Smart family bedroom ideas: making room for a baby cot and more

Now your new baby has arrived you’ll want to be as close as possible to them all the time, especially when you’re all asleep. You may also want a bit of privacy, so this bedroom is full of ideas to help.

The trick here is to use a curtain as a room divider – placed far enough away from the cot so baby can’t reach it. The result? A calming sleep area for you, and a cosy corner for your baby.

A green GULLIVER cot is placed against a light-coloured polka-dot wall. A bed covered in BJÖRKGRÅMAL bed linen is in front.

Room for sharing and caring

This VIHALS double bed has a pull-out trundle bed hidden in its base, giving you a handy extra bed for those nights you need it. It’s perfect for nights when you hear that familiar little voice by your bed saying ‘I can’t sleep..’. Simply pull out the bed and secure it with the safety lock and it’s ready for your child to snuggle up in under their duvet, restoring peace to your bedroom without you losing any of your precious bed space.

A VIHALS double bed with 2 storage drawers and a trundle bed that’s pulled out in a bright bedroom with a curtain divider.

Day to night routines sorted

Energising in the morning and tranquil in the evening, this bedroom has been furnished to give you extra support for your day-to-day routines. From the under-bed drawers of the VIHALS double bed to the TROFAST storage units and wall hooks, you’ll find a mix of convenient solutions that help all kinds of daily essentials stay handy – from bedding and toys to towels and blankets. It all helps everyone slide into a morning or nighttime groove that’s relaxed and fun - especially when the baby cot is close by for quick check-ins.

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From nappy time to happy time!

Yes, it can be messy sometimes, but nappy changing can also mean precious one-on-one time. Make space for it to run smoothly with the GULLIVER changing table. It has lots of practical storage to keep nappy necessities nearby without you taking your hand off the baby. Liven up the space by hanging a SANDBI mobile above it to give your baby something to get curious about, and have a soft friend or two nearby to help with the entertaining.

There is even space to store a LÄTTSAM baby bath on the lower shelf, giving you a one-stop station for daily rituals – another reason to be happy!

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A bright nursery featuring a white GULLIVER changing table, neatly organised with baby essentials and colourful towels.

A baby is snuggled in a soft yellow GRÖNFINK towel with a hood, lying comfortably on a patterned bedspread.

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Baby care essentials for every time of the day

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GRÖNFINK Babycare mat, foldable/green, 70x35 cm

Children’s storage that works extra hard

An organised dressing area in a small family bedroom can help sort out everyone’s dressing needs in the morning, with a mix of storage helping to make the most of the space. You can even make room for two children’s clothing, so – double win – you can oversee an older sibling too. A SMÅSTAD wardrobe and wall cabinet create separate storage for each child, with the older child able to access the wardrobe on their own to build independence.

Store baby’s clothes and essentials in the upper cabinet in storage boxes so you can see what you’re looking for straight away. And those things you need frequently? Store them in pretty boxes so you can just grab them and go.

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A blue SMÅSTAD wardrobe against a wooden wall with two storage boxes holding baby things on top and a wall light beside it.

A light blue DRÖMSLOTT box set of 2, neatly placed on a shelf containing folded clothes and soft toys.

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Take a fresh look at TROFAST storage

Storage unit extraordinaire or window seat? How about both! And thanks to this unexpected combination, why not add style icon too while we’re at it? Style aside, these three TROFAST units are a powerful tool in your fight against clutter, helping to keep things handy and easy to put away. Three to choose from means there’s more space for storing your children’s belongings along with other family essentials.

They also take on a new life as a seating area. Complete with cushions and a seating pad for a retreat area that instills a feeling of calm. It’s perfect for baby bonding moments and night feeds. A small work lamp beside it adds focused lighting so you can see what you’re doing and keeping the lighting low.

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A cosy room featuring a TROFAST frame in white holding colourful storage boxes and with cushions on top under a sunny window.

A light blue TROFAST storage box on the floor is filled with plush toys, beside a white TROFAST frame with cushions on top.

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Room to stretch out and grow

Bright greens, light wood and lush plants fill this small family bedroom with an inspiring, nurturing feel that gives your little one a stimulating backdrop to their early years. It’s a space for growth and bonding, where you can spend precious time together before they head off into their own room.

This room works thanks to clever placement of furniture and storage accessories that creates lots of little areas for togetherness. When it’s playtime, bring out this birch LEKA baby gym. Your baby will love to lie on a playmat to reach the colourful mobiles – it helps them discover more about their surrounding world.

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