Furnishing a child's room is a difficult task. Here you need to provide sleeping places, a work area, and also set aside a place for games. At the same time, psychologists recommend occupying only 30% of the space with furniture. But what if there are 2 children living in the same room? The optimal solution may be to buy a bunk bed. Moreover, modern models can combine the functions of a sleeping place and storage system or sports corner.
Design features of bunk beds for children
Now this type of product is complemented by other furniture modules. It often turns out that after installing only one such bed, there is no need to purchase other furniture for the children's room. This bed can be supplemented with:
- Wardrobe for clothes.
- Play area.
- A writing workstation.
As you can see in the photo of 2 bunk children's beds, most of them are made in a variety of shapes: in the form of a fairytale castle, a spaceship, a village hut, a bus and many other shapes. This design greatly simplifies the design of a children's room, and gives the little owner room for imagination.
Advice. Psychologists say that 2 bunk beds are suitable for children whose age difference is no more than 4 years. In this case, the difference in the genders of both children does not matter. If there is a greater difference in age, separate sleeping places must be provided for children.
Design solutions for multi-level beds with storage systems
It is worth remembering that such furniture is not only a place to relax, but also a convenient storage system. It often includes shelves, niches, and drawers for things.
With the help of a successful configuration and design, it will be possible to disguise the bed using a roller device.
At the same time, such systems, like the Murphy folding mechanism, do not overload the space. Often stairs are used as new storage areas.
Furniture designers work hard to ensure that, with the help of such a design, it is possible to divide the room into functional zones.
Additional comfortable modules for bunk beds are being developed. However, furniture should not only be functional, but also bring joy to children.
Therefore, designers are working not only on storage systems, but also on play modules in the form of stairs, channels and slides for children to ride.
Materials from which they are made
For children's furniture, it is extremely important that the materials from which it is made are safe, durable and pleasant. After all, children will spend a lot of time here. At the same time, he will not only sleep, but also play, hang on this furniture and jump on it.
Traditionally, the frame is made of materials:
- Metal.
- Solid wood.
- MDF or chipboard.
Chipboard is now practically not used. This is the cheapest material, which is fragile and not environmentally friendly.
The simplest products have a metal frame. As a rule, they are not equipped with additional items and are simply two beds with a ladder.
A metal bed is the most reliable and simplest.
The safest budget options would be MDF or metal. MDF is an excellent substitute for wood. Products made from this material are lighter and cheaper. They are often equipped with additional drawers or sides. When purchasing, it is important to check the quality certificates for materials from the seller. Since there are different classes of MDF and not all are suitable for making children's furniture.
Also, if a product emits a strong unpleasant odor, then purchasing it is dangerous. Since in this case, MDF resins emit harmful substances.
Solid wood furniture will be quite expensive, but it is the most environmentally friendly, pleasant and durable material. Usually such products have the most interesting design. Often they are a small furniture set with a large number of additional shelves and drawers, a built-in closet or workplace.
The disadvantage of wooden models is their heavy weight. When purchasing such products, it is important to check the certificates of conformity for wood processing.
A well-designed bunk bed made of wood.
How are they different?
Materials
- Made from natural wood - the most environmentally friendly option
- Made from laminated chipboard - a budget and practical solution
- Made from wood materials using a metal or wooden frame - highly reliable beds.
Location of the lower bed
- With a shift to the right or left,
- At an angle
- One under the other.
- Also, under the lower bed there can be another one - a roll-out one.
The stores offer a wide variety of models to suit every taste and budget. What should you pay attention to when choosing a bunk bed?
Types of bunk beds
All 2-tier children's beds are divided into several types:
- Classic.
- With one berth.
- For three or four children.
- With a work desk.
Classic options are usually designed only for children to sleep here. They have two berths and a ladder. These models are suitable for small apartments, where several zones need to be placed in one room.
A variant of the classic bunk bed.
Models for one child, as seen in the photo, have a work desk or play area below. Often there is a sofa downstairs that can be used as an extra bed.
An original version of a bunk bed with a sofa.
A separate type of bed is designed for three or four children. As a rule, there are two berths at the bottom and one or two at the top.
For a family with three or four children, you can purchase this bed option. This will save space in the room.
Products with two beds can also have a work desk. Models with a desktop solve two problems at once: they do not require the purchase of additional furniture and save space. In addition, in this case, the table and bed are already combined into one ensemble.
A model with two beds and a desk solves several problems at once.
What problems does this model solve?
