Tuesday, June 30, 2009
When did kids bedroom furniture get so expensive?!
So, we're in the market for a new bed (and if I have my way, a new bedroom set) for Snuggle Bug. In specific, I want a twin bed with a trundle so that his little friends have a place to sleep when he starts doing sleepovers. I'm not sure I'm comfortable with the idea of bunk beds yet, although I know he'd be thrilled. He's only 4 1/2 years old. I'd worry about him falling off in the midst of climbing up the ladder.
I've done research online and I must say I'm a bit shocked at the prices! Oronzo seems to think he's going to walk into a furniture store and walk out with a bed for $200. I told him that I seriously doubt he'll get anything of any quality for $200 (I don't want a metal frame for a bed)...and that's not even considering the additional cost of the mattress.
Here's a set I kind of like. Want to guess the price?
This white bed & trundle is $448 + S/H.
I've done research online and I must say I'm a bit shocked at the prices! Oronzo seems to think he's going to walk into a furniture store and walk out with a bed for $200. I told him that I seriously doubt he'll get anything of any quality for $200 (I don't want a metal frame for a bed)...and that's not even considering the additional cost of the mattress.
Here's a set I kind of like. Want to guess the price?
On sale for $400 + S/H (about $100 for that, I believe). No mattress included.
This bed & trundle is about $450 + S/H, not including mattresses.
This white bed & trundle is $448 + S/H.I like the white only because the rest of Snuggle Bug's furniture pieces (dresser, bookshelves) are white so it'd match.
If I had my way, I'd love to invest in an entire bedroom set for Snuggle Bug (and eventually for Boo too). Sure, he's only 4 1/2 and really doesn't care, but it'd nice to get something of quality that would last him into at least his pre-teen years.
This is what I'd love to get:
This set, priced at $1,450.00 (free S/H) includes:
- Bed: headboard, footboard and siderails in either twin or full size
- Dresser and Mirror: 6 drawer design and portrait style mirror
- Chest: 5 drawer design
- Nightstand: 2 drawer design
- Trundle: pull out bed
Unfortunately, Oronzo says there's no way he's spending that kind of money on a 4 1/2 year old. ((sigh))
I'm not sure what we'll end up getting. Wish me luck in trying to search out the best prices!
Labels: home, kids furniture, Snuggle Bug
