Bunk Beds: When One Bed Just Isn’t Enough

Bonding, space-saving & just pure fun. Now, you just may be thinking, what do all of these words have in common? Depending upon whom you’re asking, they all describe the versatility, functionality and simplicity of a common children’s bedroom fixture: bunk beds!

Growing up, my sister & I shared a room. For a few years, we enjoyed the pleasure of experiencing the end of the day in bunk beds. Unlike Tom Cruise in “Big”, I did not stake the claim of being on the top bunk. Being older & wiser, I realized that I’d receive the benefit of easier mobility, reduce the risk of falling down the ladder when half asleep, and most importantly: slumber in the bigger of the two beds. Initially, I wasn’t partial to the idea of living like this with my younger sister, but the addition of this classic structure actually enabled us to grow closer at a time where siblings traditionally tend to grow apart: my transition from elementary school to middle school.

Bunk beds also offer attractive features and options to parents. Presenting added storage options coupled with the ultimate space saving solution, bunk beds boast a unique range of applications from children’s bedrooms to summer camps.

Offered today in a plethora of types, constructions and sizes, bunk beds have certainly evolved in terms of versatility, style & aesthetics.

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