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Introduction to Bunk Beds
Home » Beds » Bunk Beds » Introduction to Bunk BedsFor many people, bunk beds call to mind images of hundreds of soldiers sleeping on rows of army bunks. Bunk beds, however, are just as useful for college students, families, and summer camps as they are for the army. Many college students bunk their beds to increase the usable space in their room while many families purchase bunk beds so that two children can easily (though perhaps not peacefully) share a room. In addition, one of the hallmark experiences of attending summer camp is sleeping in a cabin filled with old wooden bunk beds.
The primary advantage of a bunk bed is that it saves space. Instead of having two twin beds on the floor, you only use the space of one twin bed; thus, you add approximately twenty square feet of floor space, which you can use for storage, seating, or simply open space. In addition, bunk beds can be the source of a lot of fun, especially for children. As long as your children can use bunk beds safely, let them enjoy climbing on the bunks and sleeping high above the ground.
The main disadvantage of bunk beds is the safety hazard it presents. A fall from a top bunk during sleep or during horseplay can cause serious injury. In addition, while bunk beds are fun, they are also inconvenient. Every time you bump your head getting into your bottom bunk or have to climb in and out of the top bunk because you forgot something down below or because you need to go to the bathroom, you may wish you had a regular bed.
Bunk beds may also seem juvenile to older children and adults, but they work well for individuals of all ages. Many families use bunk beds as their child’s first bed after the child leaves the crib about the age of two, but children, teenagers, and adults can all use a bunk bed.
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