Mirrored children's bunk beds made of natural wood in a modern nursery
When choosing a crib, parents cannot avoid the dilemma: one- or two-story bed? It seems that the answer is extremely simple - one tier is enough for one child, and for two you will need a children's bunk bed. Is it really? Our five reasons to choose a double-decker crib may change your mind too.
A children's bunk bed made of natural unpainted wood, a spacious wardrobe with many educational games - an example of a truly useful room for children
An original children's bunk bed with functional shelves and steps and a simulated place for play
Graphics in the design of a children's bedroom with bright accents. An orange bunk bed, an orange anatomical chair and an orange glass for stationery items are interior accents
Most of this spacious room is reserved for games, so a bunk bed will come in handy here.
Children's bunk beds in the interior - features and benefits
Saving space is far from the only advantage that a bunk bed for children has. Modern designers offer a huge range of functional beds in two tiers, which not only allow you to organize a comfortable sleeping place, but also at the same time create an area for games and storage of children's things and toys.
Bunk beds are of particular interest to owners of a children's room. Saving the family budget is also a significant advantage, since the cost of purchasing a two-story bed will be lower than the investment in purchasing two separate pieces of furniture.
The furniture market offers stationary and built-in models. According to their purpose, children's bunk beds are divided into products for one, two or more children.
When arranging a children's room for one child, it has become popular to use a loft bed. In the upper part of the structure there is a full-fledged sleeping place, the lower part can be represented by a working or play area, or a storage system for objects. The workplace usually includes a writing desk, shelves and drawers.
For active children, the ideal solution is bunk beds with a sports ground (rope, basketball backboard, wall bars or horizontal bars). The storage system in the lower tier can be represented by a wardrobe, chest of drawers, shelves, etc.
Popular types of beds:
- classic model - consists of two sleeping places located above each other and connected by a vertical staircase;
- model with an offset arrangement of sleeping areas - in this design, the sleeping beds are also placed in parallel, but shifted to the right or left side in relation to each other. At the same time, the freed-up space is equipped with a wardrobe, chest of drawers or shelves;
- children's bunk beds with perpendicular sleeping beds;
- transformable beds are bunk beds with an additional pull-out bed.
Bunk beds can be wooden or metal. Each type has its own pros and cons.
Selection rules
The variety of models presented often confuses the buyer and the question of how to choose a bunk bed becomes a real headache for the family.
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The following recommendations will help greatly facilitate the process of choosing a design:
- First, estimate the height of the ceilings in your room: it should be at least 2.5 meters. When choosing a bed, keep in mind that for comfortable placement on the second tier, the distance from it to the ceiling should be at least 90 cm. If the ceilings are low, give preference to a matryoshka bed;
- When deciding which bunk bed to choose, focus on your needs. If you need two sleeping places, the classic option is suitable, but if you would like additional options from the bed - for example, a work or sports area, take a closer look at other models;
- evaluate the material from which the structure is made. For children and teenagers, it is best to choose beds based on natural wood. Beware of fakes: to check the material for authenticity, run your fingernail over it - a barely noticeable mark will remain on the wood. It will not appear on artificial material. The only exceptions may be very hard types of wood;
- When buying a bed for children, first make sure that they are not afraid of heights and agree to sleep on the top tier;
- Pay attention to the structure of the stairs leading to the second tier. Chromed metal ones are the most dangerous, so for adults it is better to choose a wooden option, and for children - a convenient design in the form of bedside tables.
Tree
The design of a children's room with a bunk bed made of wood can be almost anything - it will fit well into the Scandinavian style and eco style, even suitable for pop art style if the wooden parts are painted in bright colors.
Pine and beech are the most preferred types of wood for making such beds, as they are durable, but at the same time much cheaper than the most durable oak wood.
The design of bunk beds made of chipboard has a rather attractive appearance, but from an environmental point of view, such designs are inferior to wood: chipboard contains formaldehyde, which can be released into the air and have a harmful effect on health.
Wood
Wood is a traditional material for making furniture, but it is often replaced with compressed shavings or chipboard. Only wood from the natural environment can be environmentally friendly. Such models are distinguished by the beauty of their wood texture; they fit perfectly into any interior, especially in eco-style or classic furnishings.
The only drawback is the high cost of furniture made from natural wood. But the high cost is also a guarantee of quality.
Metal
It is more difficult to choose a suitable design for a child’s room with a metal bunk bed; it requires a modern style, for example, minimalism or loft. The bed itself, of course, is stronger and more stable than a wooden one, but it is very heavy, and independent assembly and disassembly of such a structure is not an easy task.
If you choose a metal bed, carefully check that all corners are rounded and that fasteners (bolts, screws) do not protrude above the surface.
