Kids and Baby Design Ideas

Bunk beds are almost a necessity for families with more than one child. Everyone who had one, has great memories of their bunk beds, because kids love them. As parents today, we want to give our kids those fun experiences of sharing a room with a sibling, but we also want to make the best choices for the environment.

Fortunately, there are many companies who make eco-friendly bunk beds from sustainably harvested wood. These bed look incredible because of the beautiful color and texture of the wood used, and best of all, they come from reclaimed wood – which is a wonderful way to green up your child’s bedroom.

Once you’ve chosen an eco-friendly bunk for your kids, shop around for some organic bedding as well. There are hundreds of different choices available, and you will sleep easier knowing that your little ones are sleeping in organic, chemical-free sheets and blankets.

And finally, here’s a quick tip for your peace of mind. Attach a little cordless nightlight to the ladder on your kid’s bunk bed, so if they need to get up in the middle of the night, there are no sleepy accidents when climbing up and down into their top bunk.

When considering a bunk bed for your children’s room, the first thing you should know is that it won’t stay a bunk bed for long. It will magically transform itself into a pirate ship, a fort or the northeast tower of a faraway castle. It will be the ringside seat to many an adventure.

Bunk Beds are Popular

Not only are bunk beds a popular choice when decorating a bedroom that is to be shared by siblings, it is also an easy decorating fix for small rooms. Since most kids will be tempted to treat a bunk bed like a jungle gym, there are some things to consider, especially if you’re purchasing one for the first time.

Bunk Beds for 6 and up

If one or more of your children you are buying the bunk bed for is under six, plan on putting them on the bottom bunk. If they don’t have an older sibling who will sleep in the top bunk, wait until they are older; then their motor skills will be developed enough to handle climbing.

Bunk Bed Safety

You want them to be as safe as possible. Ensure that the bunk bed you’re interested in meets all current safety standards; the top bunk is enclosed (all four sides) and is made of eco-friendly materials including a non-toxic paint or stain finish. To prevent the most common accidents associated with bunk beds, set a small handful of ground rules that can be easily enforced by you such as no jumping off the top bunk and using the ladder at all times.

We are loving the classic look and well-made craftsmanship of the Walden Bunk Bed. It’s timeless design and understated look will fit right into your kids room, and will last throughout their childhood. This bed is solidly built and beautifully finished and features a slat roll foundation that provides secure support for a mattress. Rest easy knowing that your kids are safe because this bed comes with two guardrails and a ladder (ladder can be placed on either side) so that your tots won’t be falling out in the middle of the night!

This beautiful bed is part of the Isabella Collection, by Young America. Young America designs literally transform with the décor to follow a child from the nursery to college and on to their own home. Whether it’s a nautical nursery or a chic space for a budding fashionista, Young America fits right in. The Isabella Twin Bunk Bed with Optional Accessories has a Cane pattern and a cameo of roses that can be found on both sides of the headboard and footboard of Isabella’s whimsical bunk bed. It can be used as two twins for the younger princess and then later transformed and made into a bunk! Optional are underbed storage or sleep options.

Give ‘yer little cowpoke a piece of the Wild West with this Wild West Twin Bunk Bed! Mixed with the traditional ease of Stagecoach design and Wild West touches of function and fun, this “Dark Rustic Pine” Wild West Twin Bunk Bed is perfect for your child’s room. Constructed of solid pine and pine veneers in a “Dark Rustic Pine” finish, it is highlighted with washed green for an old, weathered look. The cool canvas tent is included!

Crafted of clear maple veneers and select hardwoods, this Twin Bunk Bed with Optional Trundle / Storage Unit is an original and spirited design of youth furniture. Individual pieces such as this Bunk Bed make this collection trendy and versatile! Features include a natural clear maple finish, polished metal accents, and a ladder and guard rails for top bunk (ladder can be used on either side of the bed) This bunk bed can be used as two seperate beds or as a traditional bunk bed.

These well-made and great-looking twin beds can be used in a number of ways in your children’s room. They can either be separate or be stacked one on the other to make bunk beds. These bunks feature a unique design and carved bed posts, headboards and footboards. They were made for durability with full-length guardrails and a welded metal slat system for mattress support.

Crafted from Brazilian pine, this multifunctional bunk bed can be assembled as a twin-over-twin bunk bed or as matching twin beds. Brazilian pine provides strength and stability, while the traditional shaker style twin-over-twin bunk bed blends seamlessly into any kid’s room.

The Cinnamon Futon Bunk bed is a great-looking and versatile space saver. With a twin bed above and a full size futon below you have instant sleep-overs with a quick conversion of the bottom futon. Leave it up as a sofa for lounging, reading, playing and hanging out. The Cinnamon Futon Bunk gives you comfort, style and quality. The bunk bed’s guard rails go all around the top bunk for premium safety, and the sturdy ladder is built at a comfortable climbing angle for kids.

Available in Natural Birch or Solid White finish and crafted from Birch hardwood and veneers, The Twin Parallel & L-Shaped Bunk Bed is a very unique and practical bunk bed your kids will adore. This bed can easily transform from an L-shaped or parallel bunk bed, which when switched can continually change up the look of the bedroom design and keep your kids bedroom feeling new and creative. Increase your options with the Twin Parallel & L – Shaped Bunk Bed.