Metal bunks beds are very popular, particularly since they are typically less expensive than wood bunk beds. Most metal bunk beds are manufactured in Taiwan, Malaysia and Mexico and are sold in the U.S. by importers and retailers. Tubular metal is used to construct these beds and they are often painted with high gloss black, white, red or blue paint. These metal bunk beds typically sell for between $150 and $250 each.

With metal bunk beds, both the frame and the ladder are constructed of metal. Metal bunk beds can be a twin bed over a twin bed, a twin bed over a full-sized bed, or simply a twin bed over empty space where you can put a couch, desk, dresser or other items.

Metal bunk beds are generally much lighter than wood bunk beds. This makes them more flexible, allowing you to change the format of the bedroom much more easily. The lesser weight also makes them a more viable online purchase. Specifically, shipping costs are less due to weight and due to the fact that the metal tubes are much thinner than the wood used in wooden bunk beds.

Metal bunk beds are often easy to self-assemble with basic tools such as screwdrivers and pliers. Connections and welds should be checked regularly to ensure that continued stability of the metal bunk bed.

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Actually, the price of a bunk bed will vary depending on the style, design, and construction. With this in mind, prices can range anywhere from $200 to as high as $3,000 or more for a custom hand made bunk bed. With a price variation like this you can go ahead and apply the saying ‘You get what you pay for’.

The first thing to remember when purchasing a bunk bed is that this is a purchase that will need to endure the life of the child. In my case, I had the same bunk bed from the time I was six until I was well into my teens. The better the quality bunk bed you buy, the longer the bunk bed will last.

A twin-over-twin bunk bed made of a straight-forward metal design with built-in ladder but not including mattresses can cost as little as $200. This is your most basic of all bunk beds. You should be able to find a twin-over-futon bunk bed for around the same price.

A twin-over-twin or twin-over-full convertible bunk bed made from steel tubing or wood can cost between $200 and $300. A convertible twin-over-full futon made of wood including a full length guardrail and a built-in ladder can cost around $300. A solid wood or metal convertible twin-over-twin bunk bed with drawers can cost between $300 and $400. Some fashionable bunk beds, with a few extras, can also be purchased within this range.

The more elaborate bunk beds become, the more they rise in price. Some also can have special features which make them more fashionable, functional, and efficient. You can combine several options to feature many different combinations. Also, the choice of wood for your bunk bed can affect a price increase. Asian hardwood finished with cherry or maple with intricate decorative scrolls to enhance the visual appearance can cost between $600 and $800 easily.

There are many custom features you can add from top designers that will put the price into the $1000s. What you are willing to spend depends on your budget. Buy a bed you can afford just remember, the longer the bed lasts the less it costs. If you buy a cheap bunk bed that lasts a year, you will have to then turn around and buy new furniture. Think of your purchase as an investment and enjoy your new bunk bed.

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Bunks are one of the best things you can do for kids bedrooms. Kids love sleeping in bunk beds, and there are so many ways kids can have fun with bunks that they just can’t with regular beds.

For example kids bunk beds can be turned into a castle just by hanging a sheet off the side of the top bunk. Or perhaps a battleship, or a dungeon.

And kids can spend hours playing on kids bunk beds and having fun.

However there are some safety issues that you should be aware of with kids bunk beds. Take some simple precautions and your kids should have years of fun with their bunks and be happy to share their bedrooms.

Kids can fall from the top bunk when playing. Of course a fall from the bottom bunk isn’t too much of an issue, it’s only 8 or 10 inches off the floor, but a fall from the top bunk is a different matter.

Make sure any kids bunk bed you buy has a proper guard rail right around the top. It is also suggested that you should have a gap of no more than 3 inches or so between the bottom of the rail and the top of the edge of the mattress, as a larger gap can allow a small child to slip through and perhaps catch between the guardrail and the mattress.

And if you have kids bunk beds already and have young children using them it doesn’t hurt to add some extra rails if there is any space larger than 3 or 4 inches that a child can slip through. The top of the guard rails should be 6 or more inches higher than the top of the mattress at least.

And make sure the guard rails are solid and strong and cannot become dislodged in any way. Don’t use detachable railings, you can get these on come bunkbeds and you don’t want them to become detached. Or if you have detachable railings on an existing bunk bed fasten them securely somehow.

And it is also wise to check the slats that the upper mattress rests on. On some kids bunk beds these can be put in place and required to stay there under their own weight and the weight of the mattress. If a child underneath pushes up on the mattress the slats can dislodge and the mattress and anything else on it like sheets and pillows, and another child, can fall on the child below.

This can be simply fixed, just fasten the slats securely.

And make sure that the mattress is the right size for the bed with no gaps anywhere for the child to fall through, not all mattresses are the same size.

Take some basic precautions and kids should have years of fun with their bunks. Good kids bunk beds allow you to house 2 kids in a bedroom with maximum space available where the use of 2 single beds might cause problems.

