Kids Bunk Bed - A Great Way to Maximize Space
Bunk beds for children are a great way to save money while maximizing space. Choose models with solid foundations and mattress supports to stop gaps or spaces where children can become trapped or entangled.
Another thing to consider is how the bed can be accessed: bunks usually feature stairs or ladders and angled ladders take less space than traditional vertical ones.
Space-saving Design
Bunk beds are an excellent option to maximize space in a small space. If you're looking to furnish an attic bedroom or the most compact room in your home, bunk beds for kids can help you reduce floor space without sacrificing any comfort or style. Most bunk beds have twin over full or twin over queen designs so that your children can sleep side-by-side while still enjoying their personal space. A bunk bed for three is an excellent option, particularly if you plan to use the bottom bunk for a playroom or office during the day.
The majority of bunk beds have a ladder or staircase built into the frame. The ladder's height should not exceed 5-6 feet from the ceiling for safety reasons. This is to prevent bumped heads and to ensure that the child sleeping on the top bunk isn't high.
If you're looking to keep your kids' bedroom furniture stylish think about an oak bunk bed with stairs. This will not only add an additional stylish element to your kids' room, but it also offers ample storage space for every book, toy, and other things they might require to put away.
Some bunks can be converted to a futon. This lets your kids use the lower bunk bed as a couch during the daytime and then pull out the top futon to make an incredibly comfortable sleeping area at night. This kind of bunk bed is ideal when you have enough space and your children are old enough to manage the extra sleeping space.
If you don't have enough space for a traditional bunk bed, look into a corner loft or corner bunk. These beds are set in the corner of your children's room, leaving the remaining space for other furniture such as shelves or dressers. Some bunk beds come with an attached desk, so your kids can do their homework while still in their beds. This will help them to stay focused and instil good habits for studying.
Easy Climbing Ladder
Bunk beds can be the ideal solution for kids who want to sleep in separate rooms but do not have the space for two separate rooms. Most of our bunk beds come with a ladder that makes it simple for children to climb up the top bed. This is much safer than climbing over the sides of the bed, which can be dangerous. Children should only climb on the top bunk when they can safely climb it. This usually happens at least six years old. age.
While many parents are tempted to purchase bunk beds with straight ladders, we recommend selecting beds with angled ladders for added security and ease of use. These ladders offer a smoother climbing experience, and are also easier to grasp. To climb, kids put their feet on the rungs one at atime and then move upwards until they reach top bunk. For added safety, choose a ladder with grooved steps that are anti-slip and hand hole cutouts that make it easier for kids to hold on to when they climb.
If you are looking for a permanent solution, there are many different designs of stairways that could be fixed permanently to the frame of a bunk bed. These stairs have an edging around the staircase to provide additional safety. They also feature a wider tread that stops people from sliding and falling. To give a more attractive look, consider an stairwell with built-in storage drawers that are an excellent way to keep your kids' rooms organized and tidy.
Another option to save space is to select a loft bed that doesn't connect to the bottom bunk by a ladder at all, which leaves plenty of room underneath for children to play and sleep. The loft and bunk beds often resemble a fun treehouse, which makes them a great option for children who love being outside. Some of our loft and bunk beds also feature an optional slide for an extra touch of fun.
Extra Storage
Many loft and bunk beds also have storage options to help kids keep their rooms tidy and clean. They can store clothes, books, toys, and more vertically, thereby saving floor space. These beds can be used with both traditional and modern bedroom styles. Explore the assortment of full and twin bunk beds at Pottery Barn Kids to find the perfect bed for your child's requirements and the style of their room.
The classic Maxtrix loft bed with drawers is a great option to add additional storage to your child's bunk beds. It has two drawers to store clothing, shoes, bedtime essentials, and other things. The drawers are mounted on unidirectional casters making it easy for kids to open and close them. This is an excellent option for kids who live in a single room. It allows them to keep the belongings of each other from one another.
This Maxtrix loft comes with a built in desk and hutch that can be used to create an study area. The solid wood desk for kids can easily be removed from under the bed, and folds up when it is not in use, leaving the space to play. It's a smart solution for kids who like to craft all day or use the computer for school assignments.
When it's time to sleep, the bottom bunk of this Maxtrix can be transformed into a comfortable sofa. This is a great choice for kids who enjoy having friends over for sleepovers, or for parents trying to make space in their guest room. This twin over futon is also great for younger children who are transitioning to regular beds from cribs.
Loft beds and bunk beds are great for kids who love to climb, and have a lot of energy. These beds provide a fun alternative to traditional furniture for bedrooms and are available in various styles, finishes and configurations. There are also options which include a storage ladder or a trundle for guests who want to sleep over making it easy to accommodate a family's evolving requirements in one room.
Fun Slide
A slide can enhance the enjoyment of a children's bunk bed. The excitement of the children rushing down the top bunk is a great way to encourage creative play and activities and makes it easier to sleep at night.
Bunk beds that slide are a great option for families that are growing and sharing rooms. Kids can race up the ladder and take turns sliding down the slide, bringing hours of entertainment to their rooms.
Our unique bunk and loft bed with slide models are available in twin-over-full size to fit comfortably in the majority of bedrooms, and can be separated to create two beds of standard size at a later time. This bed frame for bunk beds is crafted out of birch solid and has natural finishes as shown. It can also be ordered in White or Chestnut.
Our bunk beds with slides come with the Billi-Bolli Slide Tower. This can be attached to either the side of the ladder, or the front, depending on the size of the room. The slide can protrude up to 190 cm depending on the height of the frame. A 70-cm exit opening is required.
Choose your kids bunk beds and add a slide for the ultimate play-and-sleep combo! You can further customize your children's bunk bed with the addition of bottom play curtains for an enjoyable castle-like fort. Also, you can add drawers for storage in the trundle for additional sleeping space when you have guests staying over for the night.
If you're looking to improve your bunk bed to make it more space-saving with a bunk slide and still have the space for a trundle, consider our new Twin over Full Stacked Storage Bunk Bed with Trundle (shown below). This bunk bed that is space-saving has two drawers for storage under the bed and a twin trundle which can be pulled out from underneath the top bunk. It can be used by four or more people.
