Bunk beds are a wonderful space saving way to fit two beds in the space of one. These beds are an ideal way to have more space for two children sharing a room or to provide an extra bed for those overnight guests of your child. Bunk bed frames come in many styles, colors, and materials and some of the latest innovations even allow for day time sitting and night time sleeping.
Frames for bunk beds can be made out of wood, wrought iron, brass, other metals, or composite material. These frames are usually designed so that a mattress is used without the need for a box spring. They consist of some type of upper bunk usually with a ladder to get onto the bed and rails on around the top frame. The bottom frame is usually without rails as there is less chance of injury when falling out.
Childrens Bed Frame
Traditional bunk bed frames are made up of two twin size frames that sit atop one another. Many are attached by the head and foot board although there are some frames that can be made into separate twin beds for later use. The newer frames have all sorts of additions that can be used in a variety of ways or can save even more space.
Some bunk beds consist of a full size bed frame on the bottom and twin size frame on the top. Which means an older child can have a bit more sleeping room while a younger child can occupy the top bunk. Some bunk beds frames come with trundle beds to provide extra sleeping and others have under the bed storage as well as built in alcoves in the head boards for easy storage without taking up more floor space.
Teenagers like the bunk bed frames that feature a bed on top and and a futon underneath. That way they have both a comfortable couch on which to sit and lop while studying, listening to music or watching videos. The bottom futon can then be changed into a bed for the overnight guest to use allowing the bunk bed to perform double duty.
Loft beds are sometimes considered bunks as well although many loft beds consist of only a upper bed frame. The area under the loft bed then can be used for storage, a dresser, a computer desk and chair or for whatever furniture you need to put into a very limited space.
There are some companies that make bunk bed frames for young children where the bottom frame consists of a bed with a tent surrounding it that can serve as an indoor playhouse. Other models simply consist of the top bunk with the tent underneath minus the bed. Some of these frames even have slides to go from the top bunk to the floor. These beds provide a wonderful play experience for young children making their bedroom a fun place to be.
They can provide for a lot of space saving in a variety ways, making them an ideal choice for smaller rooms. However, keep in mind that young children could be injured if they fall from the top bunk so it is best these beds be used for older children or younger ones occupy the bottom level.