Although the lure of buying a novelty bed for children is strong, going for something classical is better for your bank balance.

A classical bed frame is effectively a standard single bed with a timeless aesthetic, built to last through the decades and never go out of fashion.

A bed that your kid can sleep in from age four to their teenage years makes more sense than one that needs replacing in a few years.

This article reveals eight classical bed frames for children, including wooden and metal frames, starting from only £154 for a single.

Let’s jump in!

Julian Bowen Bali

The Julian Bowen Bali is a fantastic bed frame for children because it has an integrated bookcase built into the headboard. Priced at £299 for a single, it gives your kid space for bedtime books without taking up extra space.

This bed frame has a unique classical appearance with a light oak finish and contrasting black legs. It is made from MDF with a veneer, giving it outstanding durability against pencils, thrown toys, and other things children get up to.

Look no further for a classic wooden bed frame.

Birlea Emily

The Birlea Emily is a metal bed frame available in black or white, priced at only £189 for a single and £254 for a small double.

Despite the low price, the Birlea Emily has a robust, powder-coated aluminium frame that resists abrasion, knocks, stickers, colouring pencils, and everything else your kid can throw at it – use a magic eraser to wipe it all off.

Curved rails, rolled finials, and a classic style without excessive ornamentation make this a fantastic bed frame for children.

Urban Eco Wooden

Available in a white or oak finish, the Urban Beds Eco Wooden is a quintessential wooden bed frame with a minimalistic design.

We adore this bed frame’s low foot end, which enhances space, and the generous mattress height frees up space under the bed for storage.

The headboard has horizontal slats, and the corners are sanded down, ensuring no sharp edges for bumped heads. The frame takes up relatively little space and is made from solid pine, with a single bed costing only £189.

Birlea Solo

The Birlea Solo is an eye-catching metal bed frame finished in grey, powder-coated for durability. It costs only £154 for a single and has a sleek design with an arched bed head and a low foot end to maximise space.

Teenagers will love this bed frame’s modern, grey colour, but it is equally at home in children’s bedrooms from age five. The curved features ensure no sharp corners, and there’s space underneath the bed for storage boxes.

This bed frame has a sprung slatted base, adding an extra bounce to the bedtime experience – ideal for thinner sprung and pure foam mattresses.

Nordic Mill Orlan Low

The Nordic Mill Orlan Low is a classical wooden bed frame made from solid Scandinavian pine with a rustic finish. Priced at £199 for a single and £289 for a double, it offers excellent value for a solid pine bed frame.

The traditional style includes a curved headboard with turned finials and a low footboard with turned finials. The antique pine finish adds character, while the slatted base is perfect for spring and pure foam mattresses.

The quality of the Orlan is exceptional, and it’s easy to build using the supplied fixings. We have no qualms recommending it for kids’ bedrooms.

What to look for in a kid’s bed

Whether or not you like the beds on our list, you can look for these things to find the perfect classical bed frame for children:

• Rounded corners and shapes
• Space under the bed for storage
• Powder-coated finish on metal frames
• Solid pine, oak, or MDF construction on wooden frames

Avoid fabric bed frames because children easily damage these.

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Exciting times lie ahead for expectant parents as the imminent arrival of their new baby or babies gets closer. Raising a child can be expensive, though, so how can you get the nursery of your dreams on a budget? An Post Insurance have put together five tips to help you do just that.

Buy second-hand or swap

Not everything has to be brand new, just safe and sterilised. Local buy & sell pages on social media can hold a treasure trove of pre-owned and pre-loved items. You may also have some friends or family whose babies have outgrown certain items. Perhaps you could start up a swap circle with like-minded friends?

Shop wisely

For anything you do have to buy new, make sure you shop around and don’t just buy the first thing you see. Have a look online and compare and contrast to make sure you’re getting the best deal available. IKEA is one place you can find some very reasonably priced items for your nursery.

Wall decals

No need to get in a professional painter for fancy murals on the walls that your children will grow out of in no time. Wall decals are a cheap and cheerful way of adding some character to your nursery.  Wall Decals.ie have some fun prints to brighten up your nursery and the best thing is, when your baby has outgrown them, they can simply be peeled off without any damage to your walls.

Personalise

A lovely way to welcome your new arrival home is to surround them with pictures of family and loved ones. Photobox.ie have lots of fun personalised wall art from canvas prints to photo tiles –  there’s something for everyone.

Clever storage

New babies come with lots of toys and accessories so clever storage is a must.  Toy Storage – Little Dreamers have some funky items like colourful bin storage units and toy hammocks as well as storage benches so your nursery will not only look the part but be functional too.

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