Children's Beds

Why Choose a Low Children's Bed?

For children moving into their own bed, a lower frame can make that transition feel a little more manageable. Sitting closer to the floor makes it easier for them to climb in and out independently, while also reducing the distance between the mattress and the floor.

Lower beds are particularly useful when children's bedrooms are short on space. The reduced height keeps the frame from feeling too dominant, leaving more room visually for everything else competing for attention, from toy boxes and bookcases to desks and wardrobes.

They can also work well beneath lower windows or in loft bedrooms where ceiling height is restricted. And as your child gets older, the simple wooden design means the bed doesn't suddenly feel too young when the toys and colourful walls begin to disappear.

If you like the lower proportions but are furnishing another bedroom too, you can explore our wider low wooden beds.

Children's Beds With or Without a Headboard

Both styles give you a slightly different starting point for your child's bedroom, so think about how you want to use the space around the bed as well as the frame itself.

Choose a bed with a headboard if you want the bed to feel a little more established within the room. The solid wooden headboard creates a natural backdrop for their bedding and cushions, and can work particularly well as the bedroom changes from younger colours and themes to something more grown-up.

Go without a headboard for a lower, simpler look that leaves more of the wall free for pictures, shelves or whatever they're currently into. It's also a practical option beneath a window or in a smaller bedroom where you want to make the most of the available space.

Whichever style you choose, you're starting with the same solid wood construction and a simple design that can adapt as their bedroom changes around it.

Choosing the Right Children's Bed Size

A single bed is a natural choice for many children's bedrooms, particularly where floor space needs to be used carefully. Where the room allows, choosing a larger bed can provide additional sleeping space and may suit how you expect the bedroom to be used over time.

• Single – 90 x 190cm (3’0” x 6’3”)
• Small double – 120 x 190cm (4’0” x 6’3”)
• Double – 135 x 190cm (4’6” x 6’3”)
• King – 150 x 200cm (5’0” x 6’6”)
• Super King – 180 x 200cm (6’0” x 6’6”)
• Emperor – 215 x 215cm (7’0” x 7’0”)

Remember to check the complete external dimensions of the frame, rather than relying solely on the mattress size. This will give you a more accurate idea of the space left for wardrobes, drawers, desks and other bedroom furniture.

Oak or Pine Children's Beds?

Choosing between oak and pine can depend on the bedroom you're creating now and how you see it changing as your child gets older.

A solid European oak bed brings plenty of natural grain and character to the room and is a lovely choice if you're looking for a timeless wooden frame that can stay with them as their bedroom changes over the years. Scandinavian pine has a lighter natural appearance, comes at a more accessible price and gives you plenty of flexibility with different finishes as their room and tastes evolve.

Both give you a proper solid wood children's bed rather than a short-term alternative. You can explore our wider oak bed collection and solid pine beds, or read our Oak vs Pine Bed Frames guide if you'd like a closer comparison before choosing.

Colours and Finishes for Kids' Wooden Beds

Choosing the timber is only part of the decision. Our children's beds are available in Unfinished, White, Light, Medium, Walnut and Black, allowing you to choose a finish that works with the rest of the bedroom.

£1 colour samples are available if you want to compare finishes at home before ordering. If standard dimensions or design options don't work for your space, our bespoke wooden bed service also gives you greater flexibility when creating your bed.

A Wooden Bed Made to Grow With Them

A child's bedroom can change a lot over the years, but their bed doesn't have to. Our children's beds are handmade to order in Yorkshire from sustainably sourced solid timber, with a solid wood slatted base and the sturdy construction needed for everyday family life.

Choose the timber, finish and style that works for their bedroom now, with a design that won't feel out of place as their tastes change and they get older. Every frame comes with our 12-year guarantee, giving you added confidence that you're choosing a proper wooden bed they can enjoy for years to come.