Children's bunk beds: photos in the interior, types, materials, shapes, colors, design

Recommendations for choosing beds

The following nuances need to be taken into account:

• It is not recommended to choose these models for a child under three years old.
• It is advisable not to skimp on the design, mattress and other bedding.
• The second tier must be equipped with sides.
• You should choose high-quality products made from natural and environmentally friendly materials that are not harmful to health.

How to choose a safe model for a child?

When purchasing this product, you need to pay attention to its stability, practicality, safety and build quality. There should also be a fairly strong and high fence and preferably wide steps. Various fasteners and bolts should not protrude from the structure.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages and disadvantages of two-tier models for children's rooms.

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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Types of bunk beds

There are several varieties.

Standard

The classic two-tier design, equipped with two parallel sleeping places located above each other, is a more simplified version that does not have shelves, cabinets, drawers and other additional elements.

Transformer

They differ not only in their rather original appearance, but also have a highly functional design, due to which it is possible to achieve maximum space savings.

The photo shows a transformable bunk bed with a horizontal lifting mechanism in a children's room.

Retractable

A roll-out model or matryoshka bed assumes the presence of an additional bed that can be pulled out if necessary. It is low, so it is perfect for rooms with low ceilings and poses less risk of injury.

Loft bed

It is a sleeping bed located at the top and a free lower area, which is often equipped with a sofa, workplace, chest of drawers, dressing room, play or sports area.

Bed house

Undoubtedly, it becomes the main furniture element of the entire room and provides an opportunity for interesting, fun pastime and games for children.

The photo shows the interior of a children's room with a bunk wooden house bed in a gray shade.

Where can I buy?

You can purchase a bed for two people by visiting a furniture store in your city, or order it online from an online store.

The latter option is preferable for many, as it allows you to choose the desired model without leaving home. Also, when making purchases via the Internet, you can easily and quickly compare prices from various sellers, choose the most convenient option for receiving and paying for goods, and order home delivery. And descriptions, photos and customer reviews will help you choose high-quality products that will delight you for a long time. Also, one of the significant advantages of online stores is that they offer the widest range possible, including both budget options and luxury goods.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages:

• Two-tier structures are compact and therefore do not take up much space;
• Due to their functionality, they are an excellent solution for arranging several beds in limited space;
• There is a wide selection of models on the market, each of which has an original design;
• There are options for girls, for boys, adults, classic, etc.;
• Due to the bright design, children's beds will not just become part of the decor, but will diversify the interior and help create a bright, attractive corner in the house;
• Buying two-level furniture will cost less than buying two traditional beds.

Flaws:

• Domestic injuries are possible. For those sleeping on top - when descending and ascending to a sleeping place, for those sleeping below - due to hitting their heads on a higher and too low tier.

Main technical characteristics

What materials are they made of?

For manufacturing, higher quality materials are chosen, for example:

• Wooden.
• Metal.
• Fiberboard.
• Chipboard.

In the photo there is a children's room for a girl and a boy and a bunk bed made of fiberboard.

Is it possible to make a two-level bed yourself?

A two-level module can be bought ready-made, ordered according to the type of built-in furniture, or made independently - you need a drawing of a bunk bed. The easiest way is to use ready-made sketches indicating dimensions, but make your own adjustments if there is not enough space or the corner model does not coincide with the layout.

It will be much cheaper to assemble from blanks that are made in a carpentry shop or purchased at a wholesale warehouse. When making it yourself, you need experience, tools and quality materials. If you don’t have experience making furniture, you shouldn’t take it on. Detailed instructions for a home master with some practical experience are in the video.

Shapes and sizes of bunk beds

A model that is too high is more dangerous for babies, so it is better to choose low matryoshka beds to avoid injury in case of a fall. Two-tier corner structures can be either left- or right-handed, which allows you to install them in any free corner of the room. In a non-standard narrow room, a bed built into a niche would be an excellent solution.

The photo shows a wooden bunk bed with a corner arrangement in a room for teenagers.

Colors of children's 2-level beds

Decorating a girl's bedroom mainly involves lilac, pink, pale yellow or other soft pastel shades. For a boy's nursery, blue, blue, green, light green, or orange colors are often chosen. The universal white model will look equally good in the room of a child of any gender and age.

The photo shows a children's room for girls with a pink bunk bed.

When choosing a color, first of all, take into account the color scheme of the entire room. A bunk bed should have a color combination with the overall tone of the decor or with some furniture and decorative elements.

