Trundle Beds – The Classy Alternative To Bunk Beds
Trundle beds seem to be really popular with kids who are either too old to have bunk beds or who just don’t like bunks. They offer a classier look than bunk beds too, but you still get the benefit of having two beds as the second bed appears from underneath the main bed. Trundle beds will generally be a better option than air beds and futon beds as they are proper, full time beds that have proper mattresses. A trundle bed can be used to save space where a bed is not needed all the time, either in a kids bedroom or a spare bedroom.
As with most beds trundle beds come a in a range of sizes, but from what I have seen the twin trundle bed is the most popular choice with many people. Beds like this are the perfect solution for when your child is having a sleep over. In every day use these beds don’t take up any more space than a regular bed, but when a second bed is needed it just slides out with ease. In the morning there is no need to make up the second bed either, just remove the covers, either clean them or just store them away and slide the lower bed back into place.
The trundle bed is more than just a one trick pony though, you can use them for storage as well. A lot of people will buy the bed without the bottom mattress or remove the mattress and throw it away and use the base of the trundle bed for storage purposes. Because it can be hidden away under the bed out of sight this is the ideal place to store things like spare bedding, clothes that are out of season and so on. One of the big parts of the appeal of these beds is that they are versatile.
Trundle Beds For Kids
Trundle beds are really popular choices with many families. During the day the bedroom has plenty of free space for kids to play in, do their school work and so on, but when the weekend comes and there is someone over to stay there is another full sized bed for the guest to sleep on. They are not only good for use by guests but if you have two children that share a bedroom these are great alternatives to bunk beds. Trundle beds for kids are available in a whole range of designs from regular wood stains to an array of wonderful colors and some even feature cartoon characters and so on.
Pop Up Trundle Beds
You are also able to get pop up trundle beds, this style of trundle bed is perfect for smaller spare bedrooms that don’t have enough room space for twin or full sized beds all of the time. A pop up trundle bed will generally be a single bed, but the bed from underneath slides out then can be raised up on legs to bring it to the same height as the regular bed, turning it into a bigger bed for two people. This is a great feature.
Trundle beds are perfect if you need to save space but also need space for people to spend the night at your home. They are great for guest rooms as well as for kids beds, especially pop up trundle beds. If you buy good mattresses to go with your beds then they are going to be just as comfortable as any regular bed. They are also considerably more classy than bunk beds, air beds and so on.
Buying Kids Beds
You may be wondering what the actual difference between kids beds and a regular adults bed is. Well there really isn’t a lot of difference other than the size in most cases and in some cases the design, or theme of the bed. Just like any big purchase you make you will want to do a bit of research before you decide on what you are going to buy. You will want to know about the best materials to go for, the styles and such like.
What Material To Go For
The material that is used to make the bed is perhaps the single most important feature on any bed, or any piece of furniture for that matter. Not only do you want it to look good but it has got to be durable as well. As you will be well aware kids love to jump around their bedroom and their bed normally takes quite a bit of abuse, so their beds have got to be strong. You will also want a material that is able to hide the battle scars associated with being a kids bed. Plastic is a good choice as it does a good job of hiding scratches and so on, plus it wont chip like a painted surface would. Painted finishes are quite popular but they show of lots of marks, not just chips, but scuffs and so on.
Buying A Quality Bed
Everyone wants to buy the best quality product that they can afford to, but how do you determine what is good quality and what isn’t? One way to do this is when you are in a furniture store look over the kids beds and check the finish, look for cracks in the material, bubbles in the paint or varnish and areas that haven’t been smoothed off. This is a good way to see if the bed has been put together well, or if it has been made in a rush.
The material that has been used to make the bed is a good measure of quality too. Beds made using fiber boards are generally really cheap and break easily when abused, especially around about joints. A solid wood kids bed will be considerably better quality, even if it is a softer wood like pine. Pine is also very affordable. If a hard wood was used, such as maple, cherry or something along those lines it would be reasonable to assume that it was a pretty good bed. The down side to these hard woods is that they they cost quite a lot of money, they are worth it though as they will last you for many years.
Cheap kids beds made from Plastic can be alright, normally they are not going to last you too many years. Thankfully they are cheap so you don’t lose a lot of money buying them. Metal beds are cheap as well, but if they are made using soft metals they will not last long, soft metals bend and break easily, if a metal beam does break then it leaves a sharp edge, this isn’t ideal for use as kid bed furniture. Metal also has a tendency to creek and be noisy too, so if the kids are playing upstairs or in the next room it will be even noisier than usual.
Types of Kids Beds
There are so many different styles of bed that you can choose from these days, but no doubt your child will want a fancy race car shaped bed, or a princess themed bed, or whatever the current fashion is. In these instances you need to be firm with them, because you know they will grow out of this phase in no time at all. Some of the most popular styles of beds to go for are as follows -
Bunk Beds – Kids bunk beds are ideal for smaller homes where children have got to share a bedroom, they both have a place to sleep but there is still a lot of floor space left to play on or to have other furniture too.
