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ROOM FOR KIDS<br />
BY HOPPEKIDS<br />
SLEEP WELL!<br />
Learn about why<br />
sleep is important<br />
and find inspiration<br />
for the perfect<br />
setting for bed time.<br />
THE BABY HOME<br />
Help on choosing the most important furniture and<br />
tips on decorating the changing station.<br />
THE RIGHT BED<br />
In this guide you can find inspiration and help to<br />
choose the right bed for your child.
WWW.HOPPEKIDS.COM<br />
Visit www.hoppekids.com to find product<br />
information, assembling instructions, inspiration and<br />
guides to decoration amazing children’s rooms and<br />
much, much more.<br />
FIND A RETAILER<br />
We are working with retailers in all the Nordic<br />
countries, most of Europe and other places around<br />
the world.<br />
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Our capable retailers are always ready to help you<br />
find the right solution for your children’s room.<br />
Find a retailer near you on our homepage.<br />
LIFETIME WARRANTY ON PREMIUM<br />
Register your bed to obtain lifetime warranty against<br />
manufacturing faults on your PREMIUM-bed.<br />
Read more about the beds, register your bed and<br />
see the current terms and conditions for lifetime<br />
warranty on our homepage.<br />
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INSPIRATION<br />
12 COOL FORTS AND CRYSTAL CASTLES<br />
Winter Wonderland and Construction offer adventure in<br />
the most beautiful snow scenes and transform the room<br />
into the coolest, but perhaps not tidiest, construction site.<br />
22 BEAUTIFUL, LITTLE IDA-MARIE<br />
The cute, little IDA-MARIE bed will create a safe and<br />
cozy goodnight feeling in any room.<br />
24 RAINBOW COUNTRY AND TIME TRAVEL<br />
Unicorn and Dinosaur bring your child on a magical trip up in<br />
the clouds and back to a time when giants roamed the earth.<br />
28 THE HOUSE BED - A HOUSE IN THE ROOM<br />
The house bed is a cute and fun bed. It creates a cozy<br />
”room in the room” due to the frame.<br />
32 PAINTBOXES WITH MY COLOR<br />
My Color adds colorful details to the room.<br />
36 FROM FLOWERBEDS TO INFINITY AND BED-YOND<br />
There is reason to look at the ceiling – nay, the sky –<br />
when textile series Forest and Space enter the room for<br />
who knows what adventures await beyond the walls.<br />
45 FINGER PAINT YOUR BED WITH DECO-DESIGNER<br />
Use Deco-Designer to create your very own combination<br />
of colors of our textile series and the bed.<br />
46 THE MODULAR AND FLEXIBLE BED SERIES<br />
BASIC and PREMIUM are our modular and flexible<br />
bedding systems which carry the Nordic Ecolabel.<br />
DELUXE is the classic sofa bed with a modern twist. All<br />
three collections offer solutions that fit any room perfectly.<br />
54 THE CANOPY BED AND FLEXIBLE FURNITURE<br />
The Canopy bed creates a cozy space for sleeping,<br />
while the flexible furniture creates space in even the<br />
tiniest of rooms.<br />
56 THE ROOM TELLS A STOREY<br />
Storey is the new storage system from <strong>Hoppekids</strong>. It<br />
is flexible and therefore can accommodate all kinds of<br />
children’s rooms and fit your exact needs.<br />
64 HONOR, PILLOWS AND PRINCESS DREAMS<br />
Dreams of princesses, princes and dragons will come<br />
to live amongst the calm colors of Fairytale Knight and<br />
Fairytale Flower.<br />
THEMES<br />
CONT<strong>EN</strong>TS<br />
04 THE BABY HOME<br />
Our best ideas and tips on what to consider when<br />
choosing the most important furniture as you prepare<br />
your home for your little newcomer.<br />
50 SLEEP WELL!<br />
What makes sleep so vital for your child? And what<br />
exactly is the body up to when we sleep? And how do<br />
you create the best environment for sleeping? Get the<br />
answer in the theme about good sleep!<br />
60 STORAGE<br />
Easily find the best storage for the children’s room.<br />
GUIDES & ARTICLES<br />
04 WHO IS HOPPEKIDS?<br />
Our mission is the create the safest and most<br />
sustainable children’s furniture. Read what that means<br />
to you, your child and the environment.<br />
16 A SAFER BASE<br />
A hands-on guide to creating a healthier indoor climate<br />
in the children’s room.<br />
19 LIFE TIME WARRANTY<br />
Read about the lifetime warranty on PREMIUM.<br />
20 THE NORDIC ECOLABEL<br />
Read what The Nordic Ecolabel mean for your child and you<br />
and learn more about what the demands of its products.<br />
30 GOOD THINGS IN SMALL PACKAGES<br />
Ideas for decorating big, playful rooms in small spaces.<br />
32 COZINESS IN THE HEIGHTS<br />
Read about the many advantages and delights of adding<br />
height to the bed.<br />
40 CHOOSE THE RIGHT BED<br />
Do you miss inspiration or an overview of what kind of<br />
children beds are available? Then this guide is just right for you!<br />
68 1+1 CAN EQUAL 3<br />
Sharing a bedroom can be advantageous for children!<br />
70 IT’S ALL ABOUT THE CHILDR<strong>EN</strong><br />
The entire <strong>Hoppekids</strong> universe is about the children: From<br />
design and production of furniture to helping those who<br />
make a big different for the lives of many children.
Every time we sell a bed, we<br />
ensure healthier children’s<br />
rooms, more forest in the<br />
world and help more children<br />
to a better life.
ROOMS WITH HEART AND SOUL<br />
There are children’s rooms, and then there are children’s<br />
rooms with heart and soul.<br />
To us, a great children’s room is more than a room full<br />
of furniture. This ‘magalogue’ – a fusion of a magazine<br />
and a catalogue – is our way of giving you more than just<br />
furniture.<br />
We would like to inspire you to look at the children’s room<br />
as we do: As a universe of imagination and possibilities<br />
which in every way is designed to protect the most important<br />
thing of all: Our children.<br />
As a father of three wonderful kids, I only want the best<br />
for my children and I know how different children can be.<br />
The children’s room is more than just a bedroom, it is a<br />
playroom and a living room as well. Children spend more<br />
time there than in any other room in the house, which is<br />
why it naturally has to be healthy and safe. As the only<br />
producer in the world, our modular beds carry the Nordic<br />
Ecolabel. We have chosen the Nordic Ecolabel because it<br />
coincides with our own values of contributing to a more<br />
sustainable and healthy world; a world where children can<br />
grow up safely and securely.<br />
Other than plenty of sustainable quality furniture, the<br />
magalogue contains guides on how you can get a healthier<br />
children’s room, how to choose the right bed, how to<br />
furnish different types of children’s rooms and a lot, lot<br />
more. It is our hope that you will find the magalogue both<br />
intriguing and inspiring.<br />
Happy reading and welcome to the world of <strong>Hoppekids</strong> –<br />
a world with heart and soul.<br />
René Stenvang<br />
Founder of <strong>Hoppekids</strong><br />
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WHO IS HOPPEKIDS?<br />
To us, a children’s room is so much more than merely a<br />
room with furniture in it.<br />
It’s the safe base from which your child explores the<br />
world, learns about big and small things and where the<br />
imagination can run wild. It’s also the place where your<br />
child can find peace and safety and where good sleep<br />
plays a big part.<br />
<strong>Hoppekids</strong>’ mission is to create the safest and most<br />
sustainable children’s furniture, which promotes good<br />
sleep, play and creative learning.<br />
Just like a children’s room isn’t just a room with furniture<br />
in it, children’s furniture isn’t just things which fulfill a<br />
practical role. Children’s furniture sometimes has to be a<br />
spaceship, a magic cave, a work space or a cozy reading<br />
nook. They have to embrace play time – alone and with<br />
friends, learning and sleeping.<br />
And last – but not least: They have to be so safe and<br />
sustainable that they can follow your child through the<br />
adventures of their childhood and be passed on to a<br />
younger sibling.<br />
Our own factory and sewing room<br />
We have our own factory, which makes it easy to manage<br />
our products and the materials we use. Our wood, for<br />
instance, is carefully chosen based on a number of criteria<br />
in regards to quality, irregularities and – of course – that it<br />
is sourced from a sustainable forestry.<br />
To minimize our waste, we use a computer to calculate how<br />
we cut the wood in the best possible way. We therefore have<br />
a surprisingly low amount of waste. Any waste is being used<br />
to produce energy for our production.<br />
We have our own sewing room where our skilled<br />
seamstresses create the textiles for our universes. The<br />
applications on curtains and other textiles are handmade.<br />
We do this because we believe it gives you the best possible<br />
quality. As a bonus, it’s also more fun to touch for a curious<br />
child who is developing their senses.<br />
All of our furniture is transported in flat packs. You have<br />
to build them yourself but we believe that it is worth it. By<br />
packing our products like this, we ensure that we can deliver<br />
furniture without damage and impact the environment as<br />
little as possible as we avoid transporting unneccesary air.<br />
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What does the Nordic Ecolabel mean for<br />
<strong>Hoppekids</strong>’ production – and for you?<br />
For furniture – and for many other industries – the<br />
production is what makes the biggest impact on the<br />
environment. That is why we are striving to create<br />
furniture which has as long a life span as possible.<br />
Furniture carrying the Nordic Ecolabel has to live up to<br />
strict standards regarding their impact on environment<br />
and health, as well as their security and quality.<br />
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE CHILDR<strong>EN</strong><br />
<strong>Hoppekids</strong>’ dream is to create a better future for<br />
the children. That’s the essence of everything we<br />
do. It is the heart and soul of our every day.<br />
We fight for a better future by:<br />
• Create the safest and most sustainable<br />
children’s furniture which promote the good<br />
sleep, playing and creative learning.<br />
• Constantly improve ourselves in regards to<br />
the standards for environment, health and<br />
quality that the 5 Nordic countries have made<br />
for the Nordic Ecolabel. (read more on page 20)<br />
• Involve ourselves in good initiatives which<br />
create a lasting changing for the children and<br />
those who fight for them (read more on page 70)<br />
Our beds should be able to be passed on from a bigger<br />
sibling to a smaller. The bed should also always fit the<br />
child and the room in which it stands. That’s why our<br />
furniture is flexible and can be changed to always match<br />
your needs. It’s super easy - you can just add a module<br />
underneath your junior bed to make a brand-new high<br />
sleeper!<br />
We are working closely with the Nordic Ecolabel and<br />
it has been a pleasure going through our product’s life<br />
cycle – from before the wood is harvested and right until<br />
the bed has to be recycled. The result is a production<br />
which makes the least impact on the environment and<br />
exclusively use wood from sustainable sources.<br />
It also means that our products have the least affect<br />
possible in your child’s room. This is ensured by<br />
exclusively using water-based lacquer.<br />
We usually say that it’s perfectly safe to “taste” our<br />
furniture because there are no harmful substances<br />
in them...but, honestly: They’re not nearly as tasty as<br />
chocolate!<br />
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THEME: THE BABY HOME<br />
The IDA-MARIE Playpen with round bars. The base can be set to<br />
three different heights. Outer measurements: W91xH71xD85 cm<br />
THE PLAYP<strong>EN</strong> - AN OASIS OF PEACE<br />
The playpen is neither a cage nor a prison for your child.<br />
From your child’s point of view, it is rather a bubble that<br />
protects your child from everyone else. The playpen is a<br />
safe haven for your child where disruptions, curious pets<br />
and siblings are kept out. It is also a safe and secure spot<br />
for your child if you need to do something that require<br />
you to turn your back to the child for a bit.<br />
A pen for learning and playing<br />
The bars of the playpen are the ideal support for when<br />
