If the family is large enough and there is not enough space in the apartment, then you should think about how to save it. As a rule, the problem is solved by buying a bunk bed. Reviews of these products, models and selection criteria will be considered in this article.
Bunk Bed Benefits
The biggest advantage of bunk beds is the significant space savings.
Many believe that such a product is bought by families with two or more children. But this is an erroneous opinion. According to reviews, a bunk bed is suitable even for those families that have one child, but a very small living space. In this case, such a bed on the first floor will contain the child's workplace, and on the second - a sleeping place. It is noteworthy that many children like to sleep upstairs, and they really enjoy it.
Before buying such a bed, you need to know that the product is suitable for those families whose children have reached the age of four: babiesyounger children cannot sleep on the second tier, as this is traumatic.
Another advantage of bunk beds, reviews confirm this, is that they have excellent functionality. This is not only a comfortable two-story sleeping place, but also an equipped play area and storage space for things and children's toys.
In addition, with the purchase of such a bed, you can significantly save the family budget, since the cost of one complex product will be much less than the total investment in the purchase of individual furnishings.
Variations in performance and model
Modern industry offers several options for implementing a bunk bed.
The main ones are:
- combination with work or play area;
- the simplest solution is two sleeping places that are located one above the other;
- options designed for three children, when the first tier is made in the form of a double bed, and the place on the second floor is intended for another child (this bed is also suitable in the case of a one-room apartment, when parents sleep on the first floor);
- variants with the opposite execution, when the double bed is located at the top, and the children's single bed is at the bottom;
- another model is a bunk bed with a sofa, reviews say that this is a comfortable design;
- models in which the beds are arranged crosswise, in this case in the resulting nicheusually a desktop or locker is arranged;
- the first tier is slightly shifted to the right or left relative to the second;
- modification in which the bottom bed slides out from under the top one.
Stairs also have different options - they can be stationary, retractable or formed from boxes in which things or toys are stored. It all depends on how much space in the room parents can allocate for this design.
Safety and quality
Because sleep takes up almost a third of our lives, every parent wants to create the most comfortable environment for their child.
These conditions include:
- Safety. There are very strict requirements for children's bunk beds. These products must have maximum stability and strength, meet the requirements of the state standard, be supplied with a mandatory certificate of quality for furniture products and have hygienic certificates.
- Build quality. The main requirement for the components and fixtures of bunk beds is their reliability. When buying, be sure to take a good look at the bed in the store, try to rock it to check the stability and make sure that the geometry of the structure is not violated. It is also important that the coating of the product does not have roughness and protruding parts in the form of metal bolts and sharp corners.
- Boards. You need to pay attention to the sides of the upper tier. They should bestrong and high enough - not less than thirty centimeters. In this case, you need to take into account the thickness of the mattress, which hides the height and increases the risk of falling.
- Stairs. This element must be well fixed, start from the floor itself and be made of non-slip material. If you make a choice between different modifications of the stairs, then the best one will be the one made up of drawers for things, in second place is the inclined version, and in the last place is a strictly vertical design. Ideally, when the staircase has wide steps and railings in the form of railings. The standard lift width is 40 cm, the optimal distance between the bars is 21-25 cm.
Bed materials
Technical regulations stipulate that furniture must be made of materials that do not emit chemicals that may have a negative impact on human he alth.
Natural materials such as wood are ideal. From above, they are covered with hypoallergenic protective compounds.
Today manufacturers offer bunk beds from the following materials:
- metal;
- tree;
- plywood;
- chipboard;
- painted MDF.
The last three items are the budget segment. When buying products from these materials, you must definitely check the quality certificates with the seller.
The most popular types of wood from which beds are made are ash, beech, oak, as well aspine. Products made from them are affordable, have high strength, long service life and are environmentally friendly.
Metal bunk bed, parents say about it, it also has high strength, but it is traumatic and less aesthetic.
