A little history
In 1943, Ingvar Kamprad registered his own company. At that time he was only 17 years old, but he already had more than 10 years of business experience. From the age of five, his grandmother supported his trading operations.
Thanks to the high quality of products and low prices, the company has taken a leading position in the production of home furniture, and today has stores in almost 30 countries around the world.
During his lifetime, the founder of the company was particularly thrifty: he drove the same car for 15 years, rested in the same seat for more than 30 years, always flew only in economy class, and once security did not allow him to attend the “Businessman of the Year” award ceremony, because he came to the event by bus!
Some historical facts
The Ikea company was created by Ingvar Kamprad back in 1943. At that time, this company sold only matches and Christmas cards. Today, his company brings in billions of dollars and is considered a leader in the production of furniture that is accessible to everyone. This was the main goal of creating Ikea.
The founder even then decided that high-quality and multifunctional furniture does not have to be expensive, and he made every effort to ensure that his hypermarket contained only the best furniture at affordable prices.
Advantages of IKEA products
A distinctive feature of the company's furniture is affordable prices, functionality, and environmental friendliness. All products are made from recycled or renewable materials. 50% of wood is certified.
Many types of furniture are made from bamboo. A wood-polymer composite is also used, which is highly durable and inexpensive.
The main advantages of IKEA furniture
In the modern market of children's furniture manufacturers, the Swedish brand IKEA has long occupied a leading position. The products of this company are deservedly popular among buyers in many countries around the world.
The furniture has a number of advantages over other manufacturers. IKEA models:
- meet the highest global safety standards;
- made from environmentally friendly materials (virgin, recycled or renewable);
- have great functionality;
- have a long service life;
- have a stylish design.
The main concept of the company's activities is that the buyer can easily assemble the furniture themselves. This reduces service costs, which results in low cost of goods.
Crib models
IKEA offers customers a wide range of children's furniture to choose from.
Looking through the IKEA catalog of cribs, it is difficult to choose one model or another, they are so attractive, functional and original in their design.
The most popular types include the following:
- Sundvik;
- Leksvik;
- Minnen;
- Kura;
- Sniglar;
- Hemnes.
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Types of cribs
One of the areas of work of the IKEA brand is the development, production and sale of various children's furniture. The catalogs of cribs present a wide range of this irreplaceable piece of furniture.
Sundvik
The model is made of pine wood, impregnated with stain, and coated with transparent varnish. Looking at photographs of an Ikea crib, you can choose a model in either gray-brown or white colors.
Color range
The color range of Ikea children's beds is insignificant. You will not be able to purchase a crib in light green or orange. But conservatism in white remains, because... Anything goes with white.
Ikea has expanded its furniture line in turquoise and pinkish colors. However, the white IKEA children's bed is still considered classic furniture that delights and goes with everything.
Not very long ago, cribs in snow-white colors with animal prints called “Critter” disappeared. This type of crib for small children is still in demand in Sweden today, but as for market sales in the Russian Federation, they have not proven themselves. However, such a purchase is possible on a website that sells used goods.
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Leksvik
If parents decide to buy a white crib for their baby, then they should opt for this particular model.
One of the Leksvik design options is a white children's bed.
Multilayer birch or beech slats increase the elasticity of the mattress, and various figures of cute animals look especially attractive against a white background.
How to choose an Ikea mattress
Although when purchasing an Ikea extendable bed, a mattress is not included, it is still better to purchase one too. The most suitable option is a product from the same company.
Sellers know what sizes are required for a particular model of furniture for a child over 3 years of age.
Having a centimeter at your disposal, it is easy to choose a mattress yourself. Just keep in mind that the length and width of the orthopedic product should be 2 - 3 cm less than at the base.
Ikea mattresses are made in such a way and from such materials that are not harmful to the posture and health of the child.
When purchasing a mattress for a crib in a nursery, you must choose it according to the following parameters :
- Product rigidity. Until the age of 12, it is better to opt for hard and semi-rigid mattresses, since until this time the spine is just forming and its fixation is necessary.
- Internal filler. It is advisable to choose flax, wool, coconut fiber. The cotton wool quickly rolls up and the mattress becomes lumpy; It's uncomfortable to sleep on.
The foam filler quickly fills with dust. And it doesn’t last long; begins to crumble and crumble.
- Quality mattress cover. It is better to choose calico or linen products. Covers made of synthetic fabrics are completely unsuitable.
Minnen
Made of steel, this model crib is one of the most popular options.
Propylene legs provide safety, and four sides for a children's bed, in the form of sun rays, in addition to additional reliability, give the room additional beauty and grace.
Kura
A very original model that allows you to take into account the child’s preferences. The bed is simply turned upside down and then you can sleep either downstairs or on the mezzanine.
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The second option (top) implies that the child must be at least 6 years old.
Colors and design
When completing the interior of a room for children, you need to take into account the individual characteristics, preferences, and character of the child. The older the child, the more attentive you need to be to this topic. The design will be more interesting if you add an original color scheme.
