I’m torn. I love the cool peacock headboard that we have from eBay (to be painted), but I’ve been thinking that the Minnen extendable bed may be a better fit for us right now.
- If I use the peacock headboard, I’ll have to get a twin-sized bed for it. That’s going to limit my layout options in the room. What I love about the Minnen is that it’s as wide as a twin-size, but the length is adjustable.
- The peacock headboard would attach to the wall and the bed would just bump up next to it. Maybe this is silly to think, but I feel like the bed will shift away and the pillows will always be falling down behind. No?
- The Minnen is really cute here, and would look much better with wallpaper (if we in fact wallpaper).
- I do worry about the slats of the Minnen shifting under jumping kiddos on the bed (since a few readers mentioned that as being a problem with IKEA beds).
- If we have more kids and two need to share a room, I think two Minnen beds would work well. (But that’s a big hypothetical IF, and many years away.)
- That peacock headboard is just plain awesome. Although Eleanor may well break off the cirlicues.
- When we go to IKEA, Eleanor is drawn to the Minnen. But Brandon pointed out that she would probably be equally happy to have the peacock headboard too.
I don’t know. I can argue for or against each one. What do you think?
191 comments
Melissa
When I was a little girl, I had a peacock headboard at my grandparents’ house. I loved it and always felt like such a princess sleeping in that bed. The bedding was yellow and blue, the curtains matched… just like a princess’ room.
Kellie
I had a peacock style headboard when I was little and I did, indeed, break off the curlicues. “If they’re pretty on my headboard, they’ll be even prettier off my headboard!!!!” RIIIPPPPP!
laura
The peacock one! pretty! and as a kid, I woulda felt trapped in the other one :-\
Jordan
I have two vanity chairs that match your peacocke headboard exactly. The swirls can break off easily as you feared, but it is such a beautiful & fun design. And so very special & whimsical. Either option is ultimately a great option, but you do already have the headboard. I use one of the chairs in my ten year olds room & it just does add a special, girly touch. Good luck!
Delta
The Minnen! Super practical and so good looking!
Jane
Does your daughter move around a lot when she sleeps? If so, the Minnen is a good choice because it’s low to the ground and the sides prevent most kids from falling out anyway. Our 4 year old has one and we love it. I would not allow her to jump on it though…the slats seem sturdy but not strong enough for jumping.
As for making her bed, we just have a fluffy comforter on it and no top sheet so it’s simple for her.
Amy
I’m not going to read through all the comments, as I’m sure somebody already suggested this – but if the Minnen bed appeals to you because of the small size – why couldn’t the peacock bed be worked up with a smaller frame (that the headboard can bolt to)? You could maybe even use it with a minnen-style mattress…
Chicky Chicky Baby
I usually lurk but I had to comment on this because we have the Minnen in white and while it is cute, it is a perfect pain in the neck to change the bedding due to the footboard and railings on the sides. Top quilts need to be tucked in and I’m not a fan of that look.
However, it does hold up well – my five year old will be getting a new, more mature bed that will grow with her in a few months and my 2 year old will be getting the Minnen unless we spring for a new toddler bed. If you get it, I would recommend getting a regular twin mattress when you’re ready to extend it because the mattress it comes with is two pieces and, again, a pain in the neck.
Wow, ramble-y. Sorry! Obviously I feel strongly about this. :)
Brianne
I say the Peacock Headboard. It’s unique and beautiful. You can always attach it to a metal bed frame with bolts or even zip ties them hide them with a cute skirt! :)
pascaletb
Love, love, love the peacock headbooard but little fingers are not rattan friendly. Lovely curlicues are so easy to break.
I don’t know whether somebody has suggested that already but you could use it as a stencil and paint it on the wall or on a fabric covered headboard.
JR
The minnen is rather low to the ground if you plan to use it beyond her toddler years – so you’d have to get a new ‘real twin’ size bed for her once she’s 3/4 years old anyway – I’d get the Jenny Lind from Land of Nod & use a bed rail while she’s little (the Jenny Lind is not extremely high off the ground either – so a tumble will not be too serious).
