Kids Bunk Bed - A Great Way to Maximize Space
Kids bunk beds are an excellent way to maximize space and save money on separate rooms. Find beds with sturdy foundations and mattress supports that stop gaps or spaces where children could get stuck or caught.
Another consideration is how the bed can be accessed: bunks usually feature ladders or stairs, with angled ladders taking up less room than standard vertical ones.
Space-Saving Design
Bunk beds are a great solution to maximize a small space. Bunk beds for kids are a great way to save space in a small room or attic. They also offer the comfort and style. Most bunk beds come in twin over full or queen over twin configurations, so your kids can share a bed while still having their own space. A bunk bed for three is a great option, especially when you intend to use the lower bunk for a playroom or office during the daytime.
The majority of bunks have an attached ladder to the frame or a staircase that leads to the top bunk. To ensure safety it is recommended that the ladder's height should not be more than 5-6 feet from the ceiling. This is to avoid bumped heads and to ensure that the child sleeping on the top bunk doesn't get too high up.
Think about a wooden bunkbed that has stairs if you want your children's bedroom furniture to appear stylish. Not only will this add an elegant touch to your kids' room, but it also offers ample storage space for every book, toy and items they'll need to stow away.
Some bunks also offer the ability to convert from a standard bed to the futon. This lets your kids utilize the lower bunk bed as a couch during the day and then pull out the top futon to make an ideal sleeping space at night. This kind of bunk bed is ideal when you have enough space and your kids are old enough to handle the additional sleeping surface.
If you don't have enough space for the traditional bunk you can consider options such as a corner loft or bunk. These beds are set in the corner of your kids room, leaving the space for other kids' furniture such as shelves or dressers. Additionally, some bunks have beds with desks connected, which makes it simple for your young ones to do homework while lying down in their bed. This can help them stay focused and instil good habits for studying.
Easy Climbing Ladder
Bunk beds can be the ideal solution for kids who want to be able to sleep in separate rooms but don't have enough space to have two separate rooms. A lot of our bunk beds come with a ladder that makes it easy for children to climb up the top of the bed. This is safer than climbing over the sides of the bed, which could be dangerous. Children should only climb on the top bunk when they are able safely do so. This is usually at least six years of age.
Many parents are enticed to buy bunk beds with straight ladders, we would suggest opting for ones with angled ladders for added security and ease of use. These ladders are easier to grip and offer a smoother experience. To climb, children simply put their feet on each rung one at a and then move their bodies upwards until they reach the top bunk. To ensure safety, choose a ladder with grooved anti-slip steps and hand hole cutouts that allow kids to hold onto when they climb.
If you're looking for a permanent solution, we have various styles of stairs that can be permanently attached to the frame of the bunk bed. They have a railing around the staircase to ensure safety. They also have a wider tread to prevent slipping and falling. You can select an item with built-in drawers to give it an appealing appearance. This is a great way to keep your child's room organized and tidy.
A loft bed without a ladder that connects it to the bunk below is another way to save space. This leaves more room for kids to play in and sleep underneath. These bunk beds and lofts typically resemble a treehouse, which makes them an ideal choice for children who love playing in the outdoors. Some of our loft and bunk beds also feature an optional slide to add a touch of fun.
Extra Storage
Many loft and bunk bed options offer additional storage space to aid children in keeping their rooms clean. These beds make use of vertical space to store clothes books, toys, books and more without taking up valuable floor space. They also work in traditional and contemporary bedroom designs. Pottery Barn Kids has a numerous twin beds that can be adapted to your child's room and their requirements.
The classic Maxtrix loft bed with drawers is a great option as a storage solution to your child's bunk beds. It uses two spacious drawers for clothing and shoes, bedtime essentials and other things. The drawers have unidirectional casters which make it simple for children to open and close them. This is a great option for kids who live in a single room. It can help keep their belongings separate from each other.
This Maxtrix loft bed comes with a built-in desk and hutch for a functional study area. The solid wood desk for children is easily removed from underneath the bed and folds up when not in use, thus preserving space for play. This is a great solution for kids who love to play with computers or create all day.
When it's time to go to bed, the bottom bunk of this Maxtrix can be converted into a comfortable sofa. This is a great solution for children who want to invite friends to sleepovers or parents who wish to free up space in the guest room. This twin over futon option is also great for younger children who are transitioning to regular beds from cribs.
Children who love climbing and have a lot of energy will appreciate the unique design and function of a bunk or loft bed. These beds offer a fun alternative to traditional bedroom furniture and are available in a variety of styles, finishes, and configurations. There are also options that include a storage trundle as well as a ladders for guests to sleep on and it is possible to accommodate the changing requirements of a family in the space of a single bedroom.
Fun Slide
The fun factor of bunk beds for children can be enhanced even further by the addition of slide. The excitement of kids running down the top bunk is a great way to encourage imagination and play which makes it easier for them to fall asleep at the end of the night.
Bunk beds with slides are a great option for families that are growing and sharing rooms. kids bunk beds can race one another up the ladder and then slide down the slide and bring hours of fun to their room.
Our unique bunk and loft beds with slide models are available in twin over full size so they fit comfortably in most bedrooms, and can be divided to make two standard beds at a future date. The bunk bed frame comes with a natural-looking finish, however, it can be ordered with either a White or Chestnut finish.
Our bunk beds that have slides come with the Billi-Bolli Slide Tower. This can be connected either to the side of the ladder or to the front, based on the room size. Based on the height of the frame the slide will extend approximately 190 cm into the room. An exit opening of about 70 cm is required.
Choose the bunk beds for your kids and add a slide to create the ultimate sleep-and-play combo! You can customize your child's bunk bed by adding a bottom play curtain for an exciting fort-like castle, and drawers for trundles to give you extra sleeping space for overnight guests.
Check out our Twin over Full Stacked Storage Bunk Bed With Trundle (shown above) if you want to upgrade your space-saving bunk that has a slide, but still have room for trundle. This compact bunk bed design has two large underbed storage drawers plus the twin trundle which pulls out from underneath the top bunk which allows you to fit four or more guests in this sleek and compact bed.