Transform your Child’s Bedroom During the Summer Holidays!
For kids, the summer holidays are all about setting off on new adventures, meeting their mates and enjoying time away from school.
It’s important of course that our offspring get out and about in the fresh air, smell the roses and collect as many grass stains on their clothes as possible but it’s also a pretty good idea to get their space at home fit for sleep overs and indoor activities too – one can never bank on summer holidays being sunny all the time! Adding a new bed or a few key pieces of furniture may sound like a simple option, but as our emporium of design-led kids beds shows, features such as slides, under-bed space for dens and remote-controlled LED lights will set the scene for more play time at home (and away from the living room!).
Perfect for the inevitable rainy days and times when it’s too warm to be energetic outdoors, we’d suggest transforming their bedroom into an exciting play zone with a new bed. As you’ll see, fun meets function with our super cool and unique children’s furniture collection.
1. Choose an Atmospheric Gaming Pod
Trasman Pod Solo 1 Gaming Bed
Move over kids, who wouldn’t want to while away an evening (or two) playing in this immersive gaming pod from Trasman?
Seriously, with a designated gaming desk that adjusts to their height and a high sleeper bed above, it’s suitable for ages 6 and above. They won’t have far to climb using the non-slip steps and metal ladder handles. With room for a 32” monitor, metal headphone hook and an ultra-cool dark grey finish with red accents and swish carbon fiber, any young gamer will love relaxing in this sleek pod.
The built-in shelves and hanging rail can also house their clothes and prized games. But more importantly, your kids will love being able to change the colour of the bed’s LED strip lighting using its remote control. It’ll create the perfect atmosphere for gaming sessions with pals.
2. One for Book Fans
Fraser Single Storage Bookcase Bed with Trundle Drawer
If your youngster prefers something more traditional, they’ll adore having a bookcase as part of their headboard.
The Fraser bookcase bed from our own design team at Cuckooland is perfect for all book devotees who like to keep their favourite paperbacks close to hand. Great for encouraging them to choose their next book during the day, read with friends and bedtime stories. Their bedroom can become a library for the summer holidays (and beyond).
Available in ‘White’ or ‘Dark Grey’, the chances are you won’t even have to redecorate – this single bed only needs a mattress (sold separately). Supplied with a trundle drawer for storing clothes, bedding or even more books, pop a lamp and clock on the upper shelf so they can develop their reading skills whatever the time of day.
3. An “Awesome” Bunkbed with a Difference
Julian Bowen Campervan Bunk Bed
Your mini surfer, and their sibling or friend, will love the awesome details and campervan design of this refreshing bunk bed.
Will they ‘travel’ down to Cornwall or gravitate to the North Sea? The possibilities for creative play are endless. This sense of fun is matched by the crisp paintwork, surfboard door, cut-out lower windows and wheel details, with wave upon wave of creativity underpinning this design from Julian Bowen.
In a unisex teal and white colour scheme, the only issue will be deciding who is ‘driving’ the moving steering wheel (for added realism). It is suitable for kids aged 6 years and older.
4. Playdays by the Lake
Lifetime Lake House Mid Sleeper Bed with Steps
This small but perfectly formed lake house mid sleeper bed could be just what’s needed to encourage your ‘little ducklings’ to stay entertained during the school holidays.
They’ll love the pitched roof complete, peekaboo cut-out windows and elevated bed platform (with extra room to create a chillout space underneath), whilst the two window boxes and board effect finish will transport their imaginations to a lake shore.
Handcrafted to order in Denmark, Lifetime has also provided streamlined storage within a trio of steps to hide away any clutter (here’s hoping!). This sustainable Scandinavian pine and MDF bed is fixed with robust joints and finished with non-toxic paints, helping to conserve a healthier future.
5. Create a ‘Dressing Up Box’ around their New Bed
Maxxi Cabin Bed with Slide
Many aspiring actors and actresses will enjoy dressing up as their favourite book and film characters this summer. Their names can even be written on the chalkboard provided.
And, our modern Maxxi cabin bed will help them make a grand entrance using the slide before climbing the steps to their bed – bamboo memory foam toppers and sprung mattresses are available separately. Use the two portable storage boxes to store props and fancy dress costumes – which your little ones can wheel underneath at the end of each day.
Maxxi’s two understated neutral colourways (‘White’ and ‘Grey’) will fit within many themed bedrooms. Please note, this bed is not suitable for those kiddies under 6 years old.
6. Choose a Jungle Fort for Your Cheeky Monkey
Lifetime Wildlife Climb & Slide Kids Bed
This sustainable pine bed is another perfect way of encouraging fun and adventure during the summer hols. When it starts to get cold outside, your kids and their pals can spend hours climbing the ramp (complete with a helpful knotted rope) before gently sliding back down to earth.
Made to order using non-toxic paints, Lifetime has kept your cheeky monkey’s safety in mind with a ground clearance of just 44cm to reassure parents of smaller children. But, we think your child will be fully focused on getting to the top, so they can recline under the designer wildlife canopy – bedecked with hanging leaf cushions.
Be sure to leave your budding adventurer details of their next jungle mission on the chalkboard panel, to inspire each day’s adventures.
7. Who Hasn’t Wanted to Build their own Bedroom Den?
Alfie Modular Mid Sleeper Bed
Flexible in its design, the clever Alfie mid sleeper bed is modular, meaning it can be configured not only as a raised-up cabin bed but it can also as a lower bed with a separate shelving unit. It can be altered as your child grows older, although it is only suitable for kids aged 6 years and above.
When in mid sleeper mode, you can remove the contemporary 4×2 cube shelving unit, freeing up space where you bambino can build their very own den – fit for sleepovers. There’s no need to disassemble their cosy creation at bedtime.
Add some funky kids lighting such as string lights and “hey presto!”, they can pretend to camp in the great outdoors whilst being snug in Panda London’s bamboo bedding.
Kids Play in Different Ways - Encourage Their Imaginations this 'Summer Hols’!
These aspirational beds will encourage your child to use their imaginations and play whilst school’s out. Learn more about these fabulous products by calling +44 (0) 1305 231231, or send us an email. We’re always happy to help.