Nicoletta
Peacock all the way! Much more versatile. You can use any simple twin bead frame and the headboard can be changed out anytime. I would just get a cheap metal frame and a box spring, or just put it on the floor. You could also go toddler bed style and just set it up like a daybed.
Amanda
I’ve been lurking here for awhile but just thought I’d say this…
I have a wall mounted headboard myself. When I first switch (from a full sleigh bed) I was nervous about the pillows falling behind and it being a royal pain. Fortunately I’ve had no problems with that. Its myself and two dogs using it every night and we’ve had no problems whatsoever.
All your options are lovely but I am partial to the peacock headboard. Its so pretty!
Heather K
Having no clear opinion myself, I called in my resident “experts,” my daughters ages 7-1/2 & 11. Both said the Minnen is your best choice. My 7-1/2-year-old especially liked the side rails for safety/comfort (though she also loves the fanciness of the peacock headboard). Maybe Eleanor could use the Minnen for a couple years and when your baby boy is ready for a big bed, he can use the Minnen and you can get a twin bed for big sister at that time.
Mellissa
use the peacock if that’s what you already have… that’s practical and it’s adorable.
Erin
Tough call! In situations like these, I tend to go with practicality. I went to Land of Nod to see what Brandi was talking about and WOW it’s super cute too. But you don’t want a third option! Since you already own the peacock, you have it as a backup if you buy the Minnen and end up not liking. I’m not a fan of sleeping with footboards so it’s appealing to me since I burrow and my feet stick out. Not being sure of Eleanor’s sleeping habits, I have officially been no help!
Sara @travelsinheels
I like the peacock headboard! I think it will grow with her longer. They are both great but I like how you can customize the peacock bed.
Brandi
Although the Minnen is super cute, in person it does seem rather flimsy. I say go with the Jenny Lind from Land of Nod and save the amazing and delicate Peacock for when Eleanor is older. The Jenny Lind is so charming and versatile. It looks like it will stand up to playful growing children and be suitable for both a girl and a boy. I love it here in Sunshine Ruffalo’s home (from the estate of things blog): http://www.theestateofthings.com/wp_teot/2010/05/05/big-up-yourself/
WES
Paint the Peacock and use it as wall art in the basement, something big and bold. And get the other bed for Elanor.
Lara
As a grown-up, I love the peacock headboard. It’s totally in tune with what my style is now, and I think it would look so cute in a little girl’s room. But then I thought about Eleanor loving the Minnen in the store, and I remembered when I was a little girl. I had two beds in my childhood. The first was a cheap old canopy bed I loved more than anything in the world. I would grab the posts on the sides and stand on the edge, pretending it was the bow of a pirate ship, I would pull the curtains shut and pretend I was a princess locked in a tower, I would spend many hours when I couldn’t fall asleep making up games for my canopy bed. One year our lovely neighbor offered her grown son’s old bed to us. It was a beautiful antique hardwood bed, with curvy posts at the head and feet. Looking back, I can see it was the cooler and more stylish of the two. But little girl me didn’t care about that. I just wanted my pirate ship. I was miserable in that bed. When I look at the Minnen, I can see Eleanor loving it like I loved my first bed.
Kay
I’d keep the Peacock headboard for her teenage years – way too much temptation for a toddler to pull, pick and generally “explore” and when she is a teenager, I bet she loves it. I don’t know about the Minnen I’d have to see it IRL – looks a little flimsy to me, but I was the mother of a very rambunctious little boy who managed to wreak a lot of damage on his furniture. No help at all really…. but not the Peacock, thats for sure
mel
As the first poster said it will move away from the bed. I work for a furniture maker, and we take safety VERY seriously. There have been cases of kids being strangled by falling between the bed and wall. How ever you lay out the room make sure you leave gaps big enough so the kids don’t get stuck.
