Kids’ rooms in Cyprus: beds, bunk beds, desks and storage that grow with them
Kids furniture in Cyprus, chosen properly: safe bunk beds, the right single bed, a homework desk and storage that grows with them. A designer's frank guide.
Angela HadjiconstantinouFounder & Interior Designer1 Nov 2026 · 15 min readIn this article
- 1What furniture does a kid’s room actually need?
- 2Single bed or bunk bed: which is right for my children?
- 3How do I make a bunk bed safe?
- 4What size bed and mattress should I buy for a child?
- 5What desk and chair does a child need for homework?
- 6How much storage does a kids’ room need?
- 7How do I set up a shared bedroom for two children?
- 8How do I buy kids furniture that grows from toddler to teen?
- 9Mistakes I see all the time
Good kids furniture in Cyprus does three jobs: it is safe, it fits the room, and it still works when your toddler turns into a teenager with opinions about everything. Spend on the pieces that last – a proper single bed or a safe bunk bed, a real desk, solid storage – and keep the themed extras cheap and easy to swap. You can see the whole range in our children’s furniture category, with dimensions and materials on every product page.
Short answer: Choose a standard single bed or a bunk bed with guard rails, a desk with a height-adjustable chair for homework, and closed storage at child height. Buy for the next five years, not the next five months.
What furniture does a kid’s room actually need?
A bed, somewhere to work, and enough storage that the floor is visible most days. Everything else is optional. In most Cyprus apartments the second and third bedrooms are not large, so I always plan the room around the bed first and fit everything else around it.
- A good bed and mattress. This is where your child spends a third of their life. Do not economise here.
- A desk and a proper chair once school starts. Homework at the kitchen table works until it doesn’t.
- Closed storage – a wardrobe or chest of drawers – for clothes.
- Low, open storage for toys and books, so children can tidy up without asking for help.
- A bedside table or shelf for a lamp, water and the book they will pretend to read.
Before you order anything, measure the room, the door, the windows and the position of the air-conditioning unit. Our guide on how to measure before ordering furniture walks you through it.
Single bed or bunk bed: which is right for my children?
If you have one child, a single bed is almost always the better choice. If two children share a room, a bunk bed frees up floor space you will use every single day. Here is how the main options compare.
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Single bed | One child, any age from toddler to teen | Takes the most floor space per child |
| Single bed with drawers | Small rooms where every centimetre counts | Drawers need clear space in front to open |
| Bunk bed | Two children sharing one room | Ceiling height, age guidance for the top bunk, changing bedding up high |
| Two single beds | Siblings who share but have outgrown bunks | Needs a wider room and a walkway between the beds |
You can browse children’s bunk beds and single beds side by side and compare dimensions before you decide.
How do I make a bunk bed safe?
Buy a bunk bed with guard rails on the top bunk and a secure ladder, and follow the manufacturer’s age guidance on the product page. Then assemble it properly and check it regularly.
- Guard rails on both sides of the top bunk, including the wall side. A gap between wall and bed is a real risk.
- The right mattress thickness. The product page lists the mattress size and, where relevant, the maximum thickness. A mattress that is too thick lowers the guard rail above it.
- A secure ladder fixed to the frame and easy to climb in the dark.
- Age guidance. The top bunk is for older children, not toddlers. Each product page states the recommended age. Follow it, however loudly your youngest negotiates.
- Headroom. Measure from the top mattress to the ceiling. Your child should be able to sit up without hitting their head or the ceiling fan.
- Tight fixings. Check bolts and screws every few months. Children do not use bunk beds gently.
If you are not confident with assembly, add our assembly service at checkout on eligible items. The cost is shown before you pay.
What size bed and mattress should I buy for a child?
A standard single, usually 90 cm wide and 190 or 200 cm long, will take most children from school age to adulthood. Toddler-sized beds are sweet, but they are a short-term purchase. Once a child is ready to leave the cot, I would move straight to a full single bed with a guard rail rather than buy an in-between size you will replace in two or three years.
Check the mattress size on the bed’s product page and order the matching size from our single mattresses. For a growing child, pick a mattress that supports rather than the softest one available. Our mattress buying guide explains firmness and materials in more detail.
