An important parameter of housing is the free space in it. If the recommended value for adults is 50%, then for children it is increased to 70%.What to do when there are more than one child in the family? To get out of the situation will help bunk beds for children.
Two-story bed for children
Today, a bunk bed is not only a place to sleep, but also an opportunity for children to have fun and usefully. In addition, there are models with different systems for storing things. Thanks to this, more space is saved. If you are in search of a bunk bed, then you should consider all possible options.
Bunk bed with a sofa at the bottom
If for adults such furniture as a bunk bed with a sofa is more often made to order, then children's models in manufacturers' catalogs are easier to find. The most common variant includes a combination of wooden parts and chrome-plated metal. If the sofa bed has iron stairs, for children they are too slippery. It is worth considering more secure options. Wood - this is both convenience, and environmental friendliness of the model, but when buying it is still worth familiarizing yourself with the certificate of quality and the conclusion about hygiene.
The sofa itself is located below, which can be made in the form of a classic sofa with a adjustable back, which in the evening is laid out and adds an extra bed. Another option is the transformer. In the afternoon it looks like an ordinary sofa, and in the evening it turns into 2 sleeping places, located one above the other. This complements the two-tier model is not limited. There are options with:
- child's wall;
- cabinet and cabinet;
- drawers;
- table for study or play.
Children's pull-out bed for two
Another escape from tightness to save space is a pull-out bed designed for 2 children. It does not look so huge, so do not scare the child with a high second tier. Not every kid immediately gets used to such a sleeping place. Folded-out models are practically the same as usual. The difference lies only in a slightly higher height, because there must be a bottom for the first tier, which has the same dimensions as the top one. To quickly turn 1 bed in 2, furniture is made with special wheels.
In the improved models not only an additional sleeping place is built in, but also boxes for storing things. Only it turns out even higher. If you as parents worry about your baby, that he falls asleep in a halfway daze, then you are in vain worried. The complete set of furniture must include collapsible bordering edges. Among the drawbacks of the sliding model can be noted such:
- the first level has a level below the usual crib, and the second - higher;
- for children who sleep on the lower tier, in the daytime it is necessary to push the crib itself or lie next to the brother or sister on the upper;
- climb to the upper tier, too, can not be applied to all children, so a ladder may be required for such a crib.
Bunk with cabinet
Another type of bunk furniture is a bed with a cupboard. Buying this model, you save money. You will have where to store children's things. The kit includes a full cabinet, which perfectly complements it. It can be located either on the sides or inside the structure itself. The second is typical for the corner model, where the sleeping places are perpendicular to each other: this can be seen in the photo. The latter option is often made even for 3 children and is suitable for small rooms.
By purchasing it, you automatically solve the problem of installing 2 pieces of furniture at once. The main thing is not to settle on the upper tier of a baby, who is less than 6 years old. Toddlers still can not be allowed even up the stairs. Only after reaching 6 years of age they can "move" to the top floor. The model with 2 tiers should be comfortable, so that there is no feeling of tightness in it. Upper it is desirable to check by adults. If he sustains such weight, he will not fail under the baby.
Bed-transformer
The most space-saving option is a bunk bed-transformer. In the daytime it can perform the function of a table or a sofa, their friends can come to the children, and sitting on the bed will not be very convenient. Another thing, when the day the sleeper is transformed into a case-pencil case. This folding model is suitable for one kid. The transforming bed can be considered any of the above, but the more advanced options will be those that in the daytime are folded so that they are almost completely masked for other furniture.
A loft bed for a teenager
The most interesting bunk bed model for children is presented in the form of an attic. It is suitable for both boy and girl. The difference is only in the design of furniture. More often such models are designed for one child, and there are options that the bed is located almost under the ceiling, so there is a huge space below. It can be assigned to a game or work area - it all depends on the age of the children. In addition, athletes will really like the bed, combined with a pull rod or other shells.
Girls, especially in adolescence, need a place for a dress or other interesting little things, so for the young lady the option with a bedside table or wardrobe is suitable. These are the girl's corners. A good alternative is a bed with a sofa downstairs, where you can have a chat with your girlfriends or just enjoy listening to music.
How to choose a bunk bed
To ensure that your kids not only slept well but were surrounded by safe and practical furniture, a bunk bed for children should be chosen correctly. Even the most comfortable and original furniture should not be traumatic, especially in the children's room. The following points are recommended to be taken into account:
- Security. This criterion is the very first. When choosing a model, you need to take into account the age of the children. For a young child, the legs of the furniture should be voluminous, the steps should be wide, the steps and the sleeping places themselves should be fenced by means of flanges exceeding the level of the mattress by 30-35 cm. It is advisable to choose a sloping staircase and not an iron one - the wooden one will be safer than the metal one. The two-story bed should have long lines corresponding to the height of the child.
- Functionality. Here we take into account the area of the room. If your room allows you to separately accommodate a bed, and a cabinet, and a workstation, you can not combine these functions in one furniture. When a place is desirable to save, it is better to choose models where at least 2 of the listed elements are combined. It is also possible to install cots into niches and even close them with doors or partitions.
- Configuration options. Children do not remain at the same age all the time - they will grow unnoticed for you, and the size of the furniture will already be small. For this reason, it is worth thinking about options that are either easy to remove, change their style, or purchase a model at once for growth.
- Design. An important factor is the color and shape of the two-tier furniture, because the boy and girl like different scales of shades. Look great options, painted with cartoon characters or executed in natural motifs. For teens, you need a more classic or even minimalist style. Everything depends on the tastes of your heirs and the surrounding interior.
Two-level beds for children
Before buying beds for teens or toddlers, you have to consider different models, study their characteristics, measure the space in the room where the furniture itself will be installed. To get better directly in the store, where the advisers will help you, and your child will be able to try to take hold of the handrails or climb up the ladder. Equally important criterion is the price of the purchased goods.
Where to buy and how much it costs
The cheapest inexpensive bunk bed for children in the IKEA store is about 12-13 thousand rubles. You can choose this or that model directly in the salon or on their official website. You can buy such furniture in other online stores - a simple two-story store costs about 12-13 thousand rubles. With boxes on the side and a more thoughtful design, the model will cost 24-26 thousand rubles, a bed-sofa - 17-18 thousand rubles, with a full cabinet - 20-21 thousand rubles. The withdrawable version will require 15-16 thousand rubles, but there are also cheap models for 7-8 thousand rubles.