your child is starting to stand and walk – both from the<br />
inside and outside of the playpen. By using a nonslip<br />
underlay, e.g. a playpen mattress, which also serves as<br />
isolation you will create a soft, comfortable and safe<br />
surface for your child.<br />
While your child is still very small, you can tie a cord<br />
across the playpen and attach toys to it. This is a<br />
useful tool to stimulate and train your child’s eye-hand<br />
coordination, because the child will begin to reach for the<br />
toys when they are 2-3-months old. For safety reasons<br />
you should remove the cord as soon as your child starts<br />
to attempt to stand up.<br />
Use the playpen as a supplement<br />
It is important to use the playpen with care because your<br />
child will train useful skills, such as crawling and rolling,<br />
when placed on the floor. As soon as your child begins<br />
to move about on his or her own, you should only use<br />
the playpen for shorter stays and for the child’s own<br />
safety e.g. when you have to leave the room.<br />
If you are worried a playpen will take up too much space<br />
in your home, you can consider buying one with a smaller<br />
size. The playpen from <strong>Hoppekids</strong> only measures 91x85<br />
cm and has a mattress size of 80x86 cm. The base is<br />
adjustable to three different heights. Use these settings<br />
to avoid hurting your back when you are lifting your<br />
child as well as protect your child from draft.<br />
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THEME: THE BABY HOME<br />
ANTON Baby bed | CHRISTIAN dresser<br />
MEET ANTON<br />
ANTON is a robust and classic crib with a mattress size of 60x120 cm and a<br />
base that can be set to two positions. ANTON carries the Nordic Ecolabel.<br />
This means that there are strict standards regarding environment, health,<br />
quality and safety which ensures safe surroundings for your child. The design<br />
on ANTON enables you to rebuild the crib into a bench and thereby increase<br />
ANTON’s useful life remarkably. Should a baby sister or brother arrive? Then<br />
you can easily transform ANTON back to a crib!<br />
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THEME: THE BABY HOME<br />
The Crib| CHRISTIAN dresser<br />
THE CRADLE – MORE THAN A BED<br />
The cradle is your baby’s first real sleeping place<br />
after being carried around in a belly for nine months.<br />
Therefore, it is essential that the sleeping place is a<br />
safe and secure place where your baby can adjust to<br />
being outside in the real world.<br />
Why choose the cradle?<br />
There are plenty of advantages in choosing a cradle<br />
instead of a cot or letting the baby sleep in the bed<br />
with you.<br />
After nine months, your baby has gotten used to<br />
being rocked around in the tummy. The cradle<br />
recreates the rocking movement. This makes it feel<br />
safe, natural and relaxing for your baby – just as<br />
it feels natural for you to comfort by rocking and<br />
carrying him or her in your arms.<br />
At the same time, the rocking motion stimulates<br />
your baby’s balance which is the grounds for their<br />
future motor skill development. The cradle therefore<br />
comes as a developing and more natural extension<br />
of the time in the belly than, for instance, the cot.<br />
Baby wants to be put in the corner<br />
Newborn babies should not have too much space<br />
around them because they are just getting used to<br />
being out in the big world instead of in mom’s safe,<br />
but confined belly.<br />
The cradle is good because you rarely have to adjust<br />
the sleeping area with, for instance, a bed crib bunker<br />
or similer. At the same time, the slightly smaller size<br />
is practical when you have to find space for it in your<br />
bedroom.<br />
For your baby’s own safety it is recommended that<br />
the baby sleep in the same room as you for the first<br />
three months.<br />
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THEME: THE BABY HOME<br />
More sleep for you<br />
The time with a newborn is always tough both because<br />
you will not get as much sleep as usual but also because<br />
a new, little person, who has to be watched and cared<br />
for, has arrived.<br />
Some parents choose to let the baby sleep in their bed<br />
- which can be a solution as well - as long as you do not<br />
place the baby between you.<br />
Lying in between you creates a greater risk of injury<br />
and authorities advise against it. Your baby will need as<br />
much space in your bed as in their own and it can be<br />
a challenge to fit three people in a bed meant for two<br />
without losing sleep.<br />
The cradle makes sure the baby has their own space<br />
while still being right next to you. And when the cradle is<br />
right there, it is still very easy to comfort and breastfeed<br />
without really having to get out of bed.<br />
Life of a cradle after the first six months<br />
It is no secret that you have to buy a lot of stuff for<br />
the new arrival. That is also why it might seem over the<br />
top to buy a cradle which will only be used as a sleeping<br />
space for about six months before it gets too small.<br />
<strong>Hoppekids</strong> want all of our furniture to be used – and<br />
reused – for a long time because it is far better for the<br />
environment if only few pieces of furniture have to be<br />
produced.<br />
That is why the cradle is made from solid wood which<br />
makes it sturdy and very durable. It can also be reshaped<br />
into a great little bench that your child can use for many<br />
years.<br />
If a little brother or sister arrives, it can easily be made<br />
into a cradle again, and because it is so durable, it will<br />
last for generations.<br />
The cradle has been designed so you can<br />
easily re-build it into a smart bench.<br />
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THEME: THE BABY HOME<br />
CHRISTIAN will have a long life because the top is easy to remove<br />
as soon as you don’t need a changing station anymore.<br />
THE CHANGING STATION<br />
More than 5000! That is the amount of diapers, you<br />
can expect to change during your child’s first 3 years.<br />
Most changes will hopefully happen on a well-equipped<br />
changing station. We will give you some pointers on how<br />
to pick the best solution for you and your child.<br />
You have to consider a great many things when creating a<br />
changing station.<br />
Where should it be located and how much surplus space<br />
does that room have? Is it necessary to move the changing<br />
station out of the bathroom - and then how do you get<br />
access to water?<br />
Placement<br />
When choosing a changing station, you have to remember<br />
that it is a work station. A lot of people tend to focus<br />
mainly on the decorations and coziness of the situation,<br />
while forgetting the practical details.<br />
The optimal placement of the changing station is next to<br />
a tap with running water. For that the bathroom is the<br />
obvious choice, but some choose the kitchen or the utility<br />
room if space is an issue.<br />
Some place the changing station in the bedroom because it<br />
has space or because they want to keep all the baby items<br />
in one place. When you don’t have access to running water,<br />
you can use a small wash bowl. Some bowls are divided into<br />
several spaces so you have water for both the ’head and the<br />
tail’. During the day – and especially during the night – you<br />
should keep lukewarm water in a thermos for easy access.<br />
No matter where you place your changing station, it is<br />
important to keep necessities nearby. These include diapers,<br />
wash cloths, water, clean clothes, lotions, nail clippers and<br />
cotton swaps among others. They should be easy to reach<br />
so you don’t have to leave the station during a change. If<br />
you need to turn away from the station, it is recommended<br />
to place your child on the floor or place a hand on the babys<br />
belly so you know the baby is lying safely on the changing<br />
station. Also keep in mind that the station should have the<br />
correct height so you don’t strain your back when using it.<br />
Size of the furniture<br />
Only few people have unlimited space in the children’s room<br />
or bathroom. Luckily there are a number of solutions to this.<br />
If you have the station in a small bathroom, consider using<br />
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THEME: THE BABY HOME<br />
a wall hanging changing station that can fold up when not<br />
in use. You can also choose a standing changing station that<br />
won’t take up too much space but still contains everything<br />
you need.<br />
If you have plenty of space, for instance in the child’s room,<br />
you can choose a dresser with a dressing top. The dressing<br />
top transforms the dresser into a practical changing station<br />
and when your child no longer need diapers, you can remove<br />
the dressing top. After that, the dresser can be used to store<br />
all sorts of things in the years to come.<br />
Changing time is bonding time<br />
Even though it rarely is downright lovely to handle a used<br />
diaper, the time you spend changing your child is a perfect<br />
opportunity to bond. It gives you the opporunity to talk to<br />
your child and share a lot of important eye and physical<br />
contact. This makes your child grow accustomed to you<br />
and to the process of changing diapers.<br />
CHECKLIST FOR THE CHANGING STATION<br />
• Tub or bowl for water, with one or two spaces<br />
• Diapers<br />
• Soft towels or fabric diapers<br />
• Wash cloths (soft disposable or cotton cloths)<br />
• Clean clothes<br />
• An extra pacifier<br />
• Lotions, soap and the like<br />
• Comb<br />
• Manicure set and cotton swabs<br />
• Optional: a thermos with lukewarm water<br />
• Optional: a bin for used diapers<br />
When your child grows – and grows restless – you might<br />
want to consider having a toy nearby for entertainment.<br />
However, the changing station should be kept fairly neat so<br />
neither you nor your child’s attention on this quality time<br />
goes out the window.<br />
The IDA-MARIE changing unit<br />
IDA-MARIE changing unit is a cute<br />
shelving unit with two shelves. On<br />
the sides of the unit, you can attach<br />
our fabric with practical pockets.<br />
It suits all rooms and the two<br />
wheels make it easy to move while<br />
remainging stable.<br />
ISABELLA changing dresser<br />
ISABELLA gives you flexible and<br />
modern storage solutions with one shelf<br />
and two drawers. The height between the<br />
shelf and drawers is ideal for e.g. boxes.<br />
When you no longer use the dresser as a<br />
changing station, you can easily remove<br />
the dressing top.<br />
CHRISTIAN dresser<br />
The timeless, smart CHRISTIAN<br />
with four large drawers gives you<br />
many possibilities for storage.<br />
CHRISTIAN will have a long life<br />
because the top is easy to remove as<br />
soon as you don’t need a changing<br />
station anymore.<br />
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VISIT THE CRYSTAL CASTLE<br />
- with Winter Wonderland<br />
The heavy, sparkling snow squeaks under<br />
your feet and you can see your breath as<br />
you step into the landscape. The tulle<br />
and the beautiful mountains protects the castle<br />
from the cold and when you go out to play it is<br />
a good thing to remember a knitted sweater. It’s<br />
full speed ahead and you can make snow angels,<br />
be sledging down the mountains with polar bears<br />
or go out in a hot air balloon and look out over<br />
the sparkling snow landscape. Get your snow<br />
boots on and explore Winter Wonderland’s frozen<br />
tunnels, crackling towers and beautiful scenery.<br />
ABOVE<br />
Knitted beanbag and pillow.<br />
RIGHT<br />
BASIC Halfhigh bed 90x200 cm w. curtain|Pillows|Tunnel<br />
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Cute details!<br />
Separate layer of tulle and frills<br />
Soft and comfy knit<br />
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BUILD A COOL FORT<br />
- with Construction<br />
S<br />
TOP! Says the bright red sign hanging on<br />
the middle of the closed door. From the<br />
room there are knocking sounds and a<br />
voice that directs the course of the battle. You<br />
hear “Teddy, hold the gray pillow, and I’ll make<br />
the wall to the fort!” It is being rebuilt, because<br />
in this room there lives a child, that can make<br />
Bob the Builder look like an amateur. Remember<br />
the safety helmet if the teddy tower is not fully<br />
