Kids Bunk Bed - A Great Way to Maximize Space
Bunk beds for children are a great option to save money while maximizing space. Choose beds that have solid foundations and mattress supports that prevent gaps or spaces that children might be trapped or entangled.
Another factor to consider is how the bed can be accessible: bunks are usually equipped with stairs or ladders and angled ladders take less space than traditional vertical ones.
Space-saving Design
Bunk beds are a great way to maximize space in a small space. Bunk beds for children are a great option to make space in a small room or attic. They also provide comfort and style. The majority of bunk beds come with twin over full or twin over queen configurations, so your kids can sleep side by side while still enjoying their personal space. A three-person bunk bed is also an excellent choice, particularly if the bottom bunk can be used as a playroom or office during the day.
Most bunks have an attached ladder to the frame or a staircase leading to the top bunk. For safety reasons it is recommended that the height of the ladder should not exceed 5-6 feet from the ceiling. This will avoid head bumps and ensure that the child who sleeps on the top bunk doesn't sleep too high.
Consider a wooden bunkbed with stairs for your kids' bedroom furniture to look elegant. This will not only add a stylish design to your child's room, but also provide ample storage space for all the books, toys and other items they might require.
Some bunks can also be converted to a futon. This lets your children make use of the lower bed as an extra sofa during the day and pull out the top futon at night for an incredibly comfortable bed. This type of bunk bed is perfect if you have enough space and your kids are old enough to manage the extra sleeping surface.
If you do not have enough space for a traditional bunk bed look into a corner loft or corner bunk. These beds are placed in the corner of the room. This makes room for other furniture like dressers or shelves. Some bunk beds have an attached desk, which means that your children can complete their homework while still in their beds. This can help them remain focused and help them develop good habits during study time.
Easy Climbing Ladder
Bunk beds are ideal for children who wish to be able to sleep independently but don't have the space to create two separate bedrooms. A majority of our beds feature 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. Kids should only attempt to climb onto the top bunk when they are old enough to be able to do it safely, which typically happens when they reach six years old.
Although many parents are enticed to buy bunk beds with straight ladders, we recommend selecting beds that have angled ladders for more safety and convenience. These ladders are more comfortable to hold and provide a more pleasant experience. To climb, kids simply set their feet on each rung one at a and then move their bodies upwards until they reach the top bunk. Consider a ladder that has anti-slip grooves as well as handhole cutouts to make it easier for children to hold onto the ladder while they climb.
If you're looking for a permanent solution, we offer various styles of stairs that can be fixed to the frame of the bunk bed. These stairs feature a railing that surrounds the staircase to provide additional security, and they have a larger tread to prevent falls and slips. You can choose an option with built-in drawers to give it a more decorative appearance. This is a great choice to keep your child's space organized and tidy.
A loft bed without a ladder that connects it to the bottom bunk is another option to reduce space. This gives more space for children to play and sleep under. A lot of these bunk beds and lofts are designed to be reminiscent of a treehouse or some other amusing structure, making them the ideal option for children who enjoy spending time in the outdoors. Some of our bunk and loft beds have an added slide to add an extra spark of excitement.
Extra Storage
A variety of loft beds and bunk beds also have storage options to help kids keep their rooms neat and tidy. These beds make use of vertical space to store clothes books, toys, books and much more without taking up floor space. These beds can be used with both traditional and modern bedroom styles. Pottery Barn Kids has a wide selection of twin beds that will fit the room of your child and their requirements.
The classic Maxtrix loft bed with drawers is a great option to provide additional storage space to the bunk beds your child sleeps in. It has two large drawers that can be used to store shoes, clothes or bedtime necessities, among other things. The drawers are equipped with casters that are unidirectional that make it easy for children to open and shut them. This is a great choice for children sharing rooms, since it can help keep each other's possessions away from each other's reach.
This Maxtrix loft bed comes with an integrated desk and hutch for a functional study area. The solid wood desk for kids easily pulls out from underneath the bed and folds up when not in use, thus preserving space in the room to play. It's a great option for kids who love to craft all day or use their computer for school assignments.
The bottom bed of this Maxtrix bunk can be turned into a comfortable sofa when it's not time to sleep. This is an excellent option for kids who enjoy having sleepovers with friends, or for parents who are seeking to reduce the size of their guest room. This twin futon is also a great option for children who are transitioning from cribs to regular beds.
Children who love climbing and have lots of energy will enjoy the unique design and function of a loft or bunk bed. They are a fun alternative to traditional furniture for bedrooms. They are available in various styles, finishes and configurations. There are also bunk beds for kids that include a storage trundle as well as a ladders for guests to sleep over and it is possible to meet the ever-changing requirements of a family in the space of a single bedroom.
Fun Slide
A slide can enhance the fun factor of a kids bunk bed. Children love to race down from the top bunk. The excitement encourages them to engage in imaginative play, making it easier to get up and ready to go to sleep at night.
Bunk beds with slides offer an excellent way to combine sleep and play in one space that is ideal for sharing kid's rooms and growing families. Kids can race each other up the ladder and then slide down the slide, bringing hours of entertainment to their rooms.
Our unique loft and bunk bed with slide models come in twin and full sizes, so they can be easily incorporated into the majority of rooms. They can be separated later to create two standard beds. The bunk bed frame comes with a natural-looking finish, however, it can be ordered with a White or Chestnut finish.
For rooms with limited space, our bunk bed with slide options 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. Based on the height of the frame the slide extends approximately 190 cm into the room. An exit opening of about 70 cm is required.
Pick your kids' bunk bed and add a slide for the ultimate sleep and play combo! You can customize your kids bunk bed by adding a bottom play curtain to create an exciting fort-like castle, and drawers for trundles that can provide additional sleeping space for overnight guests.
If you want to upgrade your bunk bed's space-saving design with a slide for the bunk and still have space for a second bed, check out our new Twin over Full Stacked Storage Bunk Bed with Trundle (shown below). This bunk bed is space-saving and has two drawers under the bed for storage and a twin trundle that can be pulled out from underneath the top bunk. It can sleep four or more people.