Design examples of bunk beds

Photo of the design of two-tier structures.

Bed-bus

It provides not only a cozy place to sleep, but also for active games. A bus bed can come in a huge variety of different designs, such as a school bus or fantasy cartoon models.

Car bed

Sometimes a car bed is equipped with lighting, drawers, shelves and other elements. Such models have both open and closed versions with windows and doors.

House

This product has a truly fabulous, unusual look and radically changes the environment of the nursery, both boys and girls.

In the form of a ship

A ship bed equipped with movable anchors, ropes, a rotating helm, lowering and rising sails, a real pirate flag or other special details will make spending time in the nursery even more interesting and exciting.

Forged

They are distinguished by a strong frame and reliable sides that ensure safe sleep for the child. In addition, these iron products can have a more laconic design or be made with elements of artistic forging with amazing curls and patterns.

The photo shows a black wrought-iron bunk bed in a Scandinavian-style children's interior.

With canopy

Thanks to such a spectacular addition as a canopy, it is possible to give the nursery’s interior a special charm and create a secluded, cozy and calm atmosphere.

In the form of a castle

Most often, a castle bed is used to decorate a girls’ room. This design has special stairs, high towers and playgrounds that will create an ideal sleeping area for little princesses.

With drawings

They will become a real interior decoration and will add a certain mood and originality to the nursery environment.

Examples of beds for children of different genders and ages

Interesting options for decorating various children's bedrooms.

For girls

For girls' rooms, parents often choose classic two-tier designs in pastel colors or products in the form of a magic castle and dollhouse. In the bedroom of more active young ladies, you can equip the beds using a rope ladder or rope.

For boys

Standard models with original design and execution, functional transformable beds, structures combined with a work area, closet, sports complex with a rope ladder, wall bars, horizontal bar or slide would be appropriate here. The main thing is that the products are safe, reliable and durable.

One child

A loft bed will be an indispensable option for a bedroom in which a preschooler lives. The sleeping area, located on the second tier, allows you to equip the first floor, for example, with a work area with various shelves and cabinets for storing books or toys.

The photo shows a bunk loft bed with a workplace in the nursery for one girl.

Two children

In a room for the same age or twins, these products are especially relevant. They allow you to create two full-fledged places to sleep or a play area, while maximizing the usable area.

The photo shows a children's room in the attic for two boys, decorated with a gray metal bunk bed.

Two children of different sexes

More laconic options with a neutral design that fit harmoniously into the overall concept of the room are suitable here. Most often, children's sleeping places are decorated with bed linen or bedspreads of different colors.

Two children of different ages

In the case of children of different ages, bunk beds are also a fairly optimal solution. As a rule, the upper level is given to the older child, and the lower level is equipped with a crib for the youngest or a playpen or cradle for a newborn baby.

For three or more

For three children, compact transforming beds with a pull-out additional unit or models with a folding sofa located on the first tier are used. If four or more children are expected to be accommodated, then the size of the bed should be double and have ladders on both sides, low handrails and railings.

For teenagers

In a teenager's room, the structures, in addition to useful functions, are distinguished by a more thoughtful and original design. The product may have a standard appearance, a corner arrangement, a retractable or transforming mechanism.

How to choose?

You should pay attention to the following selection criteria:

• Design features;
• Dimensions of sleeping places;
• Types of bases;
• Mattress type.

Design features

Depending on the presence or absence of additional elements, a two-story structure can be standard, with a work area, with a wall-cupboard, with a sports section, with a pull-out sofa at the bottom, or a transformer.

Standard

Standard double beds on two floors are easy to use and extremely stable. Equipped with two stationary sleeping areas, which are located one above the other. They can be purchased not only for the home, but also for places where people live (for example, a hostel). There is no need to fold and unfold such furniture every time, or transform it in any other way. However, it is also quite massive.

With work area

Models that, in addition to two sleeping places, are also equipped with a work area in the form of a table, allow not only to make the most efficient use of the available space, but also to implement zoning and equip the room with everything necessary. Such beds exist in two modifications: with a stationary table located next to the lower tier, as well as options with a folding or retractable tabletop.

With wall

A wall bed is attractive because it eliminates the need to install a storage cabinet in the room. The design is equipped with a system of drawers, shelves and cabinets, where it is easy to place everything you need.

