If you have two or three children sharing the same bedroom, the room is probably growing very crowded. The best and easiest way to free up some floor space is to remove twin beds and replace them with bunk beds.
Bunk beds are very popular with the parents of growing families and their children. Boys and girls alike enjoy climbing up and down the bunk bed's ladder.
Many parents are concerned about the safety of a bunk bed. However, as long as the child in the top bunk does not sleep walk and the children are not permitted to play games on the bed, such as climbing over the side and jumping off, these beds are actually quite safe to use.
When you shop for a bunk bed, you will notice that some beds are made of metal and others are made with wood. Both types of bunk beds are very sturdy. No matter which material you choose, your bunk bed will also have safety rails around the top bunk. It should also come with a ladder made specifically to work well at the height of the top bunk.
If you have an older child bunking with a younger sibling, you may want to consider a different option, such as a three person bunk bed, which has a full size bottom bed and a twin size top. This provides the older child with a larger bed and is an added safety feature, since if the younger child would happen to fall, he would land on the bottom bed instead of the hard floor.
Another option you may want to consider is a raised bunk bed with an unattached single bed on the bottom. The bottom bed can be repositioned under the head or foot of the bunk bed. This is a great idea for a child sleeping in the same room with a restless sibling.
If your child likes to entertain frequently, you may want to consider a bunk bed with a futon on the bottom. Although the futon can be folded out to sleep two people, it can also be folded up so that the bunk bed can act as a day bed.
Finally, for a single child who has a small room and needs storage space, you may want to consider a bunk bed with a single bunk up top and a cupboard, roll out desk, and chair underneath.