Making the move from a cot to a ‘big boy bed’ is a big deal when you’re 3 years old. When that bed has bunks and your big sister is suddenly sleeping above you, well, it’s enough to blow your tiny toddler mind.
I really struggled to find a bed within our budget that wasn’t hideous and/or poor quality. If money was no object I’d have ordered something from Aspace or Great Little Trading Co without a moment’s hesitation, but as frugality was the order of the day I had to be a little savvier in my selection. I finally came across this set of bunks from Argos. They’re not only nice to look at and really sturdy, but cost a mere £300 including the 2 mattresses.
We went for a ‘shorty’ which means the beds are satisfyingly teeny, but still big enough to see the children through the next few years. However, it’s worth noting this does mean all our bedding is slightly too big. Thankfully, the abundance of duvet only seems to make the beds cosier.
Izzy adores the gaggle of tissue paper decorations above her bed, and I enjoy preventing Jesse from demolishing and/or eating them. They’ll be fun while they last.
I have to admit, clambering into the bottom bunk each night to read Jesse his bedtime story makes me feel somewhat nostalgic for my own childhood. There’s something quite magical about having a little space all of ones own.
{The Details}
Bunk Beds ~ Argos
Bedding ~ Ikea
Storage Tub ~ Old {but these flexi trugs are available quite cheaply, and in a range of colours, from most garden centres and DIY stores}
Tissue paper decorations ~ Zoo in Exeter {try notonthehighstreet.com for similar}
Embroidered elephant ~ Thailand
Flower fairies ~ Prints purchased from a vintage book store and framed locally.
Love Audrey xxx
The room looks adorable, I’m sure they both love it.
I’m actually waiting on a set of bunks for Noah’s room from Argos. Long lead time on delivery and was a bit concerned but seeing yours feeling much better now. They look the business! x
I always overlook Argos as I’m a bit of a furniture snob, but I think they’ve really upped their game recently in light of all the competition *cough* IKEA *cough*
I hope your bunks arrive soon and that Noah loves them as much as mine love theirs 🙂
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Oh, it looks lovely, and I love the grey – what colour is it? I want my living room that colour!
& Zoo is the shop I was all excited about, I love it. So want to buy some lampshades from there but they are really expensive. So I’m just going with bare bulbs, nice…
The paint was very cheap and cheerful from Wilkos. The colour is ‘pearl grey’. It did need three coats, but as we only did 3 walls one tin was enough. I adore Zoo, worth saving your pennies for something you truly love I think. the children still have a bare bulb that doesn’t even work so don’t worry!
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The room is looking gorgeous! And the bunk beds look great. They are definitely on list of possible bunks for when we move. I’m sure your kids are just going to love sleeping in their new room. xx
That looks great! They must be very happy to have that room as their own. Well done! 🙂
Looks like something right off pinterest, I love it! I bet your children do too
Haha! Yes, they are pretty pleased with it 🙂
What you can’t see in these pics is that they still don’t have any curtains or a working light. Perhaps not so pin worthy after all!
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