Buying a bunk bed for your children can be rather daunting task as there’s such a wide range available. This buyers guide will help you decide which bunk bed will make you and your children happy.

The most important thing to think about when buying a bunk bed is your space restrictions. The first thing to do is to measure the room you want to put it in, especially the ceiling as buying the wrong height bunk bed could end up with your child waking up and bumping their head every morning.

A normal bunk bed will take up as much room as a single bedstead, however, make sure that you leave room for a ladder for the top bunk. Other variations of bunk beds such as study bunks will require more room, so before you purchase, check the measurements of the bunk. If there are no measurements given, give the seller a call. Never take a risk.

Then you need to think about what sort of bunk you would like. There are now many different variations of bunk beds in many different designs. One of the most popular designs of bunk bed is the study bunk, which just have 1 bunk bed and a wide array of furniture that can go in the space below, such as desks, chairs, futons and chests of drawers. Alternatively, there’s the 3 sleeper, which has a single bunk on the top and a double bed on the bottom.

Some bunk beds now have all of the bedroom furniture rolled into one, with computer desks, dressers, drawers and a wide array of other furniture attached to the bunk bed itself. Ask your child for their opinion on what sort of bed they would prefer, it could prove vital in your decision.

And finally, choose the design. Bunk beds come in metal, wood or metal and wood combinations and with a huge range of different colours and styles to fit into your child’s room decor. Whether your looking for something bold and bright, or looking for something a bit more subtle such as stained wood, be sure to have a good look at the pictures of the product and try to envision it in your child’s room before making your purchase.

For more information, see our guide to bunk bed safety measures so you can choose the product that’s right for you.

If you follow all of these points and still can’t decide, ring our sales team on 0870 232 5550, who would be more than happy to talk more in depth about your needs and recommend the perfect bunk bed for you.

p parmar
May 24th, 2008 at 3:45 pm

need to know the smallest 3ft bunk bed that you have. we have very limited space
regards

There are now many different variations of bunk beds in many different designs

Some bunk beds now have all of the bedroom furniture rolled into one, with computer desks and dressers attached to the bunk bed itself.

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