The 10 Scariest Things About Kids Bunk Bed

Kids Bunk Bed - A Great Way to Maximize Space

Kids bunk beds are ideal for maximising space while saving money on separate rooms. Find beds with solid foundations and mattress supports that stop gaps or spaces where children can get stuck or caught.

The way the bed is accessible is also crucial. Bunk beds are generally accessed via stairs or ladders, and angled ladders take less space than standard vertical ladders.

Space-Saving Design

Bunk beds can be the ideal way to maximize space in a small space. If you're looking for a way to decorate an attic bedroom or the small space in your home, bunk beds for kids can help you reduce floor space without giving up any comfort or style. Most bunk beds come in twin over full or queen over twin configurations, so your children can share a bed while having their own space. A bunk bed for three is also an excellent option, particularly in the event that you plan to use the lower bunk as 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 above the ceiling to ensure safety. This will prevent bumping heads and ensure that the child who sleeps on the top bunk doesn't rest too high.

If you want to keep your kids' bedroom furniture stylish, consider choosing an oak bunk bed with stairs. This will not only add a chic accent to your child's bedroom but also provide ample storage space for all the toys, books and knickknacks they may need.

Some bunks offer the ability to convert from a standard bed to a futon. This lets your children utilize the lower bunk bed as a couch during the day and then pull out the top futon to create an ideal sleeping space at night. This type of bunk is great if you have the room and your kids are old enough to handle the extra sleeping space.

If you don't have the space for the traditional bunk you can consider options such as a corner loft or bunk. These beds are placed across the corner of your kids room, leaving the remaining space for other kids' furniture, such as shelves or dressers. Some bunk beds come with an attached desk, which means that your children can complete their homework while in their beds. This will help them stay focused and instil good habits during their study time.

Easy Climbing Ladder

Bunk beds are ideal for children who wish to be able to sleep independently but don't have enough space for two separate bedrooms. A lot of our bunk beds are equipped with a ladder that makes it easy for children to climb up the top bed. This is much safer than climbing over the sides of the bed, which can be dangerous. Kids should only attempt to climb on top bunks only if they are old enough to do so safely, which usually happens when they are at least six years old.

Although many parents are enticed to purchase bunk beds with straight ladders, we recommend selecting beds with angled ladders to increase security and ease of use. They provide a smoother climbing experience, and they're also easier to grip. To climb, children place their feet on the rungs one at a time and then move upwards until they reach the top bunk. For added safety, consider choosing a ladder that has grooved anti-slip steps and hand holes that make it easier for kids to hold on to as they climb.

If you're looking for a more permanent solution, we offer various styles of stairs that can be permanently attached to the frame of the bunk bed. The stairs are equipped with an edging around the staircase to ensure safety. They also feature a wider tread to prevent slipping and falling. You can pick an option with built-in drawers to give it a more decorative appearance. This is a great option to keep your child's bedroom organized and tidy.

Another method to reduce space is to select a loft bed that doesn't connect to the bottom bunk by an elevated ladder and leaves plenty of space beneath for children to play and sleep. Many of these loft and bunk beds are designed to be reminiscent of a treehouse or some other fun structure, so they're a great choice for kids who love to spend time in the outdoors. Some of our bunk beds and lofts have a slide that can be added for an extra touch of fun.

Extra Storage

A variety of loft beds and bunk beds also have storage options for kids to keep their rooms tidy and clean. They can store clothes, books toys, and other items vertically, thereby saving floor space. These beds also work well in traditional and modern bedroom designs. Explore the selection of full and twin bunk beds at Pottery Barn Kids to find the perfect bed for your child's needs and the style of their bedroom.

The classic Maxtrix loft bed with drawers can be used to provide additional storage space to your child's bunk beds. It has two drawers for clothing, shoes, bedtime essentials, and other things. The drawers are mounted on casters that are unidirectional making it easy for children to open and close them. This is a great choice for children who share rooms, since it can help keep each other's possessions out of each other's reach.

This Maxtrix loft features a built-in desk and hutch to create an study area. The solid wood desk for kids is easily removed from underneath the bed and folds back up when it is not in use, leaving space in the room to play. This is a great option for children who like to use the computer or create all day.

The bed at the bottom of this Maxtrix bunk can be transformed into a comfortable sofa when it's time for sleep. This is a great choice for children who love having friends over for sleepovers or for parents who are seeking to reduce the size of their guest room. This twin futon is also great for children who are transitioning to regular beds from cribs.

Kids who love to climb and have lots of energy will love the unique design and practicality of a bunk or loft bed. These beds are a great alternative to traditional furniture for bedrooms and are available in various designs, finishes and configurations. There are also options that include a ladder for storage or a trundle bed for guests who want to sleep over, making it easy to accommodate a family's evolving requirements in a single space.

Fun Slide

A slide can boost the excitement of a kid's bunk bed. Children love rushing down from the top bunk. The excitement stimulates active and imaginative play, making it much easier to get up and ready to go to sleeping at night.

Bunk beds with slides are a great choice for families with growing children and shared rooms. Kids can race each other up the ladder and slide down the slide to bring hours of fun to their rooms.

Our unique loft and bunk bed models with slide come in full and twin sizes, so they can be easily incorporated into the majority of rooms. They can be separated at a later time to create two standard size beds. This bunk bed frame comes in a natural finish but it is also 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 either to the side of the ladder, or in front, based on the size of the room. Depending on assembly height the slide will extend approximately 190 cm into the room. An exit opening of 70cm is required.

Choose your kids bunk bed and add a slide for the ultimate sleep and play combo! You can customize your kids bunk bed with optional bottom play curtain to create a fun fort-like castle and drawers for trundles to give you extra sleeping space for guests staying over.

Take a look at our Twin over Full Stacked Storage Bunk Bed With Trundle (shown above) If you're looking to improve a space-saving bunk with a slide, but still have room for trundle. This space saving buy bunk beds bed design has two large underbed storage drawers as well as an extra twin trundle that slides out from underneath the top bunk which allows you to fit 4 or more sleepers in this stylish and compact bed.