Choosing a Wooden Bunk Bed

A sound healthy sleep, as doctors say, is the key to a full and joyful life, and it is hard to argue with this. And it largely depends on how and on what we sleep. Comfort and moderate softness of the bed often determine the quality of sleep, but much also depends on the material from which the furniture is made. If we are talking about children, then traditionally preference is given to wooden beds.

Its choice is a responsible matter, but it is not determined only by its price. When buying a bed, the buyer necessarily takes into account the dimensions of his apartment, and they are often much smaller than desired. And then the views turn to bunk beds, Moreover, they can be bought not only for children, but also for adults.

 Advantages and disadvantages of bunk beds

Like any product, two-level wooden beds have their advantages and disadvantages that need to be taken into account. When choosing a product, you need to consider the advantages and disadvantages. Among the unconditional advantages, we can highlight:

• a real opportunity to save bedroom space;
• two-tier furniture, with its unique design, gives a feeling of comfort, coziness and warmth;
• A tastefully chosen bed will decorate the interior of the room.

Among the disadvantages that are not decisive for adults, but are important for children, one can note the safety problem associated with furniture of this design., and in some cases – possible psychological problems for those who sleep on the first floor.

Types of Bunk Beds

 Bunk beds are presented on the furniture market in a wide range. Among them, preference is usually given to children's beds, but you can also choose a suitable model for adults. Among the most popular, there are several models addressed to consumers of different ages.

1. Furniture for kids - comfortable, bright, made in a fairy-tale and children's theme from a "warm" natural material - wood. Provides maximum safety due to high sides. Provides deep, roomy drawers for storing children's toys and linen.
2. Teenage bunk bed, made in a modern minimalist style, spacious, durable and comfortable.
3. A structure that can accommodate 3-4 people.
4. For children of different ages with a large age difference, the best option is a bunk bed, where the upper level is occupied by the older child or adult, and a playpen with high sides is equipped for the baby..

How to choose the right wood species

 A wooden bed is pleasant and comfortable to use, but when choosing, you should pay attention to the type of wood, from which it is made. The highest quality and most durable furniture is considered to be made of beech, oak or solid pine. Each of these breeds has its own characteristics that need to be taken into account when purchasing products.

Oak is a virtually eternal material. Beds made from this type of wood are distinguished by their noble texture, exquisite workmanship and incredible durability.

Beech bunk beds are beautiful, elegant and durable. The color shades of beech create a special atmosphere of coziness, while looking extremely noble.

Pine is the most commonly used material for making such products. Compared to oak and beech, it is the cheapest, but durable and high-quality.

When choosing a wooden bed, you need to pay attention to the quality of the base. The wood should be well dried, perfectly processed, and on beds made of pine, There should not be a large number of traces of knots - this can lead to the destruction of the structure. Poorly dried material will cause deformation of the product - the bed will creak.

Wooden beds are comfortable and convenient. The warmth of natural material provides reliability, peace and coziness.

What you should pay special attention to when choosing

 Safety issues and solutions to psychological problems should receive special attention when purchasing furniture.

1. Safety is ensured by careful use of the sleeping area by those who will sleep on the second level. In children's beds, a side rail is provided here, which protects against falls. It won't be superfluous for adults either.
2. If the structure includes railings or another type of fencing, this makes it possible to make the ascent and descent of a person on the second floor of the structure extremely safe.
3. Another concern is the ladder. When choosing a bunk bed, you should pay attention to the strength of the ladder, the quality of its execution and the ease of climbing. It cannot be slippery, and its wooden steps must be well processed, without cracks, chips and burrs. The thickness of the "steps" and the distance between them should ensure a comfortable and safe climb.
4. The sleeping area deserves special attention. Orthopedic slats, on which the mattress is placed, have recently become popular. They are made of new-generation materials and have significant advantages compared to a conventional hard bottom: a mattress placed on such a base retains its shape for a long time, and its service life increases.
5. When purchasing a product, you also need to check:

• reliability and safety of fastenings;
• absence of traumatic sharp corners and poorly processed parts;
• the quality of the material it is made of.

