Kids’ Rooms: Why it’s Time to Embrace Bunk Beds
No longer rickety second best, space-smart bunk beds now come in a range of brilliant designs that work wonders for kids and grown-ups alike
It seems the bunk bed has grown up. From the wobbly sets of days gone by we’ve entered a new era of smart designs and clever features. With a whole range available to suit all tastes, young and old, they can save on space, make the most of a high room and look pretty good, too. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Be bold
The use of strong colour here makes cosy dens of these white bunk beds. The strong, plain blue will grow with the kids, while the bed linen can easily be changed as tastes develop. The fun tree ladder adds to the sense of adventure for any age!
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The use of strong colour here makes cosy dens of these white bunk beds. The strong, plain blue will grow with the kids, while the bed linen can easily be changed as tastes develop. The fun tree ladder adds to the sense of adventure for any age!
Discover more creative ideas for small-scale kids’ rooms
Usher in coastal cool
Looking at this photo, I immediately wish I could jump into this cosy bunk. To recreate the look, opt for white timber and floral bed linen. The addition of a nook in which to stash books and prop a cuppa finishes off the space, and would make it hard to ever get out of bed again!
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Looking at this photo, I immediately wish I could jump into this cosy bunk. To recreate the look, opt for white timber and floral bed linen. The addition of a nook in which to stash books and prop a cuppa finishes off the space, and would make it hard to ever get out of bed again!
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Keep it low down
This bright, breezy space is the kind of bedroom kids will happily call their own. The bottom bunk is on the floor, giving it a den-like quality, and offering a safer option for younger children. Having lower bunk beds is also great for rooms with lower ceilings.
This bright, breezy space is the kind of bedroom kids will happily call their own. The bottom bunk is on the floor, giving it a den-like quality, and offering a safer option for younger children. Having lower bunk beds is also great for rooms with lower ceilings.
Turn two into three
The standard bunk formation is made up of two single beds, but these days it’s possible to combine a single top bunk with a double below. The additional space would be perfect for pyjama parties, or where three children need to share a room.
The standard bunk formation is made up of two single beds, but these days it’s possible to combine a single top bunk with a double below. The additional space would be perfect for pyjama parties, or where three children need to share a room.
Take it one step higher
If you have high ceilings, and more than two children in need of a bed, what about going one step higher and creating a mezzanine? It would be perfect for an older sibling, as they would feel as though they had a room of their own.
If you have high ceilings, and more than two children in need of a bed, what about going one step higher and creating a mezzanine? It would be perfect for an older sibling, as they would feel as though they had a room of their own.
Go in a different direction
Go against convention and set the two bunks in different directions. It’s an ideal arrangement in square-shaped rooms, and a good way to prevent heads bumping on the top bed! This scheme is great for younger kids, with a forest theme and space beneath the bed to play, but could easily be adapted for older children with a change of paint shade and the addition of a desk.
Go against convention and set the two bunks in different directions. It’s an ideal arrangement in square-shaped rooms, and a good way to prevent heads bumping on the top bed! This scheme is great for younger kids, with a forest theme and space beneath the bed to play, but could easily be adapted for older children with a change of paint shade and the addition of a desk.
Recess into a cupboard space
While this room is fairly generous in size, the concept of putting bunk beds in recessed cupboard space is a genius one. A room half this size could accommodate bunk beds in this way, freeing up valuable floor space for other bedroom essentials.
While this room is fairly generous in size, the concept of putting bunk beds in recessed cupboard space is a genius one. A room half this size could accommodate bunk beds in this way, freeing up valuable floor space for other bedroom essentials.
Build a characterful bed
These bunk beds couldn’t be more different to their traditional counterparts. Perfect for older children and guests alike, the fun addition of rope pulleys and wheels makes it a practical and adjustable set up with bags of character.
Have you set up bunk beds in your home? Share your photos and tips in the Comments below.
These bunk beds couldn’t be more different to their traditional counterparts. Perfect for older children and guests alike, the fun addition of rope pulleys and wheels makes it a practical and adjustable set up with bags of character.
Have you set up bunk beds in your home? Share your photos and tips in the Comments below.
Consider maximising space in a loft bedroom by installing bunk beds in the eaves. Just remember to position the head of the bed at the higher end to prevent bumped heads!