Everything you didn't know about bunk beds for children.

Every parent knows how difficult it is to organize a room for a child. What if there are two children? Particularly acute this issue concerns the bed. The best solution would be a children's bunk bed.

It will allow the most efficient use of space, to satisfy the tastes and desires of each child.

In addition to the bed, this bed can be a great place to play: manufacturers offer many of its configurations.

The rest will make inexhaustible children's imagination.

Advantages and disadvantages of bunk beds

A bunk bed is a real salvation for a small room and many parents have already made a choice in her favor. Its undeniable advantages are:

• Uhspace economy;
• ATPossibility to choose the size of the bed depending on the age of the children;
  
  

  Design of modern nursery with economical use of common space.

• BMost people like to sleep on the second floor more than the first;
• La different space for each child;
  
  

  Room for real princesses with carved bunk beds.

• ShA wide range of models and additional configurations that allow you to create a design that is ideal for a particular family;
• ABOUTthe absence of seams and folds on the mattress, in contrast to the folding models;
  
  

  Children's bunk bed made of wood perfectly harmonizes with the general theme of the interior.

• Mthe functionality allows it to be both a place to sleep and a game center;
• Uhsavings of funds for the acquisition of a second bed.
  

  Such a bed will be not only a comfortable sleeping place, but also an excellent play area for a child.

Most of the so-called drawbacks of using a double-decker bed are connected more with fear than with a real security threat: parents or children themselves may be afraid of falling from an upper berth and all kinds of similar injuries.

The sides completely prevent this from being used properly.

The psychological aspect is also important: children often cannot divide the shelves among themselves. In children with a big difference in age, the upper berth is always given to the elder, but if the bunk bed is for peers, be prepared to face possible quarrels.

In an apartment with low ceilings, a child on the second floor can be stuffy, you need to rectify the situation by systematically airing the room.

Types of beds

Bunk beds can be divided into types on several grounds.

1. Depending on the number of beds

• The classic option for two children.
  

  It assumes the presence of two separate beds on the first and second floor.

• Attic bed designed for one child. The bed is located on the second floor.
  

  Instead of the first, there is, depending on the configuration, free space, a play area, a table or a closet for storage.

2. Depending on the location of the shelves relative to each other.

• Beds with sleeping places located above each other, arranged in parallel.
  

  Both the lower and upper tier of the bed should form an individual space.

• Children's furniture with the displaced lower tier.
  

  Not bad equip zones with shelves and decorate at will of children.

3. Depending on the availability of a folding mechanism, a bunk bed can be:

• Folding transformer bed;
  

  Such models after sleep can raise and free up additional space for games or work.

• Stationary not folding model.
  

  The interior of the room should not contradict the inner world of the child, so it is important to carefully consider the style of the child’s room.

What material is preferable?

One of the most important criteria is the main material of children's furniture. When choosing a two-tier model, this is doubly significant.

At stake is safety and convenience of two children at once.

Basics of choosing a "two-story" bed

Choosing a bunk bed for a child's room is a crucial step that needs to be approached with all seriousness. Not only the comfort of two children at once, but their health depends on it. Children's furniture for sleep is selected according to the following criteria.

1. Durability and safety. The bed must withstand not only the weight of the children, but also the parents. After all, they, too, will climb on it to rehouse bed linen or put the child to sleep.
   
   

   In addition, the children themselves will grow.

2. The size of the bed. In order for the bed to serve for a long time, it is necessary that each bed has a reserve of length.
   
   

   Otherwise, literally in a year the child may outgrow it.

3. The presence of a transformation mechanism. There are children's beds in which you can adjust the height of the raising of the second tier above the first.
   
   

   There are those where both shelves are folded, visually turning into another piece of furniture in the children's room.

4. Material. Whatever option is considered, it is necessary to have all the necessary certificates.
   
   

   Only so the crib will be safe.

5. Availability of additional designs. Many models assume the presence of various gaming centers and additional boxes and storage places.
   
   

   It is comfortable and makes the furniture more functional.

6. The height of the mattress. The recommended mattress height for teenagers is 14 centimeters.
   
   

   For younger children, this parameter may be lower.

7. The height of the structure.A person in his bed spends time, not only lying, but also sitting. The height of the structure and the distance from it to the ceiling should allow the child to be in a sitting position.
   
   

   As in the case when the size of a berth is chosen, it is necessary to have a reserve for the future growth of the child.

8. Staircase to the top shelf. Depending on the model, it can be located on different sides of a bunk bed, have a different size.
   
   

   Convenient when it is possible to move it.

Place the bed in the interior

In addition to the implementation of its practical component, children's bunk bed should be harmoniously combined in appearance with the interior of the children's room. Manufacturers offer a wide range of very different furniture designs, in which not only the external component differs, but also the size of the bed.

2-tiered beds for boys and girls differ significantly in design, but there are also universal options.

When choosing an appearance, one should not forget that technical characteristics should be in the first place: follow the recommended bed height, use environmentally friendly and durable materials, high-quality PVC edge.

Features of the design of the bed for the children's room, depending on the style are the following factors.

• The classic bed is the most concise and not oversaturated with decorative elements.
  
  

  In such a direction is appropriate bulky heavy construction.

• Provence is a great option for a “girly” bed. Ornate legs, romantic ruffle and rounded shapes are perfect for creating such an effect.
  
  

  A bunk bed with a massive construction should look weightless.

• High-tech involves the use of built-in lamps, modern materials and chrome-plated surfaces.
  
  

  It will be advantageous to look at many small storage boxes.

• Bunk bed in the style of "Minimalism" should have straight lines, be made in one main color.
  
  

  Inappropriate use of many additional designs.

• Eco-style - a trendy direction for children's rooms.
  
  

  To make the bed as close as possible to it, it is recommended to use natural materials: wood or its imitation.

•  Modern opens up the widest possibilities for parents to combine colors and materials. It will look good a variety of additional attachments from the ultra-modern materials.
  
  

  Asymmetry is welcome.

Additional constructions

Do not forget that in addition to the bed, a bunk bed can successfully perform other functions. Here the child spends his free time, here he likes to read, listen to music and play. Bunk beds have great potential in arranging them with additional elements.

• Rope. In addition to the standard ladder, which is in each multi-story bed.
  
  

  The child will probably like to climb and effectively go down the tightrope.

• Cable ladder. Instead of or together with the usual stairs can be used cable.
  
  

  Such an element will not only perfectly fit the marine style of the room, but will also appeal to the child.

• Gorka. What could be more fun than slide down the hill from the second floor?
  
  

  This element will turn the bunk bed into a full-fledged analogue of the entertainment platform.

• Swedish wall. The design of the children's Swedish wall, combined with a bunk bed.
  
  

  This is the best option for parents who want to instill in their children a love for sports and a healthy lifestyle.

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