Children at any age need space for active entertainment, activities and relaxation. However, in small children's rooms it can be difficult to organize all this. Multifunctional furniture helps eliminate these difficulties:
- space is saved - the compact combination of several pieces of furniture in one design does not require separate placement of a bed, table, chair or sofa;
- The lack of free space is compensated by the tiered arrangement of furniture. The room frees up space for outdoor games and comfortable movement;
- It’s easy to choose furniture for small rooms. Manufacturers offer a wide range of beds that look natural in modest-sized rooms;
- multifunctionality of furniture. One design serves several purposes: a study corner, a place for games and relaxation;
- Full-fledged sleeping places are provided. Beds do not need to be constantly transformed. And orthopedic mattresses allow children to rest comfortably.
Saving money cannot be discounted. Purchasing individual items (beds, work nooks, wardrobes, sofas) will cost much more than one or more two-tier structures.
Dimensions of bunk beds
Sleeping places 2 bunk beds for children have standard sizes: length 2 meters, width from 1 meter to 1.3 meters. Sleeping places are always designed for standard mattress sizes:
- Single mattresses: 80 or 90 cm wide and 190 cm long.
- Single mattresses: 120 cm wide and 190 cm long.
Overall product dimensions may vary significantly. This depends primarily on the design of the structure. If there is a closet, a workplace, an additional chest of drawers. Also, the dimensions depend on how the staircase is arranged. It can have additional drawers and be located on the side of the beds. Such designer models can reach 3 meters in length and 2 meters in width.
This bed option includes two beds, a ladder and storage cabinets.
Small-sized products will have dimensions equal to a sleeping place, that is, 2 meters by 1 meter. The ladder, as a rule, is installed here in the front surface of the beds and has rungs that do not take up extra space.
This is one of the small-sized bunk bed options.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like any furniture, 2-tier products have their advantages and disadvantages. The advantages include:
- Compact placement in the room.
- Original design solutions.
- Rational use of space.
A simple children's bunk bed can be complemented with original accessories. A design solution such as a curtain made of a pleasant, delicate material will bring something unusual to the interior.
Ease of installation
Beds with 2 tiers help not only to save on purchasing beds, but also to properly organize all the space in the children's room. They also solve the problem of storing children's supplies and organizing play space.
Advice. Having children together in a limited space benefits their psychological development. This is how they learn to negotiate and take into account each other’s interests.
However, this furniture also has disadvantages. However, there are significantly fewer of them:
- Injury hazard: there is a possibility of falling from the upper tier.
- Inconvenient stairs. It is not always convenient to climb on it, for example, if children are sick.
The main disadvantage of a double bed is the need to climb up to sleep. This may not always be convenient, for example, for reading a fairy tale to a child or caring for him during illness.
Sleeping places
A bunk bed can be single, two or three beds, and also with different arrangements. Namely:
- classic (takes up little space): the upper tier is located exactly above the lower zone (Duet bed);
- retractable design: the lower place can be easily rolled out from under the upper one if necessary.
Bunk children's bed for boys
Bunk children's bed in the attic
You need to choose a model in accordance with the number of children and their gender. Small children of different sexes can sleep in one double bed, but teenagers are better off purchasing separate places to sleep.
Wooden bunk bed for children's room
Bunk children's bed blue
How to choose the right bunk bed
When choosing a bunk bed, you should take into account the basic requirements for safety and convenience. It is also important to think about ways to save money. In order to save money, a children's complex with a workplace and the necessary drawers for storing things is purchased immediately.
In this photo you can see a whole children's complex, which includes not only a bed, but also a play area.
The most important points to consider when choosing:
- Age. For schoolchildren, it is better to buy a model with a workplace. For kids, it is better to choose a designer option with a play area. However, one should take into account the fact that a child will quickly grow out of a model with a colorful fairy-tale design. And after 5-6 years the furniture will need to be replaced.
- Floor. For boys, simpler options are chosen. Models for boys can be equipped with a wall bars or other sports equipment. For girls, they usually make more fancy products with sofas or playhouses. Also, models for girls are usually equipped with wider stairs, which are convenient to use as additional furniture.
- Hobbies. Many beds have designs based on cartoons or fairy tales. You should also take into account the child’s real hobbies. For lovers of intellectual, quiet games, it is better to purchase furniture with a large number of shelves. And for young athletes, a bed with an additional sports area is suitable.
- The presence of sides is very important. The higher the side of the upper tier, the safer the bed. The main purpose of the bumpers is to protect the child from accidental falls. A low side of 15-20 cm will protect you from falling only during sleep. However, during active games it will be useless. A higher option of 30-60 cm will make children's games safer.