levelled and remember: It is not a messy room –<br />
It is a room under (re)construction!<br />
ABOVE<br />
Tunnel<br />
RIGHT<br />
BASIC Halfhigh bed 90x200 cm w. curtain|Foam cones |Beanbag<br />
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Fun detail!<br />
The signs can be moved<br />
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PREMIUM Half high bed 90x200 cm w. curtain, tulle and pillows| Tunnel | From the universe Winter Wonderland.<br />
A SAFER BASE<br />
- a guide to a healthier children’s room<br />
Children use far more time in their rooms than adults do in any other room of the house. This is why it is even more<br />
important to make sure that it is not unhealthy for them to play and sleep in their rooms. Some things you will have to<br />
consider before you furnish. Other things need to be considered when choosing or buying items and toys. And then<br />
there are things you will need to do every day. There can be consequences by not doing anything, but luckily doing<br />
small things make a big difference as long as you know where to make an effort. In this guide, we focus on some of<br />
the things you should remember when you shop for, furnish, decorate and maintain a healthy children’s room.<br />
Sources: The Ecological Council and other<br />
BEFORE ANYONE MOVES IN - PREPERATION WILL GET YOU FAR<br />
Paint<br />
When choosing paint, you should buy water-based paint,<br />
preferably with ecolabels such as the Nordic Ecolabel or<br />
the EU Ecolabel. These are better for the indoor climate<br />
and for nature than other types of paints. You also need<br />
to ventilate the room for at least a week before anyone<br />
moves in because the paint gives off more substances to<br />
the air while hardening.<br />
Decorating and furnishing<br />
Again, look for the Nordic or EU Ecolabels because<br />
they ensure that you buy furniture with a minimum<br />
of harmful chemicals, but also because you get more<br />
secure and durable furniture. Consider whether you<br />
need carpets and curtains because they generally give off<br />
more dust. Alternatively use blinds or look for allergy<br />
friendly carpets.<br />
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A SAFER BASE<br />
Safety<br />
Remember to always consider safety when furnishing,<br />
and generally only buy EU-safety approved furniture.<br />
Also, furniture that can fall over should be fastened to<br />
the walls with fittings. Shelf brackets should be of the<br />
sturdy kind that can handle both the weight of boxes full<br />
of toys as well as detouring child mountaineers.<br />
FILLING THE BOXES AND DRAWERS – STORAGE AND DECORATION<br />
Dust in the room<br />
As you know, textiles give off dust. The more blankets,<br />
curtains, clothing and bedding you have laying around,<br />
the more dust you will have. Toys and items also easily<br />
collect dust.<br />
You should therefore consider reducing the number of<br />
items you have lying about e.g. by using closed storage<br />
for everything that can collect or give off dust. That way<br />
you have made cleaning easier as well.<br />
You can also choose to use textiles labelled Oeko-Tex®<br />
which is the most widespread health label concerning<br />
textiles in the world.<br />
Toys<br />
You should be concerned and aware whether your<br />
child’s toys contain phthalates. Long term exposure to<br />
phthalates is known for hormone disruption. This can<br />
also happen through toys containing PVC which among<br />
others is typically found in soft plastic products.<br />
Hormone disruption can lead to fertility problems,<br />
obesity, diabetes 2, behavioral problems and an increased<br />
risk of hormone related forms of cancer among others.<br />
Also try to avoid especially phosphor based and<br />
brominated flame retardants that can typically be found<br />
in foam products and electronics. These substances can<br />
have the same hormone disrupting effects.<br />
Decorative plants<br />
Plants are generally great at purifying both CO2 and<br />
particles from the air. Dirt, children and small grabby<br />
hands is not a great combo though.<br />
Therefore, choose plants that can hang or stand outside<br />
of your child’s reach. Ferns and Aloe Vera are particularly<br />
good but air plants are great as well, because they need<br />
minimal care - less work for you.<br />
Tunnel, Foam Cones and Bean Bag from the universe Construction.<br />
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A SAFER BASE<br />
EVERYDAY LIFE - THE SMALL THINGS MAKE A DIFFER<strong>EN</strong>CE<br />
Something in the air…<br />
When you breathe, you exhale CO2. A high concentration<br />
of CO2 in a room during the night can result in an<br />
unrestful sleep, low power of concentration the next day<br />
and trouble learning. Luckily, it can be helped by three<br />
daily ventilations of the room - the most important time<br />
being right before going to sleep.<br />
Damp surroundings<br />
The above-mentioned ventilation is an easy way to rid<br />
yourselves of a damp indoor climate as well. Too much<br />
moisture in the air can result in mold which is why you<br />
should keep the doors closed to damp rooms such as the<br />
bathroom and basement.<br />
The effects on the indoor climate do not only come from<br />
the room itself. Cooking and smoke from candles give<br />
off particles that are considered as potentially harmful<br />
as the particles from car exhaust. Use a powerful cooker<br />
hood during cooking and replace candles with LEDalternatives.<br />
A ventilation system helps but cannot<br />
replace manual ventilation completely.<br />
The good ol’ solution<br />
Thorough cleaning definitely helps as well. Dusting and<br />
vacuuming helps to get rid of particles and chemicals<br />
that bind themselves to dust. You should also be mindful<br />
of which cleaning agents you use in the house. Products<br />
with the Nordic Ecolabel or the EU Ecolabel are<br />
generally better for everyone’s health.<br />
BASIC Junior bed w ladder 70x160 cm| MADS rosa table and chairs | CHRISTIAN dresser.<br />
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PREMIUM Midhigh bed 90x200 cm w. curtain from the universe Construction| Tunnel | Bean Bag | STOREY bookcase.<br />
LIFETIME WARRANTY<br />
- on all beds from the PREMIUM-collection<br />
Carefulness and quality are crucial for us at <strong>Hoppekids</strong>.This is why we are proud to present a unique lifetime<br />
warranty on all beds in the PREMIUM collection. Lifetime warranty is your comfort and guarantee that the bed<br />
you buy is produced with the utmost care and consideration on security and durability.<br />
PREMIUM is the luxury collection from <strong>Hoppekids</strong>. The series provides higher comfort, even better security<br />
and durability, as well as an almost infinite selection of beds and accessories.The selection in PREMIUM gives<br />
you a lot of flexibility and makes it easy for you to find a bed that suits both your child and the child’s room.<br />
The quality of the bed and the great selection of accessories enable the PREMIUM bed to last for the entire<br />
childhood or to serve as a “hand me down” to younger siblings, without losing that special feeling of getting a<br />
new and personalized bed.<br />
Which products are included in the warranty?<br />
All products that are a part of the PREMIUM collection are covered by the warranty; including slides, ladders<br />
and security rails. The lifetime warranty is only available if you register your products no later than 3 months<br />
after the purchase.<br />
Read more about the lifetime warranty and register your bed at www.hoppekids.com.<br />
Make sure to have your item numbers and receipt ready - then it’ll only take a few minutes!<br />
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THE NORDIC ECOLABEL<br />
The Nordic Ecolabel is a label which makes it easy for<br />
you to choose the best products for the environment. The<br />
label makes sure that the product meets strict standards<br />
regarding environment, health, quality and safety.<br />
The Nordic Ecolabel is a widely known label in the Nordic<br />
countries and is similar to the EU Ecolabel. It is used on<br />
non-food products such as washing powder, lotions, toilet<br />
paper and furniture. But what does it mean to have the<br />
Nordic Ecolabel on your products and how does it impact<br />
you and your children’s everyday life?<br />
The Nordic Ecolabel equals strict standards<br />
The Nordic Ecolabel guarantees that the entirety of the<br />
product’s journey – from raw material to production,<br />
use, disposal and recirculation – is factored in when the<br />
standards of the labelled products are set. Among others<br />
the products live up to strict chemical standards which is<br />
great for you and your children’s health as well as for the<br />
people producing the products and for the environment.<br />
The standards are constantly updated and tightened, so<br />
you are always sure that the Nordic Ecolabeled products<br />
are environmentally sustainable, and a great choice for<br />
environment and health.<br />
For instance, the wood used in Nordic Ecolabeled furniture<br />
has to come from evidently legally cut down trees, and<br />
the origin of the wood has to be traceable. A great share<br />
of the wood also has to come from certified sustainable<br />
forestry. The furniture also cannot contain chemicals such<br />
as phthalates, heavy metals, flame retardants or fluorinated<br />
substances which can function as endocrine disruptors.<br />
Furthermore, the glue and paint used cannot contain<br />
anything cancer-causing, and there are strict standards<br />
regarding the evaporation of surface treatment products<br />
as well.<br />
The Nordic Ecolabel also has strict standards regarding<br />
furniture durability because the environmental impact<br />
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mainly happens during production. The longer the furniture<br />
lasts, the fewer pieces of furniture will need to be produced.<br />
That is why the Nordic Ecolabel is seen as a strong seal<br />
of approval concerning quality, durability and recyclability.<br />
What does it mean for you and your children?<br />
To have the Nordic Ecolabel on your furniture means that<br />
you help sustain the forests of the world. It means that you<br />
take responsibility and consider which chemicals you want<br />
to keep out of your home - and out of nature. It means you<br />
want to save the few resources we have left.<br />
It means that you can feel safe that the furniture has been<br />
responsibly produced with the future of your children and<br />
the environment in mind.<br />
The Nordic Ecolabel also means that you do not have to<br />
worry about your children’s health when they move around<br />
on, near and in the furniture. Since they will not give off<br />
any harmful substances it is quite alright to have a little<br />
taste. But we must warn you: The taste is rather bland.<br />
Especially children’s furniture has to be able to take a beating<br />
and by choosing furniture with the Nordic Ecolabel, you<br />
are certain to get very tough and durable furniture which<br />
can withstand the treatment only children can provide.<br />
In other words, the Nordic Ecolabel guarantees you longlasting<br />
quality and attention to the environment, to you, to<br />
your children and to the future.<br />
This article was written in collaboration with Ecolabeling Denmark.<br />
”Pieces of furniture marked with<br />
the Nordic Ecolabel live up to strict<br />
standards regarding environment,<br />
health and quality. The furniture<br />
has been strength, safety and<br />
stability tested by international test<br />
standards. This means that you get<br />
a piece of long-lasting furniture<br />
which is safe for your child to sleep<br />
and play in. It also means that your<br />
child will not come in contact with<br />
undesirable chemicals through<br />
breathing or close contact with the<br />
piece of furniture”<br />
Heidi Bugge, environmental expert<br />
Ecolabeling Denmark<br />
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IDA-MARIE Junior bed in Pale Green w. drawers.<br />
BEAUTIFUL, LITTLE IDA-MARIE<br />
IDA-MARIE is a popular junior bed with a classic and<br />
timeless design. With a mattress size of 70x160 cm, IDA-<br />
MARIE provides a smooth transition between the crib and<br />
the adult bed. The size makes IDA-MARIE the perfect bed<br />
for smaller rooms, because she takes up less space.<br />
IDA-MARIE is available in six beautiful colors which<br />
provide a pop of color without dominating the room.<br />