Béa
Sorry if this has already been suggested…I haven’t read all the comments yet…
What about : you go for the Minnen but do sthg different with the headboard. like fix it to the wall and place a little settee underneath it, a large ottoman or one of those foam benches…
Katie
I’ve never had a headboard but never lost any pillows down in between the bes and the wall.
I’d get a proper bed/mattress – she’s a growing girl and needs good support as she sleeps. The Minnen mattress looks flimsy. If you get a good single/twin now she’ll have it for the next 10 years.
Katie
They’re both super cute… it sounds like you are leaning towards the Minnen. I like the looks of the peacock but the practicality of the Minnen… could you embelish witht he peacock flair?
rachel
hmm since you asked i say go for the peacock… you can always put locking castors to keep it from moving, and those fold down mesh rails work great for keeping them in bed. Forget about that headboard being too precious, it’s lovely now, you love it now, and you and she should enjoy the hell out of it now, in a few years your taste will change and you’ll probably regret not using it when you haul it out to the curb/give it away. Plus you just cannot curl up and cuddle and read a book with her in that ikea bed.
Renee Smith
Could the peacock headboard attach to the Minnen since it is twin width? Then you’d get to enjoy the pros of both beds without the cons… a thought.
Ricci
if you choose the minnen, I’ll happily purchase the peacock from you :)
AK
Not the peacock. Way to fragile for a toddler. I have a 5 and 3 year old. They are good kids, but it would never survive the what if I just do this… thing they do before falling asleep. And I can just imagine the face print I’d see in the morning on my little girl’s face. She sleeps with her face right up on the head board. I’d go with the Minnen. You could still paint it.
erin godbey
From the reviews on the Minnen bed, it sounds like it may be too flimsy (though I am certainly not an expert since I don’t have the bed myself)… if you could save the Peacock bed for a few years for when she’s older that would be great, though I’m sure it could be attached to a standard metal bed frame so it wouldn’t shift if that’s the main concern. I bought a stand-alone headboard and was able to attach it to a frame. If you do decide to get rid of it, please let us know, I’d love to buy it!
nadia
Minnen! We bought it for our now 21 month old and LOVE it! It is so cute as right now we have it at the shortest size it can be. Really, the little tiny big-girl bed is just friggin’ adorable! I actually don’t mind the mattress that is meant for it and eventually will use a regular twin size mattress when it’s extended to that size, which I really hope isn’t for a loooong time because it’s just so darn cute as a teeny bed! Plus, I love that the rails that come with it (which btw, are NOT flimsy if you attach them correctly) are cute and serve a purpose without having to get those ugly mesh things. The bed is so sturdy, I have no problems with it at all!
Tonya
I think that the bed will pull away from the wall and you’ll have pillow problems, as you suspect. I think you should go with the minnen for the baby. Buy the Peacock for yourself or your guest room.
Katie
ooh I like the minnen bed because it’s just so versatile and we all know how you like to change it up every once in a while :)
Anna
You can always use the peacock headboard to embellish a dresser, mantle, or seating (etc). That way, you might not really have to choose between either :)
Lori
I say Minnen now, peacock later. My son has been in a toddler size bed for 2 years and he loves it. It is a nice transition bed between a crib and a twin (or as we call it the REALLY big boy bed.) He is 4 1/2 and will soon go to a twin and we will use his toddler bed again for our daughter eventually.
Also, please please forgive me but do be careful about letting Eleanor jump on the bed. It is the number one rule in our house-no jumping on the bed (unless a grown up is holding your hand.) Am I obnoxious? Just really wanted to mention it as I know of serious injuries caused by innocent bed jumping fun.
mary
i bought the minnen in white for a gray room, and i **love** the way it looks. i like it close to the floor – fits the tiny room nicely. haven’t used it yet, though.
Jennifer W.
Minnen! Totally Minnen.
Katie W
The peacock headboard is amazing! There is no question that you should hold onto it for when Eleanor is older.