There are bunks that come in all shapes and sizes, and even bunks with cupboards and drawers in places to add to your storage space. And kids bunk beds look great, much better than regular single beds.

So do your kids a favor and treat them to some kids bunk beds, they’ll love them. Just take some precautions.

And bunks aren’t as expensive as you might imagine if you shop in the right place. The right place for cheap bunk beds is online.

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It seems that bunk beds are a staple furnishing in any home. They can do wonders in maximizing the floor space of a very small bedroom. The problem is, if you don’t choose the right bunk bed, you may be putting your child’s safety at risk. There have been a lot of reports of accidents resulting from improper set up or manufacturing of bunk beds and it always pays to be very careful in selecting one for your children.

Bunk bed ladders can hurt your child

One area of concern that we should take into consideration is in choosing bunk bed ladders. Normally, bunk beds already come with ladders. Make sure that the ladder is sturdy enough to hold your weight. A good bunk bed ladder shouldn’t move around, especially if it’s a permanent attachment.

Removable ladders?

The good thing about bunk beds is that you can replace the ladder for sturdier and safer ones, as in the case of movable ladders. The fact that they are detachable makes them less sturdy than the permanent ladders, but many manufacturers incorporated bolts and screws to help their ladders stay in position.

How to install

Ideally, your bunk bed ladder should be made of the same material as your bunk bed. The ladder should be installed in a position that is readily accessible. As a safety precaution, it should also be pulled out when it’s not in use.

You also have to make sure that the ladder is properly attached before letting anyone climb on it. All the bolts and hooks should be in place to prevent any untoward incidents.

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Kids just love bunk beds and for parents that’s good news, as they are great space savers for those homes that are a little tight for room. Today, there are so many different designs of bunk beds to choose from that you’re spoilt for choice. This really makes finding a model to suit your own needs easy.

Many Handy Andy’s also like to construct their own, and it’s relatively simple to make bunk beds for your kid’s bedroom if you’re a dab hand at the DIY. Bunk beds really are the ultimate solution to room space management but they can also bring warmth and style to a bedroom too, and are easily matched to fit with the décor in any bedroom.

But there is a more serious side to this practical bed, as every year thousands of children receive treatment for injuries associated with bunk beds and this is obviously of great concern to parents. Therefore, it’s important to familiarize yourself with federal regulations and keep international safety standards in mind when purchasing loft beds or bunk beds for small or young children.

Once you’re familiar with the safety rules and regulations of bunk beds, you are in a much better position to make an informed decision prior to purchase. If you want to build your own bunk beds, then you need to ascertain the best design and get sturdy materials and proper plans together prior to construction.

Although some Dad’s (and occasionally Mum’s), make their own designs for bunk beds, most folks go for bunk kits which include do-it-yourself instructions for building a bunk bed out of wood. At the end of the day, you not only want to put together a sturdy structure, but you also want the bunk bed to be comfortable for the kids. It’s also important to note for those of you that want to create your own designs from scratch, that most safety risks are when the wrong-sized bunk bed mattresses are bought for the beds.

Another common design fault with DIY bunk beds is getting the dimensions wrong. Many kids complain that there’s not enough head room between the bottom and top bunk. Also very important is that the lower bunk is able to hold your weigh without wavering the structure. Building bunk beds is not difficult for those adept at DIY, but it is easy to make mistakes if you do not consider the whole project before you begin.

There’s a plethora of information around concerning bunk beds, their safety, the construction, and the best buys, so it’s really easy to make the right choice if you take a little time out to do the research prior to purchase.

The right choice of beds in the right room makes bunk beds the ultimate solution to those families needing a little extra room in the house.

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Triple bunk beds are popular additions to a child’s bedroom especially if you’re planning to maximize a limited floor space. With this setup, three kids can share the same room and get to enjoy having their own beds at the same time. There are all sorts of designs that you can choose from depending on the space alloted for the room.

Stacked beds

The most common design of a triple bunk bed consists of three single beds literally stacked on top of each other. This design is ideal for small children and rooms that have high ceilings. A standard triple-decker can go over seven feet tall. If you’re going to let really small kids sleep on the bunk bed, you will want to get one in which the lowest bunk is at ground level so as to reduce the height of the bunk. Make sure that it is sturdy enough to hold all children at the same time. If it creaks or sways when shaken, it’s probably not strong enough.

Lofts

Another triple bunk bed design includes a small double bed at the bottom and a single bed on the top bunk. This type is good for accommodating sleepovers but is not advisable for long-term use. It’s much better to have this type of bunk for two children sharing a room although an argument may come up over who gets to sleep on the bigger bunk. Another design that will also work is the loft bunk where in the third bunk is perpendicular to the one at the top. This one is a definite space saver because it is made to stand on one corner of the room.

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Using bunk beds is a good way to maximize space, especially if your floor area is very limited. This type of furniture is actually very popular and commonly found in the rooms of children, residence halls of colleges and universities, ships and trains.