SIX<br />
BEAUTIFUL COLORS<br />
IDA-MARIE is available in six beautiful colors which<br />
provide a pop of color without dominating the room.<br />
With IDA-MARIE, you have plenty of opportunities.<br />
You can buy a security rail or a couple of drawers.<br />
The guard rail will make IDA-MARIE a little less edgy<br />
which can make especially smaller children feel safe.<br />
However it can easily be removed to make room for fun<br />
and games.<br />
The drawers are perfect for sleep-inducing things like<br />
bed sheets, duvets and pillows, as well as toys and other<br />
‘children’s treasures’.<br />
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IDA-MARIE as a house bed in white. The house bed is available in white and grey.<br />
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RAINBOW COUNTRY<br />
- with Unicorn<br />
When the world needs more magic dust,<br />
rainbows and unicorns, the universe Unicorn<br />
is perfect. It’s a known fact that unicorns are<br />
horses, but better. You can almost taste the fairy<br />
dust in the air, and with a little imagination, the<br />
rainbows will appear without any rain when you<br />
gallop around the magical surroundings of your<br />
bedroom. Add a dab of rose water and a sprinkle<br />
of fairy dust and you have an atmosphere you<br />
would otherwise only find in fairytales.<br />
RIGHT<br />
BASIC Halfhigh bed 70x160 cm with curtain, pillows, teddy bear and bean bag<br />
| MATHILDE children’s set | HANS wardrobe<br />
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ROAAAAAR!!<br />
- with Dinosaur<br />
They have big teeth - and arms too<br />
short to reach the cookie jar. Cookies<br />
weren’t even invented when these<br />
giants stomped around amongst volcanoes and<br />
primordial soups. Now your kid can stomp<br />
around his own room like a terrifying T-rex with<br />
the universe Dinosaur. But look out for falling<br />
meteors or other things that can make the room<br />
explode. Because then you will have to clean it<br />
and that’s hard to do with very short arms.<br />
ABOVE<br />
PREMIUM Junior bed 90x200 with and pillows<br />
|JONAS desk and drawers<br />
RIGHT<br />
PREMIUM Halfhigh bed 90x200 with slide, pillows and curtain | Bean bag<br />
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BASIC House bed 90x200 cm
IDA- MARIE House bed 70x160 cm | Drawers .<br />
THE HOUSE BED<br />
The Housebed is both very simple in the design – and<br />
gives a strong, graphic expression in the room.It can be<br />
decorated in endless ways: It can be either the nicest cave<br />
or a small piece of art.<br />
With decorations on the bed or on the wall behind, you<br />
can create a “room in the room”, so the bed will be like a<br />
peaceful oasis in the middle of the children’s room.<br />
TIP!<br />
Decorate the bed with lots of pillows, cozy<br />
plaids and fairy lights to add even more<br />
atmosphere to the room<br />
The bed comes in two sizes – 90x200 cm and 70x160 cm<br />
and in two colors – white and gray. Under the bed there is<br />
a great opportunity of storage for bedding or toys. For the<br />
90x200 cm bed, a pull-out bed can also be added to make<br />
room for overnight guests.<br />
The Housebed is Nordic Ecolabelled and safety testes. The<br />
beds are made of solid, FSC® (FSC-C109484)-certified<br />
wood and are surface-treated with water based lacquer.<br />
You can read more about the Housebed at www.<strong>Hoppekids</strong>.com<br />
IDA- MARIE House bed 70x160 cm | Drawers.<br />
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GOOD THINGS IN SMALL PACKAGES<br />
- a guide for the small children’s room<br />
A small children’s room can easily be a big challenge which<br />
takes planning to solve. But if you use the right solutions, it is<br />
far from impossible. We have gathered a bunch of thoughts,<br />
you can consider if you have ahead of you the challenge of<br />
decorating and furnishing a great children’s room on a limited<br />
amount of square meters.<br />
“Does he play with trains and a race track? Then<br />
I would never invest in wall closets and boxes for<br />
small things. Then I would choose big, fat floor<br />
boxes with wheels that can be moved and contain<br />
all the huge parts for the race and train tracks”<br />
- Sine Grenaa, mother of 2, interior designer<br />
Your child does not come in a standard size<br />
No matter the size, the children’s room should be furnished<br />
so it fits your child. A desk is no good if your child would<br />
rather play on the tablet or run around the house dressed as a<br />
princess. Nobody knows your child like you, and your child of<br />
course, and you both know which toy is the favorite and how<br />
the time is best spent.<br />
Especially in small children’s rooms, you can’t just use<br />
whichever piece of furniture you want if there is even a<br />
chance it won’t be used. You have to be economical about the<br />
space and settle for only the things that bring joy to your child.<br />
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The overlooked space<br />
In especially small rooms, it is easier to find additional space<br />
in the topmost part of the room than in the lower one. You<br />
should include this space in the furnishing to use the entirety<br />
of the room which is important when space is an issue.<br />
Shelves and hanging bookcases are ideal for storage in height<br />
and the top of a tall closet can be used for storing things you<br />
don’t use that often.<br />
“The key to creating room and space is<br />
getting floor space. So get everything up, up<br />
on the walls. Get some shelves on those walls<br />
and get the mess off the floor”<br />
– Annemette Voss, mother of 3, architect<br />
Top 5 advice for decorating a small room<br />
1. Use multifunctional pieces of furniture. They<br />
save a lot of space because you get more<br />
functions out of them.<br />
2. Spend time finding the right storage solutions.<br />
Mess in a small room can make it seem even<br />
smaller.<br />
3. Use the height of the room for storage or tall<br />
beds to create more floor space to play on.<br />
4. Paint the walls of the room in bright colors<br />
that can open up a small room.<br />
5. Furnish and decorate the room so it fits<br />
YOUR child and get rid of everything your<br />
child won’t use.<br />
At the same time, halfhigh, midhigh and high beds are great<br />
solutions for using the overlooked space. They stand tall and<br />
create room beneath themselves which can easily be made<br />
into hideouts, storage space, floor space or where you can put<br />
a desk if your child needs that.<br />
Quality over quantity<br />
If you furnish with multifunctional furniture, you get more<br />
functions in less space. There is a number of ways to do it<br />
which can be either built-in function or a ’normal’ piece of<br />
furniture made into a multifunctional piece of furniture. For<br />
instance it can be a bed which is also a sofa and a playground,<br />
or a bed which also has storage space.<br />
If you decide to build something yourselves, it can save space<br />
and create more functions in less space as well. It can be<br />
a staircase to the bed made from book cases, a bed placed<br />
on top of two dressers or something else entirely. Let your<br />
imagination run wild!<br />
However we will strongly encourage you to consider the safety<br />
of your child when both building furniture and in general.<br />
Read the article in its full length on our website www.hoppekids.com<br />
and learn more about safety standards, storage, large vs. small pieces of<br />
furniture, colors and sloping walls.<br />
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COLORFUL<br />
DETAILS<br />
The cheeky colors of the BASIC My Color<br />
series puts some speed into the décor without<br />
dominating. My color is available in an abundance<br />
of colors. Mix and match or choose<br />
exactly the one color your child loves!<br />
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ABOVE<br />
MADS Chair and table in Orange and Antrasit.<br />
Available in many different colors.<br />
LEFT AND BELOW<br />
BASIC My Color Halfhigh bed 90x200 cm in respectively<br />
Classic Purple (left), Pale green (opposite side) and Antrasit<br />
|Bookshelf on wheels<br />
DELICIOUS<br />
PASTELS<br />
MADS table and chair can be both extremely<br />
colorful or subtle with the lovely pastels<br />
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PREMIUM Half high bed 90x200 cm w. curtain teddy, pillows and bean bang from the universe Unicorn|MADS children’s set |HANS wardrobe |Bookshelf on wheels<br />
COZINESS IN THE HEIGHTS<br />
- about the halfhigh and midhigh beds<br />
When children see a half or midhigh bed, they do<br />
not just see a piece of furniture. Instead, they see a<br />
hideout, a space ship, a fairytale world or a playground.<br />
They get a great feeling of independence by having<br />
to climb to bed and can use the bed – or the space<br />
beneath it – as a personal space when they need a<br />
break.<br />
cause problems for their child and for the practical<br />
activities in everyday life. They have concerns whether<br />
their child might fall out of the bed or if it might get<br />
difficult to change the bedding.<br />
Many parents – especially the ones who are ”vertically<br />
challenged” – solve the problem by having a small<br />
step ladder or stool for practical purposes.<br />
The half and midhigh beds are great for small<br />
bedrooms where extra space is often needed and can<br />
more easily be found in the topmost part of the room.<br />
A bed raised off the floor gives more floor space and<br />
the space beneath the bed can be fitted with one of<br />
our many universe curtains which transform it into a<br />
fantastical hideout. Here, your child can relax or be<br />
read to in magical surroundings.<br />
Does the height of the bed concern you?<br />
Some parents wonder whether the height might<br />
But is your child really safe in that tall bed? The guard<br />
rails of <strong>Hoppekids</strong> beds are very durable because they<br />
are attached firmly to the beds. This means that the<br />
rail will guard even an unruly sleeper and it supports<br />
your child when he or she climbs in and out of the<br />
bed.<br />
A half or midhigh bed gives you the best of both<br />
worlds because the height allows for playtime or a<br />
hideout under the bed but the bed is still low enough<br />
for you, the parents, to reach into.<br />
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When children have to climb to bed it can give them a<br />
sense of independence and help develop their motor skills.<br />
PREMIUM Midhigh bed 70x160 cm with curtain, pillows and bean bag<br />
from the universe Dinosaur|MADS children’s set<br />
|PETER bookshelf |Bookshelf on wheels<br />
The child grows… and the bed does too!<br />
Do you think the bed might be too tall for your child at<br />
the moment? Then you can just save the half or midhighmodule<br />
for when your child is ready for it. Both the half<br />
and the midhigh beds come in divisible versions which<br />
means that you can change the height of the beds to<br />
correspond to your child’s – and your – changing needs.<br />
If your child gets bored with the half or midhigh bed,<br />
you can just remove the module again.<br />
Somewhere between high and low<br />
The differences between the midhigh and the halfhigh beds<br />
are that the midhigh is a little bit taller than the halfhigh.<br />
Other than that, the midhigh only comes in a 90x200<br />
cm-version.<br />
The extra height actually makes a big difference. Especially<br />
for older children, the few extra centimeters might be the<br />
difference between whether the space beneath the bed is a<br />
hideout or an extra room in the room. By using the midhigh<br />
module, you get space for furniture like a desk or a children’s<br />
set of chairs and a table. This gives you better options for<br />
furnishing and for using your imagination beneath the bed.<br />
Create a cozy cave-like atmosphere under the<br />
mid- or halfhigh bed by hanging a curtain in<br />
front of it. Decorate with fairy lights, a mattress,<br />
pillows and pictures. Perfect for goodnight<br />
stories and other cozy cave activities.<br />
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MODERN GRANDMA’<br />
- with Beautiful Bloom<br />
Wavy, sun-drenched lavender fields<br />
as far as the eye can see. Girls in<br />
beautiful, flourished dresses on a<br />
shopping trip in the streets of Paris. Blossomed<br />
pillows in Grandma’s comfortable sofa. The<br />
Beautiful Bloom-universe is many things, but<br />
