Advantages and disadvantages of bunk beds for children.

Bunk bed model saves a place in the nursery, it will fit even in a small room.

It will be easier for parents to equip a room by combining a play area, a sleeping place and a territory for playing kids.

pros of furniture

1. Places in average apartments there are not so many, and one or another necessary thing usually occupies free meters.
   
   

   If there are two children in the house, the bunk bed will solve many problems, saving space for the working area, the closet for things or toys, and the sports corner.

2. Equipment bunk beds It can be almost any, just choose option liked the size or make such bed to order. Not always in such of furniture mounted two sleeping places.
   
   

   Then you can buy a bunk bed in which the first tier of the model is a wardrobe and a desk, and the second is a bed for a student.

disadvantages

• Bunk bed high that could be dangerous for small childrenif the furniture module is not equipped with a side. Child may fall, turning awkwardly in a dream, and be injured. If he rises to drink water or go to the toilet, then there is also a risk of injury.
  
  

  The child is accustomed to such a bed gradually.

  Tier two models take off child several times go to bed in such an impromptu furniture. Can be laid around of furniture pillows and mattresses, so that even if the baby falls out, it does not hit.

• If a children indulge in the upper tier, then one can push the second and hit.
  
  

  To prevent a traumatic situation, do not let children play around at the top of a bunk bed.

Types of bunk beds

1. Classic performance models: two sleeping places without cabinet, shelves, table.
   
   

   The disadvantage of this option: the furniture is low functional.

• Sleeping place one over the other.
  
  

  There is a ladder, a niche for bedding.

• One thing sleeping place Levey or lower right.
  
  

  Completed wardrobe shelves.

• Sleeps model arranged perpendicular or crosswise.
  
  

  This is a convenient configuration, because the free space can be supplemented with other furniture modules.

2. Bedused by one as a child

• Upstairs bed for babyand below — for parents.
  
  

  A two-story bed is the best solution for one-bedroom apartments in which families with children live.

• Bed in 2 tiers: upper — sleeping placebottom — school desk, shelves, wardrobe, sports area.
  
  

  Each centimeter is endowed with high functionality and practicality, and the view remains attractive.

• Upper tier models — children's bedlower tier — dressing room, dresser, table (placed separately).
  
  

  If the child is alone in the family, but his room is tiny, this arrangement will be the most convenient.

3. Bedused by two children

• Classic: 2 tiers with parallel sleeping places, the ladder is vertical.
  

  Berths are located under each other.

• Model the same as in the classic version, in this case one sleeping place shifted to the right or left.
  
  

  The lower tier is quite suitable for sleeping baby, and the top for a more adult child or teenager.

• 2 tiers perpendicular friend to to a friend.
  
  

  It is easier for parents to save space and place other furniture modules.

4. Bed for parents and baby

• The lower tier folds into a sofa, and sleeps on the upper tier child.
  

  This design can be applied in small one-bedroom, where you need to organize a dream for adults and for the child.

• On the top tier is located bed for adults, sleeps down child.
  

  This bed will give the interior of the apartment originality and originality.

5. Furniture-transformer

• Lower tier the beds moves out from the top and is transformed into a new furniture module.
  
  

  This bunk bed allows you to compactly place two beds, significantly saving free space.

• The sofa is transformed into several tiers, on each "floor" sleeping place.
  
  

  This is a relatively new version of a bunk bed for teenagers, when one bed is simply placed on another, forming a comfortable sofa during the daytime.

How to choose the right material?

When choosing the beds should look not only at the functionality, but also at the material of furniture. Its durability and reliability directly depend on it.

For the manufacture can be used chipboard, chipboard, MDF, wood, plastic, metal.

What are the pros and cons of each of the materials?

• The tree is beautiful and durable, it is easy to process, putting on an ornament, cutting out figures, etc. The material is prone to wood bugs, and the color range is limited.
  
  

  The tree does not emit harmful substances, which is very important for children's rooms.

• Cost of children's bedmade of laminated chipboard and MDF are lower in comparison with wood. But they should be abandoned if the owner rooms allergic because glue is used in the production of laminated boards and panels from the fraction.
  
  

  The materials are durable, easy to clean.

• Iron is the most reliable material. It does not warp, does not crack, is not sensitive to mechanical damage. He does not need special care.
  
  

  But the surface is unpleasant to the touch, an iron children's bed is difficult to fit into the design of the room.

• Plastic resistant to sunlight.
  
  

  This is an inexpensive option, it withstands regular wet cleaning and mechanical damage.

What to look for when choosing a model?

• Strength.
  

It is important that the chosen model of furniture had stable legs.

• Security.

The body of the model must be equipped with high sides so that the baby does not fall and is not injured.

• The distance between the two "floors" and the height of the structure.

If the distance is small, then the person sitting on the lower tier will start to hurt the neck.

Upper tier modelslocated too close to the ceiling, makes breathing difficult baby, and it will be difficult for parents to refuel bed.

• Stairs should be comfortable and safe.
  

The best option: a ladder in the form of drawers.

It is convenient to place in them children things and toys. Steps such options bunk beds should be covered with wood or rubber. Metal or plastic slide, and child may fall when carelessly moving. In this furniture models There should be no sharp corners, protruding bolts and similar traumatic parts.

Bunk beds

Before you buy your favorite bed model must be measured space, in which she will stand.

If this is an option with rolling out drawers, then you need to find out whether they will cling to the carpet with high pile.

The height of the tiers should also be such that the person sitting on the lower tier does not bend, spoiling his posture, and does not hit his head on the base of the second tier. The upper "floor" should not be too high, otherwise the sleeper will be uncomfortable to get up.

In what style of interior are bunk beds appropriate?

• Furniture with elements of artistic forging will be a beautiful addition to the romantic style or Provence.
  
  

  Room for real princesses with carved bunk beds.

• Metal constructions fit perfectly in a loft style.
  
  

  It is better to decorate the room in a modern style, using neutral, concise accessories.

• Wooden furniture - an integral element of country, classic style, eco-style.
  
  

  This style involves the use of natural, materials of natural shades.

• Due to the rich color range furniture from chipboard easy to pick to any interior style.
  
  

  Stylish and modern room for boys with a bunk bed.

Features bunk beds and use in the interior

The main characteristic feature of the design is its compactness, which is convenient for small rooms and small apartments.

This is a good solution for students and young families who often have to sleep in cramped spaces with limited space.

Furniture modules are functional, you can pick up models with two sleeping placesor you can choose modular complexes, where there is a working area, a wardrobe for things.

It all depends on what purpose the owner of the room pursues.

Additional a place for storage is a convenient solution. After all, you can put textbooks, clothes, toys and other things here.It is possible to provide a convenient module for accommodating suddenly arrived guests. It can be placed in the living room.

The transforming bed will be used as a sofa in the afternoon, and in the evening it will be turned into a sleeping place.

Design solutions for multi-level beds with storage systems

It is worth remembering that such furniture - this Not only a place for recreation, but also convenient storage system. It often includes shelves, niches, drawers for things.

With the help of a successful configuration and design will be able to disguise the bed with a roller device.

At the same time, such systems, like the folding mechanism of Murphy, do not overload space. Often as new places stairs are used for storage.

Furniture designers are working hard to make it possible to divide a room into functional zones using such a design.

Develop additional convenient modules bunk beds. but furniture should be not only functional, but also bring for children joy.

Therefore, designers work not only on storage systems, but also game modules in the form of ladders, channels and slides for riding children.

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