Cribs from Ikea - how to make the right choice? (40 photos)
To facilitate the search for a bed for a child, this article provides an overview of Ikea furniture, and 10 more tips for the right purchase.
Options for one
Critter's single bed is for children up to eight years old. Here are some examples of the crib for the newborn Ikea of this model.
It is made white with a different ornament:
- with a pattern of "sheep" at the head
- with figures of cats and dogs at the head.
Like any furniture, there are advantages and disadvantages. The pluses include:
- Natural wood making
- Nice design for kids
Less - there are age restrictions, which means that when a child reaches a certain height, the bed will become small.
If you need a bed for a long time, then a model with a retractable insert, which can be 207 cm in total length, is perfect.
Such retractable structures represent beds:
- Minnen is a popular model of Ikea. It is made of metal in white. The advantages are a beautiful aesthetic appearance and length adjustment. The disadvantage is that the metal tends to cool.
More recently, the design of this model was updated (2015), the rays of the sun, and not the monogram, are now inserted into the side walls. In the photo below, you can see all the features.
- Sundvik, made from pine, back part - fiberboard, film is applied on top. The color scheme is either white or gray-brown. It is not heavy, has a suitable appearance for many things and varies in length. Of the shortcomings, the backrest, which does not look so aesthetically pleasing and can undergo mechanical damage.
- Lexvik. It is executed in a classic version of wood. It is durable, natural, there are options in the design, the only, quite a large mass of furniture.
Couches from Ikea
1) Hemnes. The most common among buyers of Ikea, the set includes three drawers, made in white. Its design is universal, the model itself is compact, attracts the attention of visitors. There is an additional rolling-out tier, which can turn from a single to a double. And it is designed up to 8 years. There are also disadvantages - there is no protection against falling and a rather high price.
2) Flax. Has either 2 drawers or a roll-out bed. Its low price, design and functionality are among the advantages. And to the minuses - this is the material of manufacture (particleboard and fiberboard) and the absence of a barrier.
3) Brimnes. It has low sides on all sides and 2 drawers that can roll out. Ideal for children over 8 years old, it does the same functions as Hemnes, but lower in price, as it is made from chipboard. Even because of the low sides, it is not suitable for kids.
Below are photos of Ikea cots (couches and single options).
Attic beds
1) Cura - the bed is designed for two, it can be either a bunk or an attic. In the manufacture only natural wood is used, it is more convenient for refueling, because the height is 116 cm, it can be supplemented by a canopy in blue or pink. Cons in fiberglass side panels and simple design.
2) Swerta - metal in silver or white. Durable, functional and easy to clean. It can be supplemented with a sofa or game corner.
3) Stuva - refers to the loft bed, has a built-in wardrobe or rack on the side, and also a nightstand. The advantages include a variety of design and configuration. Cons - this is the material for the manufacture of chipboard and fiberboard and the ability to install the stairs only to the right.
4) Sturo - a white one and a half. Released from wood. You can additionally make a play area thanks to the width of the bed (153 cm). Only here it is not suitable for every apartment, again, because of the width.
Bunk beds
1) convolution. White or silver bed, very durable and may have an extra pull-out bed.
2) Midal. It is covered only with varnish, so it has the natural color of the tree of which it is made. Low price and gives the opportunity for creativity, as the color you choose yourself. The following is a catalog of Ikea cots already in a painted form of this model.
3) Tuffing - has a lowered height and a central staircase, only in silver color. It is almost impossible to fall from this bed, and the descent and ascent to the second tier is very convenient. And due to its low height, it is suitable for low ceilings. Cons - these are fabric sides that are easy to damage.
4) Nordal - only in dark brown. In the future, you can make two separate from one joint furniture. Made of wood, except for chipboard sidewalls, on top of which a film is glued.
10 recommendations for choosing Ikea bedroom furniture for children
- Pay attention to the white color, it is suitable for any interior and does not indicate the gender of the child.
- Metal structures are easier to clean.
- If you want furniture to grow, then take durable material of manufacture, either wood or metal.
- Also, sliding beds are suitable when there are two children in the room, but of different ages.
- If the children's room is small, then a compact bed is suitable, with pull-out structures or an attic type.
- An attic bed is perfect for one child in a small room, as in one place you can equip a sleeping place and a play area.
- Only a child over 6 years old can sleep on the second floor of the bed, and children are generally forbidden to play there, for safety reasons. And you should also install a lamp so that you can see the descent at night.
- When choosing a mattress for a bed with a second tier, look at its height and the level of the sides.
- Ikea models have a minus - its uniformity, so do not be afraid to experiment with the purchased bed, to make it individual.
- Compartments for things can be put next to the bed and replace the coffee table in the nursery.
These are the main tips for choosing the right furniture for the nursery, the following are photos of Ikea's cribs.
Photos of the best cribs from IKEA
I do not advise anyone to take colored beds from ikea, after a couple of years the paint on them either dims or completely disappears in pieces. The best option is wooden beds. Firstly, they are cheaper, especially from unpainted wood. Secondly, better quality, and the paint lasts longer. Metal beds are also of good quality, but they are difficult to fit into the interior.