Kids Bunk Bed - A Great Way to Maximize Space

Kids bunk beds are an excellent way to maximize space while reducing the cost of separate rooms. Choose models with solid foundations and mattress supports to prevent gaps or areas where children could become stuck or trapped.


Another factor to consider is how the bed is accessible: bunks are usually equipped with staircases or ladders, with angled ladders taking up less room than standard vertical ones.

Space-Saving Design

Bunk beds are a great way to maximize space in a small space. If you're looking to furnish an attic bedroom or even the small space in your home, bunks for kids can help you save floor space, without losing any style or comfort. 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 three-person bunk bed can be an excellent option, particularly in the event that the lower bunk will be used as an office or playroom during the daytime.

The majority of bunk beds have an escalator or ladder built into the frame. The ladder's height should not exceed 5-6 feet from the ceiling due to safety concerns. This will prevent bumps on heads while making sure that the child who is sleeping on the top bunk isn't high up.

Consider a wooden bunkbed with stairs for your kids' bedroom furniture to be stylish. This not only provides an additional stylish element to the room of your child, but it also offers ample storage space for each book, toy and things they might require to store away.

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

If you don't have the space to accommodate a traditional bunk bed, think about a corner bunk or loft. These beds are positioned in the corner of the room. This allows room for other furniture, like dressers or shelves. Some bunk beds come with an attached desk, which means that your kids can do their homework while in their bed. This will help them stay focused and instil good habits during study time.

Easy Climbing Ladder

Bunk beds can be a great solution for children who want to sleep in separate rooms, but don't have enough space to have two separate rooms. Most of our bunk beds have a ladder that makes it easy for children to climb up the top bed. This is more secure than climbing the sides of the bunk bed, which could be dangerous. Children should only climb up onto the top bunk only if they are old enough to be able to do it safely, which is usually when they reach six years old.

Many parents are enticed by the straight ladders that are found on bunk beds, but we suggest angles to increase safety and convenience. These ladders are easier to grip and provide a more comfortable experience. To climb, kids place their feet on the rungs in a sequence and then climb up until they reach the top bunk. Look for a ladder with anti-slip grooves as well as handhole cutouts to make it easier for youngsters to hold onto the ladder as they climb.

If you are looking for an option that is permanent, there are many different designs of stairways that could be permanently attached to the frame of bunk beds. They have an edging around the staircase to offer additional security. They also have a wider tread that stops people from sliding and falling. For a more stylish look, consider the stairs that have built-in storage drawers, which are an excellent way to keep your kids' rooms organized and tidy.

A loft bed that doesn't have a ladder that connects it to the bottom bunk is another way to save space. This allows more space for kids to play in and sleep underneath. Many of these bunk and loft beds are designed to be reminiscent of a treehouse or some other amusing structure, making them a great choice for kids who love to spend time in the outdoors. Some of our loft and bunk beds also feature an optional slide to add an extra element of fun.

Extra Storage

Many loft and bunk beds also have storage options for kids to keep their rooms tidy and clean. They can store books, clothes toys, and other items vertically, saving valuable floor space. These beds are compatible with both modern and traditional bedroom styles. Browse the collection of twin over full bunk beds at Pottery Barn Kids to find the bed that best suits your child's needs and style of their room.

The classic Maxtrix loft bed with drawers is a great option to add additional storage to your child's bunk beds. It has two large drawers that can be used to store clothes, shoes as well as bedtime essentials and other items. bunk beds for kids are equipped with casters that are unidirectional which make it simple for children to open and close them. This is a great choice for kids who live in a single room. It helps keep the belongings of each other from each other.

This Maxtrix loft comes with a built in desk and hutch to create a study nook. The solid wood desk can be removed from underneath the bed and folded back into the bed when not being used. This creates more room in the bedroom for play. It's a great option for kids who love to craft all day or use computers for homework assignments.

When it's time to sleep The bottom bunk of this Maxtrix can be turned into a comfortable sofa. This is a great option for kids who like to invite their friends over for sleepovers or for parents who wish to free up space in their guest room. This twin over futon is also ideal for children who are transitioning into regular beds from cribs.

Bunk or loft beds are ideal for children who love to climb and are full of energy. These beds are a great alternative for traditional furniture for bedrooms. They are available in different designs, finishes, and configurations. There are options that include a storage trundle or ladder for guests to sleep over which allows you to accommodate the evolving needs of a family within the space of a single bedroom.

Fun Slide

The fun factor of bunk beds for children can be enhanced with the addition of a slide. The excitement of children racing down the top bunk stimulates imaginative play and activity which makes it easier to sleep at the end of the night.

Bunk beds with slides offer a great way to combine sleep and play in one space, perfect for shared rooms for kids and growing families. Kids can race one another up the ladder and then take turns sliding down the slide and bring hours of fun to their space.

Our unique loft and bunk bed with slide models are available in twin over full size so they fit comfortably in the majority of bedrooms, and can be split to create two beds of standard size at a later date. The bunk bed frame is made from solid birch. It has natural wood grain as shown. It can also be ordered in White or Chestnut.

Our bunk beds with slides come with the Billi-Bolli Slide Tower. This can be connected either to the side of the ladder, or the front, depending on the dimensions of the room. The slide can protrude up to 190 cm depending on the height of the frame. A 70 cm exit opening is required.

Pick your kids' bunk beds and add a slide for the ultimate play-and-sleep combo! You can customize your child's bunk bed with optional bottom play curtain for an exciting fort-like castle, and drawers for trundles that can provide additional sleeping space for guests staying over.

Take a look at our Twin over Full Stacked Storage Bunk Bed with Trundle (shown above) if you want to upgrade your space-saving bunk with a slide, but still have room for trundle. This space-saving bunk bed features two drawers under the bed for storage and a twin trundle which is able to be removed from under the top bunk. It can sleep four or more people.