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The primitive versions of bunk beds were first noted in the following: Egyptians, European, and military men.
A bunk bed is a type of bed that is specially designed for limited space. It is composed of two beds that are piled one on top of the other to maximize room area. Materials may range from simple wood to elegant steel, which come with varying styles and accessories. Despite its growing recognition, people can’t help but entertain the thoughts about the history of this bare furniture. However, its origin is difficult to determine since there is no actual proof that can validate the claims, but there are speculations that indicate the presence of early versions of bunk beds.
Where did bed bunk originate?
There is no single documented proof as to the first use of this type of bed. However, there are several evidences that indicate the presence of such bed in the early times. Although ancient designs greatly differ from that of the modern creations, there is a great resemblance when it comes to the manner of how it is used as well as its purpose. Here are some of the historical records that can substantiate the origin of the earliest bed bunks, which are as follows:
Egyptians
A similar piece of cot was already used by the Egyptians way back several years ago. However, the materials used where merely improvised such as furs that are tightly secured using ropes. Underneath the hanging bed is a space where another person can sleep.
European
It was believed that bed of this kind was first observed in Europe particularly in wealthy families. Lords or masters are often seen using this especially during one of their long trips while, the servants are allowed to sleep under their master’s sleeping cart. The position of the servants while asleep shows that they are considered inferior class even before the old times.
Military men
In a military set up, soldiers are often placed in a confined area such as in barracks where they get to relax and sleep as well. This is type is frequently used because it can accommodate as many men as it can due to its functionality.
When compared to the modern concept, obviously you can see extremely different masterpieces. A myriad of raw materials are utilized to come up with diverge end products. In fact, beds intended for quadruple occupants have surfaced instead of the usual double accommodation. The only major drawback that is specifically given attention is the safety of the user particularly of the children. Since this requires climbing through ladder, this is not intended for small children under 6 years of age. This may also result to trapped extremities due to the presence of railings making it more disadvantageous for kids.
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As your toddler grows into a small child, he or she will eventually need a bed of his or her own. If you have 2 or more children, or even a child who wants to have friends spend the night, a bunk bed for children is available for those looking.
There are so many different styles and many children bunk beds for sale with multiple appearances for each bed type.
If you select a toddler bunk bed, you will learn that it is kind of like a crib only a modified. The lower height make it easy for small children to get in and out of bed all by themselves. Additionally, it has rails on the edges most of the time, which make it very unlikely that your child will get hurt rolling over in his or her sleep in the middle of the night. When your child grows older, you can remove these rails if you would like.
When it comes to children’s bunk beds, it makes sense to let your older child take the top bunk as the older one is stronger and has more balance and it is safer for the older child to climb than the younger one. It may not be necessary depending on your children’s age, but is generally the preference to let the older child have the top bunk. There should be a ladder or two for the top bunk and stairs or steps for the lower bunk in most cases. Some bunks are low enough that a child could climb up without the ladder, but it’s a little bit dangerous. On the other hand, if you think that leaving the ladder will tempt your younger child to climb or hang and play on the ladder, it may be better off removing the ladder.
There are children’s loft beds as another option. Loft bunk beds are elevated beds. A loft bed only has one bed, but it is elevated so that if you want you could put a daybed, a futon, a desk, a sleigh bed, a sofa, or something else underneath. Loft beds are great if you have a child who occasionally may have a guest for the weekend, or a relative that may come in for a month such as a cousin who lives far away. This way your child can have his or her room set up like he or she wants, but you have the flexibility to bring in a mattress or a roll away bed or a daybed underneath so that your child and the guest can stay and chat in the same room as they fall asleep.
These are just a few children’s bunk beds that you can choose. When you select your bed, make sure that it makes sense for your room and is the right type first. Once you have figured that out you can then determine style, design, and any accessories, as well as cost and any other factor that you wish to consider. If you can do that, you should be able to find the perfect bed for your children.
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Kids of all ages love Bunk Beds and Loft Beds because they offer more floor space, a little adventure, and a cozy nest for sleeping. Bunk Beds, futon bunks, and ladders are now available online so they are easier than ever to purchase.
As wonderful as they are, bunk beds have inherent dangers associated with them. There is no substitute for sitting down with your child on Day 1 of the new bunk bed and carefully explaining the safety rules. Ask kids to repeat what you have told them to ensure that they have understood. Here are some basic safety tips to avoid injuries using a bunk bed. Some are for parents in the initial set up and some are for kids to remember every day that they use the bunks.
Top Bunk SafetyOn the top bunk, use only mattresses sized to fit perfectly. The top bunk is generally a twin, so use only a twin-size mattress: 39″ x 75″.
