More than just a bed, a must-have for your child's bedroom
There's no doubt about it, you couldn't miss the latest trend in children's bedding: the cabin bed. After combination beds, bunk beds...cabin beds have been the talk of the town for a few years now.
Maria Montessori used to say: "The child has the right to sleep when he is sleepy, to wake up when he has finished sleeping and to get up when he wants to". By this we mean that the child should be able to get in and out of bed on his own, and of course without risk.
This is how the floor bed began to make a name for itself, as a bed that encourages learning and the development of a child's autonomy; unlike cots with bars, which are perceived as a constraint for a growing child.
A cabin bed for every room
In 2015, The Good Sisters launch their magnificent solid wood house bed manufactured in France, which we covered in a blog article. That was just the beginning... 3 years on, hut beds have come a long way, with different shapes and colors to suit all tastes... Today, the cabin bed is a must-have for any child's bedroom! Much more than just a bed, it's a universe you can offer your child. Here's a selection of cabin beds like you've never seen before, along with advice, DIY tips and good ideas... And if you're short of inspiration for decorating your bedroom with a cabin bed: visit our pinterest board. 
Classic cabin bed
At Gribouille ta chambre, you'll find the specialists in cabin beds: cabin beds with fireplaces, cabin beds with drawers, white or gray cabin beds... Handcrafted in Poland by FSC-certified wood specialists.
Lit cabado with cheminée
Canopy bed
You'll also find a wide selection of cabin beds on Mon Lit Cabane!
- Over 30 bed models
- Thousands of possible customizations
- Handcrafted products
- FSC solid pine beds, untreated, from Poland
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Archi's bed on the left and bunk bed on the right - Gribouille ta chambre [/caption] [caption id="attachment_1075" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]
Bed with drawer - Gribouille ta chambre[/caption]
Playful & original cabin bed
Alfred et Compagnie offers cabin beds with a more playful and original style to match your children's bedroom decor! You're sure to fall in love... [caption id="attachment_1066" align="aligncenter" width="1112"]
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Corner cabin bed - Alfred & Compagnie[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1029" align="aligncenter" width="1000"]
High bed - Alfred & Compagnie[/caption] And do you like the cabane/tipi bed? Maybe the next trend... [caption id="attachment_1063" align="aligncenter" width="1072"]
Teepee bed with drawer - Homifab[/caption]
The cabin bed: when and how to get started?
Opting for a cabin bed rather than a crib with bars can be frightening for parents with a toddler. You certainly want to develop your baby's autonomy (you've read Montessori!), but you're a little lost with all the variations that now exist, and you're wondering when you can or should switch from such a secure bed with bars to a completely open cabin bed. Before you start looking, define your criteria:
- A cabin bed for my baby now or my child aged 3 and over? This will determine the dimensions of the bed you choose. For a baby, choose a bed with a maximum length of 120 cm (like a bar bed) to suit his or her size. You can then "recycle" the cabin bed into a reading corner. For a child, you'll need to go up to a length of at least 160 cm, so that he or she can keep it longer. The "big bed" is often a bed that will be kept until the child is 10 years old.
- A floor-mounted cot or a raised cot? We recommend putting the bed on the floor, so that your child can get in and out of it independently from an early age. But don't panic if you find this solution unhygienic because the mattress doesn't "breathe": if the height between the floor and the top of the mattress doesn't exceed 20 cm, you can place a small mattress or a few cushions around the bed to prevent falls. If your cabin bed is on the floor and doesn't have a box spring, you might consider adding a box spring to allow the mattress to breathe.
- A cabin bed with or without bars? What kind of question is that? Yes, but it's not out of the question to add bars (not too high either) for toddlers, on one side only (the bed being stuck to a wall) to prevent restless babies from getting out too often. This doesn't prevent baby from crawling out of the bed on his own, either at the top or bottom.
- Finally, should you buy it or make it yourself? That will depend on your manual skills and/or your wallet ;)
Buy a cabin bed or build your own?
A victim of its own success, cabin beds are now available to suit all tastes...and, above all, all prices!
DIY Hut bed
That's why we've come up with some DIY ideas on the Internet that will enable you to build a cabin bed at home! Ct's going to take tools, time and a few sweats. But what better reward than telling your child "I did it"? 
DIY the famous cabin bed - Tête d'ange
Here's all you need to make a great cabin bed (from a single bed frame) for around €100! 
DIY cabin bed - Discover design
A very precise DIY... All construction details are provided. So let's get started? 3, 2, 1 DIY! 
DIY cabin bed - Maman Louve
Tips, diagrams, photos... Build your cabin bed step by step with Maman Louve! If you too want to make your child's eyes shine, you know what you have to do... good luck!
Cheap cabin bed
But if you're not the DIY type, we've found a few cabin beds for under €200:
- Cabane bed 90x190 cm for 140 € : Ebay
- Cabane bed 80x160 cm at 199 € : Petite Amélie
- Cabane Bed 90x190 cm €189.99 : CDiscount
- Armature Bed Cabane (without box spring) 60x110 cm à 50 € : Amazon
- Armature Bed Cabane 66x115 cm à 44,90 € : BabyGloo
- Cabane bed 70x140 ; 80x160 ; 90x200 cm between 160 and 190 € : Amazon
If you too are a fan (or future fan) of cabin beds, don't hesitate to share with us your favorites or good deals!
