DEPARTMENT

Children's Beds

Create a bedroom with room to rest, play and grow with children's beds from Heavenly Beds in Cheltenham, serving Gloucestershire with UK-wide delivery. Explore bunk beds for shared rooms, raised sleepers that make use of the space beneath, and lower designs for a simpler bedroom layout. Whether you are planning a first bedroom or refreshing an older child's space, start with a bed that suits their stage and the way the room is used.

Browse the collections to compare frame styles, storage features and coordinating furniture, from nursery pieces to wardrobes and desks. Check the manufacturer's age guidance, mattress requirements and full dimensions for each design before deciding. Our Cheltenham team can help you understand the available options and plan the practical details, leaving space for your child's favourite colours, books and belongings to make the room their own.

BUYING GUIDE

Choosing by age and by room

Planning a first bed. Compare toddler beds and suitable low-level designs, following the age, mattress and use instructions for the specific model. A lower height does not remove the need for safe positioning and correct assembly.

Sharing a room. A bunk bed. Two sleeping spaces in the footprint of one, and the splittable versions become two singles when the sharing stops.

Looking for storage in a smaller room. A mid sleeper. High enough for storage or a den underneath, low enough that the room still feels open.

Homework and no space for a desk, 6 and over. A high sleeper, with a desk or wardrobe underneath. The most floor space you can reclaim in a small bedroom.

The age guidance that matters

Established UK guidance is that children under six should not sleep on the top bunk, or on a high sleeper, which is the same height without the bed underneath.

Check the stated minimum age for every raised bed, including mid sleepers. Do not assume that a lower raised design is suitable for a younger child. Our team can help you locate the manufacturer's instructions for the model you are considering.

Buy for the room, not just the child

Two measurements decide most of this. Ceiling height, because a high sleeper needs enough headroom for a child to sit up comfortably on the mattress. And floor space, because the bed that fits is not always the bed the room can take once a door is open.

Bring the measurements into the showroom and we will work it out with you.

Furniture for a room that can evolve

Think about the next stage as well as the room you need today. Storage layouts, desk space and accessible shelves can make it easier to adapt the room as interests and routines change.

A versatile furniture finish leaves room for personality in bedding, wall colour and accessories. Choose pieces appropriate for your child and follow any supplied wall-fixing instructions.

FAQ

Questions before you choose

What age can a child use a top bunk?

Top bunks and high sleepers are not suitable for children under six. Always follow the chosen manufacturer's minimum age, load limits and use instructions, which may be more restrictive. Check the lower bunk separately too; being closer to the floor does not automatically make it an appropriate first bed.

When should a child move out of a cot?

The right time depends on your child's development and the cot manufacturer's limits, rather than one age that suits everyone. Follow the cot's instructions and ask your health visitor for guidance on the transition. When comparing first beds, check the recommended age, correct mattress and room layout, not simply how low the frame looks.

What safety information should I check before choosing a children's bed?

Review the manufacturer's specification, assembly instructions, age guidance and any stated safety testing for the exact model. Raised beds also have mattress-depth and loading requirements. Heavenly Beds in Cheltenham can help you obtain the relevant product information; do not assume every design in a collection has identical certification or suitability.

What mattress size do children's beds take?

Use the exact mattress dimensions specified for the frame. Children's designs may use toddler, UK single or other sizes, so the collection name is not enough. For bunks and raised sleepers, the maximum mattress depth is equally important. Check both measurements before choosing a mattress or adding any extra sleeping layers.