Don’t use a mattress more than 8″ thick. The guardrails on most bunk beds are designed to accommodate up to an 8″ thick mattress. Thicker mattresses place the sleeper too close to the top of the guardrail, rendering the rails ineffective in preventing falls.
Always use guardrails on all sides of the top bunk, particularly on the long sides. Check to ensure that the surface of the mattress is 5″ or more below the top of the guardrails. If you need thick or heavy comforters on top of the mattress, you might want to select a thinner mattress so the sleeper stays well below the top of the guardrails. 6″ thick mattresses are often sufficient for kids, whose lighter weight does not require extremely thick mattresses.
Never allow a child under 5 years old on the top bunk. While kids under 5 may be agile and have good climbing skills, they may need a few more years to refine their internal sense of caution and safety that would help them regulate their own behavior on the top bunk.
Teach children always to use the ladder for getting up and down from the top bunk. Many bunk and loft beds have slats on either end that may look like climbing structures that kids see at the playground. However, only the ladder is specifically designed to support their weight that is increasing with each passing year.
Teach children to climb the ladder only while facing the ladder. While it may look easy to them to climb down facing outward into the room, it is safer to climb down facing the ladder and holding on securely.
Respect the manufacturers’ weight restrictions! Some bunk beds are constructed to handle up to 400 lbs. on the top bunk, but not all are. Read the accompanying safety materials to determine the weight limit. If none came with your recycled bunk bed, a medium-sized adult (approximately 200 lbs.) should climb to the top bunk to check the sturdiness and rigidity of the frame. Determine a maximum weight and do not allow a heavier person to use the top bunk.
Caution your children not to jump on a bunk bed (ever) - either on the upper or lower bed. Bunk beds are not designed for it. While the dangers of jumping on the top are obvious, even jumping on the bottom can weaken the entire structure or result in banged heads.
Overall Bunk Bed SafetyPlace the bunk bed tightly against the wall to prevent children from becoming trapped between the bunk and wall. Use both long-side guardrails and caution your children from trying to slip down the back of the bed to the lower bunk.
Regularly check that the ladder, the guardrails, and other parts are tightly screwed down and properly in place. Fixtures loosen over time, so look over the whole structure once a month and tighten loose screws.
Hanging items from any part of the bunk bed is dangerous. Kids may reach over the edge for them, swing from them, and generally risk falling off or strangling.
All children benefit from a nightlight that will help them use the bunk or loft safely. Soft red lights allow dark-adapted eyes to see enough to get down without jarring them into a permanent awake state in the middle of the night.
Watch your children get up and down a half dozen times before leaving them alone with the bunk bed. Advise them on the safe ways to enter and leave the top bunk and ask them to show that they understand by doing it.
Following these simple safety tips should help you and your family enjoy your bunk or loft bed free of injury! Don’t forget that bunk beds also come in futon designs that enable you to have a futon sofa as the bottom bunk. There you can read to your child before bedtime - a sure way to calm things down and engender a lifelong love of reading!
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For parents who want to save space and provide a comfortable sleeping space for their kids, setting up bunk beds is considered a great alternative. But for families that have tried bunk beds, it is almost always likely the bed ladder is the one that gives first. This is because more than the beds themselves, it is the ladder that serves as playthings for the kids, especially when they are in the mood for rough play. They are not as cheap as you would like them to be. So it is not advisable to throw them away when the ladder gets damaged. The solution? Replace the old ladder with a new one that you made yourself. Here’s how to do it.
First, use a tape rule or tape measure to measure the height of the ladder, from the top of the bunk bed all the way down to the floor. Make sure your measurements are accurate to avoid wastage. Take two planks of wood, two inches by four inches in width and length, and cut them according to the height you just measured.
Second, take another two by four plank and cut this up to make rungs, each measuring one and one-half foot.
Third, secure the rungs onto the two longer pieces of wood using a bolt. Keep the rungs at a distance of about one foot from each other, but make sure that the fifth rung coincides with the top most part of the posts of the ladder.
Fourth, try on your ladder against the bunk beds to make sure that it is the right height before attaching it to the top of the bottom board. Make the necessary adjustments.
Fifth, take the top of the ladder sides, and mark an arc on them. Saw off the arched portion, and finish using sandpaper, stain and varnish.
Sixth, when it dries, secure the ladder by nailing it to the top base board of the uppermost bunk bed.
