A child's room is deceptively tricky to choose furniture for. Not only do children keep on getting bigger, but their likes and dislikes change rapidly too. If you're thinking about what furniture to buy for a kid's room, the best choices will be made by always looking ahead. Pick items the child will use and enjoy for several years or that can be restyled to grow with them.

Childhood bedrooms need to be multifunctional, especially once they reach school age. They must offer somewhere peaceful for the child to sleep, as well as having entertaining play zones and a calm spot for studying. Explore the following ideas to see how your main furniture choices can tick all the boxes in a kid’s room. 

A bed and beyond

Children need up to twelve hours of sleep a night, and therefore a cosy bed is a necessity. Though we adults would happily drift off in any comfortable bed, children often have more exacting standards. Not only could you make your little one very happy by choosing a bunk bed or loft bed, but these styles could also solve your space and storage problems. 
Children love the option to sleep up high in a bunk or loft bed, and bunks are ideal for siblings who share a room or for sleepovers with friends. The covered space offered by a loft bed makes for a fun den in early childhood and an excellent study zone (which saves on floor space) as they get older. 

Organise with dressers

Dressers are the ultimate practical furniture pieces for a kid's room, storing and organising their clothes, stationery, board games and all manner of childhood clutter. Though they may not be top of your child's bedroom wish list, modern designs and bold colour options are bound to appeal to even the pickiest child. 

Play furniture

Bring the fun into a kid’s room with play furniture that encourages their fine and gross motor skills through exploration and play. Keep little fingers and minds busy by adding a play table that will allow them to set up the likes of figures and blocks. Soften the aesthetic of their room with bright, bold beanbags and pouffes. Perfect for clambering capers, they’ll also double up as a comfy spot for story reading and long chats.

Studying for success

Research shows that children with a desk and a quiet place to study do better at school. Adding a desk to a child’s room from a young age encourages them to spend time honing their penmanship skills and academic knowledge. A desk with drawers also helps a child learn how to organise their schoolwork. Why not pop a planner on the wall above the desk to help them keep on top of their homework and schedule?
You can make a desk far more appealing to a child by adding a funky swivel chair and having fun accessorising with a cool lamp, desk tidy, and plenty of stationery to tempt them to settle down and put pen to paper.