the new bunkbed

Josie's crib is in my former office which is right off of our bedroom. Long term, our plan is for the girls to share a room once Josie sleeps through the night...probably after she weans. We decided to buy a bunk bed for when the little one transitions out of the crib and we found one we really liked at IKEA. Even though Josie most likely won't be sleeping in a big bed for another couple of years, we went ahead and bought the bunk bed while we were in Atlanta since we don't happen upon IKEA very often (boo hoo.)

The bunk bed has become the most popular place in the house. For the first week, poor Simon made teary requests to sleep on the bottom bunk. (Possibly related to the issue in my former post.) As a compromise, we've designated "school nights" as nights in your own bed, and "family nights" as nights where Simon can share the bunk bed.

Here it is. Simple. What I like most is that the top bunk isn't very high.

The canopy is like being under the stars. Very cozy. We also got a flower lamp for the wall. It casts a lovely glow at night.

During our Joplin trip, I found some vintage pillow cases, brand new in the package. I love the pattern and color. I switched out Ella's linens to all white so bottom and top match and the pillow cases add just the pop of color the bed needs.

Jungle themed vintage pillow cases

I'm so satisfied with the bed purchase since it was very affordable, is well made and sturdy, and the right height to keep my knees from shaking with little ones climbing up and down. And the canopy adds a sense of whimsy and imagination but also keeps kids from jumping on the top bunk (tricky, aren't I?) I do think we will go ahead and get one for Simon around his birthday/Christmas and use it as a loft bed. His room is about half the size of the girls' room and he could use the extra space to play. He's asking for a Superman room and it's on my to do list since I've never spent time making his room special for him. Now...to find the time!