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Bunk Beds: From Space Ship To Space Saver

By: Annie Deakin

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Remember what it was like to have a bunk bed? For me and my brother, it was anything from impenetrable fortress to double-decker bus to a spaceship from the latest sci-fi film we watched. Bunk beds were great, but now we are adults, what do we think of them?

Apart from making splendidulous spaceships they are also practical and comfortable sleeping quarters. Of course, if a bunk bed does make its way into the bedroom, then there is a ritual which needs to be followed: the traditional argument as to who gets top bunk. Throughout the ages, this is the way of things, and must be expected. And this ritual is always followed by the traditional resolution - the biggest and oldest gets top bunk. But don't lay awake wondering if the little one will hate you forever, he'll soon realise that bottom bunk has its advantages - you can easily go for a tinkle, and the base of the bed above you makes a great place to stick photos and posters.

Now we are all so much older, we may think about safety. But if you ensure that your kids act responsibly and use the beds actually for sleeping and not diving then they should be fine. Make sure the top bed has a strong barrier to prevent your child rolling over into the void. Also make sure that this is high enough to do its job even after the mattress is in place. Also, the older child actually should sleep on top bunk - as older children should be more physically confident going up and down the ladder.

These types of beds are available in a number of designs and materials. Wood, metal and plastic are all commonly used. Bunk beds are wonderful for using unnecessary vertical space in a room and letting you use the floor for better things. The design of a bunk may be traditional, or take an L-shape. The extra space under the L-shape bunk can be used as a study area for your little one, TV-corner, or PC workdesk, with storage for pens and paper. There are some bunk beds that have a larger lower bed, for teenage years or an extra sleeping area.

Some bunks have large drawers or trundles under the bottom bed, further increasing storage space for toys and games. The lower bed may also be possible to convert to a sofa for young visitors. Ladders on bunk beds may be removable, or part of the frame. Some bunks have stairs instead of ladders.

To really think ahead, if a room becomes available, some bunk beds may be separated into two.

Bunk beds are great for adults too, easily creating extra sleeping space. These are commonly found in log cabins, holiday homes and ski chalets, for a cosy, rustic feel.

So, apart from being practical, space-saving, great for storage, great to make a study area of kids, and helpful in providing emergency sleeping for your guests, remember that as flying double-decker buses they are also unbeatable!

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Annie Deakin is a journalist, fashion and furniture expert and editor at mydeco.com and is currently very impressed by the great range of bathroom furniture, beds and mattresses.

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