- No sharp corners. Streamlined shapes will protect children from accidental impacts and injuries. It is important to check that there are no sharp corners on the upper tier, on the stairs and on their railings.
- Ladder. It should not wobble and have optimal step sizes. Stairs with too narrow or wide steps are inconvenient to climb, which makes them dangerous. It is important that the young owner’s foot fits completely on the step. It is also better to give preference to stairs with high railings.
The entire design should be comfortable and safe and selected taking into account the gender and age of the child.
Safe furniture
The design of children's bunk beds poses a potential danger to children's health. Therefore, special requirements are imposed on furniture:
- high-quality assembly will ensure the stability and rigidity of the structure. Corner elements must be rounded;
- the sleeping place on the second level must be protected by a special side. Usually a fence with a height of 25-30 cm is sufficient. It is important to take into account the thickness of the mattress. If the safety of the side is questionable, then it is better to install an additional structure yourself;
- It is desirable that the ladder be installed at a slight inclination. A convenient distance between the rungs is 25-30 cm. Low railings on the sides of the stairs will not be superfluous. Beds with a ladder in the form of a chest of drawers are suitable for small children. Kids will not get tired climbing the steps, which are also convenient to sit on. It would be rational to equip the steps with drawers for things and clothes;
- The height of children must be taken into account. If there is a bed below, then when sitting, the child should not touch his head to the upper tier. If there is a working area below, then the student should move freely, without bending;
- The minimum distance from the second tier bed to the ceiling is 0.9 m. Otherwise, if you rise sharply, you can hit your head on the ceiling.
When choosing furniture, parents are guided by functionality and safety. But we must not forget about the main thing - children should like beds, so it is especially important to take their opinion into account.
Assembly Tips
First of all, the product must be checked in the store. Here you can carefully examine the sample and check whether it is wobbly and whether the fastenings are securely held.
Even at the purchase stage, it is important to check the bed for the presence of all the necessary parts and the reliability of the fastenings.
Assembly instructions are included with each kit. But to make this process faster and simpler, several rules should be followed:
- First, the base is assembled.
- Then the bottom slats are attached and the lower part is assembled.
- After this, the ladder is attached and the upper part is assembled.
Important! When assembling, be sure to check the secure fastening of each element and tighten the nuts tightly. Otherwise, over time, the fastenings will weaken and the bed will begin to wobble.
Rating of the best manufacturers
The following manufacturers offer the highest quality options:
- Furniture formula.
- Redford.
- KarIVi.
- Fiesta IVF.
- Domus Mia.
- IKEA.
These manufacturers present various models from the simplest, costing about 5,000, to expensive, stylish options for 20,000 - 25,000 rubles. Each manufacturer offers models with different frames - from metal to wood.
The cost of such beds for children depends on the manufacturer, the material from which it is made and the model version.
All manufacturers have proven themselves for a long time, judging by the reviews, the furniture does not cause any complaints. These manufacturers have certificates for their products.
Design and application in the interior
The functionality of such products depends primarily on the purpose of the purchase. If the main goal is to save space when organizing a bed, then you need to choose the cheapest model with the smallest size. As you can see in the photo, they are great space savers.
Here is a metal bunk bed that will not take up much space in the children's room.
If the goal is to organize a child’s leisure space and space in the children’s room, then you should pay attention to 2-tier children’s beds with wall bars and additional play modules. Due to design solutions, such a bed will become the main element of the interior, for which you only need to select a minimum of additional furniture and decor. If you purchase this option, the children’s room will only need to be completed with chairs, poufs, curtains and a chest of drawers.
If space allows, you can pay attention to a design with a play area, a wall bars and a sleeping place.
Often the lower place is designed in the form of a sofa, and bookshelves are located above it. This option is suitable for older children from 6 years old who are already inviting their friends to visit.
Option for a bunk bed with a sofa and shelves.
In any case, children's 2-tier beds perfectly organize the space of a children's room.
Varieties
Two-story beds are created in different variations. Most often they are intended for two children. We also produce furniture designed for one child. Such products have many additional functions. Single bedroom designs have structural features. There is usually a place for rest on top, and a desk is installed below. Sometimes an additional cabinet is included with the product. Furniture can be made in the form of a house, a car, or a boat. The design of any model can be studied from photographs, but it is better to look at the children's bed with your own eyes.
