PR I should NOT be in charge of picking bedroom furniture.

fancynewbeesly

So, growing up I always had a normal bed. Just a twin. For DD's 3rd birthday we are forgoing a party and buying her bedroom furniture. 

DH's train of thought is to get her something small and then then in a few years get her a nice piece of furniture (bunk beds, loft bed, storage beds etc) which in my mind means paying 200-400 NOW and then in about 5 years paying at least another chunk of change for "nice" furniture.

To be honest that makes no sense to me, I would rather pick out furniture ONCE and have her have it AT LEAST up until high school.

I was talking to my parents and they agreed with me. That is what my parents did for me. I had my bedroom furniture since I was 3 years old. 

So now I am just looking all over for bedroom sets---and I am shocked at how they improved from the boring platform beds of the 80's!

What kid of bed does your kid have? 

fancynewbeesly

LovelyRitaMeterMaid said:

We did the convertible crib thing.  It's a toddler bed right now but we're about to convert it to a full size bed.  She'll sleep in that up to young adulthood.  It was an expensive bed and sometimes I kinda wish we hadn't done it.  Just because she sleeps with me a lot.  

But it wasn't a necessarily bad choice either.  Economically.

See, our crib doesn't convert. So I am in the mode of having to pick out new furniture anyway. 

Honestly if money wasn't an option and I could pick out anything---this would be my choice:

DH thinks I am crazy for even looking at things this elaborate. I told him then would wouldn't need a dresser. He said we wouldn't anyway because DD has a closet. In his family growing up---the kids either had a CLOSET or a DRESSER---not both. 

MrsCodeMonkey

That's cute. How much is it? It would be great for sleepovers.

fancynewbeesly

@mrscodemonkey

I honestly don't know. I was looking at one of the local furniture websites by us---of course they don't list prices. If I would guess it would probably be around 1800-2200. Just because it pretty much is a built in dresser, along with two bed frames AND the steps are drawers too. Also the bottom bed can roll out as another option.

MrsCodeMonkey

Honestly, it might be worth the investment. Have you checked IKEA? I always love their storage solutions.

fancynewbeesly

@mrscodemonkey

I looked online but unfortunately we don't have a close Ikea to us---about 2 hours away, and truthfully I don't feel like going up there because that store (at least by us) is a complete headache. And I doubt I could convince DH to look there as well. 

littlestjerry

That bunk bed is awesome. DS has our old full sized bed because we upgraded to a queen. I plan on getting him a more expensive bedroom set in his tweens maybe. But, we already had the bed, so why not? In your situation, I don't think it's a bad idea to go ahead and get something that will last. 

I will say, I had bunk beds from about age 8 until 12. Once I hit middle school, I desperately wanted a more "grown-up" bedroom set and my parents obliged. Just something to think about. 

LadyXaverian

Starearedkid said:

So, growing up I always had a normal bed. Just a twin. For DD's 3rd birthday we are forgoing a party and buying her bedroom furniture. 

DH's train of thought is to get her something small and then then in a few years get her a nice piece of furniture (bunk beds, loft bed, storage beds etc) which in my mind means paying 200-400 NOW and then in about 5 years paying at least another chunk of change for "nice" furniture.

To be honest that makes no sense to me, I would rather pick out furniture ONCE and have her have it AT LEAST up until high school.

I was talking to my parents and they agreed with me. That is what my parents did for me. I had my bedroom furniture since I was 3 years old. 

So now I am just looking all over for bedroom sets---and I am shocked at how they improved from the boring platform beds of the 80's!

What kid of bed does your kid have? 

A boring platform bed. :P

ETA: It's a double bed, it's low to the ground so Nora can get in and out easily and I don't worry about her falling out. It's from Target or Walmart (can't remember...), and it's inexpensive, so if we hate it later or if it falls apart, I won't feel bad getting rid of it. We got her a memory foam mattress. She's been in it for a couple of months now.

fancynewbeesly

@sarahl77

See as a kid I had a boring platform bed. And we still have it. But the problem is it wouldn't work in DD's room at all--And it is 30 years old, and not in the best of shape. 

I know, we will probably end up with another boring low to the ground bed--and forego any of the fancy stuff  

But it is nice to dream!