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Psst…looking for a different and unique bunk bed for your home or your child’s bedroom? There are many stylish and extraordinary bunk beds available that look good, save space, and provide the simple fun and joy that only a bunk bed can provide. Perhaps you, as a child, slept in a bunk bed, and now you want to give your own child or children the same experience that you enjoyed when you were young. If that’s the case, you’re in luck, because there are many different types of bunk beds out there for you to choose from. Here are just a few of the styles and types of bunk beds that you can purchase.
Futon Bunk
A great combination of sleeping space and relaxation area, a futon bunk bed features a bed sitting on top of a futon sofa. Available in a whole range of colors and styles, a futon bunk bed is a perfect way to conserve space in your child’s bedroom, while at the same time providing them with their own unique and private living area. If you really want to give your child something special to sleep in, then you may want to take a close look at a futon bunk bed.
Bunk Beds in White
The classic bedding design in a classic color. Bunk beds in white are a great and simple way to brighten up any bedroom, especially one which doesn’t have much natural light entering into it in the first place. Bunk beds in white can adapt to just about any design idea that you may have in mind for your child’s bedroom. Another great reason to consider these kinds of beds in white is because of the high-quality paint used to give the bed its shiny finish, that makes the bunk bed frame easy to clean in case of spills or accidents.
Twin Over Full
If you have children who share a bedroom together, but who also happen to be very far apart in their ages, then a twin over full bunk bed is a great way to consolidate space while giving each child a bed that meets all their comfort requirements. A twin over full bunk bed is exactly as it sounds, it’s a twin bed on top of a larger, full-sized bunk bed sitting below. Of course, a twin over full bunk bed is also perfect for single children as well - as it provides a fun and convenient sleeping space for friends during sleepovers.
Natural Maple
Classic, simple and easy to maintain, bunk beds in natural maple are a great way to give any bedroom a naturally rustic feel to it. Additionally, the very nature of bunk beds indicate that they’ll endure rougher and tougher treatment versus conventional beds. Bunk beds in natural maple are tough enough to handle all be the roughest bounces, jumps and leaps, while at the same time attractive enough as to easily fit into and compliment any bedroom in which it is placed.
These are just but a few of the great types of bunk beds which are readily available. What makes these different kinds of bunks so desirable is that they’re easy to set up and maintain. Additionally, these bunk beds are also very affordable as well, so you know that you’re going to get high-quality at a low-cost that’s going to provide years of reliable service too.
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There, you’ll find an amazing selection of stylish and great-looking bunk beds, futon bunk beds, twin over full bunk beds and more - all at low prices too!
Bunk beds are one of the truly magical joys of childhood, and Brad believes that every child - and every adult - should experience just how much fun it can be to sleep in a bunk bed! If you’re looking to purchase a bunk bed for your home, your first - and only stop - should be BunkBedsNow.
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Although no one can actually verify its inception or debut, there’s no denying the fact that bunk beds have been around for many years. Loft beds, futon bunk beds and standard bunk beds, in one form or another, have occupied the bedrooms and hearts of parents and children for generations on end. And with good reason too - because there is nothing quite like the fun and joy that comes with sleeping in a bunk with your best friend or favorite cousin and chatting the night away - when you very well know that you should be sleeping instead.
And while it’s nearly impossible to trace where they actually came from, it seems that we can thank the ancient Egyptians for, at the very least, the idea and the concept of bunk beds. And even though there aren’t any visual pieces of evidence to confirm this, it can be safely assumed that the loft beds of the ancient Egyptians looked drastically different to the modern and comfortable bunkers that we are familiar with and accustomed to today. Having said that, the fact of the matter is that bunk beds have definitely come a long way over the years.
Today’s modern and funky bunk beds come in a whole myriad of designs, shapes, colors and materials. In the early days of the modern and popular bunk bed, you simply would have two boxy, similar shaped and sized bunk beds perched atop one another - a testament to function, if not form. However, if you fast forward through a few decades, today’s commercially available bunks, which are commercially available are equal parts sleeping devices and equal parts works of art. Yes, bunk beds have evolved into not just something that you stick in a bedroom, but a focal point of the home.
There are bunk beds which are made from high-end wood materials such as maple or walnut bunk beds. For other people, they may want something a bit more powerful; hence they look towards purchasing a metallic or iron-based bunk bed. And in addition to the materials used to construct these beds, they are also infused with splashes of colors and personality. Cherry colored, bright white, dark blue, black, silver and other hues and tones are now readily available for people to purchase and place in their children’s bedrooms. That is, without a shadow of a doubt, a far cry from the beds that the ancient Egyptians first came up with all those years ago.