But I think the Minnen gives you more options for now. It has the safety rails that make it look more like a sleigh or carriage (a little Princess touch I would have loved way back when). The adjustable aspect is pretty great as she transitions to a little girl and then young lady. Plus, I think that you can make it work for a boy by covering the scrolling with wood or use it later as a guest bed.
Holly G
I love both! I really love the idea of painting the peacock bed pink as it would be something unique but the minnen bed does resemble a toddler bed. I do agree that it could help her from falling out. With the peacock bed you would have to get the ugly mesh guards for safety reasons.
Janet Hale
I agree with Renae…..be pratical use the peacock, besides the minna looks like an accident waiting to happen as i can just see eleanor getting something stuck between those rungs.
Renae
Okay, here’s a voice of practical. You already own the peacock -go with it and in a few years if you tire of it -get the minnen. You know how Ikea keeps there inventory around for awhile -you can switch then. Can’t wait to see what you decide!
Christy
We have the Minnen for our 2-year old and she and I both love it. She’s been in it since she was 1.5 at the shortest length. The side rails are great at this length as the head and foot rails are much closer together. We haven’t had any issues with the slats. The only con that I have is that it is pretty tedious to put on the sheets at this short length and with the stationary rails. I use twin sized sheets and fold the extra length under at the foot of the bed. My vote is for the Minnen, especially if you have limited space/small room (like we do).
urbanblonde
I had the peacock headboard for my daughter from the age of 6 on. We had a crib that converted to a toddler bed that she used until she was nearly 4 and then an IKEA semi toddler bed that she used from then until we bought her the twin. Her younger bro used the IKEA bed until he was about 6 when he got her twin bed and she got a double. Eventually we bought him a double too.
If you can follow all of that!!! I would recommend just get the toddler bed then progress to a full size (double bed). Seriously the biggest mistake I made was buying a twin bed. They grow before you know it but I did love the toddler bed.
I also recommend like others to just get an ordinary mattress for the minnen bed. Our IKEA toddler bed didn’t have slats but a solid base so that wasn’t an issue. However if yours does have slats just replace with a box spring.
Dana
Tough call… I would lean towards the Minnen. :)
Jessica
I vote the minnen extendable bed. The peacock headboard is pretty, but less practical I think…
Rina
I would go with the Minnen and save the headboard for when she’s a bit older and ready for a “big girl” room. Can the slats on the Minnen be secured somehow?
birdie blue
just took a good look at the bed at ikea, i don’t think the side rails are that sturdy. the fact that it is extendable, makes the side rail less solid (it’s in two parts instead of one solid piece). my husband thought it looked way too young. we went with the light blue tromsnes, instead.
you might want to go to the land of nod outlet. it’s in naperville now (instead of northbrook). they always have a ton of great beds. plus, they have a very nice side rail option.
xo
~molly
Making it Lovely
Ooh, I forgot about the Land of Nod outlet. I’ve never been, but I love their Jenny Lind beds.
Jules
I was going to get the IKEA bed as we are now transitioning our girl into a big girl bed. I was ready to bite until someone mentioned to me that with this bed, you’ll always have to tuck in the blankets and comforters. Since we’re not a “tuck in your duvet” kind of family, I have (sadly) come to realize that this bed isn’t for us. Good luck!
Making it Lovely
We’re not really a “tuck in your duvet” kind of family either. I’d like to think we are… but not really. ;)
bink and boo
I like both, but I would worry about the minnen and the kids jumping on the bed issue. I say peacock!
Sarah Wilisch Horn
I love that peacock headboard, but I think you should turn it into outdoor furniture. It’s all wickery cool. I would totally find a bench about the same width, bolt that headboard to the back of it, paint it some wonderful color and have a grand, swirly, outdoor fantasy loveseat. Then you can get whatever little-girl friendly bed you like and STILL use the cool headboard. Now I think I’m going to look for something like that. My garden could really use a fancy loveseat.
Jillian
I love the Minnen bed! Every time I see it at Ikea I squeal a little bit. But then, I am an Ikea connoisseur! It seems more sturdy too, especially for a small child (metal vs. wicker); my sister had wicker furniture growing up and it always got damaged. Also, I currently have an Ikea bed, and don’t have any problems with the slats moving around at all. Good luck!