Joyful colors and reliable furniture from IKEA allow you to change the interior according to its age.
Bright and rich colors of children's furniture, natural, with lambs, lambs or cats have a recognizable style. For recreation rooms, IKEA creates entire series with pink, white, blue, green frames and facades, backs, and other details.
All components of the sets are combined with each other, they are simple and interesting, creating a cheerful mood and comfort in the nursery.
Sniglar
The model is very simple and easy to assemble. The bottom is made of birch planks, which promotes good air circulation.
The frame is made of beech wood, and the backs are made of fiberboard, which in its strength is not inferior to massive products. The protective edge can be attached to either side of the bed.
Hemnes
These beds are distinguished by their considerable length, which allows them to be used for children of various ages.
Additional comfort is provided by the presence of drawers for linen. If necessary, you can roll out the drawers to get an extra bed.
Hemnes is made from birch wood treated with white stain. All children’s “art” applied to the bed with felt-tip pens or pencils can be easily removed.
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"Double" beds
Today, the product market offers a wide selection of different sleep items. Children's bunk beds look much more interesting than regular ones.
Many families lack free space, and sleeping places placed one above the other can serve as a way out of the cramped situation.
IKEA offers an original solution - the lower part of the bed is intended for guests staying late, and during the day the sleeping area can be easily transformed into a comfortable sofa.
Product Features and Benefits
Home is the coziest place, a comfort zone for any of us. The right combination of quality, functionality, form, affordable price, and simplicity constitute a democratic product. IKEA is constantly working on accessibility and home improvement for everyone.
The company produces all products from recyclable or renewable materials, which allows us to talk about quality and environmental friendliness.
Fifty percent of the wood used for products is Forest Stewardship Council certified. This guarantees the protection of human ecosystems and excludes the use of wood from forest conflict zones or obtained illegally.
Today the company produces many types of durable, fast-growing, low-maintenance bamboo. A wood-polymer composite is also used, consisting of wood fibers and polypropylene, plastic products from which are durable and inexpensive.
Water hyacinth is used for baskets and handicrafts.
By using this material, IKEA is helping to clean up water resources in Southeast Asia, benefiting the environment. Cotton, for production, grows in the fields of India and Pakistan, and is grown using a minimum of water and chemicals.
Flax is from regions with a cool climate, is almost not treated with harmful drugs and grows without artificial irrigation. Thanks to this, flax fibers are strong, durable, pleasant to the touch, and environmentally friendly.
IKEA is constantly working on elements to improve living standards, such as organizing living space, simple and affordable storage systems that make it easier to organize a room.
Families with children will also find their own group of products, will be able to organize and make their lives easier, and embody fabulous ideas in the design of children's rooms. The main element of children's furniture for relaxation and recovery is the bed.
Design
The company's designers understand perfectly well that it is necessary to take into account the characteristics and character of children. Therefore, each model of the company receives an original color scheme.
For the little ones, IKEA creates cribs with rich colors and designs that depict cute little animals. The predominant colors are white, blue, and green.
The company's employees do not forget about the necessary harmony and compatibility of individual parts of children's furniture. All components are in perfect harmony with each other and create a joyful mood, coziness and comfort in the child’s room.
Advantages and disadvantages of Ikea
The Ikea extendable bed for children over 3 years old is a popular piece of furniture for children’s rooms among many Russians. It has a number of advantages that attract buyers:
- Is compact;
- Serves for a long period of time;
- Durable, withstands significant loads;
- Looks beautiful in the interior of a nursery.
Increased demands must be placed on the choice of children's beds, since children are active, jumping, playing, thus testing their strength.
Thanks to the variety of designs, the Ikea bed fits in small children's rooms. If there are two children, a two-story option is suitable.
The design will be more interesting if you add an original color scheme.
If the size of the nursery allows, for children 3 years of age and older, you can install a wide double bed.
Wooden cribs are made from birch, pine, oak, teak and other types of wood growing in ecologically clean regions.
For one child in a small room, it is appropriate to purchase a metal bed. Its width is somewhat narrower than that of wooden sleeping furniture. The length is adjustable and set at the required level.
Transformation capabilities allow you to change objects in the room according to the needs that grow with the child.
If the children's room is spacious, both length and width do not matter, parents and child choose the bed according to its height. It is easier for babies to sleep on a low bed; For older children, a design where the distance from the base to the floor level is the maximum is suitable.
An important point is the absence of toxic substances in the purchased product.
Any bed is a folding bed. It is designed for the fact that a child, starting from the age of 3, will constantly sleep on it over the next decade or more. Although the bed has a complex sliding mechanism, it is distinguished by its simple sliding design.
Under significant loads on the system itself and on the base, individual parts do not break and withstand the entire service life.
A bed made by a qualified company has no disadvantages.
Dimensions
IKEA developers did not ignore the fact that children of different ages need certain sizes of furniture.
Thus, cribs measuring 123x60 cm are made for infants, 160-170 cm are made for children under eight years of age, teenagers (8-12 years old) are placed in beds 208x97 cm. As you can see, the sleeping places “grow” with the children!
