Okay, so we have a little bit of a bed situation that we need to figure out and I need some advice. Bea is still in her toddler bed. Olivia is still in her crib, believe it or not. Olivia is ready to upgrade but still is mostly content in the crib (at over two years of age, I don't get this at all). Now and again she will lie in her sister's bed hoping that it will be hers.
The problem is that we are very limited on space and the girls share a room. The toddler bed and a crib fit okay in there. But, if you add a single size bed with the toddler bed, the room is going to be cramped. We have looked at bunk beds, but at this stage in the game, I think Bea would be frightened being at the top bunk and too scared to get down in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. So, enter this lovely little number:
I saw this bed at a kid store a few weekends ago. Actually, the girls found it because they absolutely loved the stairs. I love that the bunk is low and that there is storage in each of the stairs and plenty more in the front. The problem is that thing costs about $1500 and that doesn't include mattresses. There also seems to be only one maker of a bed like this, so I don't know what to do. It would accomodate our space well, and the girls would love it. I'm wondering if the price is negotiable (yeah, right), or if it might even be possible to ask if I could buy the floor model at a reduced price. Has anyone tried anything like that before?
Or, maybe there are other ideas out there for two kids in one small room? I'm open to anything at this point as Bea wants a new bed, and we have been promising one for over a month now.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
The Bed Dilemma
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I've actually heard that furniture stores are willing to bargain these days because of slow sales. It's certainly very cute!
It is a lovely bed, but 1500$ is a lot of money!
You could always try to bargain, the worst they could say is no.
Do you have an IKEA close? Their furniture is always affordable.
We also didn't move Lucas out of his crib until he was over 2.
Good Luck
Jenn
IKEA check them out! Also, if they are planning on using the bed for a while then it's worth it.
My kids are sleeping in a bunk like that and love it. Once we move though and they have their own rooms, the will have individual beds.
If you move, one of the girls can use the bed in their room, and have a desk underneath.
XOXOXO,mb
What you need to do is go back to the furniture store and ask what is your best price on this set! I heard this on GMA. Because sales are slipping with the economy they will work with you.
Mom
Very cute set. Pricey though, I'd scour the internet to see if there's anything cheaper or as suggested by a few other folks, see if they store will give you the floor model or a discount.
Wow, that's pretty cute!
It's possible you could find someone local to actually build it for you for cheaper. I would give it a go if I lived closer.
Unfortunately because there are a lot of drawers, it may cost a bit to build too.
Can you get them a low double or queen bed to share? They might really like that, although I'm sure they would want separate beds when they get older.
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