Christie DeSilva
Our Minnen bed slats don’t budge…at all. :)
Sarah K
I love the peacock bed, but I hear you on the snapping off of the curly cues. I do second the thought on saving it for the tween years – it will be so cute!
Krista
I used to have the peacock headboard as well and the curly-ques used to break off on me….I can only imagine a toddler grabbing and breaking them. Also, it definitely shifts around.
Caitlin
I don’t have any advice as to which bed you should get, but my bed has not had a headboard in over 15 years. I’ve never had any problems with the bed shifting or pillows falling behind it. (on both hardwood and carpeting)
Monica
Can only repeat what most everyone else has said – Minnen.
Valerie
def. the Minnen Bed, as it will be more practical for now (as all have commented above): You could alway hold on to the Peacock headboard for when your baby girl hit the Tween years? Or Maybe you could do something else with it, an extravagant art wall piece perhaps? :)
Ellen
I have the Minion bed for my 3 y/o and she absolutely loves it. It looks so adorable. Also space is limited in my home so keeping it at the smaller size is working out really well for us.
My 6 y/o twin boys share the Kura reversible bed, with one sleeping on the floor on a mattress and the other in the top bunk.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10123996
I can tell you from experience that they all hold up very well to the rough use of my energetic bunch and the mattresses are also very comfortable.
Ellen
Alicia
We have the Minnen for my 5-year-old. She’s had it for two years. Can’t say enough great things about it. We use a regular mattress with it (not IKEA) and have never had any problems with the slats — and my kid’s a jumper!
v.j. kohout
IMHO, if Eleanor was 12 I would vote for the peacock. The Ikea bed, while cute has no future use. Get a real twin bed, one that you could buy a matching bed in the future. Create your own cute headboard. If you have room, get her a full size bed. As they grow, they like that better and/or you can have a real bed for the guest room.
Nat
Nicole,
I vote for neither. I wouldn’t want to put the beautiful headboard in the way of toddler fun. No matter how well behaved they are, there are always those day when kids just don’t behave.
And I’ve been considering Ikea bed myself and decided to pass. It’s cute, but I don’t like the mattress that comes with it. And the sides ARE flimsy. You won’t be able to get in bed with her to read/sleep.
I understand your draw to the simple vintag-y look. Can’t wait to see what you decide.
Elizabeth
I like the peacock one better – much more interesting. Also, if you got the minnen bed and you wanted to make it shorter than a twin, where would you get the mattress? Is that something that would be readily availalbe or would you probably just end up going with a twin mattress in that one too?
Making it Lovely
IKEA has a mattress that comes in three sections to fit the Minnen at each length.
Christie DeSilva
The mattress is the thickness of a camping pad, so the sheet will look sloppy and constantly fall off. Also, you’ll have to custom sew your sheets to the different length to fit the different lengths of mattress. :( Boo-hiss. We have this bed. That was definitely a draw back. We ended up fully extending it and just using a nice twin mattress. The IKEA one SUCKED big time. I suggest using it with a regular mattress at full-twin size or having a backache. ;)
Ashley
Peacock!!!! It’s so unique!!!
ronda
Minnen Bed is so cute! : )
Michelle
The thing about the peacock headboard is that her hair is going to get tangled in it. I had this exact headboard and mine always did when I was growing up. I remember having to call my mom to come disentangle me on one occasion! It *is* gorgeous, though. Just something else to consider.
