At first glance, the Ikea Kura children's bed doesn't seem to be anything special. We will now convince you of the opposite! Do you already have this classic piece of furniture in your child's room? With a simple hack, the boring children's bed can be transformed and turned into aPlay oasis for childrentransform.
The Ikea Kura children's bed offers many conversion options
We all love Ikea furniture. They are cheap and have a simple design that a lotScope for individual projectsoffers. There are many great options available, especially for children's rooms, where the furniture has to grow with the child. In addition, Ikea furniture is cheap and doesn't cost too much money.
This also applies to one of the most popular children's beds from the Swedish furniture manufacturer - namely the Kura bed. We already have some of themgreat DIY ideas shownHow to convert the Ikea children's bed. Whether as a loft bed, as a cozy house bed or even for 2 or more children, the variations are almost endless.
The right furnishings make it easier to go to sleep
Bedtime is a challenge for many parents. Some children do not go to bed of their own accord and postpone this moment as long as possible. But with a simple trick, the Ikea Kura children's bed can be transformed into a place where the children not only enjoy going to sleep, but also spend the majority of their time at home.
This makes the Kura bed a favorite place in the children's room
Would you like to create a place in the children's room where your child feels comfortable and safe? An area where he can quietly read a book or play with his favorite toys? Then a play area is exactly what you need!Children's rooms are often quite smalland there just isn't enough space. But not if you have the Ikea Kura children's bed.
How can this simple bed be converted into a cozy play area? The answer is just as simple: turn the bed over. This creates a loft bed that offers plenty of space to run around and relax under the lying surface.
Make the play area under the loft bed comfortable
So far so good. However, now you need to make the play area more comfortable and decorate it appropriately. Here are a few ideas that your child would definitely like.
Ensure privacy with a curtain
Children also have a right to privacy. For the very little ones, this means above all being able to play undisturbed. Although many parents find it quite difficult to leave their child alone, it also has many positive consequences for their development. Playing alone promotes his self-esteem, his ability to concentrate and his independence.
Children also love hiding places. To create a small private area under the Kura bed, you can simply attach a curtain. The curtain not only provides privacy, but can also visually separate the play area from the rest of the room. It is also ideal for the popular game of hide-and-seek.
This way you can determine the dimensions of the curtains
You can sew a curtain yourself or simply buy it pre-cut. The size of the curtains can be adjusted depending on your idea. Do you want to install a single curtain or two? How many folds should the fabric have? Should the curtain be short or reach to the floor? The answers to these questions will determine the exact dimensions of your curtains.
Here is an example: The Ikea Kura bed is 200 cm long. A single bed curtain with a middle pleat band with a gathering factor of 1:2 must therefore be 2 x 2 = 4 meters wide. For two curtains, simply divide by two to determine the width of each curtain. If the curtain is to reach from the bed to the floor, then it must be at least 83 cm long, which corresponds to the height under the Kura loft bed.
How to attach curtains to Kura bed?
There are also a few variants for attaching. Curtain rods without holes are best. The curtain rod is simply stretched between the bed posts and can be removed again later. However, it is important that the rod is the right length. Tension rods can be expanded and are best suited for a project like this.
But how do you attach the curtain to the rod? Loop curtains can be easily pulled onto the rod using the loops. This also conceals the rod, which ensures a clean look. If the curtains do not have loops, they can be attached with rings or clips.
Beautify the Ikea Kura children's bed
Although the Kura bed looks a bit unsightly at first glance, it can easily be adapted to any child's room interior. With a new coat of paint, the wooden posts quickly shine in a completely new light. The fiberboard can also be spiced up. Stick on a beautiful floral wallpaper and the bed will turn into a dream for every little girl.
Alternatively, you can paint the hardboard with chalkboard paint to create some beautiful onesMake your own chalkboards for playing and learning. The chalkboard promotes creativity and is popular with children of all ages.
The right light for the play area under the loft bed
If you want to design the area under the loft bed like a reading corner, then appropriate lighting is a must. Wall lights are a good option, but in most cases require a power connection. Battery-operated lamps offer a possible alternative. A chain of lights, on the other hand, can not only illuminate the cave under the Ikea children's bed, but also create a cozy ambience.
Low Ikea children's bed with play area for toddlers
For younger children who sleep restlessly, a loft bed may not be the best option. Nevertheless, you don't necessarily have to do without the play area. If you attach a curtain to the low Ikea Kura bed, the child's bed can be used for both sleeping and playing. We'll show you how to do this below!
Attach curtain to Kura bed
What you need:
- Tape measure
- Scissors
- Spannstange
- Curtain rings with clips
- Curtains (you can buy these ready-made or simply sew them yourself from any fabric)
Slide the clip rings onto the curtain rod. Then stretch the rod between the wooden posts of the bed. You don't necessarily have to attach the curtain to the entire bed - the area between the headboard and the ladder is sufficient. Finally, hang the curtain using the clips and you're done.
It doesn't always have to be the classic curtain. Here you will find an example of a beautiful bed canopy that transforms the Ikea children's bed into a tent for young explorers. Two tablecloths (one 60 x 60 cm for the sides and one 60 x 90 for the roof) were used to sew this bed canopy. To fasten the sides, Velcro is used, and for the upper part – a lampshade made of rattan and fishing line. The braided belts also add a great accent to the design of this bed.
DIY Ikea Kura house bed with canopy
TheHouse bed is a popular design, which is becoming more and more popular. Such a piece of furniture is in line with Maria Montessori's pedagogical concept as it promotes child development. If you would like to build a modern children's bed quickly and easily, then the Ikea Kura children's bed offers the perfect basis for it. Planed square wood (44×44 mm) is also required for the roof construction, which should be cut and assembled to fit. You need four 70 cm long pieces with 45° angles and one 2 m long piece. Then, using some metal brackets and wood screws, the roof structure is connected to the bed frame. And the result? A really cool Ikea bed hack that even inexperienced DIYers can do well.
Would you like to convert the Kura bed into a house bed, but still don't want to miss out on beautiful curtains? Then a bed canopy could be the solution. You can find ideas and tips on how to install a canopy in your child's room yourselfin this post.
We have collected a few more adorable ideas for the Ikea Kura children's bed with play area that you can use as inspiration for your own conversion project.
Wallpaper with a floral pattern and a beautiful canopy spice up this Ikea children's bed
Kura loft bed with black bed frame and cozy reading corner underneath
Ikea hack with play and reading area under the Kura bed and Trofast shelves as stairs
The reading corner under this loft bed is also wonderful for little guests
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