How To Choose Bunk Beds For Kids

Bunk beds for kids are a great way to increase the available floor space in a child's room.  The beds stack on top of each other, so that two units can essentially fit in the same amount of space.  Angled set ups for kids take a little more floor space and cost somewhat more, but have several advantages as well.

Rooms for boys

Decorating a boys room using kids bunk beds is an ideal choice.  The beds are ideal to decorate a room so that it is a pretend pirate ship, a fort or a wilderness camp.  The choice is often determined by the accessories that are added to the room to complement the beds.

If the young man is into pirates, consider painting the walls to look like the boards of a ship. Use a brown base coat to paint the walls and use faux painting of boards that would form the ship. Add nettings, a fake parrot, and a few fake swords to get the room ready for the buccaneer.

For the fort, similar wall painting could be used. The boards may need to be vertical rather than horizontal. Faux fur can be used to imitate a trapper staying at the fort. The fort may need a flag as well as a few other accessories to create the realism needed.

For the jungle scene, use bamboo mats placed against the wall. Add several stuffed animals and some fake indoor plants to complete the scenery.

Rooms for girls

Girls like a kid’s bunk bed as well. Many times the prefer a bed that is painted white rather than the look of the darker woods that are more masculine. If using a used bunk bed, it can easily be transformed using a couple of cans of spray paint.

For the younger girls, consider adding tulle around the between the bunks. When drawn back it can give the impression of a canopy bed. An additional layer of tulle suspended from the ceiling gives the feeling of a double canopy.

As the young ladies grow, they may soon out grow the themed look and want something that appears to be a bit more mature. Consider shopping at back to school time when many of the stores are selling bedding for the college dorm. These sets often have accessories such as clocks and lamps that coordinate with the co-ed bedding. Even pre-teens may be ready for the switch to a growing up room theme.

Many bunks also offer the option of separating into twin beds. As the children grow, they may need less floor space so that un-stacking the beds become a great option. While it will require more space, it solves the problem of who has to sleep on the bottom bunk.

When looking for children's bedding, bunk beds for kids are often a great option. The beds require less floor space and are a great option for smaller rooms. As children grow they may no longer be interested in the themed room and may want to separate the beds for a more mature style room.