In these tough economic times furnishing a house can be an unwelcomed expense. There are a few tips that can save money when shopping for kids furniture.
If the family is expecting a new family member and is ready to purchase a baby crib, there are several companies that make baby cribs for the nursery that will last through the youngsters teenage years. Of course, we are talking about the convertible baby crib!
These cribs meet all government specifications for safety are well constructed and will convert from a crib to a toddler bed with a back and front side safety rail, then to a toddler bed without the front side safety rail. When the child is ready for his first “real” bed the convertible crib will convert to a bed. There are many styles available today and many wood grains from which to select.
The Convertible Crib as a Full Bed
Imagine purchasing a baby crib for less than $300 and not having to purchase another bed for the child while he lives at home! That is a good money saving tip that also meets safety protocol.
If parents have missed the opportunity to purchase a convertible baby crib, the best option for saving money and making a good, solid purchase is to shop used furniture stores and/or thrift stores for a twin bed for the kids bedroom.
One of the primary advantages of purchasing a used twin bed is that it may cost $50 or less as compared to some twin beds that sell in retail stores for up to
Paint the kids' beds and let them help design their bedrooms.
$400 or more. With such a low investment in a solid wood bed, go ahead and look around for a chest of drawers and a dresser.
As long as the bed or other pieces are solid without serious defects, there is little need to worry about any surface scratches or knicks. A Saturday afternoon and a little paint will create the perfect bed for the perfect bedroom.
This money saving tip was contributed by Miranda McAfee.
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