The Price Factor

Bunk beds can range in price from approximately $200 to $2,500, depending on the type and style chosen. Price depends on many factors including where and when you purchase your bunk bed, as well as how simple or elaborate a configuration you desire. It is true, though, the old saying, “you get what you pay for,” and when talking about investing in a piece of furniture that you hope will last for many years to come, it is an important decision to make. Investing money now to purchase a quality bunk bed, and one that is going to make both you and the user happy, can be well worth a substantial investment.

Prices are going to vary depending on the size of the bunk bed, size of the mattresses, and any added amenities, such as cabinets, desk area, storage space or drawers, shelves, trundle bed, etc. Type of construction (wood or metal, or a combination) and detail of architecture adorning the bunk bed can also vary the price. Some online offers include free shipping.

The basics and bare essentials. A twin-over-twin bunk bed made of a straight-forward metal design with built-in ladder but not including mattresses can cost as little as $200. A twin-over-futon, constructed of metal, can also be purchased for approximately $200, not including mattresses.

$200 to $400 price range:

A twin-over-twin or twin-over-full convertible bunk bed made from steel tubing or wood can cost between $200 and $300. A convertible twin-over-full futon made of wood including a full length guardrail and a built-in ladder can cost around $300. A solid wood or metal convertible twin-over-twin bunk bed with drawers can cost between $300 and $400. Some fashionable bunk beds, with a few extras, can also be purchased within this range.

$400 to $600 price range:

A solid pine twin-over-twin bunk 3-in-1 bunk bed can start around $400. You can add a trundle bed to some designs for approximately $100 extra. As an alternative, you can add under-the-bed storage drawers for around $175.00. You can also purchase a conversion kit, which would allow you to make the bottom twin bunk into a full bed for approximately $150.00. A twin-over-futon wood bunk bed with iron railing, or a solid pine twin-over-full bunk bed with drawers can cost between $400 and $450. Multiple other configurations can be purchased from $500 to $600.

$600 and up price range:

The more elaborate bunk beds become, the more they naturally rise in price. Bunk beds can have extensive special features which make them more fashionable, functional, and efficient. You can combine several options to feature many different combinations. Also, the choice of wood for your bunk bed can affect a price increase. Asian hardwood finished with cherry or maple with intricate decorative scrolls to enhance the visual appearance can cost between $600 and $800 easily.

Any number of well-known manufacturers create special design combinations from unique, specific woods, and their prices can range upwards of $1,000.00. Elaborately themed beds, ranging from fire truck ensembles to camouflage jeep configurations to fairy princess castle designs can cost from $500 upwards.