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Kids Bunk Bed - A Great Way to Maximize Space

Bunk beds for children are a great way to save money and make the most of space. Find beds with sturdy foundations and mattress supports that eliminate gaps or areas where children could become trapped or stuck.

Another consideration is how the bed is accessible: bunks typically have ladders or stairs and angled ladders take less space than standard vertical ones.

Space-Saving Design

Bunk beds are an excellent option to maximize space in a small space. If you're looking for a way to decorate an attic bedroom or the most compact room in your home, bunk beds for kids can help you save floor space, without losing any style or comfort. Most bunk beds have twin over full or twin over queen configurations, so your kids can sleep side-by-side while enjoying their own space. A bunk bed for three is an excellent option, particularly if you plan to use the lower bunk as an office or playroom during the day.

The majority of bunks have a ladder built into the frame or a staircase that leads to the top bunk. The ladder's height should not exceed 5-6 feet from the ceiling for safety reasons. This will prevent bumps on heads and to ensure that the child sleeping on the top bunk isn't too high up.

Think about a wooden bunkbed that has stairs for your kids' bedroom furniture to appear elegant. This will not only add a fashionable design to your child's room but also provide ample storage space for all the toys, books and other items they might require.

Some bunks can also be expanded from a bed to a futon. This allows your kids to make use of the lower bed as a sofa during the day, and pull out the top futon at night for an incredibly comfortable bed. This kind of bunk is perfect when you have a room and your children are old enough to handle the extra sleeping space.

If you don't have the space for the traditional bunk you can consider options such as a corner loft or bunk. These beds are placed across the corner of your kids room, leaving the room for other kids' furniture, such as shelves or dressers. Some bunk beds have an attached desk, so your children can complete their homework while still in bed. This helps them remain focused during the study period and promotes good habits.

Easy Climbing Ladder

Bunk beds are ideal for children who wish to sleep in a separate room but don't have enough room to create two separate bedrooms. Most of our bunk beds are equipped with a ladder that makes it easier for children to climb up to the top of the bed. This is safer than climbing the sides of the bunk bed which could be dangerous. Children should only climb up onto the top bunk only if they are mature enough to climb safely, which typically happens when they are at least six years old.

Many parents are attracted by the straight ladders that are found on bunk beds, but we recommend angle ladders to improve security and ease of use. These ladders are easier to grasp and offer a smoother experience. To climb, kids put their feet on the rungs one at a time and then climb up until they reach the top bunk. Look for a ladder with anti-slip grooves and handhole cutouts to make it easier for children to grip the ladder as they climb.

If you're seeking an option that is permanent there are a myriad of styles of stairways that can be permanently mounted to the frame of bunk beds. These stairs feature a railing that surrounds the staircase for additional safety and an extra wide tread to avoid falls and slips. You can choose an option with built-in drawers to give it a more decorative appearance. This is a great option to keep your child's room organized and tidy.

A loft bed without a ladder connecting it to the bunk below is another option to reduce space. This allows more space for kids to play in and sleep on. A lot of these loft and bunk beds are designed to look like a treehouse or another fun structure, so they're an ideal choice for children who enjoy spending time in the outdoors. Some of our bunk and loft beds include a slide to add an extra thrill.

Extra Storage

A variety of loft and bunk beds offer additional storage space to aid children in keeping their rooms tidy. These beds utilize vertical space to store clothing, books, toys and much more without taking up valuable floor space. These beds can be used with both modern and traditional bedroom styles. Explore the selection of twin over full bunk beds at Pottery Barn Kids to find the bed that best suits your child's needs and the style of their bedroom.

A classic Maxtrix loft with drawers is an an easy option to add more storage space to your child's bunk bed. It comes with two drawers that can be used to store clothes, shoes as well as bedtime essentials and other things. The drawers are positioned on casters unidirectional, which make it easy for children to open and close them. This is a great choice for children sharing a room, as it can help keep one another's belongings out of reach.

This Maxtrix loft comes with a built in desk and hutch, which can be used as an area for study. The solid wooden desk can be easily removed from under the bed and folded back into the bed when not being used. This gives you more space in the bedroom for play. It's an ideal solution for children who love to craft all day or use computers to complete school assignments.

The bottom bed on this Maxtrix bunk can be turned into a cozy sofa if it's not the time for sleep. This is a great option for kids who love to invite friends over for sleepovers or for parents who want to make space in the guest room. This twin over futon option is also great for children who are preparing to move to regular beds from cribs.

Children who love climbing and have a lot of energy will enjoy the unique design and function of a loft or bunk bed. These beds provide a fun alternative to traditional furniture for bedrooms and they're available in many styles, finishes, and configurations. There are options that include a storage trundle and ladder for guests to sleep on which allows you to meet the ever-changing needs of a family in the space of a single bedroom.

Fun Slide

A slide can increase the enjoyment of a children's bunk bed. linked resource site of children racing down the top bunk encourages imaginative play and activity and makes it easier for them to fall asleep at time of night.

Bunk beds that have slides are a great way to combine play and sleep in the same space, ideal for shared rooms for children and families that are growing. Kids can race up the ladder, then slide down the slide. This will bring hours of fun to their room.





Our unique loft and bunk bed with slide models are available in twin and full sizes so they can be easily incorporated into most rooms. They can also be separated later to create two standard size beds. This bunk bed frame comes in a natural finish, however, it can be purchased with a White or Chestnut finish.

For rooms with a limited space, our bunk beds with slides include the Billi-Bolli Slide Tower, which can be attached to either the side of the ladder or to the front of the frame for the bunk bed. The slide can protrude up to 190 cm, depending on the height of the assembly. A 70-cm exit opening is required.

Choose the bunk beds for your kids and add a slide for the ultimate sleep-and-play combo! You can further customize your kids bunk by adding optional bottom play curtains to create an enjoyable castle-like fort. Also, you can add drawers for trundle storage to provide additional sleeping space if you have guests staying overnight.

If you want to upgrade your bunk bed to make it more space-saving with a bunk slide and still have space for a second trundle, consider our new Twin over Full Stacked Storage Bunk Bed with Trundle (shown below). This bunk bed that is space-saving design has two large underbed storage drawers plus the twin trundle which pulls out from under the top bunk, allowing you to accommodate 4 or more sleepers in this compact and stylish bed.