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Kids Bunk Bed - A Great Way to Maximize Space

Kids bunk beds are an excellent way to maximize space while saving money on separate rooms. Find beds with sturdy foundations and mattress supports that eliminate gaps or areas that children might get stuck or caught.

The method by which the bed is accessible is also crucial. Bunk beds are usually accessed via stairs or ladders and angled ladders take up less space than standard ladders that are vertical.

Space-saving Design

Bunk beds can be the ideal method to make the most of space in a small space. Bunk beds for kids are a great option to save space in a tiny room or attic. They also offer convenience and elegance. Most bunk beds have twin over full or twin over queen designs so that your kids can share a bed while still having their own space. A three-person bunk bed is also an excellent choice, particularly when the bunk on the bottom is used as an office or playroom during the daytime.

Most bunks come with ladders built into the frame or a staircase that leads to the top bunk. For safety reasons the height of the ladder should not be more than 5-6 feet from the ceiling. 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 children's bedroom furniture looking chic, consider choosing a wooden bunk bed that has stairs. This will not only add an additional stylish element to the room of your child but it also provides ample storage for every book, toy and items they'll require to store away.

Some bunks can be converted to a futon. This lets your kids make use of the lower bunk bed as a couch during the daytime and then pull out the top futon for a comfortable sleeping area at night. This type of bunk is great for rooms with a lot of space and your kids are old enough to manage the additional sleeping surface.

If you don't have enough space for the traditional bunk consider alternatives such as a corner loft or bunk. These beds are set in the corner of your kids rooms, which leave the room for other furniture such as shelves or dressers. Alternatively, some bunks feature beds with a desk connected, which makes it simple for your little children to complete their homework while lying in bed. This will help them focus and develop good habits for studying.

Easy Climbing Ladder

Bunk beds are ideal for children who wish to sleep in a separate room but don't have enough room to create two separate bedrooms. Many of our beds have 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 could be dangerous. Children should only climb up onto the top bunk only if they are old enough to be able to do it safely, which typically happens when they reach six years old.

Many parents are attracted by the straight ladders on bunk beds, but we recommend angle ladders to improve security and ease of use. These ladders are easier to grasp and provide a more comfortable experience. To climb, children simply set their feet on each rung one at a and then move their bodies upwards until they reach the top bunk. Think about a ladder that comes with anti-slip grooves and handhole cutouts to help children to grip the ladder while they climb.

If you're looking for an all-time solution there are a myriad of designs of stairways that could be fixed permanently to the frame of bunk beds. These stairs have a railing that runs around the stairs to ensure safety. They also have a wider tread that stops people from sliding and falling. You can select an option with built-in drawers to give it a more decorative appearance. This is a great option to keep your child's space clean and organized.

A loft bed that doesn't have a ladder connecting it to the bottom bunk is another option to reduce space. This leaves more room for kids bunk beds for sale to play in and sleep on. The loft and bunk beds often resemble a fun treehouse, making them an excellent choice for children who love playing outside. Some of our bunk beds and lofts also feature an optional slide to add an extra element of fun.

Extra Storage

Many loft and bunk beds offer additional storage space to ensure that children's rooms are neat. These beds can store books, clothes, toys, and more vertically, saving valuable floor space. These beds can be used with both traditional and modern bedroom styles. Pottery Barn Kids has a an extensive selection of twin beds that can be adapted to your child's bedroom and needs.

A classic Maxtrix loft with drawers is an the perfect method to add storage space to your child's bunk bed. It has two drawers that can be used to store clothes and shoes, bedtime essentials, and other items. The drawers have unidirectional casters which make it simple for children to open and shut them. This is a great choice for children sharing rooms, since it allows them to keep the belongings of one another out of each other's reach.

This Maxtrix loft features a built-in desk and hutch, which can be used as a study nook. The solid wood desk can be easily removed from under the bed and folded back in when not in use. This allows for more room in the bedroom for play. This is a great choice for kids who love to play with computers or do crafts all day long.

The bed at the bottom of this Maxtrix bunk bed for kids can be converted into a comfortable sofa when it's time to go to sleeping. This is a great choice for kids who enjoy having friends over for sleepovers or for parents who are trying to make space in their guest room. This twin futon is also great for children who are preparing to move to regular beds from cribs.

Loft beds and bunk beds are ideal for children who love climbing, and have lots of energy. These beds provide a fun alternative to traditional furniture for bedrooms and they're available in many designs, finishes and configurations. There are also options that include a storage ladder or a trundle to accommodate sleepover guests, making it easy to accommodate a family's changing requirements in a single bunk bed for kids space.

Fun Slide

The fun factor of a bunk bed for kids can be increased by adding slide. The excitement of the children rushing down the top bunk encourages creative play and activities and makes it easier for them to fall asleep at night.

Bunk beds with slides are a great choice for families that are growing and sharing rooms. Kids can climb the ladder and then slide down the slide. This can provide hours of fun in their room.

Our unique bunk and loft bed with slide models are available in twin-over-full size to fit comfortably in most bedrooms, and can be split to create two beds of standard size at a later time. The bunk bed frame comes with a natural-looking finish, but it is also purchased with the option of a White or Chestnut finish.

For rooms with a limited space our bunk beds with slides include the Billi-Bolli Slide Tower, which can be connected to either the back of the ladder or the front of the bunk bed frame. Based on the assembly height the slide will extend approximately 190cm into the room and an exit opening of about 70 cm is required.

Choose your kids bunk bed with stairs bunk bed and add a slide to make the ultimate play and sleep combo! You can customize your kids bunk bed by adding a bottom play curtain for a fun fort-like castle and trundle drawers to provide extra sleeping space for overnight guests.

Consider our Twin over Full Stacked Storage Bunk Bed With Trundle (shown above) If you're looking to improve a space-saving bunk with an entry slide, but have room for a trundle. This space saving bunk bed design features two spacious underbed storage drawers plus an extra twin trundle that slides out from under the top bunk which allows you to fit 4 or more sleepers in this compact and stylish bed.