Kids Bunk Bed - A Great Way to Maximize Space
Kids bunk beds are a great way to maximize space and save money on separate rooms. Choose bunk bed for kids with solid foundations and mattress supports to stop gaps or spaces where children could become stuck or trapped.
Another thing to consider is how the bed is accessible: bunks typically have ladders or stairs with angled ladders taking up less room than standard vertical ones.
Space-saving Design
Bunk beds are the perfect way to maximize a small space. If you're looking to furnish an attic bedroom or the small space in your home, bunks for kids will help you reduce floor space without losing any style or comfort. The majority of bunk beds come with twin over full or twin over queen configurations so your kids can share a bed while enjoying their own space. A bunk bed for three is also an ideal option, especially when you intend to use the bottom bunk as an office or playroom during the day.
Most bunk beds have 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 avoid bumped heads while ensuring the younger child sleeping on the top bunk isn't too high up.
Think about a wooden bunkbed that has stairs for your kids' bedroom furniture to be elegant. This not only provides an extra stylish touch to your kids' room, but it also offers ample storage for every book, toy and things they might need to stow away.
Some bunks can be expanded from a bed to a futon. This lets your children make use of the lower bed as a sofa during the day, and pull out the top futon at night for an incredibly comfortable bed. This kind of bunk bed is ideal for those who have plenty of space and your children are old enough to be able to handle the extra sleeping space.
If you don't have enough space for a traditional bunk consider alternatives such as a corner loft or bunk. These beds are placed in the corner of the room. This leaves space for other furniture, such as shelves or dressers. Some bunk beds have an attached desk, so your kids can do their homework while in bed. This helps them stay focused during the study period and encourages good habits.
Easy Climbing Ladder
Bunk beds are the ideal solution for kids who prefer to sleep in separate rooms but do not have the space for two separate rooms. A majority of our beds feature an incline to make it easier for kids to reach the top bunk. This is more secure than climbing up the sides of the bunk bed which can be risky. Children should only climb the top bunk when they can do it safely. This usually happens at least six years of age.
While many parents are tempted to purchase bunk beds with straight ladders, we recommend choosing beds with angled ladders to increase safety and convenience. These ladders offer a smoother climbing experience, and are also more comfortable to hold. To climb, kids place their feet on the rungs in a sequence and move up until they reach top bunk. Think about a ladder that comes with handhole cutouts and anti-slip grooves to help youngsters to hold onto the ladder while they climb.
If you're looking for a permanent solution, we provide many different styles of stairs that can be permanently attached to the frame of the bunk bed. These stairs feature a railing that encircles the staircase to provide additional security and a larger tread to prevent slips and falls. For a more stylish look, consider the stairs that have built-in storage drawers. They are a great way to keep your children's rooms organized and tidy.
A loft bed that doesn't have an attached ladder to the bunk below is another method of reducing space. This gives more space for children to play and sleep underneath. A lot of these bunk and loft beds are designed to resemble a treehouse or other fun structure, so they're an ideal choice for children who love to spend time 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 provide additional storage options that can help children keep their rooms tidy and neat. These beds can store books, clothes, toys, and more vertically, which saves valuable floor space. These beds work well with both modern and traditional bedroom styles. Browse the collection of full and twin bunk beds at Pottery Barn Kids to find the bed that best suits your child's needs and style of their bedroom.
A classic Maxtrix loft with drawers is an an easy option to add more storage space to your child's bunk bed. It comes with two drawers that can be used to store shoes, clothing, bedtime necessities, and other items. The drawers are mounted on casters that are unidirectional, which make it easy for children to open and close them. This is a great choice for kids who live in a single room. It can help keep each other's belongings away from one another.
This Maxtrix loft bed also includes an integrated desk and an hutch to create a practical study nook. The solid wood desk for children is easily removed from underneath the bed and folds back up when it is not in use, leaving space to play. It's a great solution for kids who like to create all day long or use their computer for homework assignments.
The bed at the bottom of this Maxtrix bunk can be converted into a comfy sofa if it's not the time to sleep. This is a great solution for kids who love to invite their friends to sleepovers, or for parents who want to save space in their guest room. This twin futon is also a great option for children who are transitioning from cribs to regular beds.
Loft beds and bunk beds are perfect for kids who love to climb and have a lot of energy. These beds offer a fun alternative to traditional bedroom furniture and are available in a variety of styles, finishes, and configurations. There are also options which include a storage ladder or a trundle bed for guests staying over making it easy to accommodate the changing needs of a family's requirements in one room.
Fun Slide
The fun factor of bunk beds for children can be increased by adding a slide. Children love to race down from the top bunk. The excitement stimulates active and imaginative play, making it simpler to get them up and ready for sleep at night.
Bunk beds with slides are a great way to combine play and sleep in the same space, ideal for shared kid's rooms and growing families. Kids can climb up the ladder, then slide down the slide. This can bring hours of fun to their rooms.
Our unique loft and bunk bed models with slide are available in full and twin sizes to fit comfortably in most bedrooms, and can be separated to create two standard beds at a future date. This bunk bed frame comes in a natural finish, but it is also purchased with a White or Chestnut finish.
Our bunk beds that have slides include 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. Based on the assembly height, the slide protrudes approximately 190 cm into the room, and an exit opening of about 70 cm is required.
Pick your kids' bunk beds and add a slide to create the ultimate play-and-sleep combo! You can further personalize your child's bunk by adding optional bottom play curtains for an exciting castle-like fort. You can also add trundle storage drawers for additional sleeping space if you have guests staying overnight.
Take a look at our Twin over Full Stacked Storage Bunk Bed With Trundle (shown above) if you want to improve a space-saving bunk that has an entry slide, but have room for a trundle. This bunk bed that is space-saving has two underbed storage drawers and a twin trundle which pulls out of underneath the top bunk. It can accommodate four or more people.