Does your toddler want his first bed? If you are short of space it is a good idea to consider a Captains Bed. If you are reading this article you will have a good idea of what a captain's bed is. Until fairly recently I didn't have any idea what they were.  I'm thrilled that I stumbled across them as my wife & I were tired of tripping up the children's stuff in our apartment.

You will obviously know that de-cluttering is the most appropriate way to get a tidy, organized life. However, if you are a parent you will know that is easier said than done.  Any family home with kids generally seems to have plenty of toys, books & clothes to keep tidy. If you don't want to throw good quality stuff away that might come in useful as hand me downs, looking for great storage methods is the best solution.

As my DIY skills are reasonable I decided to shop around for some Captains Bed Plans as I wanted to make the most effective use of the space in our toddler's bedroom. I figured that by raising the bed a few feet I could get a lot more storage space underneath. There is enough room for the clothes that used take up a small wardrobe as well as a chest full of toys. This has utilized space that would normally have been wasted & left us with more floor space.

As captain's beds are so useful they can be placed anywhere to store clothes, bed linen & anything else you want out of the way. Some people use them in guest rooms, others anywhere that space is at a premium.

By building your own bed it's possible to put drawers, chests or trunks underneath, which makes Captain's Bed Plans an ideal way to solve your storage problems. Many find woodworking projects an enjoyable hobby, you too could create a stylish piece of furniture just as I did.