most of all it’s a universe with room for dreams<br />
and memories. A universe where the beautiful,<br />
purple colors reflect in the endless summer<br />
holidays and the amazing children’s world where<br />
the imagination runs freely for fun and games.<br />
ABOVE<br />
Tunnel<br />
RIGHT<br />
BASIC Mid high bed 70x160 cm with curtain and pillows<br />
| JONAS desk|PETER Bookshelf<br />
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INFINITY AND BED-YOND<br />
- with Space<br />
The bed is a rocket ship, a foreign planet<br />
or a space station, and the room is the<br />
infinite universe with stars, black holes<br />
and remote galaxies. The destination is unknown<br />
but we know the journey goes through both<br />
meteor belts and solar systems where hanging<br />
onto the rail is crucial! Luckily there is plenty of<br />
solid ground inside the children’s room but the<br />
imagination can easily take off with the universe<br />
Space.<br />
ABOVE<br />
Ellipse chair in Lime and Blue|<br />
PREMIUM Halfhigh bed with a slant ladder<br />
RIGHT<br />
BASIC Midhigh bed 90x200 cm with curtain, pillows and tunnel<br />
| MAJA desk |Bean bag chair| MATHILDE children’s set<br />
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BASIC Junior bed 70x160 cm with ladder<br />
|Bean bag and pillows from the universe Dinosaur<br />
| Jonas desk and drawer on wheels | PETER bookshelf<br />
GUIDE: CHOOSE THE RIGHT BED<br />
Since you are reading these pages we assume that you, like many<br />
others, are searching inspiration on the multitude of possibilities<br />
there are available when it comes to children’s beds. Or perhaps<br />
you are just uncertain if you have already found the right bed?<br />
This guide will take you through what we believe are the most<br />
important things to consider when choosing a bed.<br />
Enjoy – and should you need more information, all of our retailers<br />
are more than happy to help you out!<br />
Find even more inspiration and a retailer close to you on<br />
www.hoppekids.com<br />
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GUIDE: CHOOSE THE RIGHT BED<br />
SIZE DOES MATTER<br />
A great place to start is to decide what mattress size you<br />
would like in your new bed. The two most common sizes<br />
are 70x160 cm and 90x200 cm.<br />
Size 70x160 cm is a great little size. The change from a<br />
crib to a junior bed can be somewhat insecure for some<br />
children, because they are not used to having so much<br />
space in the bed. It is also an excellent size for smaller<br />
rooms because it does not take up much floor space. The<br />
bed is large enough for an average sized 8-year-old. By<br />
then it is time to decorate the room for a pre-teen anyway.<br />
Here you can see how a BASIC halfhigh bed looks in size 90x200<br />
(above) and 70x160 (below). Both beds are 105 cm tall.<br />
Size 90x200 cm is great because your child will have lots<br />
of room to grow while also allowing you to lie down<br />
comfortably next to your child. If you are considering<br />
changing the bed to a high bed or bunk bed in the future,<br />
90x200 cm is the size for you as it will leave you with the<br />
best options for rebuilding.<br />
All beds from <strong>Hoppekids</strong> have been tested to support up<br />
to 100 kg of weight.<br />
WOULD YOU LIKE TO CHANGE YOUR MIND?<br />
This questions might be difficult to answer because who<br />
can tell the future? We cannot, but our experience tells<br />
us that if you are thinking about rebuilding the bed to<br />
e.g. a halfhigh, bunk bed, high bed or other models it<br />
will be worth your while to choose a series or model that<br />
support this from the beginning.<br />
The modular bed system enables you to rebuild the bed – you can<br />
always change your mind!<br />
Modular bed systems are cleverly designed for the<br />
modules to be exchanged or removed without you<br />
having to exchange the entire bed. Not only is it easy<br />
for you to change your mind, but it is also sustainable<br />
because most of the resources are spend producing the<br />
‘sleeping area’ on a bed rather than e.g. the high legs.<br />
<strong>Hoppekids</strong>’s BASIC collection offers a good selection<br />
of standard possibilities while the PREMIUM collection<br />
offers an almost infinite number of beds, extensions and<br />
accessories.<br />
Read more about the difference between PREMIUM and BASIC<br />
on page 46 and on www.hoppekids.com<br />
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GUIDE: CHOOSE THE RIGHT BED<br />
WHAT TYPE IS YOUR CHILD?<br />
It can be a difficult task to choose a bed. To help you, we have described different types of children and our<br />
suggestion for their perfect bed.<br />
PREMIUM Junior bed 90x200 cm with drawers .<br />
|Pillows from the universe Dinosaur |JONAS desk and set of drawers.<br />
For the grounded<br />
If your child feels most comfortable near the ground<br />
the perfect choice would be a junior bed. There might<br />
not be a lot of room under the bed but you can fit either<br />
some spacious drawers or a pull-out bed. Besides, you<br />
can always purchase a heightening module for the bed if<br />
your child suddenly feels like climbing.<br />
For the cave dweller<br />
Is the dream scenario to play hide-and-seek, build pillow<br />
forts and snuggle up? Then we suggest a halfhigh,<br />
midhigh or bunk bed. If you add a curtain and place<br />
a mattress on the floor below the bed you will always<br />
know where Junior is: in the bed-cave, possibly planning<br />
to steal cookies or reading fairytales for the teddies.<br />
For those who share and have guests<br />
For shared rooms and for children who often have<br />
overnight guests the optimal choice would be a solution<br />
with two or more sleeping places in the same space as<br />
one. For instance, a bunk bed with a pull-out bed gives<br />
you three sleeping places without taking up extra room.<br />
A high bed with furniture below create a small ‘living<br />
room’ by day and with our lounge-module you can<br />
transform the ‘sofa’ to a guest bed. You can find our<br />
guide on decorating a shared room on page 68.<br />
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GUIDE: CHOOSE THE RIGHT BED<br />
For those with a high ceiling<br />
If you are lucky to have a high ceiling, and are comfortable<br />
with your child crawling into bed, we suggest looking<br />
into our higher beds because they add valuable floor<br />
space to the room.<br />
The space under the bed can instead be used for storage,<br />
work space, a cozy cave or ’just’ extra floor space for the<br />
race cars and princess castles.<br />
Another clever way to free up floor space is to invest in<br />
storage with a good height or solid shelves.<br />
For those without much room<br />
It requires a super parent to decorate a small bedroom<br />
.In a small room you have to be extra careful in your<br />
choice in furniture - and especially beds – because they<br />
quickly take up most of the space.<br />
We recommend a bed with a small mattress size which<br />
takes up less floor space or that you choose a higher<br />
bed which will give you extra space under the bed. For<br />
an added effect you can choose a bed with both a small<br />
mattress size AND height!<br />
You can read our guide on recorating small bedrooms<br />
on page 30.<br />
BASIC Junior bed 70x160 cm with ladder | HANS wardrobe<br />
|Bean bag, teddy and pillows from the universe Unicorn<br />
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GUIDE: CHOOSE THE RIGHT BED<br />
SO UHM...DOES IT HAVE ANY ACCESSORIES?<br />
You probably won’t find a bed with built-in air condition<br />
or ice-cream maker, but our extensive list of accessories<br />
will help you modify the bed to fit your needs.<br />
Both of our collections - BASIC and PREMIUM - has<br />
a large number of security rails – both removable and<br />
fastened. We offer slides for halfhigh beds as well as<br />
storage solutions and pull-out beds for the junior and<br />
bunk bed. The PREMIUM collection also has slanted<br />
ladders and handles to make the climb to bed even safer.<br />
TIP!<br />
If you want a specific piece of accessory it<br />
can be an easy way of excluding certain beds<br />
and thereby make your choice easier.<br />
IF YOU WANT TO ADD THAT EXTRA OOMPH!<br />
Most go for a bed in neutral colors when buying a bed<br />
because it makes (re)decoration much easier. For others,<br />
however, a colorful bed is the number one dream. If<br />
your child dreams of a colorful bed we suggest that you<br />
look into the My Color collection on page 32. If you<br />
choose a colorful bed it could be a good idea to use<br />
neutral colors on the walls and other furniture as that<br />
can create a neat balance in the room.<br />
Another way of adding personality and atmosphere to a<br />
room is by decorating with pillows and textiles. The great<br />
thing about textiles is that they make it easy to change the<br />
style of a room. It also means that parts of a room can<br />
work great as a hand-me-down to a smaller sibling.<br />
Our textile universes are hand sewn and includes many<br />
different elements such as cute curtains, fun bean bags and<br />
soft pillows.<br />
Read more about our universes here in the ‘magalogue’ or on<br />
www.hoppekids.com<br />
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FINGER PAINT YOUR BED<br />
- with Deco-Designer®<br />
ABOVE and RIGHT<br />
Deco-Designer ’in action’.<br />
You decide the color on<br />
textiles and the bed.<br />
Get your imagination and your color pallet! Our Deco-<br />
Designer® is a unique opportunity to create exactly the<br />
dreamland your child wants. With a pallet containing over<br />
25 colors, you can color everything from blue butterflies<br />
to bright pink stars in our universes, and choose several<br />
different colors for our BASIC beds so everything matches<br />
just the way you want it to. It is as easy as a coloring book.<br />
So put over a pot of tea, get the tablet or laptop out, get<br />
comfortable together in the sofa and click your way to the<br />
bed universe of your dreams.<br />
You can find the Deco-Designer® on <strong>Hoppekids</strong>.com.<br />
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Simple design<br />
- elegant expression.<br />
Cost-conscious<br />
- you get far with less.<br />
A selection of accessories<br />
-the most popular items.<br />
Semi modular system<br />
- lots of possibilities.<br />
Available in many colors<br />
- for more fun!<br />
BASIC – THE SIMPLE BED<br />
BASIC is the most popular beds and accessories put together in a cost-conscious<br />
collection. The design is simple and light, which adds an elegant touch to any<br />
room.<br />
The BASIC collection is for anyone who is looking for a simple choice and only<br />
wants a selection of possibilities for future modification.<br />
A good collection of the most popular models<br />
In BASIC you can find the most popular beds, such as the practical junior<br />
bed, the fun halfhigh bed – with or without a slide, the cozy canopy bed or the<br />
cleverly designed high bed with a desktop and lots of floor space underneath.<br />
Most of the models in BASIC are modular. This means that the bed is built<br />
using a junior bed as a base with a module attached to it.<br />
For instance, if you purchase a halfhigh bed you would be able to use it both<br />
as a junior bed and as a halfhigh bed, because the module is easy to attach or<br />
remove. A small selection of beds is also available in a non-divisible and costconscious<br />
edition.<br />
BASIC and PREMIUM meet<br />
or exceed all European security<br />
standards. They are the only<br />
modular bed systems in the world<br />
to obtain the Nordic Ecolabel.<br />
Read more about BASIC on www.hoppekids.com<br />
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Life time warranty<br />
- your guarantee for quality.<br />
5-year availability guarantee<br />
- so you can change your mind!<br />
Solid construction<br />
- better sustainability.<br />
Higher bed sides<br />
-more comfort and security.<br />
Modular bed system<br />
- (almost) infinite possibilities.<br />
Slanted ladder and railing<br />
- for improved safety.<br />
PREMIUM - THE TOP QUALITY<br />
PREMIUM is the luxury collection with higher comfort, even better security, better<br />
durability and an almost infinite selection of beds and accessories. PREMIUM has a<br />
lifetime warranty on manufacturing errors and a 5-year availability guarantee on all beds<br />
and accessories. The collection is for anyone who is looking for top quality and who<br />
