Hello,
I am currently planning the furniture, electrical outlets, and light switches on our floor plan. My wife thinks we should already plan for larger beds (1.60 m (5 feet 3 inches) wide) or even set up with those right away (children: one is 3 years old; another one planned).
What do you think about this? Does it make sense to plan for a large youth/adult bed for children? For me, a bigger bed leads to more complicated room layouts, and it also takes away valuable floor space for playing, which is especially important for young children.
The rooms are each 3.80 m by 4 m (12.5 feet by 13 feet), about 15 square meters (160 square feet).
A 1.6 m by 2 m (5 feet 3 inches by 6 feet 7 inches) bed takes up 3.2 square meters (34 square feet). A 0.9 m by 2 m (3 feet by 6 feet 7 inches) bed takes up 1.8 square meters (19 square feet). That’s almost a 1.5 square meter (16 square feet) difference...
I am currently planning the furniture, electrical outlets, and light switches on our floor plan. My wife thinks we should already plan for larger beds (1.60 m (5 feet 3 inches) wide) or even set up with those right away (children: one is 3 years old; another one planned).
What do you think about this? Does it make sense to plan for a large youth/adult bed for children? For me, a bigger bed leads to more complicated room layouts, and it also takes away valuable floor space for playing, which is especially important for young children.
The rooms are each 3.80 m by 4 m (12.5 feet by 13 feet), about 15 square meters (160 square feet).
A 1.6 m by 2 m (5 feet 3 inches by 6 feet 7 inches) bed takes up 3.2 square meters (34 square feet). A 0.9 m by 2 m (3 feet by 6 feet 7 inches) bed takes up 1.8 square meters (19 square feet). That’s almost a 1.5 square meter (16 square feet) difference...
As a teenager, you definitely need a bigger bed! Sleeping in a 90cm (35 inches) children's bed with your first girlfriend is just embarrassing!!
A width of 1.40m (55 inches) is really necessary! And yes! The word embarrassing is not an exaggeration! Teenagers really feel that way!
A width of 1.40m (55 inches) is really necessary! And yes! The word embarrassing is not an exaggeration! Teenagers really feel that way!
Golfi90 schrieb:
Sleeping in a 90cm (35 inch) children’s bed with your first girlfriend is just embarrassing!!There are also adult beds smaller than 1.40m (4 ft 7 inches).
Teenagers find all sorts of things embarrassing these days... do we really have to cater to every little embarrassment to keep them comfortable? You might end up being a lifelong “hotel mom.” They need some motivation to become independent...
Golfi90 schrieb:
As a teenager, a bigger bed is definitely needed! Sleeping in a 90cm (35 inches) child’s bed with your first girlfriend is just embarrassing!!
You really need at least 1.40m (55 inches) width! And yes! The word embarrassing is not an exaggeration! Teenagers really feel that way! But there are advantages too. For me, it wasn’t that long ago, and I remember well. At least from the start you had physical contact, but let’s not go off-topic here. I agree with you… shortly afterwards, there was a new 1.40m (55 inches) bed as well.
If I absolutely have to plan for an electrical outlet now, I would base it on a 1.40m (55 inches) bed. I think small children are not really interested in where they charge their toys. Later on, you pay more attention to that. A light switch by the bed is a cool feature, but I believe it’s not a big deal to get up and press the switch. Also, this concerns only one lamp. It will almost certainly be controlled by a smartphone in 10 years anyway. There are already plenty of options available for that.
1.40 meters (4 ft 7 in) is already okay for a teenager, that’s what I had. 1.20 meters (4 ft) also works if the room doesn’t offer more space.
Loft bed – yes, we have one right now – terrible, never again. The child got it because I always wanted one as a kid but never had one. Now I understand why. Changing the sheets on that thing is really a nightmare (since everything around is secured with beams, netting, and cushions, I can’t reach anything, and waking her up in the morning is also difficult when she’s lying in the farthest corner and I can’t even grab a leg to pull her out – plus she sleeps restlessly, and I’m afraid she might slip out).
Uh, on the topic
Double power outlets in every corner; where the desk will probably go, a few more, considering PC/laptop or whatever. Also one network socket. (There’s always a debate between the Wi-Fi and wired network supporters).
And yes, furnish according to the child’s age; now the floor space for toys really counts.
(I’m looking forward to the time when all that stuff finally gets cleared out…)
Loft bed – yes, we have one right now – terrible, never again. The child got it because I always wanted one as a kid but never had one. Now I understand why. Changing the sheets on that thing is really a nightmare (since everything around is secured with beams, netting, and cushions, I can’t reach anything, and waking her up in the morning is also difficult when she’s lying in the farthest corner and I can’t even grab a leg to pull her out – plus she sleeps restlessly, and I’m afraid she might slip out).
Uh, on the topic
Double power outlets in every corner; where the desk will probably go, a few more, considering PC/laptop or whatever. Also one network socket. (There’s always a debate between the Wi-Fi and wired network supporters).
And yes, furnish according to the child’s age; now the floor space for toys really counts.
(I’m looking forward to the time when all that stuff finally gets cleared out…)
Why on earth would you need 11 power outlets in a child’s bedroom? We have 10 in our living room (33m² (355 sq ft)), two of which are switchable, and that’s more than enough. You inevitably need multiple outlets because there are always situations where cables aren’t long enough.
Honestly, I wouldn’t worry too much about the children’s rooms. Yes, a 1.40m (55 inch) bed should fit later on. A light switch by the bed isn’t necessary; that’s what bedside lamps are for. Otherwise, extension cords work if the outlet is too far away.
The master bedroom is a different matter, as the furniture tends to be moved less often there.
A double outlet for the network is perfectly sufficient for a child’s bedroom. The trend is increasingly towards wireless devices. Even with a double outlet, I can connect four devices using a splitter if absolutely necessary.
Honestly, I wouldn’t worry too much about the children’s rooms. Yes, a 1.40m (55 inch) bed should fit later on. A light switch by the bed isn’t necessary; that’s what bedside lamps are for. Otherwise, extension cords work if the outlet is too far away.
The master bedroom is a different matter, as the furniture tends to be moved less often there.
A double outlet for the network is perfectly sufficient for a child’s bedroom. The trend is increasingly towards wireless devices. Even with a double outlet, I can connect four devices using a splitter if absolutely necessary.
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