Best kids' beds - from themed fun to Scandi chic that your little one will love
by Ruth Doherty, https://www.mirror.co.uk/authors/ruth-doherty/When it comes to the night time routine, anything that makes it run more smoothly is a blessing.
The best beds for kids will be the perfect blend of fun and functional, perhaps featuring themes and characters your kids love as well as some fantastic under-bed storage opportunities.
Whether you're looking for cute and colourful starter beds, cabins, houses and tent styles for mid-kids, or cooler styles for slightly older children, we've got you covered.
Keep scrolling to discover our roundup of the best
Best kids' beds
1. Dweezil Bed Frame
We all know how much kids love building a hut, so a house for a bed? Too exciting.
The minimal white hue and style will fit seamlessly into any decor and add a contemporary edge.
Crafted with solid pine, it has a slatted base for extra breathability. You will need to get your DIY tools out, as full assembly is required.
Price: £153.99, Wayfair - buy here now
2. Peppa Pig Kids Toddler Bed by Hello Home
There's barely a child alive that doesn't love Peppa Pig, and this themed bed is sure to get a squeal of delight.
Easy to access with a love height and with protective side guards, it's a lovely little first bed.
Crafted with a sturdy frame, it will see you through the first few years of the world of 'big beds'.
Price: £72.99, Amazon - buy here now
3.VonHaus Solid Pine Cabin Bed 3ft Children’s Bed High Sleeper
Whether you want to add a themed duvet and make this high bed a little younger, or create a cool little haven with stripes and neutrals, the beauty is in the versatility,
The ladder adds an extra level of bedtime fun, and the height creates extra floor space underneath for a little seating area, play space or storage room. We love.
Price: £159.99, Amazon - buy here now
4. Argos Home Bodie Blue Toddler Bed Frame
This so-chic bed for kids is also for any parent that wants their mini-me's bedroom to look stylish as well as cute.
The rich blue is a relaxing hue for any child, and the extra-long guard rails down the side create a cosier, cocooned feeling. There's space underneath to store toys and boxes, and it's easy to put together.
Perfect for the first big bed.
Price: £135, Argos - buy here now
5. Ikea Slakt Bed Frame
The home of clean-lined Scandi chic, Ikea is always a safe and stylish bet for children's furniture.
This cool, sleek bed for kids is simple but also practical, boasting side table and storage box on wheels, an extra seat and storage on castors, and another foam seat that also folds out into a mattress for sleepovers. What more could you want?
Price: £280, Ikea - buy here now
6. Lipsy Velvet Bed
For stylish little ones who've outgrown their themed bed, this sumptuous velvet bed for kids is a luxury option.
Create a pretty, relaxing haven with this elegant bed, which features an attractive fluted headboard.
Pair with a pom pom nightshade, wall signs and a soft pink hues for a feminine yet funky room.
Price: £350, Next - buy here now
7. Kids Teepee Cabin Bed by Woood
So much fun for little cowboys or cowgirls, this teepee bed will earn you plenty of brownie points.
There's cute lookout holes at each end and hideaway features for lots of adventure.
Make bedtime routines easier with a trip to the Wild West.
Price: £339, Cuckooland - buy here now
8. Newport Bunk Beds in Grey
Super-smart and stylish, these charcoal-grey bunk beds have a distinct touch of nautical but nice.
The coastal chic would fit in to any modern home and make a lovely snooze station for slightly older kids.
To make the most of your space, you can also add a storage drawer to slide right under the bed. A space-saving dream.
Price: £573, Maisons du Monde - buy here now
9. Noa and Nani Midsleeper Cabin Bed with Slide and Fairies Tent, Tunnel and Tower
We're not sure who's more excited about this princess tower cabin bed... Us or the kids.
Coming with a below-bed tented play area, a slide, and a tented tower, this is the ultimate dream bed for kids. And, if there's a sleepover, you can put a mattress in the bottom for a cool new little sleeping area.
If your kids are not pink fans, there's also a blue tented bed and a pirate-themed version, too.
Price: £199.99, Amazon - buy here now
10. Nobiko Car Bed
Car-mad mini-mes will be over the moon with this exciting Ferrari-style bed. While the design looks ultra-fun, it also works to keep your child secure with its high sides.
Hopefully it will take snoozing from 0 to 60 in five seconds...