Safety
The most important requirement for any design in a children's room is the safety of the child. In children's rooms with bunk beds, this requirement comes to the fore. In addition to those points that have already been voiced, it is very important how the steps leading to the sleeping area at the top of the structure are arranged. The stairs to the top can be vertical or inclined. Which one you choose is not important, but it is important that its steps are safe. If they are too narrow, round or metal, they increase the child’s chance of slipping and falling from a height. It is better if the steps are flat, wide, and the tread is also wide enough.
Chipboard, MDF
Chipboard, MDF, plywood, furniture board and other materials based on wood fibers are most often used in the production of children's cabinet furniture. Such materials may contain formaldehyde-based resins.
As a rule, high-quality raw materials are used for children's furniture, carefully laminated to prevent evaporation. These are popular materials, their products are most in demand due to their availability. However, thin plates can be fragile, so it is important to make sure that the entire structure and fastening of the beds is secure.
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Bunk beds for children - interesting options
A huge selection of the modern furniture market allows you to choose children's bunk beds to suit every taste. Here are some interesting and functional solutions.
What child wouldn't like to sleep in such an unusual and interesting bed?
What child doesn't like to start their day with fun? Getting out of bed by sliding down a slide, how fun it is!
You can store toys, clothes or bedding in drawers under the bed. The rope hanging from the mast is reminiscent of ship ropes and is perfect for a hyperactive child who will happily climb up.
Think how much fun your children will have climbing on such a wall. In addition, this is physical development.
A bed can be not only beautiful, but also practical. Steps can also be boxes for various items.
Most boys love to play with cars, buses and steam locomotives. What a pleasure it will be to sleep in such a wonderful children's bus. This bed will become your child's favorite nook.
Ask your son if he wants such a bed. I think that almost everyone would be happy to sleep in a steam locomotive day and night.
Ask your daughter if she wants to sleep in a pink fairy house, and even with a slide. You know the answer yourself.
Children's bunk beds in the style of a medieval castle are very popular. This style is liked by both children and adults.
Such beds take up a lot of space and there is no point in talking about saving, but what can you do for the sake of your child.
Many beds save space and add their own charm to the design of the apartment. Special tents included in the bed design perform two functions at once: additional safety and fun games with tents.
You can choose a bed of any color and any design, so that your child feels cozy and comfortable.
The high sides of the upper bed ensure complete safety while sleeping and waking.
Do it yourself
The manufacture of any product begins with the development of a drawing diagram with dimensions. The sleeping places can be placed one above the other, or you can make a corner bunk bed. The choice depends on the size of the room and its geometry in plan (rectangular, square).
In order to decide on the size of the bed, you need to decide what size mattresses you will buy for your children. The standard size of a children's mattress is 60/70x140 cm, for teenagers 80/90x190 or 80/90x200 cm. To avoid surprises later, it is better to take care of purchasing mattresses in advance, and based on their sizes, develop a design for the future product.
The easiest way to make a bed is from timber and edged boards. The frame consists of four vertical posts, which in the narrow part of the bed are connected by horizontal elements using wooden dowels and wood glue. The headboard and footboard pieces are then joined together by long side panels using screws. For the stairs you will need an additional stand. The step pitch should not exceed 250 mm.
You can make a bunk bed from sheets of plywood or MDF. Below is a diagram of a bed with a wardrobe and a drawer. The upper berth measures 800x2000 mm, the lower one is sliding: folded 800x1600 mm, unfolded 800x1870 mm.
The next model is made with an extension ladder, which, if desired, can be made in the form of drawers. Sleeping places are the same size 800x1900mm.
The wooden product must be processed with a grinder or regular sandpaper, and then painted with varnish or paint of the desired color. The ends of MDF products need to be covered with an edge.
If you do not have the necessary equipment for cutting parts made of plywood or MDF, use the services of companies that provide similar services based on customer sketches. You can assemble it yourself from ready-made elements.
Make your children's room cozy, individual and imbued with your love and care.
Educational effect
Experts believe that when choosing furniture for a nursery, parents should, if possible, take into account the opinions of their children and take into account their preferences. You can invite children to make a final choice between two or three models that adults have already looked at.
The first question that arises when a bunk bed is still in the plans is: who will take the top place? It must be resolved in a general strategy that supports the children's hierarchy, in which it is important to adhere to the age difference.
The older child should occupy the top tier, cementing his role as protector and patron of the younger one. With the help of pillows, bed linen and other decor, each of the children can individualize their space, but to some extent it will remain common and will serve as a bond within the small team.
With mutual agreement, children can play together on the upper or lower tier, on the stairs, and this will be a good reason for developing the ability to negotiate and resolve controversial issues.