Review of IKEA cribs
Did you know that raising children with IKEA is very easy and convenient? The company offers complete and complete sets of furniture for children's rooms. Children's furniture includes cribs, tables, chairs, seats, swivel chairs and even mirrors. We recently talked about IKEA baby cribs and changing tables. Now we would like to focus on cribs for older children who can already walk.
Before you start choosing a children's bed, pay attention to all kinds of related products presented in IKEA stores: mattresses (polyurethane foam, latex, spring), mattress covers, bed linen, pillows, bedspreads, carpets and curtains. All interior elements, according to design rules, must be in harmony and complement each other.
Well, now, actually, let's move on to the beds themselves. It should be said that in terms of functionality, cribs are almost no different. Therefore, we will choose the model of this children's furniture, taking into account, first of all, its design.
If you and your children are extraordinary and creativity is part of the range of areas of your activity, you do not want your home and children’s room to be similar to others, you are not afraid of bold design decisions, then opt for models of cribs called KURA, MAMMUT and MINNEN.
KURA is a dark blue double-sided bed made of solid pine covered with acrylic paint. It is unlike any other model. KYURA is double-sided, because the sleeping place can be either on top or bottom, depending on your preferences and the age of your child. If you plan to place this baby bed model so that the sleeping area is at the top, your child must be at least 6 years old. There is a ladder on the side of the bed. If you like change, you can easily replace your original bed sides with sides of a different color. The frame of the KYURA children's bed can be used as a structure for a tent or canopy, turning it into an almost fairy-tale piece of furniture.
The KRITTER crib, like most children's bedroom furniture from IKEA, has a slatted bottom made of solid wood. The bed also includes elements made of fiberboard and impact-resistant polystyrene. CRITTER is an excellent solution for older and independent children, as it has open edges. The original design in white, blue and pine color attracts the attention of children and parents. Little ones are delighted when they see little animals at the head of the bed, in the company of which they can quickly fall asleep listening to their mother’s fairy tales or songs.
MAMMUT is a good design solution for a beautiful little princess or a brave prince. MAMMUT is made from fiberboard coated with acrylic paint, the legs are made of polypropylene. Bright pink and blue colors will complement and decorate the interior of any children's room. The crib is made with a high degree of precision and accuracy, all its elements have rounded edges.
Separately from all models, it is worth considering the TRUGEN extendable bed. In addition to functionality, it has the advantage of saving parents’ finances. After all, this crib grows with your child. The length of the bed can be adjusted according to the height of your son or daughter. The supporting structure consists of solid pine, covered with stain and transparent acrylic varnish. The MINNEN model is a one-of-a-kind children's bed from IKEA, which is made of steel and has a pigmented powder coating based on epoxy or polyester resin. The slatted bottom of the crib consists of solid wood. In its design, MINNEN is similar to TRUGEN and is adjustable as the child grows. Steel allowed IKEA designers to create something unusual, a unique bed, with sides made of metal slats and fancy curves and ornate patterns on the sides. This model is presented in white and black-brown colors.
The above cribs form the basis of unique furniture from IKEA. It would seem, what else can the Swedish manufacturer surprise us with?
It turns out that crib models for newborns and cribs for older children duplicate each other! Below we will look at the advantages of these “dual” models.
SUNDVIK beds have a slatted bottom. Both cribs are available in three colors: gray-brown, black-brown and white. Advantage: the mattress purchased for a newborn crib is also suitable for a large SUNDVIK bed. The main parts of the cribs are made of solid pine and beech, covered with stain and transparent acrylic varnish. The dimensions of the small SUNDVIK crib are 126*66*88 cm, the larger cribs are 168*75*66-80 cm.
The SNIGLAR crib for children over one year old is also equipped with a slatted bottom and has an additional design detail - a side 7*90cm. The side is very convenient to use if the crib is not located against the wall. Solid beech wood, fiberboard and acrylic paint meet all environmental requirements and standards and therefore do not pose any harm to your child’s health. The size of a crib for newborns is 124*66*80 cm, a large bed is 165*77*36 cm. The design of SNIGLAR cribs requires self-assembly.
LEKSVIK – baby cots that are good in quality and appearance. The bed for children over 1 year old can be extended according to the height of your child. Both cribs are made of natural wood, but are absolutely easy to clean. They should only be periodically wiped with a cloth dampened in a mild detergent and dried with a clean, dry cloth. Simple stains can be removed with a sponge dipped in water. Dimensions of a small crib: 123*66*83 cm, for older children – 138-208*90 cm.
And finally, the last model of the review of cribs is GULLIVER (with an additional side for a large crib). Both cribs are made of solid birch and coated with clear acrylic varnish. Dimensions of a crib for newborns: 123*66*80 cm, double bed – 165*76*57 cm.
Taking into account all the above information, the advantages and technical characteristics of cribs from IKEA, their diversity, there is a high probability that when you go to the store and see all the beauty and capabilities of this furniture, you will really like one of the models.