Christie DeSilva
I have the IKEA bed for my daughter. It’s a great bed. We started out without it fully extended, but quickly decided to make it the full-sized twin so that mommy or daddy could snuggle in (or maybe both…tight squeeze). ;)
The only drawback? I have to say that as a four-year-old and growing girl, the bed isn’t going to grow with her. It is SO LOW to the ground, that despite the headboard and footboard being appropriately proportioned to grow, it continues to have the look of a toddler bed since it is so low to the ground. It’s not one you could add bed-risers to and be able to hide. :(
If I could go back, I would choose a headboard and a hollywood twin frame that could grow with her…plus, I’m bummed I wasted the cash on the mattress that grows with the bed that I used for just a couple of months. Use a real twin mattress if you get this bed. The IKEA one doesn’t fit sheets (it’s TOO thin) without them looking super sloppy, and it’s like sleeping on a camping pad. Ouch.
Gail
Minnen bed
Jacqui Bee
I like both beds and I do think the Peacock is very cute but then I like things to match and can you match it. You would definitley need to attach the bedhead to the bed. What about a divan bed with drawers under it. We often see them for sale here very cheaply. Lastly I have a slat bed (not Ikea) and it has webbing stapled on it’s slats to hold each slat the correct distance apart and holes at each end to bolt the slats to the frame. Those babys are not going any where. Cheers
Amanda
I have 3 year old twins and an 18 month old baby. I know from experience, the bed will push away from the wall if it is not attached to the headboard. Pillows will fall behind it. Unless you find a way of anchoring the bed to the wall. Also, those little side rails on the Minnen bed serve as a safety rail to keep Elenor from falling out of bed. Or, if you go with the Peacock, you can buy one of those mesh safety rails from One Step Ahead. One of my kids fall out of bed all the time. She usually stays asleep though!
Amanda
Save the peacock for when she’s a bit older, maybe?
Megan
I had the peacock headboard growing up, probably toddler through high school. Mostly what I remember about the headboard is that if you played with the curlicues enough they would break off or a small nail would poke through the middle of the curlicue. However, I never had a problem with the headboard being loose or pillows falling behind. I think the headboard was attached to the base of the bed frame, but I also had a trundle frame that was heavy.
Lisa
The Minnen only fits with Ikea mattresses, so you’ll have to buy the frame, the slats, the short mattress and then the longer mattress eventually, and then probably a real twin someday. I think Ikea mattresses are crap, having slept on them as a kid and as an adult. Lastly, that peacock headboard is just so cool. I vote for the peacock.
Jeannie
Peacock. Hands down. It is too cute for words, esp painted in a bright hue. She likely won’t destroy it (the rest of your house is lovely and she doesn’t seem to destroy anything else). Also, like the reader above, I’m not a fan of ‘mini’ beds… start’em out in what will work for the long term. A regular sized twin should be fine, (though my girls both started w/ full sized beds and I don’t regret it for a second). You can always add a trundle or get another matching peacock headboard down the road for sleepovers.
Jules
Peacock, and my reasons may be repeats but hell if I’m going to read 100 other comments first. I have school party cupcakes to bake!
With the IKEA frame, you’ll have to buy a multiple mattresses, one for the Minnen and then another one for the Peacock when you finally use it. The same goes for bedding. Plus, with the Minnen, won’t you be limited to buying IKEA bedding or other goofy looking toddler stuff?
Making it looks like a hell of a chore. It might as well be a bunk bed with that framing around it. (Positive–you won’t need to buy safety railings.)
I think the Minnen look flimsy in real life, but there is no denying how awesome it looks in the picture you linked to.
Making it Lovely
The mattresses yes, but the bedding no. I can use regular twin-sized bedding with the Minnen and just tuck under the excess.
Gwendolyn Wise
I second the double bed. Is there a peacock headboard big enough for one of those?
Bethany
A few thoughts:
I dont know how the Ikea bed is put together, but I would check and see if you can just use the frame and legs without the head and foot board.Then use the peacock as a headboard.
As for the toddler vs regular bed: I put my 2 1/4 year old in a bunk bed because we knew our 2nd kid would have to share. We used an Ikea bed and had no problems. Because the bunk bed had a rail my son never fell out, but then when we stayed at a hotel it was a problem. We just put pillows on the floor and he only fell out once or twice. It didnt even wake him up! LOL! For the jumping factor you could just have some plywood cut to size.
