Walltastic have been busy again and updated and refreshed some as their designs, as well as introducing some new designs.

If you're not already familiar with Walltastic, it's a type of printed wallpaper that comes in 12 strips to build up a single picture that's 10 feet wide by 8 feet tall.  You need a big expanse of wall to display one, but the effect it fantastic and really does transform a child's bedroom.

Over the years the quality of the images on Walltastics have got better and better so now the newest in the range, the Avengers Walltastic seems just like a movie poster, but in giant size.

Other recent additions to the Walltastic range are "My 1st JCB", "Map of the World", "My Little Pony" and "Transformers".

Recent updates have been made to "Dinosaur Land", "Jungle Adventure", "Sea Adventure", "Car Racer" and "Magical Fairies".

A further change is that Walltastic are now promoting the fact that you can put a Walltastic mural up using double sided tape instead of Wallpaper paste.  This is a great idea and makes the prospect of putting a Walltastic up much less daunting.  The mural can now be put up by anyone without the mess of using paste or the expense of hiring a decorator.

Walltastic have also released a new instructional video to help guide people through the process:

Walltastic Instructional Video

Why do children love bunks? Because bunks are fun. Children often make bunks into imaginary play areas and treat them as their own little den or hideaway, from a pirate ship or maybe a princess' castle? There's so many things that a child can do with a bunk bed that they can't do with a regular bed. Hang a sheet from the top bunk and you've got a house or a dungeon.

Kids beds from KidzDens are sociable. Children love to sleep close together, it gives them a sense of familiarity, and it gives that comfort factor when it's dark, windy, or raining - somebody else is just above or below.

Parents love bunk beds too. Two children in one little bedroom would be crammed if two standard kids beds were present but when bunks are utilised, only one bed space is used up but two children can be accommodated. If you've got more kids than bedrooms buy a bunk bed instead of a new house, it's way cheaper. And the kids will love it too, rather than complain as they would if you tried to squeeze a second bed into a little bedroom.

There are some people who believe that bunk beds are dangerous, but there is no evidence to support this whatsoever. If children are careful and sensible and the dos and don’t are correctly explained there is no reason for bunk beds to case any problems. In fact it’s probably more dangerous waking down the street or walking down the stairs.

Bunks also look really good, whereas regular beds are merely a platform to carry a mattress. At KidzDens we have many different varieties of kids beds not just bunks, we stock a huge range of styles and colours. Make your childrens dream come true this Christmas and get a bed from us, see our online range today.

Having looked at the normal retail price of unbranded sets and compared them to the branded / character bedding sets available such as the Gruffalo or similar; the price point can be significantly higher and may lead to parents investigating other options.

The choice for parents is of course exactly that, a choice and not one being imposed upon them. However the desire that children and some parents have to purchase the latest designer kids bedding online means that this trend will no doubt continue. The recession seems to reduce sales of high value designer items generally but the kids market appears to be immune due the love we have for our children and our willingness to spend money on our kids bedding.

Other options of course include unbranded bedding such as the traditional plain cotton or some of the other cheaper options available which your child may very well be perfectly satisfied with. However, for that special birthday or Christmas gift you may feel that spending that little bit extra is worthwhile to see the joy on your child’s face when it comes to bedtime. It might even lead to your children staying in bed a little longer come the morning, allowing you to have that little bit more sleep!

The good news is that which ever option you and your little angels decide upon you can be sure to find a great range of kids bedding online at Kidz Dens.

Bunk beds are ideal kids beds and are also the perfect sleeping setup for small rooms. Instead of having two single beds taking up twice the amount of space on the floor, you have two beds in one space in the bedroom which creates more space for other furniture to go into your child’s room. This also means more space for you and your children to bond and play in their rooms, which helps a family come closer together.

For children, they are exciting as well as extraordinarily fun and also the perfect addition to any child’s bedroom as they can have friends stopping over and not creating too much hassle for the parents.

Kids beds can be all fun and games for kids, but some parents may feel that kids bunk beds are a hazard.  As a concerned parent, they may consider some safety concerns and issues in themselves. As children will climb on them, there is the potential that children could fall from a height.  However, bunk beds have been redesigned over the years and modern models have side panels to protect your child from falling from a height.

Kids beds also have a vital part to play in the growth of your child as having a correctly sized bed allows the child to stretch and move during the night.  If a child’s bed is too small, this could cause loss of sleep for the child as they won’t be able to fully extend their bodies.  As we all know children grow rapidly so it is important that you consider this when you buy childrens bedroom furniture.

Here at kidzdens we have found a way to aid children’s growth as well as turning them into adventurous kids by creating new opportunities for them to grow as people as well.  Also by opting for kids bunk beds, you provide the opportunity for children to use rest of their room to play games with the family as well as with their friends. Come and check out our fantastic range of beds and bedding today.

Our main tip is to plan, set aside a total budget for the items you need, list the items and then as you shop around make individual budgets for each items, this will then help you in keeping within the overall budget.

By planning your budget you are also deciding what items you are looking for, this is also helpful as when budgeting you will typically stick to those items that are essential as you can always add to the room once you have the basic pieces, such as the bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers (possible a desk depending on the age of your child) in place.

You can also plan in terms of the size pieces you are looking for, depending on the size of the room. It could be useful to draw a mock up of the room on a smaller scale in order to work out where each piece of furniture will fit whilst also leaving some floor space for your child to play, or have a friend over to stay. If space is a premium in the room then there are a variety of bed styles that you should consider that have storage included in them. The Thuka range here at KidzDens has some bright and vibrant kids bunk beds as well as midsleepers or highsleepers, depending on the age of your children. If space is not a problem in the room, then consider making getting out of bed fun with a bed that has a slide attached to it – the Thuka Trendy 17 is perfect for this!

