Ikea Kura Questions

[Melaine]

I am thinking about getting two Ikea Kura beds and putting them in an L shape in the girls' room. I've measured, and although it would take up a lot of space, at least they would have the extra space beneath. Any comments on the Kura bed? Am I correct that the panels are white on one side and blue on the other so we could put on the white out? Or maybe paint them.

What I would love to know, is the height from the floor to the bottom of the bed. Does anyone know where I can find that, or if anyone has it do you think you could measure it for me? I am trying to figure out what we might fit underneath (like the play kitchen, or possible a dresser, etc).

What does your DC have beneath the bed? Do they play under there? We are still missing the playstand and thinking this would make a nice little playspace.

ETA: Which mattress do you have for this? I can't figure out which one is recommended.

[pastrygirl]

I've been thinking about the Kura, too. Here's a cool idea: http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/beds-mattresses/look-ikea-kura-bed-hack-054565

[Melaine]

I've been thinking about the Kura, too. Here's a cool idea: http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/beds-mattresses/look-ikea-kura-bed-hack-054565

I saw that too! I love it. I've never used chalkboard paint. Can you just paint it on with no prep?

[pastrygirl]

I've never used chalkboard paint, so I'm not sure...

[katydid1971]

My experience with Ikea is that those bold colors are high gloss laminate. With that kind of surface I would put some sort of high stick primer before I would put on any type of paint.
FWIW Martha Stewart has a way to make any color chalkboard paint, then you aren't stuck with black or green. http://www.marthastewart.com/article/make-custom-color-chalkboard-paint

[Melaine]

That is so cool! I had no idea making chalkboard paint would be that simple.