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Help me make this bunk bed.

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MrsDoolittle · 20/06/2006 11:02

Dd is to be turned out of her cot as ds is outgrowing his crib. I'm afraid she isn't going to like it very much.
Anyway I have bought \link{http://www.just-beds.co.uk/products/Julian%20Bowen%20Beds/nickleby_bunk.htm\this bunk} and now I need to put bedding on it. I'm guessing I can put her into the top bunk (they'll be separated) and utilise the railings at first.

What about vertebaudet?
I don't want to get anything princessy or pink.
Any other suggestions

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MrsDoolittle · 20/06/2006 11:04

Damn!! I've just realised that the image I have just posted is a good bit cheaper than what I have just bought, and the mattresses Angry

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misdee · 20/06/2006 11:05

can you send yours back and reorder these ones?

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MrsDoolittle · 20/06/2006 11:12

I don't know. I have just ordered the bunk and two mattresses, and a headboard and found them all cheaper on another website.
I have spoken to the chap this morning and he was so nice

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MrsDoolittle · 20/06/2006 11:15

On this website the bed is £131 and mattresses £55. I have just bought it on another site for £170 and the mattresses were £60 each. £319 in total!!

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MrsBadger · 20/06/2006 11:24

hang on, was the title meant to be 'make this bunk bed appealing' or something? I was all ready to wade in with my flat pack expertise!

How old is dd? Top bunks aren't usually recommended till 6yo, so I guess if she's young enough to still be in a cot she'll have to go on the bottom bunk.

If she's into playhouses and such, a \link{http://www.objects-of-design.com/products1/77/scatlev/443/beach-hut-play-house.htm\playhouse front} (similar available cheaper elsewhere I'm sure) may appeal. Or a pair of curtains may have a similar effect but I can't seem to lay my hands on anywhere that makes them specially for bunks.

White Company is a good place to start for bedding ideas, but are phenomenally expensive. I like plain dyed stuff in a mix of colours - JL or Argos are pretty good - or Ikea have some stylish not-too-flowery florals.

Kelly1978 · 20/06/2006 11:24

ring him up and make soemthing up - it won't fit, or your dh has jsut ordered one.

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MrsDoolittle · 20/06/2006 11:27

Thats what it was meant to be Mrs Badger.

It wasn't til i posted the link I realised I paid too much.

nothing i can do now, but it's alot of difference

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misdee · 20/06/2006 11:28

do you have an order number, just cancel the order.

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MrsDoolittle · 20/06/2006 11:30

btw I am not going to keep them together at first

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MrsDoolittle · 20/06/2006 11:30

misdee can I do that?
I will feel so guilty

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misdee · 20/06/2006 11:55

yes do it. just say you've changed your mind, or that it wont fit.

LIZS · 20/06/2006 11:56

they can only say no !

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