” STUDYING AND READING
Ikea’s Stuva can be used in a child’s room that’s tight on space because it builds the study space right into the bunk bed.
“Reading nooks are an amazing addition to every child’s room. It gives children a designated place to wind down from the day’s activities and also encourages them to read,” Bass said. “The biggest opportunity we hear about are households that have limited available space for a nook. The Kura bedframe is positioned with the mattress on top, the bottom can easily be used as a reading nook.”
A bed with a built-in bookcase like Birch Lane’s Sumner unit and Fairbanks beds offer storage as a function of the furniture.
“As a parent, organization is also always a top priority, and with juggling schedules, it’s important to have storage areas for easy access to clean up toys or even store sheets,” Fedorowicz said. “Our specialty beds come in functional, neutral, wood colors that are perfect statement pieces in your child’s room. Neutrals never go out of style.”
Don’t skip on the high design. A reading nook that is inviting and comfortable is more likely to be used. Find a beautiful, comfy chair in just the right size to encourage a date with a great author. Birch Lane offers a few options for kids’ chairs that can stand the test of time with its Dunn, Hartwick and Werner chairs.
“One of our most unique items is our Lomsk swivel chair. It comes in both blue and orange and can easily be incorporated into any children’s room regardless of the theme.”
And if you’re just out of floor space, there’s one last option — let your little monkeys hang from the ceiling in Wayfair’s Joki hanging nest.