What desk and chair does a child need for homework?
A desk with room for an open exercise book and a laptop side by side, and a chair that adjusts in height. A width of around 100 to 120 cm is comfortable for most homework. Anything much narrower becomes a shelf with a chair in front of it.
The chair matters more than the desk. A child’s feet should rest flat on the floor or on a footrest, with elbows roughly level with the desk surface. An adjustable chair rises as they grow, so you are not buying a new one every school year. Start with our children’s desks, and for teenagers consider a proper office chair – by secondary school they are sitting for hours.
How much storage does a kids’ room need?
More than you think, and lower than you think. Children only put things away if they can reach the place where things go.
- Clothes: a wardrobe with a hanging rail plus shelves or drawers. Our wardrobes show the internal layout and dimensions on each page.
- Toys: low open shelves and boxes. One box per category, not one giant toy chest where everything sinks to the bottom.
- Under the bed: a bed with drawers is the easiest storage you will ever add.
Fix tall wardrobes and bookcases to the wall. Children climb. Anything that can tip over should be anchored, whatever its size.
How do I set up a shared bedroom for two children?
Give each child something that is clearly theirs, even in a small room. A bunk bed or two single beds, then separate drawers, a separate shelf and, ideally, a separate lamp. Sharing a room is fine. Sharing a drawer is a war.
Where there is room for only one desk, choose a wider one that fits two chairs. For more layout ideas in tight spaces, our guide to furnishing a small apartment in Cyprus has tips that apply here too.
How do I buy kids furniture that grows from toddler to teen?
Buy the big pieces in neutral finishes and standard sizes, and let the personality come from things that are cheap to change: bedding, rugs, lamps, wall colour. A white, wood or grey bed suits a four-year-old and a fourteen-year-old. A racing-car bed suits one of them.
- Toddler years: a single bed with a guard rail, low open storage, rounded corners.
- School years: add a desk and adjustable chair, more book storage, a bedside lamp.
- Teen years: a bigger desk or a proper office chair, more hanging space, fewer toys, more privacy.
Mistakes I see all the time
- Buying a theme instead of furniture. Princess castles and car beds are outgrown faster than you can assemble them.
- Ignoring the ceiling. A bunk bed that fits the floor plan but leaves no headroom on top is not a bunk bed. It is a shelf.
- Skipping the wall fixings. They are in the box for a reason. Use them.
- A desk with no chair budget. A good desk with a dining chair in front of it is a bad desk.
- Storage too high. If your child needs a stool to tidy up, they will not tidy up.
Start with our children’s furniture range, and if you are not sure what fits, send me the room size and ceiling height on WhatsApp at +357 96 592277 and we will tell you what works. Argos The Classics delivers across the Republic of Cyprus, typically 15 to 20 days after purchase, with free collection available in Larnaca – see delivery and collection for details. Until 28 November 2026 our Black Friday offers apply automatically, with no coupon needed.
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Frequently asked questions
What age is a bunk bed safe for?
The top bunk is for older children, not toddlers. Each bunk bed's product page states the manufacturer's recommended age, and you should follow it along with using guard rails on both sides and a secure ladder.
What size bed should I buy for a child in Cyprus?
A standard single bed, usually 90 cm wide and 190 or 200 cm long, suits most children from school age to adulthood. Always order the mattress size stated on the bed's product page.
Should I buy a toddler bed or a single bed?
In most cases a full single bed with a guard rail is the better buy, because a toddler-sized bed is usually outgrown within a few years. Choose neutral finishes so the bed still suits your child as a teenager.
What desk size does a child need for homework?
A desk around 100 to 120 cm wide gives room for an exercise book and a laptop side by side. Pair it with a height-adjustable chair so your child's feet rest flat and their elbows are level with the desk.
How do I make a shared kids' bedroom work?
Use a bunk bed or two single beds to save floor space, then give each child their own drawers, shelf and lamp. If there is space for only one desk, choose a wider one that fits two chairs.
Do you deliver kids furniture across Cyprus?
Yes. Argos The Classics delivers across the Republic of Cyprus, typically 15 to 20 days after purchase, with delivery cost calculated at checkout. Assembly can be added at checkout on eligible items.
