Create a Cuckooland for Your Kids with These Unique & Unusual Beds
A bed can be much more than somewhere to sleep. The right one becomes a spaceship, a camper van or a secret hideaway, and bedtime turns into the best part of the day. Here's our pick of unique and unusual kids' beds, and how to choose one that your child will love for years.
Beds that go on adventures
- The Camper Van Kids Bed with TV, Sofa & Mini Fridge by Circu brings road trips into the bedroom.
- The Sky B Plane Junior Bed in Yellow by Circu is ready for take-off.
- The Mathy by Bols Original Kids Caravan Bed is available in 26 colours.
- The Flair Eloise Bus Bunk Bed White gives siblings a double-decker to share.
- The Flair Oliver Car Wooden Bed White & Oak suits little racers.
Fairytale and fantasy beds
For dreamers, the Fantasy Hot Air Balloon Kids Bed with Storage by Circu and the Little Mermaid Shell Bed in Rainbow Finish by Circu are real showstoppers. They work best as the centrepiece of a themed room, so keep the rest of the decor simple and let the bed shine.
Treehouse and jungle beds
Treehouse beds add height, hideaways and a sense of adventure. The Mathy by Bols Treehouse Bunk Bed with Platform & Slide adds a slide. The Lifetime Adventure Hangout Kids Bed with Treehouse Den builds a den into the frame. The Flair Lorith Jungle Bunk Bed with Drawers Green brings the outdoors in. See all treehouse beds.
House beds and teepees
A house frame instantly makes a bed feel cosy, and it's easy to dress with fairy lights and bunting. Try the Flair Explorer Playhouse Shorty Bed White or the Noomi Alisa Solid Wood House Bed White. For a camping feel, the Luxury Childrens Teepee Tent Bed with Toy Storage by Circu adds toy storage too. Browse house beds and teepee and tent beds.
How to choose a novelty bed that lasts
- Think about age: a very young theme can feel babyish in a few years. House beds, treehouses and neutral colours tend to last longer than character designs.
- Check the mattress size: some novelty beds take standard single mattresses, while shorty and junior beds take smaller ones. The product page will tell you.
- Look for storage: drawers, shelves and toy boxes make a big feature bed more practical.
- Measure height as well as floor space: raised beds, bunks and treehouse frames need ceiling clearance.
- Follow age guidance for raised beds: top bunks and high beds aren't recommended for children under six. Use the guard rails supplied.
Build a room around the bed
Let the bed set the theme and add a few matching touches, such as a rug, wall art or a reading corner. Our themed kids bedrooms have ideas from space and pirates to princesses and dinosaurs. You can also browse every novelty and themed bed in one place.
Frequently asked questions
What age are novelty beds suitable for?
It depends on the design. Floor-level house and car beds suit younger children. Top bunks and high beds aren't recommended for under-sixes. Check each product page.
Do novelty beds take a standard mattress?
Many take a standard single, but junior and shorty beds need a smaller mattress. The product page lists the size.
Will my child grow out of a themed bed?
Character themes can date quickly. House beds, treehouses and neutral colours tend to grow with your child for longer.
Can I get a novelty bed with storage?
Yes. Several designs include drawers, shelves or toy storage, such as the Circu teepee bed and the Flair Lorith jungle bunk bed.