Cabin Beds – If your kids bedroom is quite small then a cabin bed might be just what you need, these beds offer quite a bit of storage space under them, this cuts down the number of other pieces of furniture that you will need in the room.
Futon Beds – If you are looking to get a second bed for your kids bedroom so that friends have got somewhere to sleep when they come over, rather than sleeping on the floor you could consider a futon bed. It gives guests a place to sleep and it then turns into a sofa for your son or daughter to sit at and read, do school work or play computer games and so on.
If you narrow down what it is you are looking for the job of choosing your kids bed will become a whole lot easier. Once you have narrowed down your search you can ask your kids what kind of bed they prefer and what ever one they choose they pick will be good quality, within your budget and will fulfil the needs that you want it to.
Use A Memory Foam Mattress Topper Rather Than A Memory Foam Mattress
What Is Memory Foam?
The process of designing memory foam started away back in the 1960's. NASA set out to try and create a cushion for its aircraft that would give the pilots something comfortable to sit on for long periods of time. At first memory foam was called “slow spring back foam” or “temper foam”. As far as I know it never made it onto any planes or space shuttles. It wasn’t until the early 1980's that memory foam became available to the public, though because it was hard to work with few companies took on making it, though over time more and more did. The first big use outside of NASA was for medical purposes. It was used in the beds of people who were unable to move much or at all. The memory foam helped their blood flow and also stopped sores and such like forming on the patients. These days a lot more people are using memory foam for beds, sofas and so on.
Why Consider A Memory Foam Mattress Topper?
If you have been considering buying a memory foam mattress then you really need to give memory foam mattress toppers a look. They are the perfect alternative and they could save you a pile of money.
A tempurpedic mattress could cost you a huge amount of money and if you have never used a mattress like this then you could be wasting your money if you find out that this style of mattress isn’t what you really need. A memory foam mattress topper is made using the exact same materials and does pretty much the exact same job but at a fraction of the cost.
Problems Choosing A New Mattress
One of the most common problems that people face when they are choosing a new mattress is that they only find one that is either too soft or too hard, they can never get something that is just right. Or in my case I find a mattress that suits me perfectly but my partner finds the same mattress to soft or too hard and visa versa. With a memory foam mattress topper it will suit everyone, it has the ability to feel both soft and firm, so everyone is happy. When you lie on the memory foam mattress topper you body heat starts to warm it up, this makes it softer and allows it to change shape to the contours of your body. The foam that isn’t in contact with your body remains cool and therefore firm, making you feel comfortable.
Choosing A Memory Foam Mattress Topper
When you start to look through the memory foam mattress toppers on line or at a local bedding store you will see that there are quite a few for you to choose from. There are a number of different thickness’s for example, normally ranging from about two inches to five inches. A general rule for choosing a mattress topper is to go for a thick topper if you have a firm mattress or a thinner topper if you own a softer mattress. All memory foam toppers are resistant to both dust mites and allergens, so no need to worry about either of these problems.
Don't Buy Cheap Rubbish
At the start when I said you could save money by choose a memory foam mattress topper rather than a full mattress I didn’t mean that you should go for the cheapest mattress topper you can find and save as much money as possible. If you did this you would find that the topper would be comfortable for a short while, maybe a few months and then it would start to get uncomfortable as the foam loses its springiness and doesn’t return to its original shape when you move or get out of bed. Toppers like this may last you about a year before you throw it in the trash. You need to find a happy medium, find a quality topper that doesn’t cost the world. If you buy a more expensive item it is going to last you so much longer and while it costs more money it is still going to be considerably less than buying a proper memory foam mattress.
A memory foam mattress topper is the ideal choice for people who suffer from serious pains in the body. Many times these pains can be made worse by lying down on a bed. When you use one of these foam mattress toppers the weight of the body will be evenly distributed over the entire mattress, which helps to relieve pressure on the parts of the body that cause the pain. It is the density of this foam that gives it its “memory”, there are a few different levels of density available, but basically the higher the density the firmer the mattress will be and the more support that it can offer your body.
Keep Your Mattress Longer
If you use any mattress topper, not just a memory foam one you are able to extend the life of your mattress that is underneath it. It will last even longer if you buy a new mattress at the same time you buy your topper. It is not wise to use any topper on top of a old wrecked, lumpy mattress, the lumps and bumps from the mattress will travel through the topper to your body, so you are still going to feel them. If you buy a quality topper then a few years down the line you can change this rather than changing the full mattress, this is going to save you a large amount of money. This money could be spend on other accessories for your bed such as memory foam pillows. These pillows will further enhance your comfort and give you an even better nights sleep.
If you have been thinking about buying a memory foam mattress then I hope this article has shown you that you can have the exact same experience by buying a memory foam mattress topper while saving quite a lot of money. Not only will these toppers save you a lot of money but they are going to let you get a much better nights sleep as well.