Children's rooms with a bunk bed

A room for children is a room in an apartment that needs space and a lot of free space for games. An excellent way out of this situation for small children for many years are bunk beds.

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Modern furniture has many ideas and options, and the choice depends on taste, the area of the nursery and finances. In the past, these beds looked elementary - two identical beds, one located directly above the other. Now furniture manufacturers offer modern, functional options for bunk structures with a sleeping place on the lower tier, a work desk, wardrobes, additional game modules, and above all this one or two more beds. What child would refuse such a thing? For children, this is their own mini house, their own corner.

Children's room with a bunk bed

The only weak point when choosing bunk beds is the issue of safety, especially the upper tiers. All the negative reviews of parents about beds in two tiers are mainly about how the child fell from above or slipped on the stairs. In fact, everything is not so scary, you just need to choose a high-quality and safe option with the presence of protective devices.

When buying a bed, pay attention to the presence of protective devices

In the end, only one advantage remains. The convenience of bunk beds is obvious, especially when you need to equip a room for two or more children. This is saving space in the apartment, rational zoning of space, combining in the children's bedroom, workplace and wardrobe. At the same time, there is free space for the play area.

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What types of bunk beds can be distinguished

The purpose of such beds is to rationally use the limited area of the room and create sleeping places for children. Modern two-tier models can be designed for several children, one child, a child and parents. Today there are the following options for bunk beds for children:

Standard classic bed, where there are two places to sleep, one of which is located above the other. These are just beds without additional attributes in the form of storage shelves, drawers, cabinets. The disadvantage of such a bed with a small area of \u200b\u200bthe room is that it takes up a lot of space and is not practical - it's just a place to sleep. However, if the area of \u200b\u200bthe room allows you to purchase such an option, then you should not refuse it.

Children's room with a standard bunk bed

Beds in which sleeping places are also one above the other, but at the same time there are steps in the form of retractable drawers for things and there is a place to store bedding. Such a bed model is appropriate in small nurseries; it captivates with its compactness and the ability to rationally use the room.

Functional bunk bed with drawers

The next view is sleeping places in which the upper place is not located directly above the lower one, but to the left or right. In the resulting niche there may be a closet, shelves or an empty wall, which the owners themselves will fill at their discretion.

Bunk bed with wardrobe

Beds placed crosswise or perpendicular. This option is both modern and very convenient: in the vacated space you can put a wardrobe, hang shelves, put a small table.
A compact and interesting option for children is a transforming bed, in which the lower berth is pulled out at night and removed after sleep, freeing up the area of the room.

Double bed with crisscross beds

Double bunk beds for use by one child

There are several options for bunk beds with one sleeping place for children:

A bed of two tiers, where on the top there is a place for sleeping a child, under it is a large bed for parents. This is an option for small apartments where children and parents live in the same room. Saving space in such conditions is obvious. However, to ensure the safety of small children on the upper tier, it is advisable to install bumpers at the edges.

Bunk bed for a one-room apartment

The next option is a bunk bed with one bed, which is located at the top. On the lower tier there is a child's working area, with a desk, shelves and cabinets. Often these beds come with a small sports area. There is a ladder, which can be both ordinary and in the form of steps from drawers.

Bunk bed for a children's room with a workplace

Another option is a place for a child to sleep at the top, a wardrobe, chest of drawers, drawers or shelves at the bottom. The working, writing area is located separately.

Bunk bed with wardrobe for children's room

Bunk beds for two children

Bunk beds, designed for two children, will help create two full-fledged beds, using the minimum area of the room. Usually parents have older children upstairs, and the kids are given a safer first floor. Such bunk beds also come in several types:

Bunk bed for two children

A compact, classic option - two floors with parallel beds stacked on top of each other with a vertical staircase.
The option is similar to the previous one, but the sleeping places are shifted either to the left or to the right from each other, cabinets or stairs are located in the free space.

Bunk bed for two children with parallel beds

Perpendicular sleeping places that allow you to compactly place a bed, a desk and a storage system for things in the children's room.

Bunk bed for two children with perpendicular beds

Bunk beds for parent and child

There may be several options here:

two tiers, the lower one is in the form of a folding sofa, and the upper one is a child's sleeping place;

Bunk bed for parents and child

a safer option for children: on top is a large double bed for adults, below is a full-fledged children's place.

Bunk bed with parent sleeper on top

These beds are suitable for small apartments, and the latter option is especially convenient for families in which the child is still too small to sleep on the top bunk. Such models can be found in many stores.

Transformer beds

Among bunk beds, it is necessary to highlight such an option as transforming beds:

Pull-out models, in which the lower bed extends from the upper bunk. This bed is compact, ideal for preschool children.

Bunk bed transformer for children's room

Modern models in which an ordinary sofa turns into two high tiers with two beds. Such transforming furniture can be found from some manufacturers. This unusual version of furniture will be appreciated by teenagers, using a sofa during the day, sleeping places at night.

Bunk bed transformer

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bunk bed design

“Consider the color scheme of the bed: girls prefer to choose pastel, light and warm colors, boys choose a colder and darker range”

When buying and choosing a bunk bed for a nursery, be sure to take into account the opinion and wishes of the child, his gender, age, hobbies. It is necessary to make sure that the child will be comfortable on such a bed, he will not be afraid of heights and the bed will be safe.

The bunk bed should be comfortable for the child

Consider the color scheme of the bed: it is preferable for girls to choose pastel, light and warm colors, for boys choose a colder and darker range. In any case, it is worth asking the child about this question: perhaps the girl is very active, emotional and dreams of bright, exciting colors. Why not fulfill her dream?

