Extendable – the length can be adjusted as the child grows.
Fits the mattress for a pull-out bed.
Should be completed with LURA slatted bottom.
The slatted bed bottom is not included.
Mattress and bed linen are sold separately.
To avoid serious injury, keep the distance between the bed and the wall less than 65 mm or more than 230 mm.
Extendable – the length can be adjusted as the child grows.
The LUROY slatted bottom is included in the price of this combination. When purchasing in a store, you need to take a separately packaged slatted bottom. When purchasing online, the slatted bottom is already included in delivery.
The maximum load refers to the static load, which is the weight that the bed can support when lying or sitting on it.
Mattress and bed linen are sold separately.
With the birth of a child, parents need to buy new pieces of furniture, in particular, a bed for sleeping. A growing new family member needs to constantly change the size of the sleeping place. In order for a little person to sleep comfortably at any age, and for parents not to spend extra money, Ikea has developed a bed model with a sliding base.
Pros of Ikea beds
The first is, of course, accessibility. Since the company produces its own furniture, its prices are very reasonable, without any extra markup.
The second thing you need to pay attention to is quality. Thanks to him, the company has risen to a high level, because quality products are always welcomed
Third is design. It seems simple and unremarkable in appearance, but nevertheless it fits harmoniously into any interior. Classic furniture models will always be in fashion.
And the last advantage is a large selection. After all, how nice it is when the buyer is not limited in his choice. In Ikea catalogs you can find a huge variety of colors and models.
Each set of furniture includes instructions for its assembly. Everything is described in detail for proper design.
Drawing a conclusion, we can say that children's furniture from this company will always be reliable and beautiful. It will last a long time maintaining its original appearance.
You shouldn’t skimp on children, because good sleep is the key to health. Your child will get enough sleep and stay awake all day.
A little history
In 1943, Ingvar Kamprad registered his own company. At that time he was only 17 years old, but he already had more than 10 years of business experience. From the age of five, his grandmother supported his trading operations.
Thanks to the high quality of products and low prices, the company has taken a leading position in the production of home furniture, and today has stores in almost 30 countries around the world.
During his lifetime, the founder of the company was particularly thrifty: he drove the same car for 15 years, rested in the same seat for more than 30 years, always flew only in economy class, and once security did not allow him to attend the “Businessman of the Year” award ceremony, because he came to the event by bus!
Kinds
Loft bed
This bed is perfect for both boys and girls under 3 years old. Its advantage is that on the “ground floor” you can create a mini-living room or a creative area for a child. This sleeping place is perfect for those apartments where space is limited.
Chair-bed
Suitable not only for children, but also for adults. The undoubted advantage is that when assembled it takes up little space and serves as an additional place to sit. Wide variety of styles and colors.
Pull-out bed for two children
This model is suitable for a family with two small children. It has two sleeping places and is low, which allows kids to climb on it without any problems. The lower berth can be completely pulled out and used as a separate bed.
Growing beds
Such models are made in such a way that they are able to “grow” in length along with the child. Because of this ability, they can be called durable. As long as the bed has time to change after the child, there is no need to buy a new one.
Children's beds with drawers
The drawer can be located anywhere: as a rule, in wooden beds there is always space under the mattress for storing things; manufacturers often make drawers. Sometimes they include a closet or bedside table, which also allows you to store a lot of things there.
Teenage beds
The length of such a sleeping place is more than 160 cm. Models can be wooden or double or single, colored or plain, with a specific design - as the teenager wishes.
Beds for children from three years old
Typically, for this age, furniture with a side or partition is used to prevent the baby from falling. These beds can be low so that children can climb onto them themselves.
Mattress
When purchasing any of the Ikea beds, you will have to additionally purchase a mattress, since it is not included in the package. The most correct decision is to purchase a mattress from the same manufacturer, but taking into account the following parameters:
- The length of the mattress should not be the same size as the base of the bed, but at least 2-3 centimeters less, otherwise the mattress will not fit into the assembled frame.
- Children under 12 years of age are recommended to sleep on a hard or semi-hard mattress, because the spine is still developing and needs fixation.
- It is desirable that the inner filling be wool or coconut fiber. Dust quickly accumulates in cotton or foam rubber, it becomes deformed in a short time and wears out, bringing discomfort to the body during sleep.
All Ikea mattresses meet all quality standards and are created specifically for children, taking into account all the characteristics of a growing body.
Homemade bed-car
Few boys will refuse a car bed. And you don’t have to go to the store to please your child. Using plywood or MDF sheets, water-based paints and varnish, an ordinary sleeping place turns into a dream come true: a do-it-yourself children's bed in the shape of a Batmobile (or any other car) can be realized in a week of leisurely work in the evenings.
We make such a children's bed-car with our own hands
First, find an image of the car that suits you, find a program with the ability to visualize pictures. Having transferred the image, it can be divided into squares with a side of 100 mm - so that later it is easier to convert it to real scale. It’s most convenient if the entire part fits into a sheet of plywood or MDF you bought, it’s even better if you can make two side panels from one sheet... In general, select the dimensions, change the shape. Once you are satisfied with the result, you can transfer the design to the sheet.
