What’s the difference between a wardrobe and an armoire? That’s a tough question, and its answer depends on who is being asked. Both are furniture pieces originally intended for storing clothing, typically behind closing doors. The term “armoire” is a throwback to the piece’s original purpose, during the Medieval period, of housing armor. Dictionary.com specifies that a wardrobe is “now usually a tall, upright case fitted with hooks, shelves, etc.” and considers an armoire a type of wardrobe o …
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If you’re like me, perhaps the mere mention of the word “wardrobe” evokes fanciful scenes from Narnia, an imaginary world created in the mind of author C.S. Lewis. Arguably the most famous novel in the series of 7 Chronicles of Narnia, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe has recently been made into a major motion picture, capturing the imaginations of a new generation of children. The wardrobe in Lewis’s books plays an important role, as the portal between the mundane world of here …
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Ever purchased a new bookcase, only to find out that it won’t fit through the doorway of the room where you were hoping to place it? Or bought a new bunk bed, only to find it’s too high for a child to sleep comfortably on the top bunk with the height of the ceiling? You’ve likely experienced the annoying, and sometimes expensive, results of failing to properly plan out how furniture which you’re about to purchase will fit in your home. Before buying beds, nightstands, and dressers, take some t …
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Here at The Bedroom Source, we offer a number of choices for beds, not only in available brands, but in types of beds. Factors such as the number of children who will be sleeping in a room, the amount of necessary storage space, or the general decor of a room help to dictate the type of bed chosen. Each bed has its own benefits for both practicality and style. Let’s review some categories of beds available. Day Beds When a bed needs to double as a couch for a sit …
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I remember my dad tickling me as he said, “Don’t let the bed bugs bite!” But, really, no one thinks it’s funny to have bed bugs, lice, or other creepy crawly things in their beds! While bed bugs aren’t the only critters that could be lurking in your child’s bedding, they are definitely real and can be difficult to eradicate once they make themselves at home.Basic Description While there are many myths surrounding bed bugs, it’s important to know exactly what bed bugs are and how they can affec …
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While there are many myths surrounding bed bugs, infestations of these tiny pests are, unfortunately, on the rise in the United States. Some experts believe the recent increase to be linked to lack of knowledge about how to prevent infestations and increased travel, along with ineffective pest control practices. Despite the rising number of bed bugs within our country, infestations are both preventable and treatable.General Prevention Selecting light-colored, protective mattress and pillow cov …
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If you’re looking for solid wood furniture with sensible, practical design to fit your child’s bedroom, consider the Valley Collection. This furniture collection includes several beds, a dresser, chests, bookcases, and more items to meet the needs and designs of many different bedroom layouts. Choices among cherry, espresso, pecan, and white finishes will fit a variety of decors. Valley Captain’s Bed First of all, if you’re in need of extra storage in a compact area, the Valley Captain’s Bed c …
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The many collections in the Smartstuff™ children’s furniture line provide plenty of style options that have one unifying attribute: They’re smart. Not just he-has-glasses-so-he-looks-smart kind of smart, but really, deep down, critical-thinking-and-figuring-out-real-world-problems smart. As if it was designed by today’s parents, by real people who understand the needs of today’s kids and tweens and teens. Smartstuff™ Means Safe Stuff The most fastidious helicopter parent will find …
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Forget raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens. We’re talking snails and puppy dog tails, here! The Paula Deen Guys line from Universal Furniture offers rugged-looking, smart designs that are built to last your little guy as he makes the journey toward manhood. Complete with media-ready, safety-conscious Smartstuff™ features, this line will help the adventuresome young men in your life recharge and gear up for their next adventure, wherever it may be. The Look …
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Lice. The very word makes my head start to itch. Head lice is much more common in children and typically spread by direct hair-to-hair contact. Bigger than dust mites but smaller than bed bugs, these parasitic insects feed on human blood several times a day. They do not spread disease, but they are a nuisance, making a child’s scalp itchy; the resulting scratching can lead to infection.Basic Description Like bed bugs, lice exist in three basic forms: egg (or nit), nymph, and adult. Nits, or li …
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