Bunk Beds are Classic Multifunctional Furnishings

Bunk beds are unique furniture pieces. There is no doubt that many people have experienced the fun and joy of a bunk bed as a kid. They are nostalgic, and evoke feelings that bring out the kid in all of us.

Today's bunk beds are still classic yet modern, space saving and cleverly built for multipurpose use. Below are a few examples of great bunk beds to consider for your kid's bedroom.

Classic Bunk Beds

Classic bunk beds usually consist of a twin over another twin box bed or a twin over a full-sized box bed. These usually have top bunk guard rails for safety along with a ladder that can be moved to either side of the bunk. Some may feature a trundle or storage drawer. Bunk beds will have several color choices available to match your room decor. Girls will love the white painted bunk beds while most boys will enjoy the autumn wood color and midnight black painted beds.

Bunk Beds with Stairs

These seem to be a popular item with parents and kids because these bunks offer great storage which parents love and easy stair steps for kids to go up and down compared to a typical bunk bed ladder. Our bunk beds with stairs are made with pine wood. Pine is the most popular wood selection for many types of furniture because of its wide availability and lower raw material cost. There are more than 115 species of pine all over the world. It is a soft wood that looks great in nearly any finish. Plus it is resilient which equates to many years of service.

Z Bedroom Twin-Over-Twin Bunk Beds

Z bunk beds are great beds for small apartments, town houses and lofts. The heavy gauge, powder coated tubular steel end frames are used in the construction of the unique Z-Bed shape. These bed frames have a brushed chrome trim and machined aluminum decorative caps that give this bunk a modern look and bring a contemporary feel to any room.

Multipurpose Bunk Beds

Many modern bunk beds are providing more than just one function to its owners. Some are able to accommodate two or three places to sleep while giving room for a desk and chair. Other bunks offer sitting areas with the use of a futon.

Futon bunk beds are ideal beds for guest bedrooms or play rooms. These are great beds for those nights when your kids have a slumber party or when your relatives stop in for a visit.

Loft bunk beds have space below to accommodate desks and office chairs so your kids have room to do homework on the computer or watch TV. Others make bed time more fun by providing a tent and slide. Loft beds are great for college student dorm rooms or apartments.

Themed Bunk Beds

There are very few furniture items that impress kids but themed bunk beds will excite any child and allow their imaginations to run wild. Bunk beds that have these unique themes are great for playrooms. The Open Seas Bunk Bed is one example of combining function with imagination. What kid wouldn't want a pirate ship in their bedroom?!

These unique beds will ensure that your children will never want to leave their bedrooms.

KidsFurnitureNMore.com article By Anita Winter