Ahoy matey! When it’s time to upgrade your child’s bed, look to the sea…at least for new bed inspiration. Captain’s beds are trending right now for both boys’ and girls’ youth bedrooms. Wondering, what is a captain’s bed? These beds, often referred to as captain beds or chest beds, are platform beds with built in drawers and handy storage partitions underneath. Available with a range of under-bed compartments and drawers, captain beds are often selected because they are super practical for small to large youth bedrooms. (Hello, storage!) However, they are also sought after for the style they bring to a kid’s bedroom. Offered in a range of wood and color options, a captain’s bed can be the perfect anchor for your child’s bedroom design.

The Style

There’s no doubt about it—the bed is the most important piece of furniture in a bedroom. Because of this, it makes perfect sense to start with the bed when looking to redesign or just refresh your child’s bedroom. Captain’s beds are available in a range of design styles to suit your (and your child’s) preferences. For instance, a rustic wood look is very trendy, and it can suit a wide range of casual bedroom styles. Choose matching furniture, such as a dresser, mirror and nightstands, for a cohesive look. Alternatively, you can mix and match furniture, sticking within a similar design style. Want to further personalize your child’s bedroom? Bring in color and prints through bedding, a fun lamp and inspirational wall art.

The Storage

Choose the storage options that works best for your child. If your kid’s room is cramped but their collections of clothes, books and toys are expansive, you can select a captain’s bed with ample storage for these items and more.

A bed with one or two storage units underneath can actually provide more room than a dresser—all without taking up any additional floor space. Each storage unit features multiple drawers for storing anything you choose: extra blankets, clothes, accessories, toys, craft supplies, sporting equipment, etc.

Want even more built-in storage? Consider a bed with a bookshelf headboard for your bookworm’s collection of bedtime stories. The bookshelf can also hold their favorite collectables, pictures and other décor, making it a stylish addition to your child’s room. Plus, it can easily house their must-have-within-reach items for bedtime, such as a water bottle, tissue, alarm clock and other electronics.

The Specifics

What size is a captain’s bed?

Before purchasing a captain’s bed for your boy or girl’s bedroom, you should consider the size that will best fit the room dimensions, as well as your growing kid. Most captain’s beds are available in twin or full size, making them a great option for youth bedrooms. However, you can also choose to place a captain’s bed in a small guest bedroom, cabin bedrooms and more.

How tall is a captain’s bed?

The height of your captain’s bed will vary depending on the bed and storage options you select. While higher up than a standard bed, the top can typically be reached by kids without assistance. Unlike bunk beds, no ladder is needed. When figuring out the final height of your captain’s bed, you should also consider the height of the mattress. Since these are platform beds, just the mattress is used—no box spring.

Convenient captain beds make it easier to keep your child’s room organized, so there are no more excuses for tidying up their things before they climb aboard and set sail to dreamland.

Safety First

Whenever you are choosing furniture for a child's bedroom, it is important to consider safety precautions. HOM Furniture provides life saving anti-tip kits with all of our chests or dressers over 30" high. Install them immediately upon your furniture delivery.

Need additional anti-tip kits for your home? We provide FREE anti-tip kits at all HOM Furniture showrooms. See guest services.