Including A Bunk Bed In Your Child’s Room

What child doesn’t dream of having a bunk bed in his or her room? With a little imagination, bunk beds can become forts, castles, boats – anything! And besides being a great prop in a child’s game, bunk beds offer a versatile space that can used for both sleep and storage. Including a bunk bed in your child’s room is a great addition to any home!

Bunk beds are versatile. Bunk beds normally aren’t just used for sleeping. Many styles offer storage space underneath that can be used for furniture, toys, or anything else. They also work great for children that share a room. Bunking with a sibling gives a child his or her own personal space, and we all know how important that is! As mentioned, they also can become part of a child’s imaginary world, and kids love transforming bunk beds into clubhouses, cars – you name it! And your kids aren’t the only ones who will enjoy it; their sleepover friends will also have a comfortable bed to sleep in.

There are tons of types and styles to choose from. When you opt to put a bunk bed in your child’s room, you have many options to work with. Probably the first thing to consider is which type of bunk bed you’re interested in. A standard bunk features a twin mattress over another twin, while an L-shaped bunk has the same size beds with one turned out instead of being directly under the top bunk. There are also twin over full bunk beds, twin over futon, and loft bunks where there’s no bottom bunk, just a top one with open space underneath. You’ll also need to decide if you want to go with a wood frame or a metal frame.

If you choose a wood frame for your children’s bunk bed (or child’s), you’ll have more choices. What kind of wood do you want? Do you want it painted or stained or left unfinished? The possibilities here are numerous, and it really comes down to the area you plan on putting the bed and your personal tastes.

They can provide storage space. Because they rely on vertical space, bunk beds free up the area around them. L-shaped or loft bunks (bunks with a top bed only) provide space underneath that can used to place a desk, bookshelf, dresser, or any other item you wish to put under there. L-shaped bunks are quite popular in a school-age child’s room because a small desk for homework or a bookshelf fits perfectly underneath. Loft bunks are also great because they allow plenty of storage, but kids also love to sleep on them, high above the floor.

And most importantly, they’re fun to have! It’s safe to say that practically all kids love bunk beds. There’s so much more to a bunk bed than a place to sleep; bunk beds are a child’s playground. In a snap, they can turn into anything your child imagines them to be, providing hours of fun. For kids sleeping on the top bunk, there’s something very cool about sleeping high up like that, almost as if they’re in a treehouse. Kids on the bottom bunk can easily turn their bed into a fort, and enjoy sleeping behind barricaded walls.

Including a bunk bed in your child’s room is a great way to liven up your child’s room, add an extra bed, free up needed space, and give your child a great piece of furniture to play on. Bunk beds are a sure way to make both you and your child happy for years to come.