Bunk beds for children: types, design and tips for choosing

When arranging children's rooms in their home, young mothers and fathers pay special attention to choosing a bed for their child. For parents with many children, the best option would be three-tiered sleeping structures. Today we will talk about the types of such beds and their features.

Triple beds for children may differ in the type of design:

• folding structures;
• three-tiered stationary beds;
• pull-out beds;
• transforming beds;
• suspended sleeping structures.

In addition to three-tiered beds, there are non-folding structures, comfortable sofa beds, loft beds. Corner beds for children are also considered an advantageous option. There are even combined models. Three-tier stationary berths are a structure with three sleeping places. They are located one above the other. These models may have small storage boxes on the sides or bottom.

The most popular among consumers are roll-out models. They are considered multifunctional baby sleeping places. Such furniture is a structure with three sleeping places. In this case, the lower surfaces are pulled out.

Non-folding children's designs are in great demand among young parents. They represent three berths, which are located one under the other. The last tier is located almost under the very ceiling. The cost of such models is much lower compared to others.

Often, parents buy pull-out three-tiered corner beds for their children. All structural elements are located at an angle relative to each other. This arrangement allows you to visually increase the space of the room. When assembled, such a model looks like one sleeping place.

Combined triple beds for children are gaining more and more popularity among consumers. This structure is represented by three floors. The lower tier is retractable, and the two upper tiers are always located one above the other in a stationary state. A small staircase is attached to the other two floors. The height of such a baby bed is at least 1.5 meters. Therefore, it is absolutely safe even for young children.

Separately, it should be noted the transformer models. They are the most versatile models that can be easily converted from a sleeping place to spacious storage cabinets. Often convertible beds are transformed into podiums. Children can play freely on them in the daytime. Such designs significantly save space in the room.

Children's loft beds are also in good demand. These sleeping structures are distinguished by the fact that they have a place to sleep only at the top, while at the bottom there are various additional compartments for storing things. But the loft bed can also have a berth on the first lower tier. Moreover, there may be several of them at the top. This option perfectly saves the space of the children's room.

Before assembling and installing a three-seater children's bed, you need to choose a suitable place for it in the room.

In doing so, you need to remember a few basic rules.

• Additional lighting for the upper floor. For the child who will be on the upper tier, you will need a light. Therefore, the structure should be located where there is maximum illumination.
• Location further from window openings. After all, noise from the street can interfere with the sleep of children.
• Side ladder placement. When installing, provide some space to the side of the bed in order to secure the ladder there. Otherwise, she will interfere with the child who sleeps on the first lower floor.

• Organization of the play area. If there is too little space in the children's room, then use sleeping places as such zones. Often, play labyrinths for children are made from such structures.
• Installation of additional storage space. To significantly save space in small children's rooms, you should leave a little space on the side of the bed. Capacious boxes for storing children's things are mounted there.

Three-tiered sleeping places for children have a number of important advantages.

• Saving space. These beds can accommodate several children without taking up too much space. In addition, such sleeping structures often provide additional play areas.
• Multifunctionality. Most models of triple beds have play podiums, storage cabinets, toy compartments.
• A wide variety of designs. Three-story baby beds come in a wide variety of styles and colors, so they can be matched to almost any room decor.
• Individuality. Each child has its own sleeping place. Moreover, children can be of completely different ages.

Despite such a rather large list of advantages, three-tiered children's beds have certain disadvantages.

• Great height. Because of this, many children refuse to sleep on the upper tier, as they are afraid of excessive height.
• Not a suitable option for children with respiratory diseases. Remember that on the top floor of such structures, the air is much drier and warmer, which can harm the health of children.

If you want to install a three-story bed for your children, then you should take care of good lighting. In this case, it is most advantageous to install light sources for each individual berth. It is not recommended to use lamps that are too powerful for lighting. You can take small LED sources. At the same time, they should be placed in such a way that the child can easily turn them on by simply stretching out his hand.

Before purchasing a suitable three-story bed, all models should be carefully checked. They must fully comply with all safety standards. So, all metal and wooden elements of the beds must be carefully polished. After all, small children often pull out the details. Children can be seriously injured due to poor workmanship in the manufacture of parts.

All load-bearing structures and uprights should only be made of sturdy wood or metal base. Only in this case, the bed will not bend under the weight of the child and will be able to serve for a long time.

Look at the base under the mattress. It can be of different types.

• Orthopedic view. Such a base is considered the best option for a child.It is a structure of broken lamellas.
• Deaf base. It is a flat plywood surface. This option is not the best, because it cannot provide normal ventilation of the bed, as a result of which excess moisture appears there and harmful microorganisms develop. There will also be no orthopedic effect from such a base.
• Rack base. It consists of wood planks. During manufacture, a small distance is left between them, this ensures ventilation of the mattress. But there will be no orthopedic effect.

Make sure the bed is made from natural wood species only. After all, a lower quality tree can emit various substances harmful to the human body that were used in its manufacture (formaldehydes). This is especially true for those who have these sleeping structures in the sun. The cost of natural material is much higher than that of artificial material.

All details in three-tiered beds must be fastened together with special durable hardware. Check the entire sleeping structure for strength. To do this, lightly press on its edge. If it tilts, then for reliability it should be additionally fixed to the wall with anchors.

Look separately at the bottom and main frame of the three-story beds. They must be the most reliable and durable. After all, most young children love to play and jump in their sleeping places. Pay attention to the stairs. Its handrails must be firmly secured. Otherwise, the baby, climbing up it, may not be able to resist and fall from a height.

1. Today, manufacturers can offer many different options for beautiful bunk beds for children. So, in the children's room you can put a stylish pull-out bed in black with bright accents (green, yellow, blue) and with a small staircase. This design is suitable for almost any interior.
2. For children's rooms, made in beige tones, wooden pull-out beds with a massive staircase, into which storage boxes are built, are suitable. In this case, shelves can be located between the tiers on which toys are placed.
3. For light interiors, corner wooden structures with additional drawers at the bottom and with brighter mattresses may be suitable. They can be combined with small dressers for children's things.

For a review of a three-tiered bed for children, see the following video.