Here are the pros and cons of bunk beds that will help you decide whether they are the way to go Kids’ bedrooms are often small but they need to be highly functional so as to fit in furniture like beds, study tables, wardrobes, book cabinets and toy shelves. In order to optimise space, bunk beds have emerged as a popular option for young siblings who share the same bedroom. These beds are available in a variety of playful design themes and colours that bring perpetual cheer into the kids’ bedroom; they not only look cute but effortlessly create an adventurous zone that the little ones just love. However, since the upper bunk is fixed at a height of about 5 feet (or more) from the floor level, there are questions about the bed’s safety and suitability. This makes it essential to weigh the strengths and shortcomings of bunk beds before you purchase one for your children’s bedroom. Pro: Ideal for small bedrooms Bunk beds are a great way to create more space. Since both the beds are connected vertically, the space occupied by two beds becomes equivalent to the space occupied by one bed. This arrangement creates more playing space and openness within a small bedroom. Pro. Ideal for storage and shelves Most bunk beds ensure clever utilisation of space. Well-designed bunk beds come with a lot of organised storage, such as drawers under the lower bunk, shelves for toys, mini wardrobes and steps (to climb up) that could also function as drawers for books, clothes, toys or stationary, just as in the example above. Tip: Some bunk beds come with the option of pull-out beds on castors which makes provision for an extra bed within a compact space. Pro: Kids get some private space Another advantage of a bunk bed is that it provides a small private space for each child within a shared bedroom. Take a look at these bunk beds: there are headboards that act as partitions and individual lights for each bunk so every kid has the option to stay up or read without disturbing the others. Note: Children will eventually outgrow their bunk beds so you can opt for beds that have the option to convert into full-sized single beds for later use. Con: Safety concerns
Tip: For the kids’ safety, it is important to keep some strict bedroom rules. The kids should not be allowed to jump on the bunk bed or run up and down the ladder or steps, especially when they are being playful or when they are with their friends. Con: Difficult to make beds Another drawback of the upper bunk is that since the upper bunk is fixed at a height and rests against a wall, both sides of the bed become virtually inaccessible. It becomes challenging to make the top bed because one has to climb the ladder or stand on a stepping stool to fix the bedclothes every day. Cons: Feels claustrophobic
Some kids find it claustrophobic to sleep on a bunk bed because they are not used to having the ceiling so close to them. Make sure that there is enough vertical clearance (approximately 4 feet) between the top and lower bunk as well as between the top bunk and the ceiling so that the children can sit up straight without banging their heads. Article sourced from https://www.houzz.in/
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