Children spend hours and hours in their bedrooms, so you want to make it as attractive and comfortable as possible for them. Furniture provides a key element to any room in a house, including your child’s bedroom. But when creating or renovating your child’s room, how do you know what furniture to choose and where to place it in the room? Try to use these basic guidelines:

1. Old but good. Antique furniture is not just for living rooms. Furniture is often turned into an antique, due to its craftsmanship and sturdiness. Of course, you should avoid buying expensive and delicate antique furniture that can be damaged or broken in a day. Instead, an ideal option would be solid, unpainted furniture. And in particular, avoid furniture that may contain lead paint.

2. Culture paints. Kids love themed bedrooms, like their favorite action hero or children’s TV character. Creating a theme for your child’s bedroom is a great idea, but it’s always better to use fabrics, bedding, and paints to create them, in case your child later stops loving Pokémon, SpongeBob, or Dora.

3. Get organized safely. The best options for storage cabinets include cabinets with open shelves and storage cabinets with drawers. In general, try to avoid large toy chests with heavy lids that could pinch your child’s little fingers.

4. Homework Shelter. Computer desks and table and chair sets provide a work space for your child’s homework. The most important factor when choosing a desk for your child’s bedroom is that it has the right height. This will allow your child to get comfortable while solving math problems, writing an essay, or drawing some pictures.

5. Furniture that ages well. Today, more than ever, shoppers are looking for value in their purchases. Fortunately, the most innovative furniture now on the market transforms furniture as easily as a toy robot. For example, cribs can be turned into divans and tables can be turned into desks.

6. Shed some light on the subject. A basic ceiling fixture can cause eyestrain for your little one. Be sure to avoid halogen lamps in your child’s room, as they are too hot and too bright. It is more advisable to use ambient lighting throughout the room, while adding additional light fixtures on the desk and nightstand.

7. Bunking with bunk beds. Bunk beds offer an excellent bedding option for children. They are available in a variety of styles and sizes, and most importantly, kids can have fun with them. When choosing a bunk bed, make sure safety is the number one priority. For example, the mattress should fit snugly on the frame, the top bunk should be well supported, and horseplay in bed should always be prohibited.

Children spend much of the day in their bedrooms, so try to make the space as comfortable and convenient as possible. By using solid, compatible and safe furniture, your child will feel comfortable doing homework or playing with toys in her bedroom. The place will become a home within a home!