would like to be able to modify the bed as their child grows.<br />
The flexibility is your freedom<br />
PREMIUM is an extremely flexible and durable system. All designs take their point<br />
of departure in the junior bed and add modules and accessories to build the bed. This<br />
gives you the freedom to select and reject, change your mind and rebuild as often as<br />
you please.<br />
The strong focus on security, comfort and quality is particularly obvious in the selection<br />
of premium quality accessories. You can purchase a thicker mattress, our slatted bed<br />
base in molded wood, a plethora of security rails as well as a slanted ladder with profiles<br />
on the steps for a more secure and easier climb. The flexibility in the collection and the<br />
durability on the beds enable PREMIUM to serve as a “hand me down” to younger<br />
siblings whilst maintaining that special feeling of getting a new and personalized bed.<br />
PREMIUM meet the same<br />
requirements as BASIC.<br />
Additionally, PREMIUM offer life<br />
time warranty on manufacturing errors<br />
and a 5-year availability guarantee on<br />
modules and accessories.<br />
This means that we take responsibility<br />
for manufacturing defects and that you<br />
can buy accessories for your bed for<br />
up to 5 years after purchase.<br />
Read more about PREMIUM, our life time warranty and register your bed on www.hoppekids.com<br />
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MAJA DELUXE bed with pull-out bed and textiles from the universe<br />
Fairytale Knight | Toy chest on wheels | CHRISTIAN dresser<br />
DELUXE – THE CLASSIC SOFA BED<br />
DELUXE is the classic sofa bed with a modern twist.<br />
To create the highest comfort and quality we have paid careful attention<br />
to all details of the DELUXE bed. All beds are available in 90x200 cm.<br />
The design is timeless and the exchangeable bed ends are available in<br />
several different heights. This makes makes DELUXE perfect for any<br />
room – even those with slanted walls. The bed ends are available in two<br />
designs: MAJA, which is even, and NOAH, which has grooves.<br />
The accessories for DELUXE is carefully chosen and has a focus on<br />
optimizing the space beneath the bed. The big, wide drawers are as deep<br />
as the bed. They come with or without an inserted division. The pull-out<br />
bed with built-in drawers is available in two different sizes: 90x160 cm,<br />
which utilizes the depth of the bed and 70x190, which is great if you do<br />
not have a lot of room in front of the bed. Both drawers and pull-out<br />
beds utilize the entire height under the bed.<br />
The moveable security rail makes DELUXE a great bed for smaller<br />
children, because the security rail can be removed during the day and<br />
once the child no longer needs the added protection. The molded bed<br />
frame with flexible slats adds comfort and adjusts itself to the child’s<br />
body – even in periods with growing spurts.<br />
TIP!<br />
The molded bed frame with<br />
flexible slats adds comfort and<br />
adjusts itself to the child’s body.<br />
This will help keep your child’s<br />
spine straight while they are<br />
sleeping<br />
Read more about DELUXE on www.hoppekids.com<br />
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MAJA with the elegant details<br />
The bed end MAJA is available in three heights and<br />
has an elegant and classic expression with a beautiful<br />
finish on the edges.<br />
The pull-out with storage<br />
The pull-out bed is 90x190 cm, which offers high comfort<br />
because it is similar to a “normal” bed and 70x190 cm<br />
which is great if you do not have a lot of floor space in<br />
the room. Both sizes have spacious storage underneath.<br />
NOAH with the cheeky grooves<br />
The grooved NOAH is available in two heights and has<br />
a cheeky expression for a bed end.<br />
The spacious drawers<br />
With the impressive measurement of 95 x 97 cm<br />
these drawers will store (almost) everything you<br />
dream of. The length of the drawer also ensures that<br />
the front of the drawer is always aligned with the side<br />
of the bed.<br />
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THEME: SLEEP WELL!<br />
It is a well-known fact that sleep is important for any human – big and small. In this theme you can read about why sleep<br />
is vital and learn more about what exactly the body is up to while we sleep. You can also find our top 5 for sleeping well<br />
and read about the pros and cons of co-sleeping and how to create the best foundation for a good night’s sleep.<br />
Our 5 best tips for a better sleep<br />
1. Decorate the bed for sleeping<br />
This can be quite a challenge, because the bed should be<br />
cozy and nice to be in without being too exciting. Place<br />
toys so it cannot be reached from the bed.<br />
2. Ensure high air quality and temperature<br />
Air out the room before bedtime and try to reach a<br />
temperature between 15-22 degrees in the room. Keep<br />
the room dark or with a dimmed light source.<br />
3. Make the evenings ”boring”<br />
Try to make the hours before bedtime a little “boring”<br />
by switching out the wild games, such as playing catch,<br />
tickle fights etc. with slower and more relaxing activities,<br />
such as reading, drawing, cuddling on the sofa or reading<br />
a book. If the child experiences an adrenalin rush right<br />
before bedtime it can be extremely difficult to fall asleep.<br />
4. Find the perfect routine for bedtime<br />
You have definitely heard this one before – but it is<br />
important, finding this routine. What isn’t important is<br />
the order – if the pajamas are on before the teeth are<br />
being brushed or not. Here, you have to figure out what<br />
is best for you. The routine should be relaxing for all<br />
parties involved, even though it can sometimes feel like<br />
a bit of a challenge.<br />
5. Make it cozy to wake up<br />
Even the best sleep can be ruined by being awoken in an<br />
uncomfortable manner. Try to create a good routine on<br />
waking up your child as it will help make your mornings<br />
cozier and getting out of the door easier. Here there is<br />
no single solution – listen to your child’s needs.<br />
Get more tips and read more on <strong>Hoppekids</strong>.com<br />
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THEME: SLEEP WELL!<br />
CO-SLEEPING - YES OR NO?<br />
Co-sleeping – when you sleep together in the same room,<br />
in the same bed or when the child sneaks in to cuddle<br />
during the night. This can be the best in the world for<br />
some, and a nightmare for others. There isn’t enough<br />
scientific evidence to claim co-sleeping better or worse<br />
than sleeping alone so it’s important to figure out what fits<br />
you the best.<br />
One of the advantages of co-sleeping with younger<br />
children is that you do not need to get too far away from<br />
bed to feed or comfort the child. This makes it easier for<br />
you to return to your sleep. There are, however, many<br />
things to consider when co-sleeping in the same bed as a<br />
small child. The child should not be placed between you<br />
and everyone in bed needs plenty of space.<br />
The children can experience comfort and an increased<br />
confidence in the surrounding world when co-sleeping<br />
with parents or siblings. Listening to a loved one’s breath<br />
or feel their heart beat, as well as the sensation of lying<br />
close makes the child feel protected and stimulates the<br />
hormone oxytocin, which increase the child’s confidence in<br />
the world. Co-sleeping also creates a lovely bond between<br />
the parents and the children.<br />
It is important to point out that the bond between you<br />
and your child as well as the confidence in the world can<br />
be established, even though the child is sleeping in their<br />
own room. Just make sure to support the feeling of safety<br />
by showing the child that you are nearby, even though<br />
they are alone in the room. Some parents choose to lie in<br />
the bed as the child is falling asleep. These things, paired<br />
with the opportunity to sneak in for a cuddle during the<br />
night or in the mornings gives you many of the benefits<br />
of co-sleeping.<br />
One of the biggest disadvantages of co-sleeping is that<br />
multiple people in one bed can disturb your sleep as you<br />
can be disturbed several times during the night. If you<br />
choose co-sleeping you should make sure your bed can<br />
fit many people at once and that everyone has their own<br />
pillow and duvet.<br />
This creates the best possibility for each person to regulate<br />
their own comfort and ability to regulate e.g. temperature<br />
during the night. As a parent you should also consider<br />
grown up time as part of considering co-sleeping. Make<br />
sure you still have the opportunity to spend time together<br />
and consider your needs. Your relationship is still important,<br />
even though the children’s needs are first priority.<br />
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THEME: SLEEP WELL!<br />
THE EFFECT OF SLEEP<br />
We don’t need to tell you who important sleep is. As a<br />
parent you have probably experienced periods of time<br />
with an almost constant sleep deficiency and all the<br />
discomforts this will bring.<br />
But what happens in the body while we sleep? And why<br />
is sleep so important for us? Read this article to get the<br />
answers!<br />
Why is it important to sleep?<br />
If you wake up feeling rested and ready for a new day<br />
that means the body and brain is better prepared for a<br />
day full of experiences, decisions and challenges. The<br />
reason you feel this way is because the body has had time<br />
to do everything it needs to do during the night. While<br />
you are sleeping the body is working on preparing you<br />
for the next day.<br />
The sleep can be divided into four stages, which you<br />
will cycle through during the night: The light sleep, the<br />
medium sleep, the deep sleep and the REM sleep.<br />
If you wake up feeling refreshed it means the body as been<br />
through all four stages more than once and preferably in<br />
one coherent sleep. You cannot decide when to enter the<br />
different stages but there is some great news for the tired<br />
parents: When you are exhausted the body will utilize the<br />
stages more efficiently, which makes you able to survive<br />
on less sleep than normally.<br />
The cycle last between 90-110 minutes. The stages are the<br />
same for both children and adults, but the time spend in<br />
each phase is depending on your age.<br />
Stage 1 – the light sleep<br />
The light sleep is a transition stage between being awake<br />
and being asleep. In this stage, the body finds its peace<br />
and prepare itself for the cycle ahead. The muscles<br />
become more relaxed and the brain waves decrease in<br />
activity. Sometimes, you might feel a muscle twitch. This<br />
is entirely natural and probably occurs because the body<br />
cannot always control the transition between flexing the<br />
muscles and being relaxed.<br />
The light sleep is the shortest stages and last between<br />
5-10 minutes.<br />
Stage 2 – the medium sleep<br />
This stage could be described as part two of stage 1 as<br />
you are still experiencing light sleep and you are relatively<br />
easy to wake up. The body relaxes even further. This can<br />
be seen on especially your brain waves and they become<br />
slower and more gentle in their fluctuations. Eventually,<br />
you will lose contact with your consciousness. Adults<br />
usually spend half of their time asleep in this stage. For<br />
children it is far less, but it increases as they age.<br />
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THEME: SLEEP WELL!<br />
Stage 3 – the deep sleep<br />
If you have ever been awoken from deep sleep you will<br />
most likely recognize a feeling of being groggy and<br />
confused. The brain can spend up to thirty minutes at<br />
half power before it finally wakes up.<br />
It is in the deep sleep where most things happen with<br />
your body. The body will restore skin, hair, nails and cells,<br />
improve your immune system, regulate your metabolism<br />
and repair damages. Children also produce growth<br />
hormones during the deep sleep, to ensure that the body<br />
grows and develops.<br />
It is also during this stage where you might pee in bed or<br />
walk and talk in your sleep.<br />
Stage 4 – REM sleep<br />
The REM sleep, or Rapid Eye Movement, is the stage<br />
where the brain repeats your experiences and the things<br />
