The Full Guide To Best Bunk Bed Ideas

The Best Bunk Bed Ideas to Dress Up Your Kids' Beds When your little one is ready to transition from cribs to big kids beds, choose a style that will make them feel confident. A cactus-themed mural that you can make yourself from A Beautiful Mess is just the ticket. Bunk ideas for bedrooms for adults can be just as awesome. Multifunctional elements like a desk built into the structure or trundle beds under the bunks let you maximize space while keeping a sleek, modern appearance. Loft Beds Bunk beds are the ideal solution for bedrooms, whether they're for children's rooms, primary bedrooms, or guest rooms. They can combine two or more beds in a single unit, allowing floor space for play, study or storage. And there are plenty of ways to decorate bunk beds with style. These stylish bunk bed ideas can help you create a unique sleeping space, regardless of whether you opt for a full-overfull arrangement, a twin over twin arrangement or a loft with a desk. The basic design of bunk beds is an excellent option for most families. It comes with the standard twin on top and a full mattress below, leaving the lower level open for other furniture, such as a desk or storage. There are also bunk beds that have an incline or ladder for easy access to the top bed. Some bunk beds have slides or towers to add extra excitement. If you're looking for an innovative bunk bed, consider an elegant wooden platform frame with neutral finishes which can be easily refreshed with pops of color or pattern. Add bedding and furniture that coordinates for a cohesive appearance. This basic bunk bed, from @thejamielynnshow is decorated with a wreath to make it fresh and festive. The bright treehouse loft designed by @pocketfulofpaint is cheerful and bright in her daughters' bedroom with a rainbow-colored ombre rug. Shop at your favorite store to find a castle style bunk bed that you can personalize with curtains, murals, and other accessories. There is also a study loft that has a desk or work space beneath. This is ideal for those who want to turn their bedroom into a useful workspace. If you have a lot of floor space and a bunk room designed to your specifications can provide enough sleeping and playing space for a number of children. This mezzanine play area is situated above the built-in bunks in this East London home designed by Hunting for George and allows the kids to stay up high and keeping floor space below clear for dining and play. Platform Beds For a sleek, modern design that's ideal for contemporary homes and industrial-style apartments, consider bunk beds with a platform. These kinds of bed frames can eliminate the requirement for box springs and instead provide a sturdy base that consists of either solid wood or slats of wood. This can make bunk beds less expensive, dependent on the design. They might not be suitable for larger sleepers who require a firmer base. Platform beds can be styled in a number of different ways. Some have simple headboards and footboards to create minimalist, sleek design that can be incorporated into any room. Others have built-in storage drawers to provide functionality, which is especially useful in smaller bedrooms and apartments. Some bunk beds feature reading lights built into each bunk, which is an excellent idea for a room with limited natural lighting. If you opt for a solid wood platform bed, it can be a great investment that will last for years to come. Wood is a strong and abrasive material. And if you go with a wooden slat bunk bed it's a smart idea to apply a mattress protector to keep it looking neat and free from mold and mildew. Since the platform bed doesn't come with a box spring, it's also an excellent option for reducing space in smaller rooms such as lofts and studio apartments. It allows for a full-size mattress to be placed in a smaller space on the floor, which makes it easier to move around the space. It can also make a room seem larger by creating a more open and spacious visual space. Another benefit of the platform bed is that it works with almost any type of mattress including memory foam, innerspring, and hybrid. You'll need to ensure that the slats aren't too close to each other to avoid the mattress sagging. If you're on a budget you can build your own platform bed frame at home. You'll need a basic wood or metal bed frame, and plywood sheets cut to the dimensions of your mattress. Join the slats with wood glue as well as a nail gun or screws. If you're worried about the slats' durability not being enough, you can add a layer of reinforced slats over them to provide more support and stability. Ladder Bunks Bunk beds are a great option to provide additional sleeping space for children without sacrificing the floor space in smaller spaces. Choose a bunk bed with an incline instead of a staircase for a chic and practical design. Ladders can be a great option to reduce space and provide a secure climbing space for children of all ages. Choose a ladder with an angle that includes hand holes for children to grasp and then climb into the bed. Ladders are available in various lengths, widths and heights to fit your particular room. Ladders are available in various lengths, bunkbedsstore widths and heights to suit your particular room such as twin-over-twin, twin over full, queen-over-queen and more. Some kids may feel uncomfortable initially, as they are not used to a bed that close to their ceiling. For these kids, it can be helpful to set up in a room that has a low bunk so they can get used to the height of their new bed and avoid any issues. The design of a bunk bed could also affect the experience of climbing with stairs adding more steps to the climb, and usually needing more space to stand than a ladder. They can also be more difficult to move, making them unsuitable for families who tend to move homes often. To ease these worries the bunk beds that have ladders can offer a more convenient climb. They are also ideal for children who are willing to give up their toddler-style steps and opt for something that is more simple. This mezzanine-style bunk bed by Katharine Poole has a fun beach house theme and uses a ladder that allows children to climb up to the top of the bed easily while also creating a comfortable space for studying, reading or playing. Storage Bunks There are a few types of bunk beds that go one step beyond just securing space on the floor. Beds with built-in storage are a practical touch for kids rooms, and provide children a place to store things like books, toys and other linens. Beds with desks offer the possibility of having two purposes, letting children play and work in one space. Stair storage is another smart choice, combining safety with innovative design to allow children to get to the top bunk, while minimizing the chance of falling. The simple wood bunk bed looks great in a neutral room, but you can also add an exciting color, such as this green shade that makes the bedroom feel cozy and fresh. This set of bunk beds is suitable for both boys and girls. It features an upholstered mattress cover with stripes and wall art that is a perfect match and a headboard with stripes. If you're making a bunk bed to an area that is shared, pick dark to withstand frequent washing and use. If you're working with an area that is larger enough to accommodate a queen-sized mattress you could consider adding a mezzanine above the bunks to create a huge play area. A lofted bedroom features a built in desk, a cool balcony, and a mezzanine reading space. If your space is big enough, you can try a triple bunk bed arrangement for both children and adults. Bunks that have stairs can serve as a handy storage solution for small bedrooms particularly when you design each stairway with drawers that are the perfect size for storing bedding and other things. This unique farmhouse bunk with natural wood ladder and trim combines an elegant look with plenty of storage space for children to keep their space tidy and organized. Making the bunk bed with drawers is an excellent way to create a modern and sleek bunk bed in any child's room, no matter the style of the bedroom. This minimalist design from an DIY blogger shows how a bunk can be a focal point and still keep its design.