A Treehouse in the Children’s Room: How the IKEA KURA Bed Becomes a Place to Sleep and Play
Why do children dream of a treehouse?
For children, a treehouse is much more than a wooden structure with a roof and windows. It is a place a little removed from everyday life and close to their imagination. Here, there is room for favourite books, secret treasures and play ideas that adults may explore only by invitation.
This is exactly why children love building blanket dens, hiding under tables or creating little retreats in their rooms. They need a place they can consider their own. It does not have to be large. Even a small, sheltered corner offers a sense of security and some distance from everything happening around them.
A little house with windows inspires their imagination even more. One day, it becomes a woodland cabin; the next, a hideout for little explorers; and in the evening, a cosy place to rest. Its meaning changes with the child’s needs.
But what if this childhood dream requires neither a garden nor a tall tree? Sometimes, all it takes is the right idea for the children’s room.
A treehouse in the children’s room: A dream that needs no garden
Not every family has a garden with a large tree. Yet the wish for a treehouse of their own can still come true. Everything children love about a treehouse can also be created in their room: a little place of their own with windows, a roof and enough space for new play ideas.
What matters most is the feeling of having a special area of their own, rather than a perfect replica of a house among the branches. A place that stands out from the rest of the room and that children can keep reinventing through their imagination.
Natural materials, soft colours and thoughtfully chosen details create a setting reminiscent of a little woodland retreat. Tree-themed wall decorations, green cushions or a few cuddly toys may be all it takes to create the desired atmosphere.
A treehouse in the children’s room becomes especially exciting when it combines an appealing appearance with several functions. A cosy play area can be created upstairs, with a quiet sleeping space underneath. This arrangement can also be reversed to suit the child’s needs.
The dream of a treehouse becomes something children can enjoy every day — with no garden needed, no bad weather to worry about and no distance to travel.
We were all children once — and each of us wished for a place that belonged to us alone.
A treehouse in the children’s room: One house, two possibilities
A treehouse in the children’s room can be a retreat, a play area and a sleeping space all at once. What matters is how the two levels are used to suit the child’s age, interests and daily routine.
LITTLE MOUNTAIN PLUS transforms the IKEA KURA bed into a little house with a roof and windows. The additional height creates more space under the bed and opens up different possibilities:
✔ Play upstairs, sleep downstairs: The upper level becomes a cosy play den with cushions, books and cuddly toys. A quiet sleeping space is created below.
✔ Sleep upstairs, play downstairs: The little house becomes a special sleeping area, while the space underneath remains available for playing, reading and relaxing.
✔ One or two windows: Depending on the version, the house takes on its own character and fits harmoniously into the children’s room.
✔ Room for new ideas: Natural colours, woodland motifs and matching accessories create an atmosphere reminiscent of a real treehouse.
✔ Additional protection as needed: Compatible safety rails can be added to the upper level. The house structure itself is not intended to serve as a climbing frame or fall protection.
The IKEA KURA bed becomes a special, practical place that gives children room for their own adventures every day.
Frequently asked questions
Can you bring a treehouse into a child’s room without a garden?
Yes. A house-bed structure with a roof and windows can give the children’s room the character of a little treehouse. Matching colours and decorations create a retreat for playing and dreaming.
Can my child play upstairs and sleep downstairs?
Yes. The upper level can be arranged as a cosy play and reading area, with a sleeping space underneath. This arrangement can also be reversed as needed.
Is the house bed available with one or two windows?
Yes. LITTLE MOUNTAIN PLUS is available in versions with one or two windows. This allows the design to be adapted to personal preferences and the children’s room.
Does the house-bed structure also provide fall protection?
No. The roof and windows are decorative elements and do not replace fall protection. Matching safety rails can be added for extra protection.
Good to know
A treehouse in the children’s room requires neither a garden nor a large tree. What matters is having a place of their own where children can play, unwind and let their imagination run free.
Our recommendation
LITTLE MOUNTAIN PLUS transforms the IKEA KURA bed into a little house with a roof and windows. Play upstairs and sleep downstairs — or the other way round: the arrangement follows your child’s needs.
Suitable Solutions for Your IKEA KURA Bed
IKEA KURA house bed with one window Little Mountain Plus
IKEA KURA house bed with windows Little Mountain Plus
