Wednesday, 10 August 2011

Bunk beds: Space savers

By Sean Lynch


In this article it talks about bunk beds, about the different types, styles and sizes etc, it will give you the relevant information to make the right decision.

Handy for Rooms with Little Space. A bunk bed is typically one single bed put on top of another. This in turn allows 2 people to sleep in the same space that only one could in a single bed. This arrangment also gives a room more floor space as one of the beds is suspended in the air. They are useful in the following example: Kids rooms, dormitories, Uni halls and hostels

Bunk beds are Great for Children, College Students, and Those Who Live in Small Spaces. Children's bedrooms are notoriously smaller than adult bedrooms. This small size makes it difficult to fit a bed, a dresser, a desk, and other necessary furniture into a child's bedroom. A bunk bed can be useful for children's rooms as it can combine a sleeping and storage space. For those who have children who need to share a room, they save space for other furniture and toys.

In addition, they can be great for college students and those who live in a small living space. For college students who need a roommate, their tiered space saving can be a great option, this also applies to those who live in a studio apartment.

Types of Bunk beds: The following is a list of the typical types that can be found in today's market:

Standard: Standard bunks are made with two bed frames stacked directly over each other. Two people can sleep in these beds.

Single Over Double: This bunk bed has a double bed on the bottom and then a single on top, it can sleep up to three people.

Loft Bed: This is a great solution for a small room that needs a bed and a desk. There is a bed on the top bunk but underneath it it is empty, allowing you to include storage in the form of a dreser etc.

L-Shape Bunk: Sometimes withbunk beds the bottom bunk can feel a bit tight and uncomfortable as you know their is another bed directly above you. The L shape allows both bunks some freedom and space to breath, it is good for kids who don't like to be in enclosed spaces.

Futon Bunk: Or a sofa bed, can be converted from a sofa in the day to a bed that folds out for night time.

Steel Versus Wood Construction: Bunk beds are made from either of the above, it is down to the customers preference, to fit in with the decor of the room. Steel bunk bed tend to sqeek when you move in them whereas wooden bunk bed bend a small bit.

Metal bunk beds have some benefits over wood bunks such as: The are cheaper than the wooden ones, Lightweight which means that they can be easily moved, They dont age as badly as wooden bunks do, They last the test of times very well.

The powder coat finish is anti chip and anti scratch whivh would usually happen when being moved etc. The wooden bunks are heavy and quiet hard to move at times. They can be made from oak, pine, maple etc which means that there will be a shade of wood to suit and the bedroom.

Safety Features: The most important feature to make sure is included with the bunk bed is the ladder, as if jumping up/down you could get caught and hurt yourself, and kids love to climb! There should also be guard rails around the top bunk to ensure that when asleep you can't roll off the top bunk. When assembling make sure that you or the person assembling the bunks do so to the instructions and ensure that all the nuts and bolts are used and are tightened sufficiently




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