The bed should not wobble or creak; all its components and parts must be securely fastened and the strength of the fastenings must be checked.

Psychological problems associated with the use of bunk beds are quite rare and are associated with discomfort caused by the second tier hanging over the head, so when buying, you need to pay attention to the fact that the space between the levels is large enough.

Dimensions of bunk beds

The size of the bed directly depends on its potential owner: a baby, a teenager or an adult.

If you plan to use the furniture for several years, you should make sure that the sleeping area is spacious enough and does not create discomfort, especially when it comes to growing children.

For an adult, the feeling of comfort is no less important, so when choosing a bed, you also need to pay attention to the fact that the sleeping place exceeds the height of the potential owner by at least 20 centimeters; the width of the bed should also ensure comfort during sleep.

What style is appropriate for bunk beds?

When choosing a bunk bed, the buyer thinks not only about comfort and durability. He is certainly concerned about how the product will fit into the interior of the room. The decision will depend on the chosen style.

For lovers of comfort and fans of the classic style, a varnished two-level bed made of dark or light wood will suit, depending on the color scheme of the room. It successfully combines with different interior styles and designer designs. This is a durable and safe, but quite expensive product.

The constructivism style in which the room design can be done does not prevent the installation of a wooden bed in it: it will add a certain softness and bring warm notes to the strict and somewhat cold outlines of other products.

A special feature of wooden products is the ability to harmoniously fit into any style options, giving the room a special flavor and chic. They are appropriate in apartments decorated in both modern style options and classic designs.

What is special about bunk beds and how to use them in the interior?

The main difference of two-tier structures is their compactness, which is especially valuable and essential for small apartments. In this case, you can choose a model, which can be installed in any part of the apartment, even in the middle.

The choice of the product depends on the functionality of its use in the interior, and it can be used not only as a sleeping place for two people: with their help, you can equip a sleeping and working area, where there will be a bed for sleeping on top, and a desk for a schoolchild or a play area for a baby below it.

If the area of ​​the room is small and it is impossible to clutter it with cabinets, you can choose a design with a large number of convenient, spacious drawers.

A loft bed for one child also solves the problem of economical use of space and effective financial costs. The sleeping area is located on top, and a table or a cabinet with shelves for storing things is located below. In such options, a ladder with shelves can be used.

When space is at a premium, transformable beds are interesting: they are convenient because they are easy to install during rest periods and can be easily assembled, freeing up space.

Innovative design of multi-level beds with smart storage systems

Innovative solutions are widely used in two-level wooden structures. They are due to the desire to equip not only a place to sleep, but to use the space of the apartment as rationally as possible. They can be equipped with:

• spacious drawers;
• convenient shelves;
• built-in desk;
• an additional sofa.

Various smart design ideas for decorating a room allow you to avoid feeling uncomfortable in a small space and quickly tidy up the room.

1. The folding mechanism and roller device, which help to quickly “hide” the bed and free up space for various activities, have been highly appreciated by customers, and in the children’s room - for games. This method of increasing space is popular: it is simple and fast.
2. Additional convenience is provided by a two-tier product with a pull-out bed. This design ensures complete rest and frees up the necessary space as much as possible.
3. When it comes to decorating a children's room, quite often the design solutions are not limited to equipping a sleeping area, but are accompanied by interesting solutions for placing things, books, toys. In such models, everything is effectively used, even the space of the stairs, which in some cases are used as an unusual closet or play area. Such solutions are reasonable and children like them.
4. Comfortable and attractive are the stylish combination sets for children, distinguished by their bright colors and fun design of the sleeping area.

Ladders, slides and ropes as mandatory elements of bunk beds

When decorating children's rooms with wooden bunk beds, bright, memorable design elements with an interesting functional solution can be:

• ladders of various configurations and sizes, which are used as play elements;
• strong multi-colored ropes for an unusual descent from the upper tier and, at the same time, for strengthening the strength of the arms;
• an original slide that a child will enjoy sliding down after waking up.

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