Children's bunk beds made of solid wood: types and design

Wood is a material that looks very beautiful, and besides, it has many other important advantages. That is why solid wood bunk beds for children are very popular.

Wooden bunk beds for children are safe and environmentally friendly. These benefits are some of the most important for parents. However, they are attracted by other advantages of such models.

• Aesthetic appearance. It is very difficult for other materials to compete with natural wood in this regard. It has an interesting natural pattern and pleasant color. Children do not immediately manage to appreciate such an advantage, but they will quickly be able to understand what high-quality and beautiful furniture should be. Moreover, wood products can be decorated in different ways, they differ in designs and shapes.
• Thermal conductivity. Wood is able to store heat, but it will not heat up. It is much more pleasant to touch the headboard not made of metal, but of natural wood.
• Strength. A bed made of quality wood can last a very long time.

The main disadvantage of good wood is its high price. Wood is difficult to handle, so the cost of such a bed is higher than metal products and plywood. Another disadvantage is poor tolerance to temperature changes. In the heat, the tree can crack, dry out, change its color, and at high humidity it will simply start to rot, accumulating fungal spores.

Classic bunk beds are rectangular in shape. Sleeping blocks are located one above the other. There are fences on top, only in the place where the head is or around the entire perimeter. They are created from wooden slats, from laminated chipboard or MDF boards. It should be borne in mind that furniture made entirely of natural wood will be absolutely safe for a child.

Corner beds are located at right angles to each other. The sleeping area downstairs is usually very well lit, making it easy to read.

In some corner designs, the bed below can move on wheels. So the furniture can be moved to any convenient place. The upper tier is not structurally connected to the lower one.

Game loft beds are in high demand. Girls usually give preference to models in the form of carriages, fairy-tale houses. Boys love beds in the form of pirate ships, cars. As for the basic design, it resembles the classic one. The beds are under each other.

Manufacturers provide open shelves for books, sections for toys, and beautiful lighting in such models. In some of these designs, there is only one bed, and usually it is located at the top. Downstairs there may be a work area or an area for games.

Wooden bunk beds can be supplemented with more than just drawers and shelves. Some manufacturers provide gymnastic rings, a horizontal bar and other sports equipment.Convertible beds are in great demand, for example, models with work surfaces.

To create beds, both coniferous and deciduous wood is used. All popular materials have certain features of use, pros and cons.

• Fruit trees (apple, pear). Frameworks from such materials are not created because they are not very strong. However, such wood is quite easy to process, so good decorative elements and sides are obtained from it.
• Oak. Very durable furniture comes out of such a tree, characterized by increased resistance to changes in humidity, temperature and significant loads. However, oak is a rather expensive material, so many prefer more affordable options. A bunk bed made of oak is well suited for a children's room, decorated in a classic style. Such structures should not be purchased for small rooms, because oak furniture is very massive.

• Ash. Such a tree is resistant to scratches, impacts and other external influences. In appearance, this material can be compared with mahogany - it looks very beautiful even without additional processing.
• Birch. This material is strong, durable, beautiful.
• Larch. Such wood is well suited for rooms with high humidity. It is expensive, but at the same time it is highly durable and has a long service life. Such furniture can be placed even outdoors: it will not be damaged by insects, it will not start to rot and become moldy.

Natural wood looks very beautiful on its own, but you can also emphasize the original natural pattern with the help of varnish. It can be tinted or colorless. A wooden bed covered with varnish will go well with glass, metal, leather interior elements.

The paint and varnish material can be glossy, matte (as well as semi-gloss, semi-matte). It is recommended to purchase a varnish based on nitrocellulose, urethane or acrylic. Remember that the coating must be absolutely safe, because small children often gnaw the sides of the bed. High-quality varnish will protect the surface from negative external influences, moisture, drying out.

Dark furniture will look noble, strict, and light shades will visually enlarge the room. You can decorate wood models with colored enamels. Children really like bright colors: green, orange, blue.

When choosing the most suitable model, there are a number of important factors to consider. It is necessary to pay attention to the following points.

• Smell. The bed should not smell like antiseptic or paint, but natural wood. Its smell is very pleasant.
• Mountings. They must be reliable. Attention should also be paid to whether additional tabletops and drawers can be easily pulled out.
• Stability. To make sure the furniture is durable, you can lie on it before making a purchase. It is better to opt for a rack and pinion bottom.
• Corners. They should not protrude much, be very sharp. Choose edges with plastic or rounded edges.

• Bumpers on top. If a small child sleeps on the lower bed, they should also be on it. From above, the sides are made quite high and are usually placed around the entire perimeter.
• Ladder. To play it safe, you can choose an angle ladder. It will be much easier for the child to climb it. The restriction is not needed if the child goes in for sports.
• The size. Many people prefer models designed for long-term use.The size of these beds can be compared to products for adults. Children grow up quickly, but not all parents can afford to buy new furniture for them.

Ikea designs are very popular. This company offers a fairly wide range of models. The material used by the manufacturer is solid pine. The following beds are very popular among consumers.

• "Stuva". Such designs are intended for older children, however, the upper sides of the bed are quite high, so babies can sleep there (it should be borne in mind that it will be difficult for them to climb a vertical staircase). The manufacturer also provided for the presence of a chest of drawers, a wardrobe.
• "Sturo". These beds are designed for teenagers. The complete set can be selected individually.
• Midal. This model is intended for children of primary school age. However, this bed is quite wide, so it may well be suitable for a teenager.
• Yrel. Such designs are well suited for toddlers because the ladder is not vertical, but inclined.
• "Kura". This model is basic. It is suitable for both toddlers and older children.

There are other well-known manufacturers of solid wood bunk beds for children.

• Knercer Group. These beds are designed for babies. The models are not very tall, which is convenient for parents and safe for children. The lower floor is equipped as a play area. The constructions are made of beech and pine.
• TM Dolmar. These are pine products, on which paint and varnish materials of interesting shades are applied. The facades are made of MDF with colored acrylic coating.
• Kalinkovichi Furniture Factory. Such a manufacturer offers different designs: at an angle, under each other. Beds from this company differ in a very aesthetic appearance.

Structures made of solid hevea are distinguished by increased strength, moreover, they look beautiful and expensive.

There is a work area down here, which is very convenient for a student.

The color of wood can be very interesting and beautiful. This bed will become an accent in the interior.

To add brightness, you can apply a colored coating to the product.

Dr. Komarovsky's advice on bunk beds is in the next video.