Children's room with an original bunk bed in the form of a house

For boys, a bunk bed in a sports theme is preferable, with the embodiment of ideas from cartoons, movies in a more strict, simple version compared to girls' beds.

Children's bunk bed for boys' room

If the children are of different genders, it is better to choose neutral shades that suit both of them.

Bunk bed for the children's room of a boy and a girl

When choosing the color of the bed, regardless of the gender of the child, consider how it will be combined with the rest of the room. Contradictions in design are unacceptable - the bed must harmoniously fit into the interior of the room.

The bed should be in harmony with the overall style of the room.

Hi-tech style

Bunk beds in a modern and popular high-tech style are the embodiment of rationality and functionality, as well as strict, concise forms and clear geometry.

Children's high-tech bunk bed

romantic style

Bunk beds for a nursery in a romantic style are preferred by girls. Such beds have rounded elements, delicate colors, decor and various accessories are used. Bedding and textiles are also in muted, warm tones.

Bunk bed for a girl in a romantic style

Eco style

Popular now and eco-style using natural materials that are environmentally friendly for children. This style will be relevant for both kids and teenagers.

Children's bunk bed in eco style

Minimalism

But such a style as minimalism is more suitable for older children, since the bed in this style will be small and there is a lot of space for the play area. In order to place a wardrobe, shelves, racks and at the same time win in space, it is reasonable to use combined bunk beds or transforming beds. These options are advantageous in small children's rooms.

Children's bunk bed in the style of minimalism

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Materials used to make bunk beds

“For the manufacture of beds, the use of pine or beech wood is popular: it has proven itself to be durable, reliable and reasonably priced”

A children's bunk bed made of natural wood will perfectly fit into any style, from eco to pop art style, for which the tree can be painted with bright colors.

Children's wooden bunk bed

For the manufacture of beds, the use of pine or beech wood is popular: it has proven itself to be durable, reliable and reasonably priced, in comparison, for example, with oak.Wood is an environmentally friendly material that will last for many years.

Due to its environmental friendliness, wooden bunk beds are ideal for a nursery.

When choosing, you should be careful, as manufacturers often use artificial materials instead of wood, and sellers “forget” to tell buyers about this, thereby misleading them.

Chipboard bunk beds are attractive, but they are far from being environmentally friendly: they contain formaldehyde, which will evaporate very slowly in the air and have a negative impact on health. When buying this option, you need to get acquainted with the sellers with a certificate, which should indicate the level of formaldehyde in the product.

Children's bunk bed made of chipboard

It is problematic to choose a suitable option for a metal bunk bed in a children's room: the bed implies a modern style or minimalism, while it does not look very aesthetically pleasing. It should be noted that such a bed is reliable and durable, but at the same time it is quite heavy, and it will be difficult to assemble or disassemble it yourself.

Metal bunk bed in the interior of the children's room

When choosing such a bed, take care of the safety of children first of all: the corners must be processed, rounded, sharp parts and fasteners should not protrude. Yet it is one of the most unsafe types of beds.

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Convenience and safety

You can choose from many beautiful, outwardly attractive options for bunk beds that are well suited to the interior and design of the room, but you should not forget about the most important thing - the convenience and safety of the baby.

What should be considered when buying?

190 (180) x 90 cm - the optimal bed size for children. Smaller sizes, of course, can be chosen, but in this case it is necessary to understand that in a few years such a bed will simply be small for a child.

Children's room with a standard size bunk bed

Strength is one of the important conditions. Children are active and mobile, and on the upper tier they can not only sleep, but also play, jump, climb several people. Before buying, make sure that the bed does not sway, does not stagger and will withstand daily stress.

Before buying, make sure the strength of the bed

Beautiful and comfortable. In the store, see for yourself the comfort of the beds: you can sit on the bed and even lie down on it. If you are comfortable and convenient, then this option deserves attention. Pay special attention to the presence of protective bumpers on the upper tier, which insure the child from falling down at night. The sides should not be less than 25 cm, it is also very desirable to have handrails on the top floor.

The bumpers will protect the child from falling

The most important requirement for any household items in the room is their safety for children. With regard to bunk beds, this condition should come to the fore. What needs to be considered?

Age restrictions. Children from 6 years old sleep on the upper tier, for younger children, for safety reasons, it is better to consider other bed options.

A safe, gentle, stable staircase with non-slip steps, secure fastening and ideally with railings.

Choose bunk beds with a stable, gentle ladder

Distance between beds. It should be comfortable for both the child and the adult to sit, no one should hit the ceiling with their head.

The top floor should also be optimal in height, especially if the nursery has low ceilings. The child should get up and down from the upper tier, make the bed without inconvenience.

The second floor should not be located too close to the ceiling

The bed must be assembled firmly, steadily, the legs must stand securely on the floor, and all elements must be fixed and tightly tightened.

Strength, which can be checked in the store for an adult. To do this, you need to climb to the upper tier and sway slightly.At the slightest doubt, it is better to refuse the purchase.

Sturdy wooden bunk bed

Bed mobility. When choosing, preference is given to structures that can be quickly assembled and disassembled. This will allow in the future when children grow up to change sleeping places.

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Conclusion

Currently, the furniture market has a huge number of options for bunk beds for children, ranging from the usual classics to extraordinary models. The choice is huge, so it will not be difficult for parents to buy a model they like for children and at the same time rationally fill the children's room. Approach the choice of a bunk bed creatively, pay attention to additional modules for it: cabinets, corners, shelving, game elements. The result is a whole complex, from which the children will be delighted!

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