Seven of the Best Kids Bunkbeds to Last From Toddler to Teen Years

Bunk beds are an excellent way to save space and offer a comfortable space to sleep or play. The slide and the stuffed animals are a big success with children, who can't get enough of sliding down the slide.

Parents will appreciate that this bunk bed made of wood comes in several finishes, including white for a dependable coastal or cottage look and clay and gray for flexible, contemporary spaces. The ladders are also angled which require less space than straight ones.

Max & Lily Low Bunk Bed with Slide

This twin over twin low bunk bed with slide delivers the perfect combination of practical and fun that kids (and parents) love. Made from solid knot-free pine wood, it's durable and built to last. The neutral-colored finish is non-toxic and low VOC making it a healthier indoor environment. The bed is 50 inches above the floor, making it perfect for smaller spaces and safe for small children. The top bunk is equipped with an elevated guardrail of 14 inches to ensure safety, and sturdy plywood slats that ensure every sleeping surface is able to support up to 400 pounds.

This bunk bed stacked features a movable ladder that can be attached to the end of the frame, maximizing space in smaller rooms. The angle-angled ladder with rounded edges provides an easy, comfortable climb, and the bright, hand-sewn 100 100% cotton play curtain provides a perfect space for playing with imagination. Bunk bed assembly is easy thanks to the extensive instruction manual as well as all the hardware included.

With the super-fun slide in the deluxe version, this is the ultimate bunk bed for kids for sleepovers and play dates! The lower platform assists in settling and stabilizing children before sliding. bunk beds with trundle of the slide provides a smooth ride with a soft landing. The slide comes with handles and cutouts for added security. The stacked-bunk design sleeps two comfortably, and the bottom bunk is large enough to read or cuddle.

This low loft bed with play curtains and slide is perfect for smaller rooms. It provides more space on the floor to be used for games and other activities. The ladder with angled legs can be installed on either the right or left side of the bed to allow for the layout of the room. Slatted headboards and footboards with flush, color-matched hardware gives this bunk bed a modern appearance. Solid plywood slats offer the necessary support for each sleeping surface. They can support up to 400 pounds. Metal-on-metal connections ensure that every bunk is structurally strong. All hardware, instructions, and upper/lower slats are included. Two adults are recommended to construct the bunks.

The rooms of children are often overflowing with books, clothes and other knick-knacks however our exclusive selection of bunk beds with storage can help you get your child's bedroom back. These space-saving beds for kids allow you to store and organize their belongings. Many of our bunk beds have trundles with a hidden twin pullout bed. This is ideal to accommodate sleepovers. The pullout that can be tucked away under the bed is simple for kids to use and doesn't require complicated setup or pullout mechanism. Sleepovers have never been so enjoyable!

Crate & Kids Babyletto TipToe White & Washed Natural Wood Kids Bunk Bed

Bunk beds can make a bedroom fun, exciting and cool. They are ideal for children who share a room with siblings or for one child who invites friends to a sleepover. The most significant benefit of bunk beds is that they are space-saving. kids bunk beds with storage can double (or triple) the amount of sleeping space in a room and take up the same amount of floor space as the full-sized or twin-sized beds.

Some bunk beds are stacked twin over twin and others are set up more imaginatively. Some bunk beds have an escalator leading to the upper bed while others are set up in an L-shaped structure that has two beds that are close to each one. This lets children sleep together, while leaving plenty of room for bookshelves, toys, and other items.

This wood bunk bed is an excellent alternative to traditional metal bunk beds. It's elegant and durable and will last for years. The clean lines, curved edges and contrasting natural wood finish provide modern appeal, while making the room feel more spacious. The ladder can be placed on either side of the bed to suit your needs.

This bunk bed also has GREENGUARD Gold Certification1 for low chemical emission into the air. This creates an environment that is safe for children to sleep and play. Parents will appreciate the fact that this bed is made of only spruce, wood and medium density fiberboard, which are all made from Greenguard Gold-certified, compliant TSCA materials.

When you're choosing the right bunk bed for your children, it's important to consider the dimensions of your room in general according to Katie Siegel, lead designer at Rumor Designs. You'll want to ensure the dimensions of the bed are in line with the proportions of your room, or they could look heavy and unbalanced. Also, you should think about whether your ceilings are tall enough to support the lofted bed.

The last thing to do is consider how your children will get to and from their bunk beds. Certain models come with an ordinary ladder, while others come with an additional stairway that has deep steps that allow children to safely climb up and down. This is particularly important when older children will be sleeping on the top bunk for themselves.

In addition to traditional twin-over-twin bunk beds, there are also some beds that can accommodate three people, which is ideal for larger families or those who like to host frequent sleepovers. This three-person Harriet Bee bunk bed is ideal for smaller rooms. It's also reasonably priced. While this bunk bed sleeps three people, it can be converted into two separate beds if your kids decide they don't require the extra sleeping space.

Room & Board Tanker Twin Over Twin Bunk Bed

Bunk beds are a great solution for space saving that can also help kids feel more adventurous. However, with all the options available, deciding which one is best for your home and children can be daunting, especially due to their size and price. So, I sought out experts--parents, including one who literally wrote the book on bunk beds--to help me find seven of the top bunk beds for kids that last from toddler to teen years.


All of the twin-overtwin options listed here are safe for kids and all of them meet CPSC and voluntary standards established by ASTM. To increase safety, many of the picks include an extra safety railing at the bottom of the bunk, and some come with pullouts for trundles that can be used as single beds. Some have fixed ladders which are safer than stairs but take up more space. Some have ladders with angled sides that can be put on the long or on the short side of the bunk.

Most bunks come with simple, functional designs that don't feel "baby" and can be used in a range of styles ranging from farmhouse to modern. And most are Greenguard Gold certified, which means they have low chemical emissions, so you can rest easy knowing your children are sleeping in a safe and healthy environment.