Another advancement of bunk beds is the form that bunks today now can take. Yes, conventional twin above twin bunk beds are still available, but now, you can get twin above full bunk beds too. These are bunk beds that have a full-sized bed at the bottom, and a simple twin-bed sitting on top of it. Today’s bunk beds now serve a much greater purpose than simply providing a location in which to sleep - now they serve as space savers and decorative home pieces too. However, no matter what style, form or shape bunk beds take - and will take in the future - there’s still one aspect that will always remain - and that’s the pure joy and fun that bunk beds can provide on a nightly basis.
No matter how bunk beds will look in the future, there’s still something to calling the top bunk, then racing up the ladder and sitting up high in the sky (or, at least, it feels that way to a child). Now, nobody knows if the ancient Egyptians enjoyed racing up a ladder and calling the top bunk, but even if they didn’t - they at least started something that has lasted just as long as all those pyramids they built.
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Brad Chillsworth thinks that
bunk beds are incredibly cool and neat and wants everyone - regardless of age - to experience the fun any joy that comes with sleeping in a bunk
bed. And if you’re looking to purchase a bunk
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There, you’ll find an amazing selection of stylish and great-looking bunk beds, solid oak bunk beds, twin over full bunk beds and more - all at low prices too!
Bunk beds are one of the truly magical joys of childhood, and Brad believes that every child - and every adult - should experience just how much fun it can be to sleep in a bunk bed! If you’re looking to purchase a bunk bed for your home, your first - and only stop - should be BunkBedsNow!
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Bunk Beds are considered as a fun way to sleep because of the various designs they come in. Usually siblings share their room with each other and buying bunk beds for their rooms is a good option as it saves a lot of space and the kids love sleeping on them. There are so many things siblings like to share with each other. This makes their whole sleeping experience exciting and fun. They love to climb the ladder attached to the bunks and usually fight for sleeping on the upper bunk. Bunk beds not only provide fun and excitement but are also very useful. There are many siblings who share a room and buying two separate beds for them can eat up a lot of space in their room. You have to consider the storage factor in this case so that the room does not look crammed up.
Bunk beds have many advantages over single beds. They take the space of one bed leaving enough room to move around and store other stuff like books, toys and clothes. The kids sometimes like to play indoor games which need enough of space. These beds are available in many designs and sizes. You can choose them according to your room size, room décor and budget. It is better to conduct a small market survey before choosing the right kind of bed for your kids. There are many websites which offer exclusive designs at discounted prices. You can save a lot of money in this way. These beds are available in different materials. However, the ones made out of metal and wood are the most common and popular ones. However, the wooden beds are preferred more than the metal ones because they are available in many exclusive designs and shades. You can choose the shade that goes well with the room décor.
If you want something different and unique then you can paint the wooden bed white which will look elegant and classy. You can also use other shades of your choice. Vibrant colors also look good in kids’ rooms. The best thing about these types of beds is the different features and facilities that are available with them. You get many types of storage facilities which can be used to store unwanted materials or are not used on a regular basis. The most common ones are trundle beds and under bed storage drawers. They are made of good quality just like the bed frame with neat finishing. The trundle bed is very useful when you have guests at home. It is very easy to use. All you need to do it pull it out. The same technique applies to storage drawers you can pull them and store whatever you want in them.
Nowadays, the manufacturers are introducing many advanced and improved versions of these beds which are gaining a lot of popularity. Thus, this was some interesting information on bunk beds and the different features and functionality provided by the manufacturers. So, buy one today and change the look of your kids’ room.
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Bunks beds have been a very popular piece of furniture for many years. It is quite versatile and can save a lot of room esp. in small cramp bedrooms. A bunk bed is a type of bed in which one bed is stacked on top of another. They are typically used as furnishings in children’s rooms, allowing two children to sleep in the same room while maximizing available floor space. They normally are supported by four poles at each corner of the bed. To get to the second bunk a ladder is used, though taller children often find other faster methods of climbing into them. The top bed normally is surrounded by a railing to prevent the sleeper from falling out.
They are great space savers, but also they can be dangerous as well if kids are not told how to stay safe! Did you know each year; thousands of children go to the hospital for emergency room treatment for injuries associated with bunk beds? Most of these injuries are minor and occur when children fall from the top bunk. Children playing and fighting frequently contributes to these mishaps. Teach children that rough play is very unsafe around and on beds and other types of furniture. There are even “thankfully rare” instances of very serious hazards associated with bunk beds that have suffocation or hanging deaths.
To keep your children safe there are some tips you can follow. One very important rule is not to permit kids less than 6 years of age to sleep in the upper bunk. This one rule can help to prevent many accidents. In fact I would enforce the younger ones not to even get up there at all for any reason, less chance of children falling from there.