Ready-to-work sketch with markings
It all starts with drawing the sheet into squares with a side of 100 mm.
We draw the sheet into squares
Referring to the existing sheet, transfer all the lines from the paper to the plywood. At first the lines are thin, after you have more or less drawn everything, you can outline the resulting contours with a thick line - it will be easier to cut out. Although the details are needed in duplicate, there is no point in drawing the second one: having cut out the first one, we will outline it and get the second one.
Transferring the drawing to a larger surface
This project also has overhead parts - we draw them separately. When everything is ready, take a jigsaw and cut along the contours.
Cut parts
The edges turned out to be far from perfect, so we sand them well with a machine or by hand. Then we start cutting out recesses, holes, etc. The technique is traditional - we use a drill, drilling one hole next to another, then we file the jumpers. We grind the uneven edge in any available way, rounding it, and everything should be even and smooth both outside and inside.
We are working on design elements
After working out all the details, this is what happened.
Parts ready for painting
Primer and painting
For painting you need to choose safe materials. The best option is a water-based latex, and to protect the paint from scratches and abrasion, a water-based varnish is suitable.
If the parts are made of MDF, it is very advisable to prime everything, and preferably twice. This material can absorb paint very strongly, especially at the ends. The primer significantly reduces absorption, and the paint also lays down in a more even layer.
Parts are primed and dry
After the soil had dried, the areas that should be gray were painted first. By design, there are also thin gray stripes. In order not to paint them on black, a thin strip of masking tape (3 mm) is glued over the paint, and by removing it we can then obtain the desired design.
First we paint it with gray color, after drying we glue a thin strip of tape onto it. The painting is almost complete.
Assembling the car bed
We take one side panel and attach a wooden plank 25*25 mm minimum to it with self-tapping screws. We install self-tapping screws every 20-30 cm. At the front, we attach a limiter board to the end of the plank. We repeat the same operation on the second part (be sure to fasten the planks at the same height).
We nail the strips, install stoppers with magnets for attaching the headboard and shelves
Having installed the second part, we twist the structure. In the middle you need to install a stop bar that will firmly hold both sides and prevent them from moving apart.
Approximately in the middle we install a stop - a bar that fixes the required width of the bed
Cut planks are placed on the slats attached to the sides, like a frame, to serve as support for the mattress. They can be secured with self-tapping screws (two on each side), or they can simply be laid down. In this case, the bed will quickly disassemble. In this option, the second method was chosen - the slats were not fixed, the mattress was laid on them.
Laying the planks
A bed for a girl is made based on the same design. The shape of the railings is simpler, there is less work to do with them, but painting is more difficult. So it also has its moments.
DIY children's bed for a girl
Material
The material from which Ikea now makes children's furniture varies. These include solids of various trees and iron; beds are often made from chipboard and MDF, and there are even forged models.
Furniture made from MDF and chipboard always lasts a fairly short period of time: after a while such a bed will cease to be beautiful or even break down. It is generally accepted that furniture made from these materials is durable and can withstand considerable weight. Unfortunately, this is not always what happens. The use of low-quality materials for the manufacture of MDF and chipboards leads to an unreliable sleeping place.
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Such beds and any other furniture have a beautiful look. Furniture made from MDF can be covered in different colors, similar to wood, metal or any other materials.
There is an erroneous assumption that structures made of chipboard and MDF can have a negative impact on human internal organs. This is absolutely not true; all products are carefully tested for environmental friendliness.
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Wooden furniture is a true classic. She looks solemn. This bed looks great in any interior, it becomes its basis, all other furniture is matched to the bed. Such beds are suitable for both girls and boys, both small children and adults.
Wooden beds are the most comfortable and durable to use. They simply have no equal in this. The only trouble may be a wood beetle, which can “eat” the furniture in two years. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to constantly monitor the condition of the sleeping place.
Iron and wrought iron beds are very rare. They look cool, they are very reliable in operation and can serve for a long time.
Sniglar
The model is very simple and easy to assemble. The bottom is made of birch planks, which promotes good air circulation.
The frame is made of beech wood, and the backs are made of fiberboard, which in its strength is not inferior to massive products. The protective edge can be attached to either side of the bed.
Options in the interior
A children's bed of the Sundvik model from the Ikea store can be an excellent addition to the interior or even its main part. This bed, made of pine and fiberboard and finished in white, will make the room light and airy. It does not take up much space; it can be placed near a wall, window or in the middle of the room, fenced off with airy tulle to make the child more comfortable.
The Minnen children's bed is the most popular in the Ikea bed range. She attracts with her appearance. In a room in white and light colors, such furniture would be very appropriate. Of course, if the bed is bought for a boy, then it is better to choose black.
The Critter is the ideal bed for children under eight years of age. Being made of pine, it fits perfectly into the interior of a children's room. The white color of the furniture is universal and will suit any nursery design.