If you are interested in creating your own bunk bed, you need to get sturdy materials together. Wood, plywood, deck screws, carriage bolts, nuts, washers, wood plugs, finishing nails, lag bolts and lock washers are often used in building such beds. The number and size of the materials depend on the size of the furniture that you will be making.

Here are some reminders before you start building your bunk bed.

1. Evaluate the room where you want your new bed to be. Plot the space that the bed will occupy and make allowances for the rest of the furniture in the room. Now get accurate measurements of the space where you plan to put your bed. Visit different hardware stores and acquire the needed materials before you start on your project. Make sure you shop around for the best possible deals.

2. In building your bunk bed, make sure that you will be able to get standard-sized mattresses for it. Before you start cutting through the wood you have purchased to build your bed frame, make sure that you have made allowances for your mattresses. It would be unwise to have a large frame for your bunk bed when your mattress is a lot smaller, or have too small a bed frame that causes the mattress to spill out at the sides. Make sure that you construct the lower of the two bed platforms at least twelve inches off the floor. As for the upper bed box, it could be any height.

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Kids today have a great need for space. You want to arrange your child’s room to gain the most free space as possible. The single best piece of furniture that can help you achieve this is a futon bunk bed. There are many types of bunk beds to choose from but the bunk bed that provides the most versatility is the futon style bunk bed. Not only are they great for maximizing free space, they come with different styles and features.

Futon bunk beds come in really cool styles which have a bed on the top and a bottom piece that converts into a couch. This allows your bunk beds to double as a couch. And if that is not enough, some even come with drawers on the bottom which gives you even more added storage. That makes three pieces of furniture in one!

This super space saver is also customizable. Futon bunk bads have the ability to be recovered to match the room they are in. Not only do you get a space saver, you get a space saver that you match to the color of the room.

There are many different covers that can be used on a futon mattress. Remember the bottom of the bunk is a regular futon, you can use any futon cover and almost all futon bunk beds already come with a durable cover that can double as bed covering. So there are options if you need a specific color or pattern to your new futon bed.

As you can see, futon bunk beds are a great buy and a great value. You will love them and your child will love you for getting them one.

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The thought of building your own bunk bed might seem like a joke but, it can be done. If you have the right tools, supplies, and a set of instructions you should be able to construct your own set of bunk beds.

Step 1. Select the style of bunk bed you want to build. Bunk beds come in various styles. You could build a futon, loft, L shape, or basic bunk bed. The type unit you build will depend on your needs for the room. Once you know the style that you want you can move to step two

Step 2. Get your tools and buy your materials. You are going to need wood. 2×6s and nice plywood are the types of wood you will need. In addition, you also need fasteners. You are going to need carriage bolts (these bolts have a flat head that will not stick out). You will also need nuts and washers. Your instructions should tell you how much of each supply you need. One note: Buy good quality materials. Build a nice bed that will last a long time.

Step 3. Lay out your pieces, give the instruction manual another read-through, and cut your wood according to your instructions. Put all your needed tools, such as a drill, circular saw, sander, and hammer, within easy reach. Don’t underestimate a good helper in your project. Follow each step listed in your instruction manual, and keep in mind the important safety precautions. And don’t forget, building is the fun part!

Have fun with your venture. Not everybody will take the initiative to build their own piece of furniture. Trust me, once the bunk beds are complete you will stand back and gaze at your achievements for hours.

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After a long day working or in school, you may want to come home and go to your room where you can relax on a nice comfortable bed. This is one reason why beds are so popular and people just can’t imagine life without them. However, while you may enjoy a great bed, you may also have to think about saving space in a room. If this is the case, bunk beds may be a good option that will provide comfort while still helping you to save space as well.

Another way to save space is with platform beds. They are a wonderful way that you can make the most out of the small area that you have. They are very basic when it comes to their looks, but they can hold comfortable mattresses in them that you’ll enjoy sleeping on.

Wondering what bunk beds are? Well, they are basically one bed supported on a frame above a second bed. It is a special bed frame that is built so that this can occur safely. The frame is very sturdy and stable so that the two beds are both supported and two people can comfortably enjoy getting rest in the same area. Typically, a ladder is built on for access to the top bunk.

For little rooms, using these platform beds is a wonderful way that you can make the most of just a little bit of floor area. When the person needs to get onto the top bunk, all they need to do is use the ladder for the bed. Often it is attached, but there are beds that have detached ladders as well. These beds are excellent for children’s rooms where kids have to share the same room, and they are often used in college dorm rooms as well.

Murphy beds are also a great option for you if you need to make the most of your space. These beds actually rise up and go right into the wall so you have no idea that they are there when they are put away. This way, during the day you can put them away and you’ll have plenty of floor space, and then at night they can be flipped out again so you can sleep in comfort. These types of beds have been around for more than 100 years now, and today are still a popular option used in many apartments, in offices, hotels, and even fire stations.

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