Just as important as that tip, is to always use two side guardrails on the upper bunk! Keep guardrails securely in place at all times no matter what the age of the child. Children move around during sleep and may roll out of bed into the floor.
Make sure the kids know to use the ladder properly and safely. Also they should be told to use the ladder at all times and not to try to climb the bed to the top. They should be reminded this is used for sleeping and rest, bunk beds are not toys or used for fun! Follow theses simple tips and you should be ok. For more safety tips and products visit [http://www.SafetyRus.com]
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Gone are the days when triple bunk beds were literally three beds arranged vertically above one another. Not only were these huge monstrosities unattractive, they did not allow the users very much breathing space. Their overall height eliminated their use in most homes (especially after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommended a 2 foot gap between the top bunk and the ceiling).
Bunk bed manufacturers had to come up with a new angle on triple bunk beds to make them both attractive and appealing, thereby satisfying the needs of a larger market. Today these beds are designed to optimize space without compromising on safety or style. They certainly are a far cry from their tall counterparts. Bunk beds offering three bunks are usually L-shaped featuring two upper bunks and one bunk on the ground. This allows the floor area under the second bunk to be fully utilized. If you choose to buy one of the L-shaped triple bunk beds remember to ascertain whether the manufacturer allows you the option of either left or right facing orientation. This is particularly important if your room layout only allows the placing of the bed in one specific position. The problem these days is that this is only one of the many more factors to consider when making your selection. The options available for people looking to buy triple bunks beds can be overwhelming.
Firstly you need to determine exactly what your requirements are with regards to the size of the bunks. Triple bunk beds are available in various combinations of three twin bunks, two twins and one full bed, two full size and one twin, two extra long twins and a full and then there are some that offer the option of adding a trundle bed to provide a fourth sleeping area.
Depending on whether you require all three bunks to provide permanent sleeping facilities or not, you may want to consider one of the many double bunks that offer trundle bed options to provide a third sleeping area. The large majority of people looking to purchase triple bunk beds require beds for two children and the third bunk is used occasionally as sleeping options for the odd sleep-over. The double bunk beds with a trundle provide ample sleeping space for people with these requirements.
There are triple bunk beds that provide the option of separating the beds and using them as stand-alone units. This is a useful option if you have the required space to use the beds separately. This means that you can provide young children with a safe sleeping area with the option of optimizing room space as your children grow and require a larger play or study area. It is not recommended that children under six years of age sleep on the top bunk. If your oldest child has not quite reached that age then this is an ideal solution. If this appeals to you remember to check whether separating the beds will require that bunkie boards be used to provide sufficient support for the bunks while used as stand-alone units.
If you need the bottom bunk for a very young child you may want to look for children’s bunk beds that provide the option of adding guard rails to the bottom bunk. This makes these bottom beds ideal when transitioning from a crib to a bed.
There are many other factors that need to be considered when purchasing triple bunk beds - too many to cover in a single article. Other aspects will be covered in future posts. In the meantime you can start measuring the available floor area in your room and decide which size bed would best meet your requirements. The option of a double bunk with a trundle bed should also be given some consideration as this will broaden the selection that will meet your requirements.
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Buying a cheap white bunk bed is a false economy. Why? Simply because it will start to look pretty shoddy and tacky in no time at all. Think about this, who are the main users of these bunk beds going to be? Children of course. Kids love bunk beds, right? Of course they do and what they love most about them is jumping and climbing on them.
In fact that’s what kids love to do generally with all things. What are the worst things to have around children? White things. Anything white gets trashed almost immediately. Now admittedly you don’t need to worry about wiping dirt off a white bed frame as much as you do wiping it off your favorite white sofa but it will show up far more obviously than a dark framed bed.
More importantly if your bunk bed is cheap then that only means one thing. It will be cheaply made. With all home furnishings you really do get what you pay for. Sometimes people baulk at paying huge amounts of money on a sofa or bed but to go for the cheapest option is a false economy.
I recently bought a cheap sofa and already I can see it’s not going to last, and I don’t even have children! A well made, and I’m afraid therefore, more expensive piece of furniture will always pay its way over time. A good quality bed will stay with you for decades whereas something cheaper will start to break down within a couple of years.
Low quality bunk beds in particular have all kinds of joints and slats waiting to be broken or bent out of shape after a few months of your children swinging on them. They won’t be made of solid wood which means an interior made out of chip board. The white coating on the bed will probably be very thin and it won’t take much for this to be chipped away at, leaving your kids bed looking very tatty in no time.
My advice, save up, pay a little more and get a bunk bed that will last in a color that won’t show up dirt and damage. Avoid a cheap white bunk bed.
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