Every family seeks to strike the perfect balance between stylish, space-saving, and practical furniture when it comes to our children's rooms. Enter the Wren Kids Wooden High Sleeper; a bed designed to make the most out of every inch of available space in your child's bedroom. On the surface, it's a wooden high sleeper bed, but scratch beneath the surface and you'll soon discover it's much more than just that.
Design and Features
The Wren Kids Wooden High Sleeper has a stylish two-tone finish in white and natural wood effect. It's all about aesthetics meeting functionality without any sacrifice to either. This all-in-one sleep and storage solution comes packed with a large wardrobe and a desk, transforming a humble bed into an ultra-practical piece of furniture.
One useful feature is the option to securely build the upright ladder on either the left or right. This makes it a great option for rooms of various layouts, proving its adaptability to your child's space.
Construction
Constructed with strong melamine, this bed guarantees durability while maintaining a relatively lightweight bounce-back resilience. It should be noted, however, that melamine doesn't hold the same level of durability as that of solid wood, which is something I observed while examining this bed in-store. While I appreciate the more budget-friendly approach using melamine provides, some may prefer the longevity that comes from using solid wood.
This high sleeper comes with a one-year guarantee for added peace of mind, reflecting the manufacturer's confidence in their product's quality and durability. However, our in-store testing showed this bed could be quite challenging to assemble. The process takes two people roughly four hours to complete, which might deter those seeking an easy-assemblable furniture solution.
Suitability
The Wren Kids Wooden High Sleeper comes with a recommended weight limit of 70kg, which indicates that it caters specifically to children aged 6 and up. In fact, it's most suitable for younger children, because older kids or adults will find that weight limit restrictive.
Another point of consideration is the bed's size specifications. It's compatible with EU single mattresses with a maximum depth of 15cm. This discrepancy in dimensions, when compared with standard UK mattresses, is an inconvenience and limits the choice of mattress brands to pair with this bed.
What the Dreams staff review said
A Dreams staff reviewer called the Wren High Sleeper "great for those with limited space", and said the wardrobe and under-bed desk are "a great way to save space without compromise".
The Verdict
The Wren Kids Wooden High Sleeper presents an attractive proposition for those seeking a space-saving solution. It has an undeniable charm to its design and a impressive level of practicality, which stems from incorporating the sizeable wardrobe and desk.
However, the durability question looms, arising from the use of melamine as opposed to solid wood. Then there is the matter of the challenging assembly and weight limitations. These factors may be deal-breakers for some, and it's important to consider them when making your final decision.
Having personally examined this high sleeper, I appreciate its design and space-saving attributes. Nonetheless, the aforementioned drawbacks impose some reservations. Potential buyers should weigh up the Wren Kids Wooden High Sleeper's many advantages against these considerations to determine whether it suits their specific needs and expectations.
And remember, your ultimate satisfaction lies in whether the bed meets your unique requirements and falls within your acceptable range of compromise.
