How to choose the best wooden bunk bed for a child's room?

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The best bunk bed
for the children's room

In a child's room, a wooden bunk bed is an excellent choice. Robust, durable over time, it also offers a real space-saving solution to avoid cluttering the room. To ensure it lasts as long as possible over the years and is perfectly safe, it's better to choose it well from the start. Here are our various tips for choosing a bunk bed for a child's room.

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What is a bunk bed?

A bunk bed is a bed model that stacks two sleeping spaces one above the other by means of a high structure. The bottom bunk is accessible like any other type of bed and the top bunk is accessed by a small ladder. Most often, we talk about 90x190 cm bunk beds which are the standard dimensions for a single bunk bed.

This type of furniture is generally preferred in a child's room to save space and to allow two children to share the same room. That being said, in reality, it is often also designed to accommodate an adult and therefore guarantees a certain level of robustness.

The different types of bunk beds

There are different types of bunk beds to meet the various needs of families:

  • The classic bunk bed: As mentioned previously, it has two beds stacked one above the other to take up as little space as possible.
  • The bunk bed with storage: More than just two beds, there are also multiple storage options such as niches and shelves for storing books, toys, etc. Our MANLY bunk bed with storage for example, has several storage spaces.
  • The 3-person bunk bed: It can accommodate not two, but three children. It features a trundle bed in place of the bottom bunk, which houses an additional pull-out bed. Easy to set up and store, this can be used daily or more occasionally.
  • The separable bunk bed: It allows the two sleeping spaces to be separated if desired. Thus, parents who plan to have their children sleep in two different rooms in the future will not need to buy new furniture, for example.

Generally, we talk about children's bunk beds, as it's a bed model much more suited to younger ones. However, it is entirely possible to opt for an adult bunk bed. In fact, this solution is often chosen when space needs to be maximised, such as in youth hostels, guesthouses, or mountain refuges for example.

What criteria to choose it?

Several criteria can be taken into account when choosing a wooden bunk bed properly.

The materials

Wood is a sturdy and safe material that degrades very little over time. This is why opting for a wooden bunk bed is far preferable to other materials. That being said, it's also possible to be selective in the type of wood chosen. Solid wood is to be preferred. Choose it if possible certified FSC or PEFC, you are thus assured that it comes from eco-managed forests, which implies a less significant impact on the environment. As for the rest of the materials used, it is recommended to opt for a bunk bed made with low formaldehyde panels and solvent-free paints. This helps to limit the presence of volatile organic compounds.

The brand

The brand of your wooden bunk bed is also important. To opt for a well-designed piece of furniture with nice finishes, it is often preferable to choose a brand specialising in bedroom furniture or children's furniture. If possible, made in France is also to be favoured in order to opt for a short supply chain and quality product. It is necessary to carefully read the product descriptions on websites before buying furniture.

The style

Finally, the style of your wooden bunk bed is also important. It should harmonise with the rest of the room. Whether it's wood colour, white, or another finish, there are many design possibilities for a children's bunk bed. Choose a model that matches the current decor of the room, but will also be able to easily coordinate with potential future changes.

What age for bunk beds?

Regarding the minimum age for using a wooden or other bunk bed, it is a minimum of 6 years old for the top bunk. Before this age, the risk of falling is too high. So make sure that at least your eldest is old enough to use the top bed before considering installing a bunk bed in your children's room.

What weight can a bunk bed support?

The weight that a bunk bed can support is generally well above the weight of two children. Indeed, a wooden bunk bed is often designed to be occupied by an adult. Each model will therefore have its weight limit and this information should be checked in the technical specifications of the chosen model.

How to secure a bunk bed?

To secure a wooden bunk bed, some brands recommend attaching it to a wall. The brand to follow is detailed in the assembly instructions and the necessary attachments are also provided.

Moreover, it is important to follow the assembly instructions carefully and to regularly check that nothing is loose or that there is not too much play.

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