Classic views
Such furniture must have two tiers. It is purchased by parents who have more than one child. This option is suitable for girls and boys. Device Features:
- Multifunctional product. The set includes a wardrobe, table, sofa, drawers in which you can put a lot of clothes and toys.
- Various materials are used in the manufacture of furniture. Most often, manufacturers use wood. It is highly durable and environmentally friendly. Sometimes the supporting structural elements are made of metal.
- Children's bunk beds come in a variety of designs. Most often they are made in the form of a single array. Also, products can be in the form of children's toys (car, house, boat). This option will differ in its style and design.
- Large selection of different colors. Products are produced in all kinds of shades. You can purchase a bed in cherry, oak, or ash color. Models available in bright colors are available for sale.
- Two-tier structures are manufactured with different decorative options and patterns. This product will fit perfectly into the overall interior of the room.
- In the available catalogs you can choose a wide variety of options for two-story structures with decorative inserts.
Transformer
The popularity of two-tier children's products is gaining momentum. With the help of this know-how, you can use the living space in the room much more rationally. The compactness of the furniture will provide additional space for additional attributes and outdoor games for children.
What characteristics do transformers have:
- Multifunctional models are available for sale. In such structures, there is usually a place for rest at the top, and at the bottom there is a desk, which is equipped with all kinds of drawers, cabinets for storing various attributes, household items and school supplies. Such models are bought for children aged 5-10 years.
- Modular two-tier products with two bunks are made folding. During the daytime, the structure can be transformed into a sofa. This model is ideal for children's rooms with limited cubic capacity.
- Modern design. This product looks like a children's house or a car. Such designs are usually equipped with additional folding tables and drawers. The product can also be equipped with a cabinet or folding sofa.
- Different materials are used for manufacturing. In the production of such furniture, a metal base, environmentally friendly plastic, and wood are used. There are other materials. Metal and wooden structures are especially durable.
- Various colors. Furniture can be painted in both classic shades (oak, ash, pine) and multi-colored ones. The last option will give a special charm to the room.
- There are many catalogs with photographs of different models. From these you can get more insight into the types of structures of different types.
Attic
In order to climb to the second tier of the berth, you need to go up a small ladder. Such structures are usually called "loft". This product is intended for one user. Boys and girls over 5 years old can sleep on it.
These beds are equipped with additional accessories on the bottom. These include folding shelves, drawers, tables and cabinets. Models made in the form of children's attributes (house, car, boat) have a special charm. Such products are usually made in bright colors and have many additional functions and accessories, which is very important for saving space and space. “Houses” and “buses” most often have a multi-colored color, which is ideal for a child’s room.
In the production of two-tier products, different types of materials are used. Metal structures have excellent wear resistance. Solid wood products are very popular. In terms of strength, they are not much inferior to metal beds, and the environmental friendliness of the source material ensures great demand for this type of product. After all, wood does not emit harmful impurities.
Manufacturers paint their products in different colors. Often the final product is laminated or coated in bright colors (yellow, red, blue, green).
Designs designed for 2 children
Modular designs, equipped with two sleeping places, are compact in size and allow rational use of the available space. The lower bed is usually occupied by a child, the youngest in age. The top place goes to the older family member. School-age children have better developed consciousness and have good control over themselves in their sleep. Babies turn around very often when they sleep, so there is a high probability of the child falling out of bed. These beds are usually made with high sides.
Depending on the design and location of the sleeping places, furniture is made of several types:
- A one-piece device of a low type, where two two stocks are located one below the other.
- The sleeping beds are parallel. The product includes drawers and lockers for luggage. This innovation will allow rational use of room space.
- Some manufacturers make beds perpendicular to each other. This design is considered angular. There is often a table with shelves and drawers.
Advantages and disadvantages
Pros of 2-tier furniture:
- Compactness. One bed can accommodate two or even three children. When children are of different ages, a bunk bed will be the solution for a small room.
- Variety of modifications. Complete with several sleeping places there may be drawers, pull-out shelves or cabinets, and the lower tier is often made in the form of a sofa. There are corner models.
- Interesting bright design. Products with several tiers in the shape of a ship, bus or house are popular with little users and add a special flavor to the interior of a children's room.
- Space saving. Due to the fact that the designs already include several sleeping places, cabinets, shelves or a sofa, there is no need to purchase additional furniture, and the free space can be used for active games.
Although two-tier structures have a large list of advantages, they have some disadvantages:
- There is a risk of a child falling from the top bunk, so older children who are old enough to control their body while sleeping are placed there.
- Children under 5 years old are very active, even when sleeping. Therefore, two-tier models are not suitable for them.