Good luck and I cant wait to see what you choose!
Michelle Harrison
Minnen. Save the peacock for the day she tells your YOUR taste is NOT HERS. Then put the peackock headboard away for when you remake her room into your office when she gets married and moves out.
pam kueber
My daughter is now 16. We have been through: Small single bed, single bed, matching single beds (because she started to have friends over) and now, a double bed – because she wants to stretch out. If I had it to do over, I would have started out right away with a double bed. A girlfriend had advised me to do this — it is the most flexible for the long run. I should have listened to her, in retrospect it would have been the right advice for us. Just throwing this at you…
OrangeMama
Hi! We have the same IKEA bed for my daughter – and jumping is not an issue at all! Not with this particular ones anyways. The other one is soooo pretty, but this does a great job for us (unlike other IKEA furniture). It did save a lot of space in my daughter’s little room, and it still does not being unfolded the whole way, and also transition kiddos feel way better in a snugger bed, than in a very spacious one, that would seem to huge and empty for them. The best mattress is essential with IKEA bed, you probably realize that. But all in all I’m really happy. So think twice.
Oh, and I just read about the slats falling out – we had the same problem with the other bed that was wooden, not with this one, this can handle tons. I even come to sleep on it with my daughter sometime when she cries at night.
Amy
My little girl is 6 now, but we bought her a toddler bed when she was about Eleanor’s age and she outgrew it in about 6 months. My son is 2 and we skipped the toddler bed and moved right into a twin bed (with rails). It was an easy transition for us personally, and the twin bed is something he can use for many years to come. The Peacock headboard seems more heirloom quality to me, and so much more unique. But to be honest, I am not a fan of IKEA’s products….too many bad experiences with the quality.
Allison
Minnen! My daughter just got it a month ago…and we love it. Shes almost 2 and it’s been a liitle bit of a transition, but I love that the Minnen is low to the ground. Just last night, I found her laying half on half off. With a regular twin, she probably would have been on the floor. And it looks so cute in her room!!
Esther
Don’t see a point in toddler beds as it just seems like one more transition to make. That said, it’s a nice bed. I prefer the peacock bed because it is more girly but I think the other had that sort of high end orphanage charm that would look cute in a girls room (especially if you eventually had two in there)
Making it Lovely
“that sort of high end orphanage charm” – That’s just what I’m going for! ;)
Andrea
I love the peacock bed…..but on the other hand, we also have the Minnen bed for our daughter in white (who is 6). I don’t find it flimsy at all. Many people have sat on it to read her stories. Lots of adults who are way heavier than myself as well… And instead of the slats, we went to the hardware store and cut out a big piece of plywood that fit under the mattress. The slats are cheap and move around too much. The plywood makes it all that much more sturdy.
kat
I like both – so i can’t really decide – but can’t you change the slats in the minnen? it seems like it’d be safer to put something else underneath it. My brother has had an ikea bed since he was 1 and he’s now 14 and in the same bed (which I’ve slept in on occasion when I visit)
Jorge
Go for the Minnen and use the Peacock headboard as wall art!
Georgianna
I have an ikea bed and it has totally fallen apart, the slats underneath dumping us to the floor on a regular basis. I don’t think the kids will appreciate this, neither will you, every night as you go to bed.
Allison
Peacock is pretty BUT for a little girl, the Ikea bed. Kids dont have good control over there impulses for a long time and I’m thinking she might pick at it, especially at night if she gets nervous or the heeby jeebies. Maybe wait til’ she’s like 4 or 5ish when she’ll be in Elementary school and feeling like an older woman. Then you can give her an even bigger big girl bed.
Brigitte
Peacock! For all the reasons stated above. And also, my headboard is attached to the wall, and my bed does not slide away from it. Now, I do have a queen, but I don’t see it being a problem.
Also, I loooove wallpaper. But I am having a vision of Eleanor drawing all over it…not so easy to fix as paint.
Making it Lovely
Yeah, that would be bad.
liz @ btb
Peacock!!!! PLEEEEEASE pick the peacock. It’s so YOU.
