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Bunk Beds for Kids

Getting bunk beds for your kids is a great way to give them a comfortable sleeping arrangement while saving space, but there is a lot to consider when you start shopping for the right frame and mattress set. There are all kinds of different kids bunk beds, finding out what type is the best for your situation requires a little research and common sense. The first thing that you’ll need to consider is the foundation of the bunk beds, the size and shape of the frame that determines its dimensions. You’ll need to base this decision on several different factors if you want to make the best choice. First you need to get the dimensions of your kids room and figure out where every piece of furniture will go. One of the most common mistakes people make when looking for kids bunk beds is failure to plan out the room before they start getting furniture for it. You’ll want enough floor space for your kids to use no matter what age they are they can always use more free space in their room for activities, storage, and for when friends come over. There are all sorts of different styles and arrangements you can get for the bunk bed frame, the options are really as plentiful as your imagination allows. Maybe you want a twin over full bunk bed where the bottom bunk is larger, or maybe you’re looking for a perpendicular frame instead of parallel for storage reasons, a futon bunk bed for a laid back feel, or you might even need a triple bunk bed for your growing family- anything is possible within the confines of the room you’re working with. The most important thing is to actually measure the room yourself and figure out what your restraints are for frame size and shape, find something that suits your kid’s needs while remaining practical. So when you’re in the planning stage and trying to figure out which bunk bed frame would be the most efficient for your kids new room, you’ll need to factor in the age of your kids and how the arrangement will function in the future. If one of your kids would be uncomfortable with a small twin bed but the other doesn’t need a full size mattress, you can always mix the two and get a twin over full bunk bed so everyone’s happy. Maybe another room in the house is going to be free a few years down the line and you plan on moving one of the kids in, is a bunk bed still a good choice? Sure it is! There are plenty of bunk bed frames that can actually be disassembled so you can split the beds into different rooms when the layout of the house changes. 

This is the most standard type of bunk bed and everyone is familiar with this setup, you are given the option of twin and full size mattresses and you can rearrange them between the top and bottom (you can’t switch them later in most cases). You have the option of using either wood or metal for the frame, both are equally viable and it’s really more of an aesthetic choice. Some kids prefer the metal frame over wood because they seem sturdier and more dependable. In reality wood is just as safe, but a lot of bottom bunk kids might worry about the top bunk falling on them, so the psychological advantage to a metal frame is something to consider, ask your children if either of them has a problem with the bottom bunk.

Futon Bunk Beds

Futon bunk beds are a really cool way to transform a generic kids bedroom into a relaxing and inviting environment that’s great for when friends come over. The bottom bunk works like a standard futon and can be used as either a couch or a bed, while the top is just a regular bunk bed. The futon bunk bed setup is preferable for entertainment-centric rooms where the kids have a TV and their video games set up, that way they have a place to sit that also functions as a bed, which saves space and money because otherwise they would need some chairs or bean bags. Again you’ll have the option of a metal bunk bed or wooden bunk bed, it’s up to the preference of you and your kids. Another note on wooden frames and furniture- if your kids have any sort of destructive tendencies (most normal kids do sometimes), wooden frames might see lots of scratches and scribbles over time. Just let them know beforehand that the furniture in their room and around the house is not to be fooled around with.

So where can I shop for bunk beds?

Now that you’re acquainted with the basics of picking out a kids bunk bed, take a look at the categories at the top of this web page and start browsing through the various types and models, you’re bound to find a bunk bed set that’s perfect for your arrangement.