Buying a Bunk Bed With Double Bed

A bunk bed with an additional double bed beneath will help you get the most of a small bedroom. The most suitable bunk beds for children are durable and secure.

Find sturdy guard rails to prevent children from falling off or falling into mattresses.

This solid wood bunk set is Greenguard Gold certified and can be divided into two separate beds. It also comes with a wide set of stairs enough to accommodate teenagers and adults.

Size

Size is an important aspect to take into account when choosing a double bunk beds top and bottom bunk bed. Children grow rapidly and may outgrow a bunk bed prior to when you are ready to make another purchase. When you are choosing a bunk bed, you should also consider the kind of mattress.

The most popular bunk bed configuration is twin over twin. These bunk beds consist of two twin-sized mattresses, stacked on top of each other. They're ideal for siblings sharing a bedroom. Twin over twin bunks can fit standard twin mattresses measuring 39 inches wide and 75 inches long. You can consider twin XL mattresses if want a more luxurious mattress. These are five inches longer than standard twins and are suitable for teenagers, college youth, and adults.

Full-size mattresses are placed on the bottom bunk of full-over-full beds. This is ideal for adults and children who are taller. The full-size mattress measures 54 inches wide and 75 inches long. Many of these beds come with a trundle, which can be removed from under the bed to provide an additional sleeping space.

Some bunk bed sets include lofts with twin-sized beds that can be divided into separate standalone beds. This is a great choice for those who want to secure your bunk bed by making the beds on the upper and lower sides separate, or should your children decide to switch rooms in the future.

There are bunk beds without a foundation or box spring as the frame raises the mattress. This is a great option for families with an extremely tight budget, since it removes the necessity for foundations or box springs.

Your choice of frame and mattress will also be affected by the number of guests who will be sleeping on your bunk beds. Larger rooms can accommodate triple bunk beds or l shape double bunk bed-shaped beds. Smaller rooms are more suited to a twin over full or full over twin arrangement.

Style

Based on the configuration, a bunk bed that has two mattresses can be used by children or adults. The standard quadruple bunk bed beds are stacked on one another, with the top bed accessed via a ladder. This arrangement is ideal for rooms that have little space and makes the space more practical. Another alternative is a futon bunk that is designed to look as a standard bunk, but with the futon couch in a lower Western style which converts into bed. This bed is ideal for families with teens or college students. It can accommodate four people.

If you're looking to furnish your bunk bed with additional storage, look for sets that have stairs that incorporates drawers for clothing or other things. Some sets come with a built-in desk and a wooden panel that is placed on the side of the staircase which can be used as a unique place to hang artwork or decorate. Bunk beds with a desk are great for children's bedrooms but they can be used in guest rooms or as the principal bedroom for older kids and teens.

The color of your bunk bed can influence the overall appearance of your room. A white bunk bed, for example will give a sense of lightness and airiness while a bed made of dark wood gives an authentic or traditional feel. If you're planning to use the twin bunk bed in a shared bedroom for kids, choose a paint color that complements the other furniture. Bunk beds can be used to enhance the nautical theme like this bedroom by Kirsten Brockner Interiors with seashore-inspired bedding, red and blue stripes, and a staircase suitable for a cabin of a captain.

Keep the style simple and clean when decorating a bunk that has an extra-large bed. This will allow it to be easily altered by your child as they grow older and their preferences change. A bunk bed with twin beds with an unassuming stone finish is easily modernized by adding some throw pillows in contrasting shades.

Safety

One of the biggest factors to consider when purchasing bunk beds is safety. Bunk beds can be extremely risky if they're not constructed or if children don't adhere to the rules. It is important to measure the space where you intend to put the bunk bed, and compare the dimensions of the frame with the dimensions of the mattress. This will ensure that the mattress is perfectly fitted and that your child is able to get in and out of the bed with no problems.

Guard rails are an essential security feature. They should be placed on the top and bottom bunks. The rails that guard the bed should be constructed from solid wood and secured securely to the frame. Any gaps, openings or holes in the frame of the bunk bed must be small enough that children's legs, heads or torsos don't get caught in them. It's also a good idea to ensure that any ladders or stairs used to climb up and down the bunk bed are part of the frame itself or that they're securely fastened to it to prevent them from coming loose and creating the risk of tripping.

Another safety tip to remember: Don't let children younger than six years old sleep on the top bunk. The majority of bunk bed-related injuries occur to children who are less than six years old, and more that half of these injuries result from falls. In addition, it's also a good idea to set specific rules regarding the use of the bunk bed and stress that the top bunk is not for playing, jumping or anything else.

It's also recommended to make sure that no belts, clothing or jump ropes hang from the frame of the bunk bed because they can be strangulation risks to children. You can buy clip-on shelves that can be easily attached to the sides of the bed and provide your child a place to store their night-time essentials so they don't have to get up out of bed to look for them in the dark.

Stores

Bunk beds are a great option to fit two people in one room without taking up too much space. The upper bed is typically accessible via a ladder which is perfect for children sharing the bedroom, or for family members who live in tiny apartment.

Bunk beds come in a variety of sizes, styles and shapes to suit any room. They can be even modified to meet the requirements of the sleepers. If, for instance, one child likes sleeping on the top bunk and the other on the bottom one, the beds can be set up so that they face each other. This allows for each person to have their own private space, but still be close to family members.

Another feature that a lot of bunk bed double deck bed owners enjoy is the option of adding under-bed storage drawers or trundles to their frames. These are positioned underneath the lower bed and can be used to hold clothing or blankets. These add-ons can also serve to provide extra space for guests when they come to visit.

In addition to drawers under the bed Trundles can be affixed to bunk beds in the shape of pull-out mattresses that are placed beneath the bottom bed and are accessible with a simple step. This gives you an additional sleeping space for guests who visit and eliminates the need for an air mattress.

Safety features are essential for anyone who is considering buying bunk beds. It is important to look for side rails on both the lower and upper bunks to help keep a child from rolling off the top bunk. It's also important to consider the amount of mattress you can comfortably fit on the top bunk, as a thick mattress can cause a sleeper to fall off of the guard rails when asleep, causing injury to him or herself.

The type of ladder that you select for your bunk beds is an additional safety option. Some bunk beds have a ladder that is long and connects the upper and lower rails. Some have a shorter ladder that is attached to the front of upper guard rail. The latter is ideal for children because it makes climbing to the top bunk more comfortable and more secure.