Seven of the Best Kids Bunkbeds to Last From Toddler to Teen Years

Bunk beds are an ideal way to reduce space and provide a comfortable place to relax or sleep. They're also popular with kids, who can't enjoy gliding down the slide or sending their favorite toys flying across the air.

Parents will appreciate that this bunk beds with slide for kids bed made of wood comes in a variety of finishes, such as white for a guaranteed cottage or coastal look, and clay and gray for flexible, contemporary spaces. It also features angled ladders that take up less room than straight ones.

Max & Lily Low bunk bed with slide

This twin over twin low bunk bed with slide offers the perfect blend of practical and fun that kids (and parents) enjoy. Made from solid knot-free pine wood, it's strong and built to last. The non-toxic, low VOC neutral color enhances an hygienic and clean indoor space, and the bed is only 50 inches from the ground, which makes it perfect for smaller areas and safer for smaller children. The top bunk is adorned with tall guardrails of 14 inches to provide security, and solid plywood slats make sure that each sleeping surface can support up to 400 lbs of weight.

This bunk bed is stacked and features a movable ladder that attaches to the end of the frame, maximizing space in smaller rooms. The angle-angled ladder with rounded edges provides an easy, comfortable climb, and the colorful hand-sewn 100 100% cotton play curtain creates an ideal space for playing with imagination. Bunk bed assembly is a breeze with the detailed instruction manual and all the hardware included.

This is the best bunk bed for kids, complete with the fun slide! The lower top platform helps to stabilize and center kids prior to sliding and the curved slide surface makes an ideal ride and soft landing. The slide also features cut-out handles for extra security. The stackable bunk design can comfortably sleep two people, and the ample headroom on the bottom bunk makes it an ideal place to read or snuggle.

This low loft bed with play curtains and slide is perfect for smaller rooms. It gives more floor space to be used for games and other activities. The included angled ladder can be placed on the left or right side of the bed to allow for room layout, and slatted footboards and headboards that have flush, color-matched hardware gives this bunk bed a contemporary design. Solid plywood slats offer support for every sleeping surface. They can withstand up to 400lbs. and metal-on-metal connections ensure that each triple bunk beds for kids is structurally strong. Instructions, upper and lower slat rolls and all required hardware are included. Two adults recommended for assembly.

Our unique selection of bunk beds can help you reclaim the space your child has. These space-saving beds for kids bunk beds with mattresses make it easy to store and organize their belongings. Additionally, many of our bunk beds that have trundles feature a hidden pullout twin pullout bed that's ideal to accommodate sleepovers. The tuck-away underbed pullout bed is simple to use for children and doesn't require a complicated installation or a pullout mechanism. Sleepovers are now more fun than ever!

Crate & kids bunk bed bedding Babyletto TipToe White & Washed Natural Wood Kids Bunk Bed

Bunk beds can make bedrooms exciting, thrilling and cool. They are perfect for children who share a room with siblings or for one child inviting friends to an overnight sleepover. The main benefit of bunk beds is that they save space. A standard bunk bed doubles (or triples) the amount of sleeping space that a room can hold and leaves the same footprint for floor space as a single twin or full-sized mattress.

While some bunk beds are set up in a conventional twin-over-twin layout however, others are laid out in more imaginative ways. Some bunk beds have an escalator that leads to the top bed while others are arranged in an L-shaped arrangement, with two beds that are close to each other. This lets kids bedding for bunk beds (click the next page) sleep in pairs but still provides plenty of open space for toys, books and other items, which is great for smaller rooms.

Contrary to the traditional metal bunk bed, this wood version is sturdy and stylish--a combination that will stand the test of time. The clean lines, curved edges and the natural wood finish give it a contemporary appeal while also making the room appear more spacious. Plus, the incorporated ladder can be placed on either side of the bed, allowing you can configure the setup to meet your requirements.

This bed also comes with GREENGUARD Gold Certification1 for low chemical emissions into the air. This helps create an environment that is safer for playing and sleeping. This bed is a favorite among parents because it's made from plywood, spruce wood and medium-density fibreboard. All of which are Greenguard Gold-certified and TSCA-compliant.

When selecting a bunk bed for your children, it's important to think about the overall size of your space, says Katie Siegel, lead designer at Rumor Designs. You must make sure that the dimensions of the bed are in line with those of your room or else they may appear too bulky and unbalanced. You'll also want to check whether your ceilings are tall enough for an elevated mattress.

And lastly, consider how your children will travel to and from their bunk beds. Some models come with the standard ladder, while others have an alternative staircase with steps that are deep and are easy for kids to climb up and down safely. This is especially important if older children are in the top bunk by themselves.

In addition to the traditional twin-over-twin bunk beds, there are some beds that can accommodate three people, which is ideal for larger families or those who host frequent sleepovers. This three-person Harriet Bee bunk bed is a great option for smaller rooms. It's also reasonably priced. While this bunk bed sleeps three people, it can be converted to two beds in the event that your kids decide that they don't require the extra sleeping space.

Room & Board Tanker Twin Over twin Bunk Bed

A staple of camp and shared childhood bedrooms like bunk beds bunk beds are effective space-savers and can also feel exciting to children. It can be difficult to choose the right bunk bed for your family, particularly given the number of choices, as well as their price and size. So, I consulted experts--parents including one who literally wrote the book on bunk beds--to assist me in locating seven of the most effective bunk beds for kids that last from toddler to teenage years.

All twin-overtwin options on this list are safe and conform to CPSC standards as well as the voluntary ASTM standards. Most of the choices come with a guardrail on the bottom bunk and some come with trundle pullouts which can be used to make a single bed. Some have fixed ladders that are safer than stairs, but take up more space. Some come with angled ladders which can be placed either on the long or on the short side of the bunk.

The majority of bunk beds are basic, functional designs with a wide range of styles available. They can be used in both farmhouse and contemporary styles. And most are Greenguard Gold certified, which means they have low chemical emissions so you can rest assured that your children are in an environment that is safe and healthy.