Kids Bunk Bed - A Great Way to Maximize Space
Bunk beds for kids are a great choice to save money while maximizing space. Look for models with sturdy foundations and mattress supports that eliminate gaps or areas where children can become trapped or stuck.
The way the bed is accessible is also crucial. Bunk beds are usually accessible via ladders or stairs and angled ladders take less space than standard ladders that are vertical.
Space-saving Design
Bunk beds are a great solution to maximize a small space. Whether you're looking to outfit an attic bedroom or even the most compact room in your home, bunk beds for kids will help you save floor space, without sacrificing any comfort or style. The majority of bunk beds come in twin over full or queen over twin designs, which means your children can share a bed, while having their own space. A three-person bunk bed can be an excellent choice, particularly when the bunk on the bottom will be used as a playroom or office during the daytime.
The majority of bunk beds come with an entryway or ladder built into the frame. The ladder's height shouldn't exceed 5-6 feet above the ceiling to ensure safety. This is to prevent bumped heads while making sure that the child who is sleeping on the top bunk isn't too high up.
Consider a wooden bunkbed with stairs for your kids' bedroom furniture to be stylish. This not only provides an additional stylish element to your children's room but it also provides ample storage space for each book, toy or items they'll require to put away.
Some bunks offer the ability to convert from a standard bed into the futon. This lets your kids use the lower bunk bed as a couch during the daytime and then pull out the top futon for an ideal sleeping space at night. This type of bunk is ideal if you have the room and your kids are old enough to manage the additional sleeping space.
If you don't have the space for the traditional bunk consider alternatives such as a corner loft or bunk. These beds are set in the corner of your child's rooms, which leave the space for other furniture like dressers or shelves. Alternatively, some bunks feature beds with desks connected, which makes it simple for your little ones to do homework while lying in their bed. This will help them focus and develop good habits during their study time.
Easy Climbing Ladder
Bunk beds can be an ideal solution for children who want to sleep in separate rooms, but do not have the space for two separate rooms. Many of our beds have a ladder that makes it easier for children to reach the top bunk. This is safer than climbing up the sides of the bunk bed, which could be dangerous. Children should only climb the top bunk when they can safely do so. This is usually at least six years old. age.
Many parents are tempted by the straight ladders on bunk beds, but we suggest angle ladders to improve safety and convenience. These ladders are easier to grip and offer a smoother experience. To climb, kids place their feet on the rungs one at a time and then climb up until they reach the top bunk. To ensure safety, consider choosing a ladder with grooved steps that are anti-slip and hand hole cutouts that allow kids to hold on to as they climb.
If you're looking for a permanent solution there are a myriad of designs of stairways that could be permanently attached to the frame of a bunk bed. They have a railing that encircles the stairs to ensure safety and also a larger tread to prevent falls and slips. For a more stylish appearance, you can opt for the stairs that have built-in storage drawers that are an excellent way to keep your children's rooms tidy and neat.
A loft bed without an attached ladder to the bunk below is another way to save space. This gives more space for children to play and sleep underneath. The loft and bunk beds typically resemble a treehouse, making them an excellent choice for children who love spending time in the outdoors. Some of our loft and bunk beds also feature an optional slide for an extra touch of fun.
Extra Storage
A variety of loft and bunk beds have additional storage space to aid children in keeping their rooms neat. These beds use vertical space to store clothes books, toys, and more without taking up floor space. These beds can also be used in traditional and contemporary bedroom designs. Pottery Barn Kids has a wide selection of twin over full beds that are perfect for your child's bedroom and requirements.
A classic Maxtrix loft with drawers is an an easy method to add storage to your kiddo's bunk bed. It comes with two drawers that can be used to store shoes, clothes as well as bedtime essentials and other things. The drawers come with unidirectional casters that make it easy for children to open and close them. This is an excellent option for children who share one room. It allows them to keep each other's belongings away from each other.
This Maxtrix loft features a built-in desk and hutch, which can be used as a study nook. The solid wood desk can be removed from underneath the bed and folded back into the bed when not in use. This creates more space in the bedroom to play. It's a great solution for kids who like to craft all day or bunkbedsstore use their computer for homework assignments.
The bed at the bottom of this Maxtrix bunk can be converted into a comfortable sofa if it's not the time for sleeping. This is a great option for kids who enjoy having sleepovers with friends or for parents who are looking to save space in their guest room. This twin futon is also a great option for younger kids who are transitioning from cribs to regular beds.
Kids who love to climb and are full of energy will appreciate the unique design and practicality of a loft or bunk bed. These beds offer a fun alternative to traditional bedroom furniture and are available in various designs, finishes and configurations. There are also options that include a ladder for storage or a trundle to accommodate guests who want to sleep over which makes it simple to accommodate a family's changing needs in a single room.
Fun Slide
The fun of a bunk bed for kids can be enhanced even further by the addition of a slide. Children love rushing down the slide from the top bunk. The excitement stimulates active and imaginative play, making it much easier to get them up and ready for the night's sleep.
Bunk beds with slide are a great option for families that are growing and sharing rooms. Kids can race one another up the ladder and then take turns sliding down the slide, bringing hours of entertainment to their rooms.
Our unique loft and bunk bed with slide models are available in twin over full size to fit comfortably in all bedrooms. They can be separated to create two standard beds at a later date. The bunk bed frame comes in a natural 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 attached to either the side of the ladder or to the front, based on the room size. The slide can extend up to 190 cm depending on the height of the assembly. A 70 cm exit opening is required.
Pick your kids' bunk bed and add a slide to make the ultimate play and sleep combo! You can customize your child's bunk bed by adding a bottom play curtain for a fun fort-like castle and drawers for trundles that can provide additional sleeping space for guests staying over.
If you want to upgrade your bunk bed's space-saving design with a slide that can be used as a bunk bed 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 that pulls out of underneath the top bunk. It can accommodate four or more people.