Peculiarities
The Swedish giant Ikea sells furniture for every taste, but all products are distinguished by high quality, environmental friendliness, affordable prices and world-famous and easily recognizable Scandinavian design. Ikea beds have many advantages, but metal models have a number of advantages:
- Strength – the metal frame is highly resistant to loosening and can withstand a load of up to 200 kg for a single model;
- Durability - metal furniture with modern coatings is practically not affected by changes in humidity and temperature, unlike wooden products;
- Safety – metal is non-flammable and environmentally friendly, does not absorb or emit harmful substances;
- Practicality - it is very easy to care for such a bed: you just need to wipe the frame from dust;
- Lightness – furniture is made mainly from hollow pipes, so it is relatively light in weight;
- Transformation - children's models provide a mechanism for increasing size as the child grows;
- Design – Ikea metal beds have a very stylish appearance: various variations of curved shapes combined with thin slats create a weightless and elegant look. If you are tired or initially not satisfied with the color of the model, you can very simply repaint the frame with modern metal paint.
A metal bed will go perfectly with furnishings made of wood, leather and a variety of textiles for which Ikea is famous.
The metal bed frame is made from pipes or profiles by stamping or forging. This bed is much lighter than products made from MDF or solid wood. Such furniture does not look bulky and occupy all the space in the room.
Hemnes
Quite a popular model in the IKEA catalog. Equipped with three drawers. The crib is available only in white. In the production of this model, only environmentally friendly materials are used.
The design is quite universal. A white children's bed can become a stand-out piece of furniture in an apartment, as it can easily be converted into a double bed or a sofa.
As you can see, the range of cribs in the IKEA store is large. In order to make an informed choice, start from the plans for using the product and the wishes of the child. Choosing a place and bed for your baby is not an easy task. First of all, you need to remember about the comfort and safety of your children.
Reviews
Consumers respond positively to Ikea bed models with a sliding mechanism, noting the high quality of furniture from the famous brand. They note, in particular, durability, safety and attractive design. Parents in many countries have long appreciated all the positive qualities of Ikea furniture and trust their children’s sleep only to their products.
Any Ikea model with a sliding base, both a bed and a daybed, is an excellent choice for sleeping a child or teenager. Since the developers of Ikea furniture take into account all the physiological characteristics and urgent needs of growing children.
The bed is not large
The Ikea company produces children's sliding beds. If the children's room is small, you can buy beds that look small, but in fact everything is hidden inside.
For comfortable placement of the child, it extends. The mechanism is durable and there is no risk of breakage. The entire design is also excellent in quality. Does not require much maintenance in operation.
Your baby will sleep comfortably. It is made from high quality wood.
Of course, Ikea metal children's beds are also found in the catalogue. They are more durable, but also more expensive. The frame is made of metal, it is soldered together and combined into one structure.
Don’t be afraid, the metal will not rust, because it has a layer of a special composition that protects the metal from damage.
Kura
A very original model that allows you to take into account the child’s preferences. The bed is simply turned upside down and then you can sleep either downstairs or on the mezzanine.
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The second option (top) implies that the child must be at least 6 years old.
Variety of models of single children's beds
Ikea offers a catalog of beds for children of any age. Among them, the most popular models are Criter, Minnen, Sundvik, Lexvik, Gulliver, Sniglar. Now we will tell you about each of these single models in more detail.
A child from birth to 8 years of age can sleep on the Criter crib. The sides are decorated with pictures depicting kittens, puppies or sheep.
The Minnen side bed is very popular. It is entirely made of metal materials. Models are available in black and white. Their advantage is that the length of the bed can change depending on the growth of the child.
A small disadvantage is that metal gives off cold, so you definitely need a mattress from this company to eliminate this.
A model made of wooden materials is the Sundvik crib. It can be painted white or gray-brown. This IKEA children's bed looks great in any interior. The length of the crib can be changed depending on the growth of the child. Can be used for children in adolescence.
The sleeping place, perfect for both girls and boys, is the classic Lexvik model. The length of the wooden crib may vary. But she is somewhat massive in appearance, so her parents are scared.
You can buy a crib for girls or boys up to 13-14 years old in the Gulliver model. The furniture is made from solid birch. There are small fences available that can be removed and installed depending on the need.
Simple furniture for 7-8 year old children is the Sniglar model. It is made of beech. A side has been added to the design, which, if necessary, can be installed on either side of the crib. Can be used by children who have reached adolescence.
Peculiarities
The main difference between sliding beds is the mechanism that allows you to choose the length to suit the child’s height. Such pieces of furniture are available in different styles, colors, and there are both wooden and metal options. The bottom is usually solid or slatted.
When choosing a sliding bed, you will notice that they come in two types.
- From 0 to 10 years. Initially, the place to sleep looks like it would be for a baby: it has railings and a chest of drawers with a changing table. The size is 120x60 cm, but when the child begins to grow, the bottom of the crib drops and the fences are partially or completely removed. The third option for increasing space is the case when the chest of drawers with the changing table is dismantled, and then the bottom of the chest of drawers becomes one with the bottom of the bed. The size in this disassembled form reaches 160x70 cm.
- From 3 to 15 years. Initially, the length is from 130 cm, and when extended it reaches up to 210 cm, the width is 90 cm. Such beds have a patented extension system, often equipped with drawers at the bottom or chests of drawers.