MrsCodeMonkey

IKEA's bunk bed is only $200. If you found some dresser at a garage sale and painted it a fun color, you could save a lot.

I know you said the store is 2hrs away, but it might be a good option if you don't want to spend closer to 2k.

NotSharknado

We just turned Ds's bedroom into a teen room and got him a full bed with leather frame and headboard.

NotSharknado

Excuse the mess.

NotSharknado

I'm glad we waited because he did a number on his room and 3yo-13yo is a long time to have the same furniture. I'd wait for the really nice stuff.

Eleventy11

We bought the super expensive set from the baby boutique. Honestly, I already wish I could change it, and DD is only 21 months. Are you the type to like to redecorate a lot? If so, I would buy something inexpensive now, and wait a few years for a forever set.

Eleventy11

We bought the super expensive set from the baby boutique. Honestly, I already wish I could change it, and DD is only 21 months. Are you the type to like to redecorate a lot? If so, I would buy something inexpensive now, and wait a few years for a forever set.

LBib

DS1 is 2.5. We have a very low to the ground, twin sized day bed from Amazon and an Ikea mattress. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009LIYPCQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1389059496&sr=8-3&pi=SX200_QL40
Awesome for kids who roll out of bed.

fancynewbeesly

Cate1234 said:

Starearedkid said:

LovelyRitaMeterMaid said:

We did the convertible crib thing.  It's a toddler bed right now but we're about to convert it to a full size bed.  She'll sleep in that up to young adulthood.  It was an expensive bed and sometimes I kinda wish we hadn't done it.  Just because she sleeps with me a lot.  

But it wasn't a necessarily bad choice either.  Economically.

See, our crib doesn't convert. So I am in the mode of having to pick out new furniture anyway. 

Honestly if money wasn't an option and I could pick out anything---this would be my choice:

DH thinks I am crazy for even looking at things this elaborate. I told him then would wouldn't need a dresser. He said we wouldn't anyway because DD has a closet. In his family growing up---the kids either had a CLOSET or a DRESSER---not both. 

I really considered doing something like this for DD, but opted for a more conservative bed and dresser.  I love the idea, but when we actually looked at something like this, I couldn't justify the price.  We ended up with something that was more boring, but better quality.  I really wanted something that she could have until she left home and maybe even take to her 1st place.  This is really cute for a little girl, but I though that she would think it was little girlish in high school.  

And YH is nuts for thinking that either a closet or a dresser is okay.  That's just not enough clothes storage.

Oh I know. Like I said, no money stipulations, etc. Truthfully, I was definitely thinking of getting her furniture now and then probably by high school. (8th grade ish). My DH was thinking getting something cheap now, a better set around 5 and then something for high school. 

And yeah, he is a guy---right now DD doesn't have a dresser, just a closet, she has bins in the closet for things---but it isn't feasible LONG term. But he grew up with two brothers---and money was very tight and their house was small so they didn't have much of a choice. 

Spapeggy

Ds was 2 when we got him a buzz light year space ship bed. It was $300 but we got it for $75 on craigslist. He's 3 and still loves it. We will sell
It when done. He still has another year in it at least. Hopefully well buy a twin and move him into that after. Nothing special

RayRay007

We bought a decent set from Ikea with a full size bed that we expect she'll have until she moves out. 

jorkz821

We got convertible cribs that *should* last till young adulthood. Seems like a good investment but we'll see if they last.

marchbaby

That was my plan too, then my DS ended up destroying it so badly we had to buy him another set.  I ended up buying him a log bed on craigslist, he doesn't really like it b/c he cannot destroy it!  I will likely keep it for a few more years and when he gets older get him a set he likes better. 

FrickandFrack

We have the convertible crib that DS2 uses but DS1 has DH's XL Full size bed from High School. He will most likely keep that unless we have a 3rd and get bunk beds for the boys to share a room.

whse13kittens

Dirty lurker, but Donco Kids is having a Zulily event that started today and it's pretty steeply discounted...looks like the stuff you said you would get if money wasn't an option. Just a heads up Good luck!

DreadLoc

Right now she's still in her crib with a railing removed but I plan to build her this bed once we move:

It's a twin so it should last her several years and it can always be passed down to whatever younger siblings we'll have in the future.  

I don't buy very much brand new furniture, though.