Shopping for furniture can be difficult as it is, let alone
when you’re shopping for furniture that someone else will use. When that
someone is your kid or kids, you face the challenge of not only finding functional
and fun furniture, but also something that is safe for your kids to play on. At
Roberts Furniture & Mattress one of the many things that separates us from
our competition is our huge stock of options, which also allows us to offer a
wide variety of choices for kids. But before you go shopping, we thought you
might like to read some tips on what to look for.
Durability
You probably already know, or are about to find out, that
kids will turn your house into a daily amusement park. Furniture will be jumped
on, hung from, eaten on, and so forth, which is why durability is the number
one priority for most families who are shopping for kids’ furniture. In
practice this means you should look for relatively heavy and solid furniture,
preferably made from hardwood that’s been glued, screwed and
corner-blocked.
Fabrics should have a flat weave, because it withstands use
better than lightweight or looped fabrics. There are also plenty of materials
out there that are pretty much stain-proof and easy to take care of, like
vinyl, ultrasuede, denim, twill, velvet, felt and wool.
Storage
With kids comes clutter and an excess of stuff, so look for
furniture like kids’ loft beds that comes with drawers. Also consider
double-tier tables where the lower tier can function as storage, and stock up
on items like storage cubes, shoe cubbies, and toy baskets.
Space
This depends on the size of the house and the rooms, but
most families with kids long for more space. That’s why we recommend
considering options like bunk beds or beds that integrate desks, drawers and
more. Don’t forget to take advantage of extra space lurking under beds and
other furniture.
Safety
Look for features like rounded corners for tables and
countertops to avoid accidents. You could also consider a couch with attached
cushions if you’re not a fan of pillow fights with huge sofa cushions.
For one-on-one advice on finding the ideal kids’ room
furniture for YOUR family, stop by our Yorktown, VA store or any of our other locations.
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