With sports section

Beds with a sports section motivate people to exercise and not only make morning exercise easier, but also turn it into a pleasant activity. Such structures are equipped with a wall bars, crossbars and a horizontal bar, that is, everything that is required to maintain good physical shape at home. According to buyers, such a structure allows you to place a mini-sports ground on a few square meters and form healthy habits in children.

With pull out sofa

These are beds with one sleeping place located on a raised platform, from under which a second sleeping area extends. Such designs are designed for rooms where the ceiling height does not allow the installation of full-fledged two-tier furniture. They are considered the least dangerous and are suitable for those who are afraid of heights.

Transformer

Characterized by the ability to transform the lower floor into a sofa, table or play space. Transformers are most often found among children's furniture, and the popularity of such models lies in the fact that, in essence, they represent a multifunctional children's complex.

Transformable beds come in several types and are good because, if necessary, they allow you to free up space or organize a place for watching movies, cartoons, and games.

Dimensions of sleeping places

Today, the market offers a huge selection of beds with a variety of bed sizes.

The average size grid is reduced to the following indicators:

• single bed for teenagers – 80x1900 cm;
• single for adults – 90x2000 cm;
• cots for children – 70x1600 cm;
• sleeping place for the little ones – 70x1500 cm.

When purchasing a children's version, you should take into account the fact that children grow quickly. And so that you don’t have to change the furniture after six months, it’s better to take a closer look at a model whose size will be slightly larger than required.

Types of bases

There are two types of bases used in two-story structures - lamellar and flat.

The lamella base is a combination of wood or plastic planks arranged horizontally. The advantages of such a base include fairly good support for the body during sleep, ensuring free air circulation in bedding, and hygiene.

A flat base is a solid layer made of planed boards, plywood or compressed wood shavings. This base is treated with protective and decorative compounds, and then attached to the frame. On the plus side, sleeping structures with such a base are inexpensive. The downside is that the flat base prevents air from reaching the mattress and makes the structure heavier.

Mattress type

Mattresses for bunk structures are not always supplied with the furniture itself. Often they have to be purchased separately, which also has its advantages, since it is possible to choose a sleeping surface that meets the needs of a particular person.

All mattresses are divided into two main groups - anatomical and orthopedic.

Anatomical mattresses are good because they follow the shape of the human body and therefore provide optimal support during sleep.

Sleeping surfaces with an orthopedic function are characterized by varying degrees of rigidity and provide enhanced support for the back muscles and spine.

For a healthy person, an anatomical mattress is suitable, but for those who suffer from back and neck diseases, it is best to choose an orthopedic option.

It should be remembered that the mattress is selected taking into account the person’s body weight. And the greater its weight, the more support the spine requires.

How to check if the mattress is chosen correctly?

It's enough to lie on it. If your shoulders and hips sink, but your back and lower legs do not, then the choice is correct. If this effect is not observed, you need to choose a softer option.

Photo of combined bunk beds in a children's room

Several original photo examples.

With a slide

Thanks to the gentle slope, which is a kind of attraction, it is possible not only to add variety to the gameplay, but also to endow the environment with a special personality for children.

With a table

The design, combined with a desk, allows you to save useful space and create a truly cozy and functional corner.

With stairs

For a more comfortable and safe climb, children's bunk beds are equipped with a side, front ladder or steps.

With drawers

Due to the drawers, it is possible to complement the design of a two-story product and organize an additional system for storing clothes, toys, bed linen, etc.

The photo shows a white bunk bed equipped with drawers in a girls’ nursery.

With a sofa

With this design, you can achieve a more rational layout of the children's room, save square meters and place other furniture items in it.

With wardrobe

It combines two pieces of furniture at once, which is a very convenient and ergonomic solution, especially for small spaces.

The photo shows a children's room for boys and a blue bunk bed combined with a built-in wardrobe.

Rating of quality models for 2022

"Granada"

Manufacturer: Furniture Formula (Russia).

Average price – 10,000 rubles.

A high-strength children's bunk bed of a standard type with a metal frame, thanks to which the furniture is not afraid of assembly and disassembly and can withstand even the highest loads. The maximum weight per bed is 180 kg. The structure is coated with polymer powder paint that does not emit harmful substances or unpleasant odors. The size of the lower sleeping area is 120x190 cm, the upper one is 90x190 cm. A choice of colors is possible. This model is suitable for families with children with a small age difference. We recommend a mattress with a height of 8 to 16 cm. Weight – 63 kg.

children's bunk bed Granada

Advantages:

• strength;
• durability;
• laconic appearance;
• environmentally friendly coating;
• suitable for children of different ages;
• with sides on the upper floor;
• with headboard and footboard;
• affordable price.

