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Making the Most of Small Spaces

As adults we're used to having our master bedrooms being large enough for a queen or king bed, plus dresser and nightstand, but kids' bedrooms are usually the smallest in the house and you just can't cram all that furniture into them and leave any floor space for playtime.

One of the major benefits of getting bunk beds, captain's beds or loft beds is that they often combine the bed, plus storage, in the same space that a normal bed would take up. For instance, our All in One Lofts come with a top bunk, bottom trundle, PLUS built-in chest of drawer, a desk and a rear storage area. What this does is keep the room open and your child can utilize the floor space for sleepovers or playtime with barbie dolls and/or matchbox cars (those were my favorites as a kid). Since our All in One Loft Beds take up the same amount of floor area as a regular twin bed, you can see how it's an efficient use of space and perfect for tiny bedrooms.

If you only have one child or just don't like the idea of your kid sleeping on a top bunk, a captain's bed might be the way to go. All of our captain's beds have the option of having 12-drawers underneath the bed, thereby eliminating the need of having a dresser or chest of drawers.

So, when you're budgeting for your child's bedroom furniture, keep in mind the money you'll save by not having to purchase additional accessories that will only crowd your child's bedroom.