Big's Bedrooms Shares Ten Tips for Choosing Furniture for a Child's Bedroom

How do you know which furniture to choose when you're shopping for your child's bedroom? Experts from Big's Bedrooms share tips for choosing the right furniture- and what to keep in mind when making purchasing and design decisions.

Yonkers, NY / Paramus, NJ (PRWEB) April 17, 2005 -- Big's Bedrooms, the bedroom superstore, today announced the top ten criteria for choosing bedroom furniture for a child's bedroom.

1. Pick furniture that will grow with your child. Choose well-made items that you can paint, stain or adapt accessories as your child grows older.

2. Invest in furniture that will last as long as your child is living in your house. Be sure to choose quality furniture that will take the wear and tear of long-term usage.

3. Rather than decorating your childs bedroom with whats hot" or in a theme, use bright, bold colors and accessorize with items like lamps, knobs, storage bins and window treatments that can easily be updated, replaced or changed.

4. To make efficient use of space, strategically place storage units and low shelving to make it easier for your children to maintain the neatness of their rooms.

5. If children are of school age, be sure that the desk has ample light and is situated in a place where they can concentrate without distractions on their schoolwork.

6. Be sure to separate work from play space. Play areas should be stimulating, open and airy to stimulate your childs imagination. Work areas should have little distraction and be organized.

7. If your children share a room, a great way to separate their space," is to accessorize in different- but complimentary- color schemes. Girls typically feel at ease surrounded by pastels, and boys typically thrive in an environment with bright yellows, reds and blues.

8. Purchase a multi-functional piece that can serve different purposes as your child grows. In infancy, an armoire could store blankets and pillows. As your child grows, it could store sweaters and bulky clothing, and when your child is old enough, an armoire could house a television.

9. When purchasing a bed for your child, keep in mind that s/he will grow quickly. Also keep in mind the size of your childs room. Be sure that the bed you choose fits comfortably and leaves enough room for play.

10. Perhaps the most important consideration to take when buying furniture for your childs room is safety. Be certain that shelving is firmly attached to the walls; that furniture is not obtrusive so as to be in the way of running children; and ensure that drawers and accessories do not pose a threat to the safety of your children or their friends.

Big's offers full bedroom sets, including under-bed storage space, unique bunk beds, trundle and platform beds, futons and desks, all in the latest colors and styles that appeal to kids and parents alike. Furniture is available in Formica, wood or iron.

Yonkers store hours:
Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Paramus store hours:
Monday through Saturday: 10 a.m. -- 9 p.m.
Closed on Sunday

For more information, please log onto [*link3], call the Paramus store at 866-524-BIGS (2447) or 201-909-5151, or call the Yonkers store at 1-866-4BIGKIDS (866-424-4543).

About Big's Bedrooms: Bigs Bedrooms, established in Yonkers, N.Y. in 1986, carries the largest selection of high-quality, functional, stylish bedroom furniture. Bigs guarantees a two-year in-home service package and a 125% price guarantee. Strategically placed in-store televisions keep children occupied while parents shop and work with highly-trained sleep consultants to determine the best choice in furniture and color for their space.

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