Tips for choosing a trundle bed in children's bedrooms
Are you thinking about a trundle bed for your child's room? Trundle beds, also known as guest beds or daybeds, are a versatile, practical way to make the most of your space and give your little ones a comfortable place to sleep.
In this article, we'll look at how to choose the perfect trundle bed for your child, taking into account factors such as the space available, the style of the room and your child's individual needs. But first, do you know what a Muba Bespoke trundle bed is? Welcome to one of Europe's high-end children's furniture shops, where the best trundle beds are made.
What is a trundle bed?
A trundle bed is a type of bed made up of two single beds, one underneath the other. The top bed is visible and accessible at all times, while the lower bed (the "trundle") is hidden underneath and slides out when needed.
Trundle beds run on rails, wheels or castors, so pulling out the extra bed is child's play. The mattress rests on slats, so you don't need to buy a separate slatted base. Although they're most often seen as twin beds, almost any bed can become a trundle bed: bunk beds, daybeds, twin beds, wherever the trundle will fit.
This clever design makes the most of the space, as the extra bed tucks neatly away when it's not in use. It's like having two beds in the space of one! If you'd like to know more about the advantages of trundle beds, click through to our article.
Trundle beds are especially popular in children's rooms where space is tight but an extra bed is needed now and then.
Why do I need a trundle bed?
If you have two children and a compact flat, or you're an interior designer working on a renovation, the need for a trundle bed is fairly obvious. It's easy to see how popular this style is from the sheer number of children's trundle bed designs available. It leaves plenty of room for your children to play during the day and, at night, you just pull out the lower bed and their beds are ready.
But do you need a trundle bed for just one child? Yes, you do.
If your child wants to have a friend over for a sleepover, you need enough room for both of them to sleep. Of course, you could put a couple of mattresses on the floor. But where will you keep those mattresses when they're not in use? And mattresses on the floor don't look great, do they?
With a trundle bed, you can use just the main bed day to day and, when you need an extra bed, all you have to do is pull out the lower one.
Nido Móvil trundle bed by Muba Bespoke
How do you choose the ideal trundle bed?
When you look for a children's bed online, you'll see hundreds of trundle bed designs. Like other beds, they vary in size, style and much more. So, whether you're buying children's beds in Madrid or you're in France, Germany, the UK or elsewhere, you should bear the following in mind:
Tips for choosing the perfect trundle bed
1. Assess the space available:
If you can, aim for a clear space of about 120 cm in front of the bed, so that the trundle can be pulled out and there's still about 40 cm left to get past easily.
2. Ideal trundle bed sizes:
Trundle beds come in lengths of 190 and 200 cm and widths of 90, 105 and 120 cm. The most common models are 90 cm wide for the main bed and 80 cm for the lower one.
One thing to bear in mind when it comes to sizes is the height of the lower bed's mattress: all our trundle beds need a mattress 15 cm thick or less.
3. Decide which type of trundle bed suits you best:
4. Think about storage options if you need them:
5. Consider the design details, material and finish of the bed
Trundle beds come in a range of styles, from contemporary to classic designs. At Muba, we design timeless trundle beds that suit any decor and never go out of fashion.
The most widely used materials are melamine and solid wood. We use the best material on the market, because we hold ourselves to high standards of safety and build quality.6. Match the style and design to the room:
7. Make sure the mattress is good quality.
Conclusion
In short, a trundle bed is an excellent choice when you want to make the most of your space, keep things practical and offer a comfortable solution both for everyday sleep and for having guests to stay.
At Muba, we've been making premium children's furniture for 40 years, designed to last for the long term.
