subject: How To Save Bedroom Space With A Bunk Bed [print this page] Preparing your childrens rooms can be a difficult task they may fight over who has the biggest room and this can lead to a lot of arguments. One of the easiest ways to solve this problem is to simply incorporate a bunk bed into the room the only difficulty then will be deciding who gets to sleep on the top bunk!
Bunk beds are fantastic space savers as you are essentially saving a whole bed-size worth of floor space, whilst still ensuring that the kids sleep in comfort and style. There is also a degree of uniqueness and novelty to the beds so the kids will be more than happy to sleep there.
Deciding who gets which bunk is very much dependent on their respective personalities. The top bed allows the children to see the room from a different perspective and research has shown that kids feel empowered and more important when seeing things from a higher angle. Whilst the bottom bunk can feel safer and more enclosed, as if its within a cave-like setting. Really, the bunks simply become whatever the kids imagine them to be.
The most common type of bunk bed is the standard bunk over bunk, which is two standard-sized mattresses, stacked one directly over the other; however you can get variances in size and design. There are even triple bunk beds out there if you benefit from higher ceilings. Generally, there will be a ladder included to help the sleeper get into the top bunk; however this can also be different, as many designs will incorporate a rudimentary staircase or step-system. A lot of bunk beds also now feature desk and storage areas to save even more space and give the children somewhere to work in their bedroom.
Bunk beds are also cheaper than purchasing two single beds, so it is a highly logical choice for those that want to save space and money.
It should be noted that as with any tall furniture, there is a safety hazard of children falling or rolling out of the top bunk in their sleep; if this is a concern of yours, you can keep a look out for beds that feature a guard-rail system. Most designs, however, feature some kind of barrier to ensure safety.
If you have children and are concerned about floor space, dont make them sleep in restrictive-size beds or in a double bed; simply look into available bunk beds and ensure they get the rest they need.