you learn. The brain is very active and will cut off the<br />
signal to your muscles. The only movement is the eyes<br />
moving back and forth behind your eye-lids. Children<br />
experience REM sleep from when they are 6 months old.<br />
During the REM sleep the brain will store all the things<br />
you have learned and experienced during the day. It will<br />
move everything from the short-term memory to the<br />
long-term memory.<br />
This is an important stage as it will help your child<br />
experience a constant progress in development of their<br />
motor-skills, establishing relations to their surroundings,<br />
recognizing grandma and grandpa and much, much more.<br />
Your child’s need for sleep<br />
Children have different need for sleep depending on<br />
their age. Especially during the first year the infant<br />
will have a large need for sleep. These hours are only<br />
guidance and covers both naps and nighttime.<br />
Age<br />
Hours needed<br />
1-4 weeks 15-18 hours<br />
1-12 months 14-15 hours<br />
1-3 years 12-14 hours<br />
3-6 years 10-12 hours<br />
7-12 years 9-11 hours<br />
Source: sundshedsplejersken.dk<br />
We dream in this stage but we are also easy to wake up.<br />
This is why you might find yourself waking up in the<br />
middle of a dream.<br />
Because the REM sleep is where we process our learnings,<br />
it can explain the children’s big need for sleep, as they<br />
have a steep learning curve for various skills in a very<br />
short span of time. An adult spent approximately 20-25<br />
% of the night in the REM stage but sleeps far less than<br />
a child. A child can spend up to 50% of their time asleep<br />
in the REM stage.<br />
The need for REM sleep decrease during the first year but<br />
they do not reach 25% until adulthood.<br />
Sources: videnskab.dk, sundhedsplejersken.dk, sundhed.dk.<br />
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BASIC Canopy bed with pull-out bed and canopy textile | Beanbag from the universe Winter Wonderland<br />
THE CANOPY BED<br />
The canopy bed is for the dreamers, the fort-builders and<br />
those, who have always yearned for bed worthy of royalty. The<br />
transparent canopy textile creates a beautiful frame for the bed<br />
while adding a special atmosphere to the room. Available in<br />
sizes 70x160 cm and 90x200 cm.<br />
The space under the bed is perfect for storing toys or bedding.<br />
The drawers are available in a set of two, broad and deep<br />
drawers or four smaller ones. You can also buy a pull-out bed<br />
if your child often has overnight guests.<br />
TIP!<br />
Decorate the bed with lots of pillows,<br />
cozy plaids and fairy lights to add even<br />
more atmosphere to the room<br />
The canopy bed is part of the BASIC collection. All beds from<br />
BASIC carry the Nordic Ecolabel and are tested for safety. The<br />
beds are made from FSC® (FSC-C109484)--certified wood,<br />
and lacquer used for surface treatment is water based. Should<br />
you want to rebuild or transform the Canopy bed at a later<br />
time it is easy to do so, because you can use accessories and<br />
modules from the BASIC-series.<br />
Read more about BASIC on page 46 and on www.hoppekids.com<br />
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Furniture on wheels gives you a<br />
flexible and easy to clean room.<br />
Ecolabelled BASIC Halfhigh bed size 90x200 cm |Bookshelf on wheels|JONAS desk and drawers<br />
ROOM FOR BIG DREAMS<br />
- with movable furniture and clever solutions<br />
A children’s room has to accommodate a large span of<br />
activities. Some days, your child wants to read quietly in the<br />
bed or do homework at the desk. Other days, the room<br />
is full of energy and what feels like all of the toys will be<br />
spread out on the floor. This calls for a room with flexible<br />
solutions – especially in rooms where floor space is sparse.<br />
Furniture on wheels gives you flexibility<br />
Furniture on wheels makes it easy to re-organize the layout<br />
of the room, for instance, to create more floor space. The<br />
JONAS desk and the bookshelf on wheels both fit perfectly<br />
under the halfhigh bed.<br />
The lockable wheels enable bigger children to move the<br />
furniture on their own while ensuring that the furniture<br />
stands perfectly still when the wheels are locked. It also<br />
helps you maintain a healthier in-door climate in the room<br />
because the furniture can be moved out of the way so the<br />
vacuum cleaner can reach the corners.<br />
The flexible furniture makes it easy for you to have multiple<br />
functions in the same space. When the bookshelf on wheels<br />
is placed under the bed there is still room for a small cave<br />
behind it. The top of the bookshelf is the perfect height<br />
for a playing table while the desk can work as a night stand<br />
for the bed.<br />
Read more about the flexible furniture on www.hoppekids.com<br />
The furniture is placed under the bed to<br />
create more floor space. The lockable wheels<br />
make it fast and easy to re-organize the room.<br />
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Storey<br />
Childhood treasures. The small,<br />
seemingly worthless trinkets and items<br />
a child collects all the way through<br />
childhood. The favourite teddy, the rock from<br />
that special place, the weird stick found in the<br />
forest near grandma’s and that picture you took<br />
on your vacation last summer. Oh, and of<br />
course: Lots and lots of toys. This is the essence<br />
of Storey: Childhood memories – and storage,<br />
rolled up in one.<br />
TIP!<br />
RIGHT<br />
Storey in width 100 cm and desk width 100 cm<br />
Use the support bars to make<br />
playful and personalised storage<br />
for your child’s needs<br />
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STOREY with desk - 100 cm wide and 90x200 flatbed.<br />
THE ROOM THAT TELLS A STOREY<br />
Storey is the new storage system from <strong>Hoppekids</strong>. It is flexible and<br />
therefore can accommodate all kinds of children’s rooms and fit<br />
your exact needs.<br />
The true heroes in the children’s room are the toys and the teddy<br />
bears, the holiday pictures and that thingy you found in the forest<br />
in the fall. That’s why Storey is kept in a simple and clean design<br />
because it helps to highlight all the things you like. Storey is therefore<br />
the perfect “showcase” for all the colorful toys.<br />
The many combinations and accessories for Storey make it a longlasting<br />
and sustainable solution because the storage system can<br />
evolve as your child’s needs develop. For example, you can add a<br />
desk to get a workspace or you can add a bed to get a lounge area<br />
in the room.<br />
The system is built one subject at a time. Two subjects share a side<br />
and therefore take up less waste than two shelves that stand next to<br />
each other. Shelves and other accessories can be places at any height<br />
you want – because there are 56 different positions on the shelves.<br />
Everything it fixed, giving a stable and durable storage system.<br />
The design for Storey fits perfectly with other <strong>Hoppekids</strong> furniture<br />
and especially the BASIC series.<br />
TIP!<br />
Make Storey fit perfectly in the<br />
room by mixing different widths.<br />
If you add a bed or a desk, you<br />
have a multifunctional children’s<br />
room with plenty of floor space<br />
for play and trouble making!<br />
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STOREY with desks in sizes 80 cm and 100 cm.<br />
One for every size!<br />
Storey is available in width 80 cm and 100 cm. You<br />
can mix and match and thereby decide the total<br />
width of your Storey. With 56 posistions for shelves<br />
and support bars, you really can fit nearly everything<br />
in your Storey and let the desk keep up with your<br />
child’s growth!<br />
This shelf refuse to tip!<br />
Ususally, the whole idea of not tipping<br />
is frown upon, but when dealing with<br />
tall shelves in a child’s room it’s pretty<br />
important. Of course, any Storey<br />
combination comes with easy to mount<br />
and adjust security features.<br />
Desk-ception...<br />
Is it a fantastic new invention? Not really, but it is probably your child’s<br />
new favourite place. The desk module can be placed at any height, making<br />
it perfect for a work station - or maybe the world’s coolest engineering lab<br />
or fashion designer office!<br />
Easy to use locking system<br />
The smart and easy to use locking system allows you<br />
to quickly built and re-arrange your Storey. Shelves,<br />
desk and other accessories are easily and securely<br />
fastened to the side-support. It’s really as easy as<br />
tightening a screw! Just be sure to lock all of them,<br />
it’s the secret to building this, after all.<br />
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PREMIUM Midhigh bed 90x200 cm| Pillows and curtains from the universe Unicorn |<br />
MATHILDE children’s set | Bookshelf on wheels<br />
| Toychest| HANS Wardrobe<br />
THEME: STORAGE<br />
Space for storage is alfa and omega in a children’s room. It keeps the dust in or out, gives you floor space and an<br />
overview but most importantly, it helps you keep the room tidy! Storage come in many forms, shapes and heights<br />
which is why you will be able to get everything stored just right for your children’s rooms.<br />
Warding your robes<br />
The wardrobe is a storage classic. It is available in practical and cleverly designed two- or three- door version. The depth<br />
of 65 cm gives plenty of room to store clothes, toys and anything else you would like to store behind closed doors. Both<br />
versions come with a hanger rail, spacious drawers and deep, wide shelves and you can purchase extra shelves if needed.<br />
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CHRISTIAN dresser<br />
HANS wardrobe<br />
THEME: STORAGE<br />
The timeless, smart CHRISTIAN with four large<br />
drawers gives you many possibilities for storage.<br />
CHRISTIAN can have a long life, because you can<br />
use it both as a dresser and as a changing station.<br />
The removable top makes it easy to decorate a “big<br />
child’s room” when your child stop using diapers<br />
and the content of the drawers will be replaced with<br />
clothes and toys.<br />
The HANS wardrobe stands tall at 169 cm but the<br />
space is well used with three broad shelves and two<br />
large drawers. You can use HANS with a curtain,<br />
two lovely doors or as a bookshelf.<br />
BASIC Halfhigh bed 70x160 cm | Pillows, curtain and foam chair from the universe Fairtyale Knight<br />
| MADS Antrasit table and chairs| Bookcase on wheels | HANS wardrobe<br />
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PREMIUM Halfhigh bed 70x160 cm | Curtain and pillows from the universe<br />
Beautiful Bloom| Beanbag chair|JONAS desk | PETER bookcase.<br />
PETER and MARIE bookshelfs<br />
The children’s set MATHILDE<br />
PETER and MARIE are rather similar. PETER is<br />
deeper and wider than MARIE but that also means<br />
you can store more stuff in it. The size of MARIE<br />
is particularly good for small rooms or perhaps<br />
behind a door. They are both only 129 cm tall which<br />
means that their three shelves will always meet your<br />
children at eye level.<br />
Because of the clever construction the children’s set<br />
MATHILDE is robust yet easy to move. There is perfect<br />
storage for things like toys, plastic balls and similar inside the<br />
bench. The bench has rounded off notch handles and soft close<br />
that makes it harder for fingers to get caught when closing the<br />
lid. You can decorate MATHILDE with cushions available in<br />
many different colors. This ensures both comfort and coziness!<br />
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A shelf unit with options<br />
THEME: STORAGE<br />
The (treasure) chest<br />
If you want a versatile piece of furniture for storage<br />
and playtime then the shelf unit is perfect. It can<br />
skate around using its wheels or it can stay perfectly<br />
still when the wheels are locked. It has plenty of<br />
storage space and the top surface is large enough to<br />
use as a playing table.<br />
The question is: What would you like to use it for?<br />
Where do you hide your child treasures? In your toy<br />
chest, of course! The chest is pretty (and) practical<br />
and can easily contain piles of toy treasures. Because<br />
of its wheels, it can easily be moved around which<br />
is practical if you have to redecorate the room. The<br />
chest also has rounded off notch handles and soft<br />
close that makes it harder for fingers to get caught<br />
