| Choosing girls bedroom furniture can be made easier | | | | the higher the price. Look for sales and bargain |
| if you follow a few simple guidelines and use a little | | | | furniture stores if you're in need of a good deal. |
| common sense. | | | | Extra pieces are usually available, with most sets |
| First decide what style furniture you want to buy for | | | | offering a matching armoire, a chest of drawers, |
| the room. Try to find pieces that not only fit the girl | | | | night stands, a desks and hutch and a bookcase and |
| now but will be something that she'll like as she gets | | | | even a toy chest. |
| older. Furniture is an expensive investment that can't | | | | Look for well made pieces that are sturdy and solid. |
| be replaced every year. It's easy to fall for the | | | | If your budget allows, stick to all wood furniture. Do |
| pieces that are cute and fun for an 8 year old but will | | | | try to avoid anything with particle board shelves or |
| she like that style when she's 16? Think of the | | | | drawer bottoms as these often collapse under the |
| furniture as the base of the room that you can | | | | weight of books and clothing. Real woods, such as |
| decorate around. Use quilts, drapes and other decor | | | | oak and pine, are often quite expensive but their |
| to add her personal style to her room. | | | | strength and durability pays off in the long run. You'll |
| Bedroom furniture is usually sold in 5 piece sets | | | | find that cheaper pieces look nice but rarely stand up |
| consisting of the headboard, the foot board and rails, | | | | to the wear and tear of every day use. Choose |
| a dresser and mirror. Prices start at around 500 | | | | wisely and you will find girls bedroom furniture that |
| dollars for such a set, the better quality the wood, | | | | will last for years and years. |