Flaws:

• unsafe stairs;
• mattress not included.

"Seville-2"

Manufacturer: Redford (Russia).

Average price – 13,000 rubles.

Metal two-level furniture that will perfectly complement any interior, regardless of style. A reliable and stable design will allow you to organize two sleeping places for both children (boys and girls) and adults or teenagers - the maximum load that the lower tier can withstand is 200 kg. For the top floor this figure is 150 kg. The model is available in beige, brown and black colors, and is coated with wear-resistant polyester-based paint. The structure can be disassembled and reassembled many times - this will not affect the appearance in any way. The total height is 162 cm. The height from the lower to the upper tier is 93 cm. The staircase for climbing to the second level is located frontally and is equipped with mechanisms for reconfiguration. Weight – 60 kg.

Metal two-level bed Seville-2 Redford

Advantages:

• steel frame;
• laconic design;
• with sides;
• with lamella base;
• there is a headboard and footboard;
• with a reconfigurable staircase;
• environmentally friendly coating.

Flaws:

• mattress not included;
• large distance between the crossbars at the base.

Granada-1

Manufacturer: Redford (Russia).

Average price – 15,000 rubles.

A two-tier design with a metal frame, which can be purchased for both children and adults. The maximum load on the lower berth is 200 kg, the upper - 150 kg. The model is presented in three shades – beige, brown and black. The dimensions of the lower tier are 120x190 cm, the upper tier is 90x190 cm. The width of the lower berth allows it to be used as a bed for two. To climb to the upper floor, a front-type staircase with a reconfigurable function is used. The furniture can be easily disassembled and reassembled, which will not affect its appearance or technical characteristics. Total weight – 56 kg. The total height is 162 cm, the height of the berth is 28.5 cm, from the lower berth to the upper one – 93 cm.

Bunk metal bed Granada-1 Redford

Advantages:

• versatility;
• light weight;
• sustainability;
• strength;
• with side;
• with a stable ladder located at an angle;
• with lamella base;
• democratic value.

Flaws:

• low height between floors;
• no mattresses.

"Junior 1"

Manufacturer: KarIVi (Russia).

Average price – 18,000 rubles.

A children's two-story crib not only solves the problem of lack of space, but also includes a whole range of useful functions - a hanging shelf for books and toys, spacious linen drawers under the lower bed, a convenient staircase located on the side, providing easy access to the second floor and equipped with additional bedside tables. . In the manufacture of this model, 16 mm laminated chipboard and ABS edge were used. The total height is 200 cm. The size of the sleeping places is 80x190 cm. The maximum load per seat is 75 kg.

Children's bunk bed Junior 1

Advantages:

• bright colors;
• sustainability;
• functionality;
• durability;
• no sharp corners;
• with shelves;
• with sides;
• with drawers;
• with safe steps-bedside tables;
• with a large bottom compartment.

Flaws:

• The side for the lower floor must be purchased separately.

"Toledo"

Manufacturer: Furniture Formula (Russia).

Average price – 19,000 rubles.

A two-level metal bed that is highly durable - the maximum permissible load on one bed is 180 kg. This allows the furniture to be used by both children and adults. It would also be a good option for teenagers. One of the most remarkable structural elements of this model is the staircase-pedestal for climbing to the upper floor - it is made of laminated chipboard and is attached to the side. These steps can also be used as shelves. Dimensions of sleeping areas: upper – 90x190 cm, lower – 120x190 cm. Weight – 121 kg. The model is available in brown, beige, gray and black frame colors. It is actively purchased not only for home use, but also for furnishing hostels and dormitories.

Two-level metal bed Toledo

Advantages:

• strength;
• durability;
• high-quality powder paint coating;
• with safe wide steps;
• with rounded top sides;
• with shelves;
• with a drawer for storing linen.

Flaws:

• heavy weight.

"Madeleine"

Manufacturer: Furniture Formula (Russia).

Average price – 20,000 rubles.

Two-level bed with a sofa. The frame is made of metal. The lower floor, when folded, is a sofa-book, which, if necessary, unfolds and turns into a full-fledged sleeping place that can accommodate two adults. The dimensions of the lower tier are 90x190 when folded and 120x190 cm when unfolded. The second floor can be reached via one of two staircase modules located on the left and right sides of the structure. Weight – 75 kg.

