The Bunk Bed Guide

Living in the same room as someone else can be very difficult, especially if you are low on space. A great way to relieve this tension and open up the room is to exchange the two beds for a bunk bed. You might not have slept on a bunk bed since you were a kid, or you might be a parent with two kids sharing a room. This solution works for everyone, and you have a lot of options with the different types of bunk beds. Let’s take a look at some of the styles and help you pick one that works best.

The Standard Bunk Bed

When you think about a bunk bed the standard version is probably what comes to mind first. This is where two beds of the same size are stacked with one directly on top of the other. There are many different varieties inside this style, and even some smaller ones designed specifically for young children.

Twin Over Full

This style is similar to the standard version, except for on the bottom is a full size bed. With a bigger bed on the bottom you can easily sleep two people of different ages or sizes.  Also if someone on the top falls off, they will land on the larger bed.

The Loft Bunk

This style is very popular in college dormitories and small apartments. This version only includes one bed, and has a large area beneath where a desk or dressers can be placed. In college your bedroom needs to be as much of an office as it is a sleeping area, and space is almost always very limited. A loft bunk lets you have both a bed and a computer desk in one small space.

 

 

The Futon Bunk

This is a great multi-use piece of furniture for someone living alone or with someone else. Instead of having a normal bed on the bottom you get a futon that can be both a bed and a couch. It makes any bedroom much more versatile. Kids can share a room and still use the futon to watch TV or play video games. If you are staying in the room by yourself, this gives you the option of having a permanent couch in a space that would not normally accommodate both a bed and a couch.

L-Shaped Bunk Beds

This type is similar to the standard or full over twin, except the beds are perpendicular instead of parallel. This leaves a little less floor space, but creates an alcove that can be used for dressers or a desk.

As you can see there are many different types of bunk beds, and each one can help meet your specific needs.

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