If you've already been introduced to the magic of Maxtrix, you probably have some imagination for how it could be tailored to accommodate 2 or more children (especially if one happens to be a surprise!). Instead of scrapping the bed or beds you already have in order to buy bunk beds or even matching single beds, you can simply add another Maxtrix bed with the same headboard design and finish as your other bed or beds and then decide on a layout. But of course, whatever you decide won't hav …
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If you want your daughter to love and value reading, you need to show her that you value books. What better way to do that than to make sure some floor space of her room is devoted to a beautiful bookshelf?! Like our bookcases for boys, these book-ready shelves blend well with the bedroom collections of which they're each a part; at the same time, they can be purchased a la carte to complete your daughter's existing bedroom set. Catalina Bookcase The Catalina Bookcase from ou …
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The word "trundle" has British roots, originating from the word "trindle" which refers to a wheel, particularly the wheel of a wheelbarrow. True to its origins, a traditional trundle bed has trundles (or casters) attached to its feet, allowing it to be pushed under a master bed when not in use. Intended for servants who would sleep in their master's room, this sixteenth-century style is making a comeback in modern times, at least when it comes to children's beds. Is a Trundle Bed …
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While most chairs we carry are described as "Desk Chairs," they can be purchased with or without a desk. Even if you don't plan for your child to study in his or her bedroom, it's always helpful to have some added seating available besides the bed. Girls' Bedroom Collection Chairs The Ivy Collection Chair takes a simple design and infuses it with vintage charm. Set against the backdrop of an Antique Linen White painted finish, the mixing of materials and colors adds a special …
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One of the secrets to getting kids to read is keeping plenty of options readily available. By purchasing a bookcase for your child's room, you'll not only keep your current collection of books accessible and visible to your child, but you'll also be tempted to fill it up! And we think that's a good thing. In this post we're going to highlight a couple bookcases that coordinate with our boys' bedroom furniture collections. Catalina Dark Bookcase The Catalina Bookcase that coor …
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In addition to our traditional tall bookcases that coordinate with our boys' bedroom collections and girls' bedroom collections, we also offer some non-traditional, combination pieces. We realize that not every child's bedroom has the floor space to devote to an added piece of furniture — and that some kids need more bookshelf space than a single bookshelf offers. Whichever situation describes your child's bookcase needs, we have plenty of outside-the-box ideas for incorporating more shelv …
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We get it: during the summer months, you wanted to keep it simple. Throughout the toddler and preschool years, you had to keep everything bare bones. But if you're past that, you get to finally create something we know you've always wanted for your child: a bedroom that's warm and welcoming, with all the comforts we associate with "home sweet home." The Danes refer to this cozy feeling which we often associate with winter as " hygge." Whatever you want to call it, we'll tell you how …
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One way to help your children appreciate the seasonal and monthly cycles is to study the moon. It's always up there, yet most of us forget to even notice its eerie beauty and mysterious glow. For young children, simply noticing the moon will help develop the powerful skill of observation (more about that in another post). As they develop, kids can learn more about our solar system and phases of the moon. And if you don't know much about the moon yourself, take heart: your own wonder …
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Even though our modern conveniences allow us to function without much heed to natural rhythms like day/night or seasonal changes, we humans still thrive when we pay attention to those cues. While we can easily get any food at any time of year, and there's no rule saying that we have to prepare for or celebrate the various seasons a certain way, we do well to pay attention to nature and incorporate seasonal celebrations — rituals, even - into our children's lives. Those rhythms are actu …
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We're all growing to recognize the importance of nurturing STEM skills these days. But can you guess what skill provides a huge basis for STEM-related studies and careers? No, it's not necessarily early scientific studies or exposure to technology. Neither is it necessarily tied to early mastery of math facts or an overabundance of math worksheets. Rather, it's the skill of careful observation. The best thing about this fact is that observation and paying attention to details is som …
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