Buying a Kids Bunk Bed

If you're planning to furnish your room with two kids or simply looking to maximize your floor space, a bunk bed is an excellent solution. However, before you purchase one, you should consider your options carefully.

Safety is an important consideration. It is important to establish rules for staying off the top floor for activities other than sleeping, and not hanging anything from the bunks.

Size

Bunk beds and loft beds are available in a broad variety of sizes. Some have two twin mattresses, while others accommodate a queen or full mattress on the bottom. Some bunk beds have a trundle that can be hidden when not in use. Bunk beds are a great option for small rooms due to their space-saving design. Bunk beds are also less expensive than buying separate mattresses for kids.

Most bunk beds feature an stairway or ladder to access the top bunk. Some bunk beds come with railings to ensure that children sleeping on the top of the bunk don't fall off. Some designs feature an ottoman at the bottom that can be used as a couch and a bed.

Many parents opt to purchase a bunk bed for their children due to the fact that it will save space in the child's room. Additionally it can easily be separated into separate beds should it be required in the future. Bunk beds are especially useful for kids' bed rooms shared by multiple children.

The most commonly used size of a bunk bed for children is a twin mattress on both sides. This arrangement gives kids of all ages to have the space they need to sleep comfortably. Twin mattresses are also a good option for toddlers who've outgrown their cribs, but are not yet ready to move into a regular full-size bed.