Lisa
I vote Peacock. The headboard is unique and beautiful. Plus the practical side of me says skip the toddler bed. I too went from a crib for my little man to double bed. Our space was minimize but we have room for book reading and just plain snuggling! Looking forward to seeing what you choose. Happy Holidays!
MS
I vote peacock. Unless you dig the idea of having to buy E a new bed when she outgrows the toddler sized bed. To me, this toddler bed craze is yet another thing manufacturers have tried to squeeze into the “must have” list for parents. What happened to moving to a twin bed? Put it on the floor with just a box spring if you’re worried about the height. As for the scooting away from the wall issue, just make sure the bed frame you get to actually put the mattress on has rubber feet. Won’t budge without significant force then.
Making it Lovely
Just to clarify, the Minnen is a twin-sized bed. It just has the added benefit of having an adjustable length to allow you to shorten it.
rachel
i have to say, reading this, it sounds like you’re really leaning towards the ikea bed. if that’s what you’re envisioning right now, go for it. you know you’ll be upgrading to the other eventually, so this is your chance to try the ikea bed out.
Danielle@Newlyweds Paradise
Could you do something with the Peacock in the terms of a seating area? I think the Minnen is adorable, especailly in pairs. The peacock headboard would just be such a cute thing to add to the room some how.
Katy
I had a peacock headboard when I was a little girl. I don’t think my parents attached mine to the wall, and I don’t remember any pillow or other things falling down between it and the bed. However, I do vividly remember breaking off a few curlicues. I wasn’t a bad kid, and I was always very good with my toys and other things, but there was something irresistible about the feel of the wicker and the ability to bend the curlicues I just couldn’t resist. I think I also figured out a way to unravel the wicker off the frame.
Making it Lovely
I remember scratching the finish off of my parents’ headboard when I was little, and I was a good kid too. It’s hard to resist stuff like that when you’re little.
High-heeled Momma
Eleanor is still a tiny little thing; therefore I’d go for the Minnen for now. Because the length is adjustable it may just make her feel a little more secure about sleeping in a big girl’s bed. I’m sure the Minnen can withstand the weight of her little body for both sleep and play, and if it couldn’t I’d hope IKEA would put a stop to its production. I also love the peacock, but if you’re anything like me, in a few years you may want to change up Eleanor’s room, and at that time you can switch one bed out for the other. I think the peacock is much more fitting for a 5 year old’s room opposed to an almost 2 year old’s. Happy decorating!!
Fiona
To be honest, I don’t love either one. Maybe it’s because I remember the 70s, but the Peacock, even painted pink, is retro in a not-good way for me. I’m not crazy about the curly-cues on the side of the Minnen, but I like it with the wallpaper, and honestly, if space is an issue (and I’m not sure if it is), an adjustable bed will be good for a while. I think I’m going to consider the Minnen for my 3-year-old daughter.
kate
nicole, everyone seems to like the peacock (yes, totally gorgeous and unique) but it seems like you actually want the minnen. maybe this is because it was a part of your original vision for eleanor’s room (the darling wallpaper, etc.)– that’s just my speculation. good luck making your choice! and thank you always for your darling blog!
jbhat
What a luxurious dilemma to have. But I will offer up another vote for the Peacock headboard, with some sort of attached support to save the pillows.
Can’t wait to hear what you decide!
jbhat
Shannon
I would go with the peacock personally. We have two kids in one room (girl and boy) with my daughter in a twin bed and my son in a toddler bed. It’s really hard with the toddler bed when my son wants one of us to come in and snuggle him (especially for my husband-he ends up laying on the floor next to the bed!) If we had the space, we’d get another twin bed, but we’re working on a trundle for now!
EmilyH
The peacock frame. Based purely on looks here.
Amy
I say if you already have the peacock, use it and then if you change your mind later you can always get the Ikea bed. The peacock is just really unique, whereas the Ikea bed isn’t. I’m sure you’d make either look awesome though!
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