Kids Beds Bunk
Bunk beds can bring excitement and drama to a child's space. Ms. Keenan adds a shelf to hold books or a reading lamp in each sleeping nook to make bunk beds more attractive to children.
Many of our beds for kids bunk are convertible to two complete twin beds, perfect if you plan to let your children move into their own bedrooms in the near future. Choose from finishes like white, brushed gray and rich walnut.
Stairs or ladders
When you are choosing a bunk bed for your kids, you have the option to choose between stairs or ladders. Ladders are less expensive and easy to set up and provide a straightforward means of climbing into the bed at the top. They are more secure than stairs, since they provide a greater area for children to walk on and include an integrated handrail. Ladders usually have grooves in the steps to prevent slips when climbing up and down the bed.
If you prefer the design and appearance of stairs, they could be an elegant addition to your bunk bed. Staircases are also ideal for rooms that are small on space since they don't protrude into the room like ladders do. They are typically made of metal or wood and can match various styles of bedrooms. Some staircases have integrated storage drawers, which are an excellent way to add more space to the bunk bed.
When choosing between a ladder and stairs, you should also consider the age of your child. While it is recommended that no one sleeps on the top bunk before the age of 6, children who are comfortable with climbing vertically may be better off with stairs instead of a ladder. In addition should you be planning on using your bunk bed as an extra bed for children or adults who have limited mobility stairs are the most suitable option.
A straight staircase on the side of the bunk requires at least 95" of space on each side. If you don't have this much space, you can choose a u-shaped staircase which doesn't require as much space, but provides a safe and secure means of accessing the top bunk. Certain beds let you disconnect the stairs when they're not in use. This reduces the size of the bed and makes it more versatile for multipurpose spaces. You can also find stairs that connect to the end of the bed, which eliminates the need for a separate handrail and makes it easier for children to climb up and down.
Guard Rails
Guard rails give children the confidence and independence to climb into and out of beds on their own. They must be placed correctly to ensure there aren't any gaps or loosening in between the guardrails and the bed frame. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when installing guard rails, and be sure to examine them regularly to ensure that they aren't loose or have holes that could result in trapping.
One of the most important safety concerns for bunk beds is to keep them away from electrical devices as well as other objects that could turn into projectiles if your children play or sleep. Also be sure to position bunks away from windows, which can pose a fall risk if kids get up on the top floor.
You may want to install an evening light on the ladder so that it can illuminate the ladder's climb and descent in the event that your child gets up at the end of the night to use the bathroom, or if they are awakened by an erupting storm and have to leave their bedroom.
A safety net could be installed at the top of the bunk to prevent children from falling out when they sleep or play. This is a great idea especially for older children, who tend to sleep on the top bunk.
The guardrails must be secured to the bunk beds and can't be removed without tools. The openings in the guardrails that are above the mattress foundation should not be greater than 3.5 inches to prevent entrapment and strangulation. Place the wedge block as shown on Figure 1 in every opening in the uppermost guardrail member and above the mattress foundation. Apply 33 lbf (147 N) in a direction perpendicular the plane of the large edge of the block for a minute.
It's a good idea to instruct your children not to hang any objects on the guardrail or ladder, such as belts, clothing, and sporting equipment. Instead you should make use of a rack for clothes to stop these objects from becoming a strangulation hazard for your child. Also, ensure that more than one kid does not sleep on the top of the bunk, since this can create a dangerous imbalance which may result in falling.
Mattresses
Take into consideration your child's age and size when choosing a mattress for bunk beds. A bunk mattress will last for at least eight years, or until siblings are no longer sharing bedrooms and you'll need to choose a mattress that is designed to grow with your child, while providing sufficient support as they grow older.
Bunk mattress sizes are usually full or twin-sized, but there are a variety of options that will accommodate either. If your child is suffering from asthma or allergies, choose a hypoallergenic bed with a dust-mite barrier and moisture-wicking cover. A mattress with an antimicrobial coating will protect the foam from harmful bacteria and germs.
Another factor to consider is the feeling of your mattress. Kids generally weigh less than adults, so they need a mattress that feels firm but also comfortable. A lot of hybrid and latex mattresses have a firm and a soft side to meet the needs of both children and adults.
Memory foam mattresses are a good choice for kids but we don't recommend them as they tend not to cool well and can be hard on the spines of young children. Consider a latex or hybrid mattress that provides solid support and cooling infusions that allow your guest or child to sleep comfortably.
Low-profile mattresses are often the best option for bunk beds for children. These are designed to be slimmer than standard mattresses and increase safety rail height for the top bunk. They eliminate "filler" material to offer top quality and durability with a slim design.
If your child would like to test a mattress that's thicker than a regular bed, consider an innerspring or hybrid model with comfort layers on the top that can be removed or replaced as the child develops. These models will give you a clear idea of how the mattress will hold up as your child grows, and you can always put in a mattress skirt or mattress pad to prevent it from slipping off the frame. Some beds have side rails or lip built-in to prevent this.
Storage
Bunk beds can be an excellent option to free up space in shared rooms for kids. They can also be a cost-effective alternative to purchasing two separate, full-sized single beds. Bunk Beds Store allow to add a trundle that can be placed under the bottom bunk when not in use.
To maximize storage space and space in a space with bunk beds, consider installing a mix kids bedroom furniture set which includes desks, dressers and/or bookcases. This will let you keep all your child's personal belongings such as clothing, toys and clothes in one place without cramming them into overstuffed closets or chests. These bedroom furniture sets are available from a range of retailers and generally comply with all safety standards of the federal government.
Stacked bunks can become an imaginative playground as kids can turn the spaces underneath into cosy hidden play areas and hideaway spaces. Designer Elizabeth Georgantas stacked 6 bunks in this room for the ultimate kids space that can be used for playing, sleeping and even twirling superhero capes. The room is decorated with a bubble wallcovering made of Chasing Paper, and the ceiling is painted Benjamin Moore Blue Jean.
If you are unable to build a staircase for your bunk bed that is stacked with kids, a ladder can be an ideal solution. The ladders are constructed using a single socket Flange, Single Socket Degree Side Outlet Fittings. They can be easily adjusted in order to increase or decrease distance between ladder rungs. The ladder's rungs are also set so that they are flush with the ground instead of being above it so that climbing is less intimidating.
Another method to maximize space in a room with bunk beds is to install loft kids beds that can be moved down to just above the floor. This allows you to slide desks, dressers and toy chests directly beneath the beds. This is a real maximization of space and it can be a great option for smaller bedrooms, or in a huge family home where beds have to be able to accommodate a lot of sleepers.