Planning the themes or the aesthetics of the room will also focus your efforts when looking for childrens furniture. You may have a specific theme in mind for the room, however when looking to buy the staple pieces it is usually worth considering an item that will last the longest over one that will perfectly match a theme. Wood furniture, will have a place in a room, no matter the theme or style. Accessories, such as  childrnes bedding, curtains and rugs etc can be more easily changed as your childrens interests change with age.

At KidzDens, we have a great range of childrens furniture as well as accessories to make your childs bedroom their perfect place!

We have many of the most popular brands and character kids bedding available for your little boys and girls at KidzDens and many themes are covered:

Boys are sure to find something to suit within the following categories of aeroplanes, camouflage, cars, cowboys, farmyard, football (including the latest England, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United ranges) Jungle, pirates, sailing, space, trains, trucks and diggers, under the sea as well as wizards and castles. Where as your little lady is likely to enjoy our kids bedding ranges of ballerinas, butterflies, cup cakes, Disney princess, fairies, flowers, gingham and polka dot, hearts, horses, princess and strawberry patch.

It is possible that these designer and/or character childrens bedding sets help our children feel safe and comforted in their bedrooms and help them get a good nights sleep. Often the quality of these bedding sets is extremely high and whilst they may be slightly more expensive than the basic ranges, they often far outlast the cheaper alternatives currently on offer in the childrens bedding market.

Whatever choice you make when looking to buy bedding for kids you can be sure to find a great range available at the KidzDens online store. Please contact us if you don’t find what you are looking for or for any other advice on kitting out your childs bedroom.

Initial considerations can include

• Do you want to create extra space in the room?
• Do you need a desk for computer or homework?
• Do you need space for more than one child?
• Will the room be used for guest or sleepovers?
• Is your child able to climb a ladder?
• Do you want to theme the bed with the room?
• Do you want a modular bed that can grow with the child?

All of these factors will influence the type of children's bed you eventually go for.  As a guideline to help you chose the type of children's bed that's suits your requirements we've prepared an infographic to summarize the main type of beds and which requirements they fulfill for which age groups.

Here are the top 3 features of cabin beds for kids:

Simple and Compact

When you look at a cabin bed for the first time, it would come across as something very basic and utilitarian.  This impression makes perfect sense because they are designed using the inspiration from ship cabins where everything is cramped.  Manufacturers of cabin beds for kids made sure that they build such piece of furniture exactly the way it was originally intended, that is, practical and minimalist.

Extra Storage

One  side of a cabin bed (the one away from the walls) has drawers that slide back and forth easily and they are intended for added storage.  Kids can store some of their stuff in those drawers instead of having to get another piece of furniture inside the room just to accommodate all the extra clutter.  This feature of the cabin bed is perfect for teaching your child the importance of organization and the many clever ways of doing  it.

Pull Out Bed

Now this is the pleasant surprise that parents find when they check out cabin beds for the first time.  The first (top)row of drawers actually open to an extra bed which can be used for when the kids have sleepovers or if there are guests staying over.  This is highly convenient especially if you do not have a spare bedroom to put another set of bed and mattress in.

Cabin beds are quite revolutionary and yet they look very discreet and unassuming.  Needless to say, any kid would love to have one of these in his/her bedroom.

If your child has a small room and wants friends to stay it can be difficult to find space to put them up.  You either have to find another room for them or make the friend squeeze in a small space on the floor.  However, if there are bunk beds in the room there is always an extra bed for that friend.  The bonus is that your child can sleep on the top and use the bottom bed as a comfy sofa area the rest of the time.  You can cover it is cosy cushions and cuddly toys and they can snuggle up on there with a book and feel really cosy in their own space.

These days it is common for step families to need to stay over at the weekend.  It can be a pain making a bed on the floor every night, or pulling out a mattress from under the bed for them to sleep on. Not only is it more work for you, it can also be less comfortable for the child.  So bunk beds are a great solution. The bed can be ready made for the visit and it won't feel like you have to make a real effort to change things in your children's rooms every time the step children come to stay.

Choose a nice strong bunk bed and you have a bed that can last until your children are grown up.  You can get wooden beds which look lovely with any decor or furniture, or you can get metal bunks in different colours to suit your child's style.

If your little ones are Glee or High School Musical crazy, then check out our range of accessories for their room. Such as, themed childrens bedding or character wall stickers. At kidzdens, we aim to allow you to create the perfect space for your little ones to live out their fantasies in a safe environment. Stocking products from great manufacturers such as Stompa and Thuka furniture for kids is simply part of this process.

Stompa beds lend themselves to the concept of a popstars dream, as they are packed with storage areas, for all the glitzy accessories.  Take the Stompa Casa 05 Highsleeper, which features space underneath the bunk, which can be filled with a cool sofa to chill out on after a tiring routine. Alternatively, this space can be used to house the numerous awards, which they are undoubtedly going to accumulate.

If imminent pop stardom isn’t your kids thing, then check out our range of other themes for inspiration. Another great quality of the Stompa range is its simplicity in terms of styling. This means that pieces of Stompa childrens furniture easily fit into any theme of room. The use of carefully chosen kids bedding, can easily link the bed space into the same theme as the rest of the room.