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There is so much more you can do with bunk beds. Here are some great ideas
Bunk beds are not just for small children but can be used till the tween-age too. Along with being space-saving tools, they are lots of fun. A room with a bunk bed becomes an adventure zone for children – push their imaginations further, and bring in one of these amazing designs into your home.
Tip: Want to do something out-the-box but are clueless? No worries… Bring the outdoors inside in the form of this little tree-house-inspired bunk bed for your child. Remember your child will probably outgrow this till the time he/she is around five or six years of age.
All-in-one
Check out this quaint and yet practical unit for two kids. It features a slightly bigger bed for your tween-ager with a smaller bed on top. The staircase featured here doubles up as storage space too. Each step has a drawer to keep books, stationary or even clothes. There is storage beneath the lower bed. And check out the study area that extends towards the right. Win win!
Check out this quaint and yet practical unit for two kids. It features a slightly bigger bed for your tween-ager with a smaller bed on top. The staircase featured here doubles up as storage space too. Each step has a drawer to keep books, stationary or even clothes. There is storage beneath the lower bed. And check out the study area that extends towards the right. Win win!
Classic with extension
The classic bunk bed design has been tweaked here. An extension has been given from the other side to make room for a third bed. And that’s not all! At the bottom is a two-seater couch along with more storage space with pull out drawers.
The classic bunk bed design has been tweaked here. An extension has been given from the other side to make room for a third bed. And that’s not all! At the bottom is a two-seater couch along with more storage space with pull out drawers.
Mapping the axis
For those of us with four children or for those living in a joint family with multiple, similarly-aged children, this can be a really great space saving solution. Keep in mind that the placement of the beds is critical – you want to make sure that the kids get as much room as possible. In the image, two bunk beds are placed perpendicularly to each other along the side of a corner wall. This leaves plenty of space in the centre along with two other walls of the room. To further make clever use of space, shelves are created where the beds meet. Also notice how the area right behind the pillow has been used as a niche with reading lights. Genius!
For those of us with four children or for those living in a joint family with multiple, similarly-aged children, this can be a really great space saving solution. Keep in mind that the placement of the beds is critical – you want to make sure that the kids get as much room as possible. In the image, two bunk beds are placed perpendicularly to each other along the side of a corner wall. This leaves plenty of space in the centre along with two other walls of the room. To further make clever use of space, shelves are created where the beds meet. Also notice how the area right behind the pillow has been used as a niche with reading lights. Genius!
This classic bunk bed design is another example of accommodating multiple kids in one room. This is ideally suited for bigger rooms and can be used for slightly older children too.
Multi-tier system
The room takes on more volume through this unit of bunk beds that are oriented a bit differently. The top bed has rows of drawers and toy chest underneath it. The lower bed is placed to create a second sleeping area. The toy shelves on the wall behind form another layer and add depth to the small space.
The room takes on more volume through this unit of bunk beds that are oriented a bit differently. The top bed has rows of drawers and toy chest underneath it. The lower bed is placed to create a second sleeping area. The toy shelves on the wall behind form another layer and add depth to the small space.
The birdhouse
The ladder has been taken to a new level, as branches of a tree extend from it and connect to the ceiling. This along with providing quirkiness to the space also doubles up as a protective bed-railing for your small child. Love the birdhouse up there and the cute little birdie seated on the branch.
The ladder has been taken to a new level, as branches of a tree extend from it and connect to the ceiling. This along with providing quirkiness to the space also doubles up as a protective bed-railing for your small child. Love the birdhouse up there and the cute little birdie seated on the branch.
All twisted
There is so much debate on children walking the line, colouring inside the lines, falling in line, etc. I believe this dialogue about experimentation and exploration should extend into our spaces too. What better way than to explore and create unconventional, non-linear niches.
In the image shown, the designer has twisted the classic design and used an odd angle combination; he has kept the bed at the bottom with a seating zone on top. The bed has been kept at a slanting angle to accommodate a study on the side. The use of free space on the wall has been maximised with shelves at different levels along the way.
There is so much debate on children walking the line, colouring inside the lines, falling in line, etc. I believe this dialogue about experimentation and exploration should extend into our spaces too. What better way than to explore and create unconventional, non-linear niches.
In the image shown, the designer has twisted the classic design and used an odd angle combination; he has kept the bed at the bottom with a seating zone on top. The bed has been kept at a slanting angle to accommodate a study on the side. The use of free space on the wall has been maximised with shelves at different levels along the way.
Sleep and slide
Use accessories and colours that your child loves but go a step further and bring a bit of play into this area of rest. This bunk bed is made of premium wood and has a rustic appeal. And along with a classic ladder, there’s a slide on the other side. What fun!
Read more:
Must-Haves in a Teenage Girl’s Room
Out-Of-The-Box Shelves for Your Kids
How to Design Your Teenage Son’s Bedroom
Tell us:
What design did you love the most? Share in Comments below.
Use accessories and colours that your child loves but go a step further and bring a bit of play into this area of rest. This bunk bed is made of premium wood and has a rustic appeal. And along with a classic ladder, there’s a slide on the other side. What fun!
Read more:
Must-Haves in a Teenage Girl’s Room
Out-Of-The-Box Shelves for Your Kids
How to Design Your Teenage Son’s Bedroom
Tell us:
What design did you love the most? Share in Comments below.
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There’s a general myth that bunk beds are only for people with two or more kids. But as you can see from the image, that’s not true. This single unit is designed to optimise space usage. The differentiating factor is the loft-like space on top with a playing area right under it. The elaborate staircase is a fresh change from the cliched ladder. This design provides ample space below, either for a wardrobe, a bookshelf or a study table. Remember the height of the bed is crucial here. If you don’t have provision for raising the height of the bed, then avoid having a study underneath. Rather use it for storage or cupboards.