If you are looking for kids bunk beds, you will be happy to see so many choices. But then comes the time to choose, and to start narrowing it down to the one bunk bed that fits, and the choices may seem confusing.
Things to Consider:
A very important feature that you need to consider before buying a bunk bed is safety. Make sure that the bunk bed you are buying complies with all safety regulations so that you can minimize the risk of injuries.
Consider your own and your child's needs.
Consider the child's age.
Consider how many children will be sharing the room, or whether your child often has friends who sleep over.
Depending on your needs take a look at the different kinds of bunk beds on the market. Most bunk beds do not come with mattresses, so follow the manufacturer's recommendations in that regard.
Pictured here is Powell's Monster Twin over Full.
A twin over twin bunk bed is the most basic configuration. It is a great solution to sleeping two children in a room, especially when there is limited space.
This twin over twin cottage style bed from Powell lets you choose whether you want to stack one over the other for a bunk bed, or use separately as twin beds.
For added functionality you can get a set of trundle drawers for storage, a roll-out pop-up trundle bed for extra sleep space, or a conversion kit to allow for twin/full capacity. All of these are sold separately.
Dimensions: Headboard 35.25" tall, Footboard 33" tall.
Bunk bed assembled: 80.8"Height x 42.5"W x 68.2"L. Some assembly required.
The futon bunk bed with a lofted bed over a futon lets you use the futon as a couch during the day. The futon can be opened up at night to provide another sleeping surface.
Powell's SoHo Twin/Futon Bunk Bed has a top twin size bed and lower full size futon bed. One feature of this bunk bed is heavy gauge 3" diameter metal tubing in textured black. It comes with full-length guardrails, and a sturdy welded metal slat system for mattress support with built in ladders on each side.
This bunk bed uses a standard twin size mattress and full size futon mattress (sold separately).
An important note: Maximum total weight should not exceed 300 lbs. on the upper bunk. Some assembly required. Dimensions: With Futon Bed 80.5 x 54.25 x 65.375 tall
A triple bunk bed can accommodate three children, and is an L-shaped configuration. The third bed is usually lofted and attached to the top bunk bed leaving space under the loft, which can then be used for extra seating, or a study center, storage, etc. The choice is yours depending on your child's needs.
The Graduate Series Extra Long Triple Lindy from University Loft Company has a full third bed and a modular design in Natural or Wild Cherry finish.
The frames are constructed of hard wood and come with side rails and guard rails. They are available in right or left-facing orientations. One great feature is that the beds are height adjustable, so it gives you an option to arrange them in a configuration that is best suited to you. Bed ends can be used for climbing up but ladders are available, though sold separately. I would recommend getting ladders for safety's sake.
Please note that there is a 250 pound limit for all beds. Additional items available to extend the set. Assembly required.
Dimensions: Overall height: 70.56"
Each individual twin size bed end: 34.5" H x 41.25" W x 3" D
Full extension kit: 15.5" H x 16.5" W x 84.75" L
L-Shaped Bunk Bed - Berg Furniture Sierra Collection Captains Bunk Bed for Two
The L-shaped bunk bed is a variation on the basic bunk bed with the lofted bed placed at a right angle to the bottom bunk. This is not the most space efficient solution, but can be a more attractive one.
The Berg Furniture Sierra Collection Captains Bunk Bed for Two with Storage Stairs in White lets you configure your bunk bed in either left or right sided arrangements.
It comes with 6 drawers, each 23" deep for plenty of storage. To prevent tip-overs, the drawers come with stop positions on the slides. Another safety feature is the staircase instead of a ladder which is great for younger children. Since the stairs are wide and roomy, they can also be used for sitting.
The height of the upper bed is low enough for younger children and includes a solid foundation. This bed is also available in full size. The lower bed is designed with a mattress foundation and casters that allow the bed to slide in and out. The laminated finish is cleanable with non-abrasive cleaners, making it especially useful for younger children.
The basic loft bed gives you a lot of flexibility in designing a child's room since one loft bed in either twin or full size is suspended over an open space.
The Lea Industries Deer Run Loft Bed is constructed of wood and can be used in a boy's or girl's room, and is available in Brown Cherry.
The elevated bed lets you exercise many possibilities in the space underneath and around this bed to create a whole room setting in a limited amount of space. Desks, storage items or book shelves can be arranged underneath. The bed includes ladder which can be installed on either side of the bed. A slat pack is included for additional mattress support.
The loft bed shown here in Twin is also available in Full. A Full size bed might be a better option for a teen, and high loft beds are generally used for older children. Maximum weight capacity 250 lbs.
Dimensions: 80"H x 43"W x 79"L
The Multicolor Loft Bed comes with a slide and curtain making it suitable for sleep, play, and storage. The area under the bed can be used for either play or storage. The metal frame comes with a ladder and a slide, which make getting in and out of the top bunk fun and easy. An included bookshelf underneath the slide provides additional storage.
The Twin size loft bed which has metal construction comes in a red, yellow or blue finish and includes the curtain, ladder, slide, and bookshelf along with the bed. This junior loft bed is a good 30" lower than most regular lofts.
Please note that the weight capacity for the top bunk is 250 pounds.
Dimensions: 50" H x 74" W x 110.5" L
Novelty beds are available as regular beds as well as bunk beds. These beds may be centered round a theme, such as pirates or from a popular movie or book, or simply have brighter colors. Before you rush to buy a novelty bed, stop and consider if your child would still find the bed as inviting a couple of years from now. You know how fickle loyalties can be at a very young age.
This bunk bed has a pirate ship design and features such as an attached boarding ladder, arched overhanging cap rails, plank grooved end panels, and turned rod guardrails. It has antique aged brass-finished porthole frames and a distressed antique brown oak finish along with a very unusual shape to complete the picture.
The bottom bed can be adjusted to two heights, allowing you to place storage drawers beneath (not included).
Weight on the top bunk should not exceed 300 lbs.Dimensions:
Dimensions (without ladder): 76.63" H x 79.75" W x 52.75" D
Bunk bed dimensions (with ladder): 76.63" H x 79.75" W x 61" D
Underbed storage dimensions: 13" H x 76" W x 20.75" D
Pottery Barn Sleep & Study Loft provides space for sleep, study and storage. It has a full-sized loft bed for an older child, and also provides more room for study and storage below. The sleep and study loft comes in painted or stained finishes.
The loft which has a solid wood frame with a ladder, includes a computer desk with a pullout keyboard tray, and a cabinet to house the computer tower. Shelves on each side provide space for books and supplies. A cork panel is also included to post assignments, reminder notes or pictures.
Dimensions: Overall (including ladder projection): 71"w x 80.5"l x 74"h
The study loft, constructed from 3" metal tube, has a 5 step ladder, and the workstation is equipped with a keyboard tray and bookshelf.
Dimensions: 80"L x 58"W x 72"H