Design
Stylists say that, like any furniture, a bunk bed should fit into the overall interior of the room. If the apartment is one-room, then you can opt for a neutral design so that the bed does not stand out from the general situation as a bright spot.
If the baby bed is located in a separate room, then it makes sense to make it brighter, since the nursery itself is a colorful room.
Usually boys like cool grays and blues, girls like warm pinks or reds. In any case, before buying a bunk bed for children, parent reviews warn about this, you need to find out about the preferences of the children.
Ease of use
A natural selection criterion for any bed is comfort.
As for two-tier models, the following requirements are imposed on them:
- the gap between the lower and upper tiers should correspond to the height of a seated adult, as a rule, this distance should be from 80 cm, then no one will have to touch the head of the upper berth;
- pay attention to how convenient it is to cover the place of the toptiers - if at the same time you have to step on the bottom bed, then this is inconvenient, because it interferes with the person sleeping below;
- the design of the bed should have an orthopedic base - this will make it possible to maintain the correct position of the child's body during sleep, such a base is a frame on which curved slats are fixed.
Reviews of children's bunk beds indicate that built-in drawers for toys or clothes also create ease of use.
The size of the bed should match the age of the child:
- for babies from 3 to 6 years old, choose beds measuring 70 by 140 cm or 60 by 120 cm, and the gap from the floor to the lower base should exceed 30 cm;
- for children from 7 to 14 years old, the gap between the floor and the lower berth should be 40 cm, and for a teenager - 50 cm, the size of a children's bed for children from seven years old is 60-85 cm in width, in length - 140-200 cm.
The optimal height of a bunk bed is from 165 to 175 cm.
Bed selection rules
Children must be instructed on how to safely use the bunk bed before using.
Reviews say that when buying you need to follow simple rules.
Bed must:
- have a solid massive construction and stable, strong legs;
- support not only the weight of bedding (blankets, pillows and mattresses), but also the weight of a child and an adulthuman;
- have an upper tier, always equipped with protective bumpers to prevent the child from falling from a height.
The sleeping place must be appropriate for the age of the child, as excessive space can cause young children to feel insecure and anxious, and a narrow bed will not allow you to fully relax and unwind.
Manufacturers and price
The cost of a bunk bed depends on what material it is made of, what technologies are used, and on the popularity of the manufacturer. The price is also increased by the original design, the complexity of the design or the special decor.
In general, a classic budget bed costs about 10,000 rubles. Such products are offered by the manufacturer "Anton furniture" (for example, the crib "Baby" is made in a budget version from chipboard, it is not recommended for use if the child is under 6 years old).
On the next step is the manufacturer "Ormatek". His bed "Sonata Kids" has a stylish, interesting design, and the cost is already about 20,000 rubles.
The well-known Russian company "Legend" from St. Petersburg pleases customers with practical and original children's furniture, the "Legend" bunk bed is especially popular. Reviews about this product say that it has many modifications for every taste. The price for modular beds of this company starts from 10,000 rubles
The well-known furniture giant IKEA offers bunk beds in the middle price range, which is about 15,000 rubles. They areare made of durable wood, have a laconic design and convenient functionality.
Of the well-known manufacturers, it is worth noting the Scandinavian company EllipseFurniture. Her products are made from solid wood and are of high quality. Models are concise and stylish in design, the minimum price for a bed from this company is about 65,000 rubles, and a luxury crib Caramelbaby Raggio already costs 140,000 rubles.
Customer Reviews
Most consumers are satisfied with the purchase. Parents praise the convenience and comfort of these products, as well as the strength of the pine bunk bed.
Reviews say that cribs with ladders formed by built-in drawers for things are the safest.
Also, most parents note that the purchase achieves another goal - the children are happy with the purchase.
The main requirement for a bunk bed is that it is not just a fashionable and stylish element in the house, but also a functional, pleasant and comfortable place to relax. Such a product will help not only save the budget and space in a small apartment, but also give the child a he althy sleep and pleasure while playing.