when the lid is closing.<br />
| MATHILDE Children’s set | Bookshelf on wheels | MARIE Bookshelf |Toy chest
PRINCESS DREAMS<br />
- with Fairytale Flower<br />
Is the best thing in the world to climb the<br />
princess tower and behold the kingdom? Or<br />
to host a teddy bear tea party in the royal<br />
chambers below the grand balcony? Fairytale<br />
Flower is a wonderful opportunity for your child<br />
to frolic in beautiful pink surroundings that fit<br />
your little princess or prince perfectly. You’ll have<br />
to bring the pumpkin chariot yourself, but the<br />
ballroom has been decorated with this universe.<br />
RIGHT<br />
BASIC Halfhigh bed 90x200 cm curtain and tower<br />
|MADS children’s set in white<br />
|CHRISTIAN dresser |Bean bag chair<br />
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HONOR AND PILLOWS<br />
- with Fairytale Knight<br />
When dragons, trolls and giants<br />
besiege your castle, this universe<br />
is ideal. The King or Queen can<br />
sit comfortably on the throne in the feast hall<br />
because no one will ever break these boulder<br />
walls. Though at times the tallest tower will need<br />
to be defended from fire breathing dragons or<br />
giants who think it is time to go to sleep. Good<br />
thing the armory is full of pillows!<br />
ABOVE<br />
DELUXE Junior bed 90x200 cm with pull-out bed with two drawers<br />
| Toy chest<br />
RIGHT<br />
PREMIUM Halfhigh bed 90x200 cm with curtain<br />
| Foam chair | HANS wardrobe|MADS Antrasit table and chairs<br />
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PREMIUM bunkbed 90x200 cm w. hand rail and 1/2 guard rail| Drawers on wheels<br />
| MADS grey table and chairs | STOREY bookcase<br />
1+1 CAN EQUAL 3<br />
- a guide to a great shared children’s room<br />
There can be many reasons for having a shared<br />
children’s room in your home.<br />
Perhaps you want a room for playtime and another<br />
for sleeping in. Maybe a shared room is necessary<br />
because you need space. Sometimes the children<br />
just don’t want to sleep alone and at other times the<br />
shared room is a great way to teach the children some<br />
valuable life skills.<br />
We have gathered a bunch of considerations that can<br />
help you if you are about to put two children in one<br />
room or are considering it.<br />
One times two or two times one?<br />
The first you should consider is who you are<br />
furnishing and decorating for. Is it two social dress-up<br />
whippersnappers or an introvert tech geek and an<br />
outgoing adventurer? The room has to be able to hold<br />
two – perhaps different – personalities.<br />
You should take a look at your children and what<br />
individual and common needs they have and furnish<br />
the room with that in mind. The distribution of space<br />
doesn’t necessarily have to be equal – though still fair<br />
– if for instance one child would rather play in your<br />
living room anyway.<br />
”I like that they’re learning to take<br />
responsibility for each other’s and our<br />
common things”<br />
- Annemette Voss, mother of 3<br />
Efficient furniture<br />
If space is an issue, it is necessary to furnish efficiently<br />
and make use of every bit of space in the room.<br />
Efficient furnishing can be using multifunctional<br />
pieces of furniture which for instance is a bench with<br />
storage in it. It can also be by using foldable furniture<br />
or pieces of furniture that can be hid away so you get<br />
that valuable floor space for playtime when you need t.<br />
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Beds can also be space efficient which is practical when<br />
you need two of them. You can do this by choosing<br />
halfhigh, high or bunk beds with space beneath the top<br />
bunk for either playtime or a sibling. Junior beds are also<br />
an option with their slightly smaller measurements being<br />
70x160 cm. They can give you more floor space than<br />
a regular sized bed, and can also be found in different<br />
taller versions.<br />
Efficient furnishing is also about vertical storage. Shelves,<br />
bookcases and room dividers are great at making use of<br />
the topmost space for the essential storage of toys or<br />
other important items.<br />
Top 5 advice decorating a shared room<br />
1. Consider the children’s personal needs when<br />
you furnish. Often, you don’t have room for<br />
unnecessary pieces of furniture<br />
2. Create spaces in the room where the children can<br />
be by themselves but also spaces where they can<br />
be social<br />
3. A clear division of toys or the room will give you<br />
fewer misunderstandings concerning ownership.<br />
4. Decide whether the children’s clothes or toys can<br />
be stored in another room.<br />
5. Try the shared room for a period of time even<br />
though you don’t have to. It might be great!<br />
If you read our article “Good things come in small<br />
packages” on page 30 concerning furnishing a small<br />
children’s room, you can get great tips on making use of<br />
a room’s every centimeter.<br />
An advantageous room<br />
Having a shared room is not just a long series of<br />
challenges and battles. There are a lot of advantages<br />
having your brother or sister close at hand.<br />
First and foremost, a large room can feel even larger<br />
when you yourself are a bit small and especially smaller<br />
children can find comfort in having a sibling sleeping in<br />
the same room. With a little practice, the children can<br />
learn to sleep even though another person is moving<br />
around or if there is light in the room. This is very<br />
handy later in life. And you almost always have a<br />
playmate nearby!<br />
Having a shared room, your children also have a head<br />
start in learning to compromise and sharing their stuff.<br />
Because when you share a room, you have to be able<br />
to share your things and learn that you can’t always get<br />
your way.<br />
”It contributes to strengthening the bond<br />
between siblings, and they become good at<br />
sharing their toys and perhaps even better at<br />
playing together”<br />
- Sine Grenaa, mother of 2<br />
Read the article in its full length at <strong>Hoppekids</strong>.com and learn more about<br />
planning, dividing, privacy and how age plays a part in a shared room.<br />
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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE CHILDR<strong>EN</strong><br />
<strong>Hoppekids</strong> is a universe for the children. Everything we do<br />
is about them and all of our activities have the shared goal<br />
of making the world a better place for them. The children<br />
are the reason we create high quality furniture, focus on<br />
sustainability and provide a helping hand for children<br />
all over the world. What is the point of supporting the<br />
children if we do not leave a healthy world for them to<br />
live in?<br />
Because it is all about the children, it is automatically also<br />
about the world we hand over to them. However, furniture<br />
alone cannot save the world. We need more helping hands<br />
to create ripples in the surface.<br />
Where to start?<br />
If we want to change the world, we have to start with<br />
ourselves. That is why we have worked on optimizing our<br />
company and our products. By producing FSC® (FSC-<br />
C109484)--certified and Nordic Ecolabeled furniture and<br />
textiles from Oeko-Tex® certified piece goods we make<br />
a difference in safety and health in the children’s room.<br />
Through the furniture we support the environment and<br />
sustainability in the world where our children are growing<br />
up.<br />
We consider a healthy organization as a fundament of<br />
being able to help. Every day we work on creating an<br />
economic foundation which enables us to create real<br />
change through continued support.<br />
It’s about getting involved<br />
As a company we help through economical support.<br />
However, it is our philosophy that it is incredibly useful<br />
to help those who help the children. Therefore we work<br />
with several projects and initiatives that has a focus on<br />
creating a lasting difference for the people who fight for<br />
children firsthand.<br />
”I want to reach a place where our support<br />
works as a lever for other people’s ideas and<br />
commitment and motivate more to help”<br />
René Stenvang, founder of <strong>Hoppekids</strong><br />
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We are sustainable together<br />
It is our hope that our help, support and sustainable<br />
initiatives create ripples in the surface and inspire people<br />
to do the same – regardless of how much or how little<br />
you are able to do. We are strongest if we stand together<br />
to help and support each other with carrying the load.<br />
We support several local foodball clubs in Denmark<br />
because they are a fantastic symbol on all the volunteers<br />
in the world who put a lot of energy and time in helping.<br />
Not just helping the local communities, but also helping<br />
the children and those who have a difficult life. At<br />
Hammerum Special Olympics is the weekly exercise and<br />
the volunteer’s efforts helping their disabled players to<br />
create a better, healthier life with more friendships. The<br />
self-esteem is boosted because the team allow for anyone<br />
to participate regardless of skill level. Consequently, this<br />
also means that bullying is virtually as non-existing.<br />
” We can all contribute a little in our day<br />
to day life. It is the sum of all the small<br />
things which really creates a difference”<br />
René Stenvang, founder of <strong>Hoppekids</strong><br />
We believe that the big changes in sustainability come<br />
from a multitude of small changes in our day to day life.<br />
By changing the small things and helping where you can.<br />
Because if everyone of us make a small contribution<br />
whenever we can, find the passion in ourselves and give<br />
more than we take then we collaborate on making the<br />
future even better – for us and our children.<br />
”It motivates when you can see the passion<br />
in the eyes of those who create a real<br />
difference first hand. Feel their gratitude<br />
for helping them. This boosts their<br />
motivation and power to do even more”<br />
René Stenvang, founder of <strong>Hoppekids</strong><br />
Read more about the organizations and initiatives we support on<br />
www.hoppekids.com<br />
As with the football clubs, we believe that the many<br />
international relief organizations are amazing at creating<br />
ripples in the surface and as a result making the world<br />
a better place. Besides Save the Children we have also<br />
fallen completely for DINNødhjælp and their founder<br />
Anja Lovén’s work for the witch children in Nigeria. For<br />
DINNødhjælp it is not just about operating a life-saving<br />
orphanage for exposed children. They are determined to<br />
support, enlighten and change the society and, ultimately,<br />
the culture which create the tale of these witch children.<br />
They are changing the world for the better.<br />
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JUST FURNTITURE?<br />
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others find your pictures.<br />
Follow us for inspiration, tips,<br />
give-aways and much more.<br />
www.hoppekids.com is the place<br />
to visit you if are looking for a<br />
retailer, need information on our<br />
products or want to be inspired by<br />
guides, pictures and videos.<br />
On our Pinterest boards we<br />
show you how to decorate<br />
fun and imaginative children’s<br />
rooms with many different<br />
themes.<br />
Find us on Facebook to find fun<br />
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Show us your room with heart and soul<br />
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”Every time we sell a bed,<br />
we ensure healthier children’s<br />
rooms, more forest in the<br />
world and help more children<br />
to a better life.”<br />
<strong>Hoppekids</strong> is currently the only company producing baby beds,<br />
junior beds and bed systems which are carrying the Nordic<br />
Ecolabel. It’s such a pleasure collaborating with the Nordic<br />
Ecolabel because it means we take the utmost care of both<br />
environment, durability and indoor climate.<br />
In this “magalogue” you can read articles on decorating the<br />
children’s room, what the Nordic Ecolabel means for you and<br />
your children, and get to know us a bit better.<br />
Welcome to a universe of heart and soul!<br />
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