ᐅ Which IKEA BESTA options are particularly suitable for children's rooms?

Hello everyone,

I am considering getting an Ikea Besta system for the children’s room shared by my two kids and wanted to ask for your experiences here in the forum.

Which Besta versions work particularly well for a children’s room when you need storage for toys, books, and clothes, but also want to ensure safety and durability?

I am especially interested in any recommended configurations or dimensions that have proven effective, as well as what to watch out for when choosing doors or drawers to keep everything child-safe while still looking good.

Thanks in advance for your helpful tips and advice!

I find the BESTA units with sliding doors ideal, as there are no doors that swing open, reducing the risk of children getting hurt.
Additionally, I recommend keeping the modules as low as possible so children can access the contents independently.

As an addition: For children's rooms, a combination of open shelves and drawers works very well. Open shelves provide easy access to frequently used toys, while drawers are practical for clothes or small items.

For the doors, I recommend soft-close versions to prevent pinching injuries. Installing child safety locks on drawers is also advisable.

Dimensions: A low sideboard about 60 cm (24 inches) high is child-friendly and easy to manage.

Joshbe schrieb:
For the doors, I recommend soft-close versions to prevent pinching injuries.

I completely agree. Soft-close hinges are especially recommended for children's rooms due to safety and noise reduction.

Anyone looking for maximum flexibility should combine BESTA modules with different door and drawer fronts.

Additionally, plastic fronts are usually more resistant to minor scratches and therefore more practical for use with children.

At first, I was also concerned that our little one might get caught on something or hurt themselves on a door.

SUPE2 schrieb:
I find the BESTA units with sliding doors ideal because no doors swing open and children can’t get injured.

I can only confirm this regarding the sliding doors. It might seem a bit inconvenient when organizing at first, but the safety advantage is really significant. It’s also better for smaller children because they can’t get caught between the door and the furniture.

It was also important for us to secure the units to the wall to prevent them from tipping over during rough play.

Hello everyone,

I would like to add to the discussion and bring some structure to it. If you are looking for Ikea BESTA options for a child’s room, your planning should include the following points:

- Dimensional suitability: Children’s furniture should not be too tall (about 60–70 cm height (24–28 inches)) so that children can independently reach the contents.
- Fronts: Plastic fronts or melamine coatings are more resistant to scratches, impact damage, or moisture, which occur more frequently with children.
- Doors vs. drawers: Drawers make it easier to access smaller items, while doors are suitable for larger compartments and help hide clutter better.
- Safety: Soft-close hinges, edge protection, and especially wall mounts prevent accidents.

A proven setup is a BESTA unit with 120 cm width (47 inches) and 64 cm height (25 inches), with a mix of fronts—e.g., 2 drawers and 2 doors. This offers flexible storage space at an accessible height.

If you have access to metal-coated fronts, these are somewhat sturdier and resistant to grease.

Summary:
- Build low (for easier and lighter access)
- Check fronts (durable, easy to clean)
- Use soft-close
- Secure furniture firmly to the wall