Bunk Beds With Style

Bunk beds are an excellent choice for kids that need to share a space, or for parents who have to accommodate children, teens and guests. Bunk beds come in a variety of sizes including twin over full, futon bunk beds and more.

Our top-rated Double bunk bed on top and bottom bunk bed garnered more than 340 reviews from customers, of which 79 percent were five-star reviews. The majority of reviewers said it’s strong enough for adults, and one grandmother even was sleeping on it with her three great-grandchildren.

Size

A bunk bed is a great way to save space in a bedroom. It’s also an excellent option for families with multiple children sharing a space or if you’re looking to create additional sleeping capacity for guests. Bunk beds can be stacked on top of each other and reached via an elevator. Wood or metal they are available in a variety of sizes to suit your space. The size of the bunk bed is determined by the mattress size and the type of frame. The traditional twin-over-twin style bunks are designed to fit twin-sized mattresses, whereas modern bunk beds usually include full-size mattresses. For those who want more sleeping capacity can also choose triple or trundle bunks that can fit the queen or king size mattress.

Most bunk beds require 33 to 36 inches of space between the lower and upper bunk mattresses. However, it’s important be aware that a higher bunk bed may require more space, particularly when children are on the top bed. Also, a higher bunk isn’t easy to climb up and down, especially for children who are younger. Many parents opt to buy a bunk bed which can be separated into lofted individual beds. These beds have the added benefit of providing children with more privacy and allowing them to adjust the height of the bunks as they grow older.

Another method of increasing sleeping space is to select one with an built-in futon. These beds come with the added benefit of being an inviting seating area during the day. Some even feature built-in storage drawers. The top-rated bunk beds are designed to allow the user to move the futon from the bottom to the top of the bunk. This makes it suitable for children who are growing, and adults who require more seating space.

It is essential to think about the kind of ladder you prefer when choosing a bunk bed. A lot of models come with a straight ladder while others have an angled ladder, or a staircase. Straight ladders are simpler to put together and occupy less space while staircases can look more stylish but require a bit more assembly time. Some bunk beds include a slide that can be a great addition to any child’s bedroom.

Safety

While accidents in bunk beds do occur, they’re usually caused by unsafe practices or poor construction rather than a fault with the design or manufacture of the beds themselves. It is therefore crucial that you be sure to read your child’s bed’s safety features carefully prior to allowing them to sleep on it. Also, make sure any friends sleeping over know the rules of bunk bed safety too.

It is important that the bunk bed is sturdy enough to hold two children sleeping on the top without bending. It is also advisable that all wooden components be smooth and free of sharp edges or corner that could cause injury. Metal fasteners that extend from the bed frame could cut or snag clothing.

Guard rails are an additional safety feature. They should be at least five inches high, and extend along the entire length of the mattress. There shouldn’t be any gaps, holes, or openings in the mattress or wall in which a child’s head or body could be caught. These can be serious strangulation hazards.

You should also make sure that your children do not hang anything on the bunk bed, particularly belts or scarves since they could become tangled and create an extremely strangulation risk. You should also keep sporting equipment out of bunk beds, like skipping rops as they can be a strangulation risk.

You should only let one child sleep on the upper bunk, unless the child is older than 6 years older and you’ve taken the necessary steps to make sure they can safely climb the ladder each day. It is also a great idea to remove the ladder at night to ensure that children can’t reach it and fall off the bunk bed. Remember to inspect the bunk bed regularly for any wear and wear or damage that could result in an accident.

Style

There are a variety of options for bunk beds that are elegant. Besides a standard wood or metal frame, you can choose from a variety of design of headboards and footboards. Some are sleek, stylish, and others come with a built-in storage area or desk. You can even find some that look like a house or play structure, perfect for adding a bunk-room-meets-playground vibe to your home.

Another method to make your children their bunk beds pop is to add a splash of color. A bold paint job or a trendy design can instantly transform any bedroom into a chic retreat. You can also keep it simple with neutral colors and natural finishes for a classic style that is still modern as your children get older.

Bunk beds can be used in guest rooms and vacation homes. To make the most of this type of furniture, you may prefer an adjustable bunk bed that can be split into two separate beds later on. This model from Harper & Bright is a good choice that will easily adapt to future needs, with a sturdy wood construction and six different finishes to choose from.

The height of the bunk beds is another factor to consider. Some models are tall enough to fit ladders, while other models include stairs that allow for safer and more convenient access to the upper level. The ladder can be straight or inclined. It’s crucial that the ladder is sturdy and easy to navigate for your child.

If you have a tall ceiling, consider a loft or mezzanine-style bunk, which offers an added benefit of having floor space underneath the mattress. It can be used as an office or play space as well as a perfect spot to display family photos or other personal touches. This lofted bunk designed by Studio Lifestyle is an example of a gorgeous, functional bunk room, with its own staircase as well as corkboard wall and desk built-in.

double bunk bed cheap beds are an excellent solution for adding extra sleeping accommodations to a small space. They’re also a fun way to create a significant impact on a room and they can also help siblings connect in shared spaces. To create the ultimate sleepover zone it’s not hard to come up with the loft or trundle bunk that comes with a mattress for two and extra seating in the form of an trundle that can be pulled out.

Stores

Bunk beds can add more sleeping space to an already crowded room, but certain designs also provide a place for books, clothing, and other belongings. Wide, non-slip stairs and underneath storage areas offer plenty of space for sweaters, backpacks and the latest bedtime reading book. Bunk beds with drawers as well as a desk add a homework area for tweens and teens. The clear boundaries of the rooms prevent inappropriate interactions between siblings and promote ownership of personal belongings.

While some bunk beds are a one-piece unit that needs to remain stacked, others detach into two separate bed frames. This feature is particularly useful if children will eventually get their own bedrooms and makes the transition from childhood to tween and teenage years smooth and easy.

This heirloom-style bunk bed is constructed with Baltic birch wood, and is available in a variety of natural finishes. This bed is a classic and sophisticated design with its beadboard paneling on the footboard, headboard, and the exterior. You can customize the bunk bed to fit your family’s style by applying painted by hand in white, seadrift or weathered blue.

This bed comes with a full-wraparound guardrail at the double top bunk beds and bottom for safety. Each sleeping surface has a weight limit of 400 pounds thanks to a solid plywood slat and metal support bar. The angled ladder is easy for kids to climb, and offers a different option to traditional climbing bars.

In addition to the two standard twin mattresses, this bunk bed is equipped with a pull-out bed trundle. This additional sleeping space means that the bunk can easily be used as a guest room bed for visiting friends and relatives. The bunk bed comes with plenty of drawers that can be used to store clothes as well as books and other items. This elegant double bunk bed sofa bed bed set is enhanced by the oil-rubbed and brushed-nickel hardware.

The bunk double bed bunk beds top and bottom‘s sleek and clean lines are ideal for a modern nursery. A brushed nickel railing trim and matching hardware will complement the furniture pieces already in place and the minimalist design lends itself to different styles of decoration. It is suitable for use by adults as well this bed has a built-in desk with plenty of shelf and drawer storage for personal items. This bed is easy to assemble and ships in well-packed boxes for quick, easy setup.