Kids Bunk Bed - A Great Way to Maximize Space
Bunk beds for children are a great option to save money while maximizing space. Find beds with sturdy foundations and mattress supports that eliminate gaps or areas that children might get stuck or caught.
Another consideration is how the bed can be accessible: bunks typically have stairs or ladders with angled ladders taking up less room than standard vertical ones.
Space-Saving Design
Bunk beds are a great method to make the most of space in a small room. Bunk beds for children are a great option to free up space in a small space or attic. They also provide convenience and elegance. The majority of bunk beds are twin over full or queen over twin configurations, meaning that your kids can share a bed while still having their own space. A three-person bunk bed can be an excellent option, particularly when the bunk on the bottom is used as a playroom or office during the day.
Most bunk beds have a ladder or staircase built into the frame. The ladder's elevation should not exceed 5-6 feet from the ceiling due to safety concerns. This will stop heads from bumping and ensure that the child sleeping on the top bunk doesn't sleep too high.
If you're looking to keep your kids' bedroom furniture stylish think about a wooden bunk bed that has stairs. This not only provides an extra stylish touch to your kids' room, but it also offers ample storage space for each book, toy and items they'll require to store away.
Some bunks offer the ability to expand from a standard bed into an actual futon. This lets your children make use of the lower bed as a sofa during the day and pull out the top futon at night for a comfortable place to sleep. This type of bunk is great if you have the room and your children are old enough to manage the extra sleeping surface.
If you do not have the space to accommodate a traditional bunk bed consider a corner loft or corner bunk. These beds are placed across the corner of your kids room, leaving the room for other furniture like dressers or shelves. Some bunk beds come with an attached desk, which means that your kids can do their homework while in bed. This can help them remain focused and help them develop good habits during their study time.
Easy Climbing Ladder
Bunk beds are ideal for kids who want to sleep in a separate room but don't have enough room to have two bedrooms. Most of our beds come with a ladder to make it easier for kids to climb up the top bunk. This is safer than climbing up the sides of the bunk bed, which can be risky. Children should only climb the top bunk when they are able to safely climb it. This is usually at least six years old. age.
While many parents are tempted to buy bunk bed bunk beds with straight ladders, we recommend opting for ones that have angled ladders for more security and ease of use. They provide a smoother climbing experience, and they're also more comfortable to hold. To climb, kids simply put their feet on each rung one at a time and then move their bodies upwards until they reach the top bunk. Look for a ladder with handhole cutouts and anti-slip grooves to help children to hold onto the ladder while they climb.
If you're looking for a more permanent solution, we provide various styles of stairs that can be permanently fixed to the frame of the bunk bed. The stairs have an edging that is placed around the staircase to provide additional security and an extra wide tread to avoid falls and slips. You can select an option with built-in drawers for a more decorative appearance. This is a great way to keep your child's room clean and organized.
A loft bed without an attached ladder to the bunk below is another method of reducing space. This allows more space for kids to play and sleep on. Many of these bunk and loft beds are designed to be reminiscent of a treehouse or some other amusing structure, making them the ideal option for children who enjoy spending time outdoors. Some of our loft and bunk beds have a slide that can be added to add an extra element of fun.
Extra Storage
Many bunk and loft beds offer additional storage options to help children keep their rooms clean. These beds utilize vertical space to store clothing books, toys, and much more without taking up floor space. These beds can also be used in modern and traditional bedroom designs. Pottery Barn Kids has a wide selection of twin beds that can be adapted to the room of your child and their needs.
A classic Maxtrix loft with drawers is the perfect way to add extra storage space to your child's bunk bed. It has two drawers to store clothing and shoes, bedtime essentials and other things. The drawers are mounted on unidirectional casters that make it simple for children to open and close them. This is a great choice for kids who live in a single room. It can help keep the belongings of each other from one another.
This Maxtrix loft bed also includes a built-in desk as well as a an hutch to create a practical study nook. The solid wood desk for kids easily pulls out from underneath the bed, and folds up when not in use, thus preserving the space to play. It's an ideal option for kids who love to create all day long or use their computer to complete school assignments.
The bed at the bottom of this Maxtrix bunk can be converted into a comfy sofa if it's not the time to sleeping. This is a great choice for kids who like having sleepovers with friends, or for parents who are seeking to reduce the size of their guest room. This twin over futon is also a great option for younger kids who are transitioning from cribs to regular beds.
Bunk or loft beds are ideal for children who love to climb and have lots of energy. These beds offer a fun alternative to traditional bedroom furniture and they're available in many styles, finishes and configurations. There are also options which include a storage ladder or a trundle to accommodate guests staying over which makes it simple to accommodate a family's changing requirements in a single space.
Fun Slide
A slide can enhance the excitement of a kid's bunk bed. The excitement of the children racing down the top bunk encourages imaginative play and activity, making it easier for them to fall asleep at the end of the night.
Bunk beds that have slides are a great way to combine play and sleep in one space, ideal for shared kid's rooms and growing families. Kids can race each other up the ladder and take turns sliding down the slide and bring hours of enjoyment to their rooms.
Our unique loft and bunk bed with slide models come in full and twin sizes, so they can be easily incorporated into the majority of rooms. They can be separated at a later date to create two standard beds. The bunk bed frame is made out of birch solid and has a natural finish as shown. It can also be purchased in White or Chestnut.
For rooms with limited space our bunk beds with slides include the Billi-Bolli Slide Tower, which can be attached to either the side of the ladder or the front of the bunk bed frame. The slide can protrude up to 190cm depending on the assembly height. A 70 cm exit opening is required.
Pick a bunk bed for your kids and add a slide for the ultimate play and sleep combination! You can customize your kids bunk bed with a bottom play curtain for an imaginative fort-like castle. You can also add drawers for trundles to give you extra sleeping space for guests staying overnight.
If you're looking to improve your bunk bed to make it more space-saving with a bunk slide and still have room for an additional bed, check out our new Twin over Full Stacked Storage Bunk Bed with Trundle (shown below). This compact bunk bed design features two spacious underbed storage drawers as well as the twin trundle which pulls out from under the top bunk which allows you to fit 4 or more sleepers in this compact and stylish bed.