Madeleine bunk bed

Advantages:

• functionality;
• structural strength;
• reinforced sofa frame;
• the lower zone is covered with tapestry;
• the coating is made of polymer paint;
• with two stairs;
• with sides on the upper level.

Flaws:

• unsafe lifting conditions.

"Violet"

Manufacturer: Fiesta ECO (Russia).

Average price – 20,000 rubles.

Two-tier furniture for children made of laminated chipboards (LDSP). The material is widely used in the production of furniture and furnishings. Known for its resistance to mechanical and chemical stress and low cost. This furniture can replace not only two standard beds, significantly increasing the free space, but will also eliminate the need to look for an answer to the question of where to store children's things - the model is equipped with two spacious containers (under the lower bed), as well as a wardrobe with two compartments and four deep drawers. Wardrobe dimensions: 140x115x82 cm. Number of places to sleep – 2. Dimensions of the lower bed – 80x190 cm and the top – 80x190 cm.

Bunk bed Violet

Advantages:

• modern bright design;
• high-quality assembly;
• functionality;
• with wardrobe;
• with drawers for linen;
• with stairs;
• with high sides.

Flaws:

• no mattress included;
• without shelves.

"Bastion-2"

Manufacturer: Vladimirskaya MK (Russia).

Average price – 25,000 rubles.

A children's two-level bed made of pine and complemented by drawers where you can store bedding or favorite toys. It will decorate a child's room thanks to its discreet but attractive appearance. The structure can be assembled and disassembled - it can be used to make two single beds. The buyer is offered a wide color palette to choose from in which this model can be decorated. The length and width of both berths are selected individually. The height of one bed (taking into account the optimal mattress height of 18 cm) is 43 cm. The distance between tiers is 85 cm. The total height of the structure is 190 cm.

Children's two-level bed Bastion-2

Advantages:

• European design;
• functionality;
• with roll-out drawers for storing things;
• with high top sides;
• with wooden stairs;
• coating with high quality Italian compounds.

Flaws:

• supplied unassembled;
• high price.

"38 parrots"

Manufacturer: Russia.

Average price – 37,000 rubles.

Two-tier children's bed with a ladder made of chipboard. The standard type model is intended for children of preschool and school age (from 5 to 16 years old). The elegant antique design looks attractive and will be a wonderful addition to the interior of a child's room. If desired, the lower tier can be used as a sofa, and the upper one as a sleeping place. The spacious drawer under the lower section is equipped with comfortable curly handles. The dimensions of the sleeping areas are 80x190 cm. The height of the structure is 189 cm. The total weight is 152 kg.

bunk bed 38 parrots

Advantages:

• quality materials;
• sustainability;
• comfort;
• with sides on the upper tier;
• with linen box;
• with a stable staircase at an angle.

Flaws:

• high price;
• heavy weight.

"Royal Alfa"

Manufacturer: Domus Mia (Russia).

Average price – 43,000 rubles.

Bed in two tiers, made of solid wood (pine). The model is attractive because it has 9 design and transformation options. The conversion is simple, quick and does not require much physical effort. Having purchased such a bed, you no longer have to worry that the children will grow up and need new furniture. Recommended for children from 4 to 14 years old, whose height varies from 98 to 176 cm. Withstands a load of up to 150 kg for each tier. Suitable height of the mattress is 11 cm. Length of the structure is 185.6 cm, width – 92 cm, height – 201 cm, depth – 92 cm. The length of one bed is 180 cm, width – 80 cm, depth. Weight is 77 kg.

bunk bed Royal Alfa Domus Mia

Advantages:

• wooden;
• with sides;
• with two staircases on the sides;
• lamella base;
• natural coating with bio-oil;
• multifunctionality;
• wide choice of colors.

Flaws:

• high price;
• The mattress must be purchased separately.

Design ideas in various styles

The appearance and design of the structure must correspond to the overall style of the nursery. For example, for classics and Provence, products made from environmentally friendly natural solids are suitable, and metal structures will perfectly complement loft, hi-tech or modern style.

The photo shows a bunk bed made of natural wood in a children's room in Provence style.

Models made of MDF or chipboard will decorate almost any interior, as they can differ in a variety of shapes and colors. For example, a ship-like bed or a boat will fit perfectly into a nautical-style nursery.

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.