Bunk Beds With Desks Underneath

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Updated 12/04/2021

For an efficient use of space, get your kids one of our bunk beds with desks underneath. Within the same square footage as a twin bed, you can have a bed, a desk, plenty of storage, and even a bookcase. The bed is on top with sturdy wood supports, and easy to climb stairs or a ladder. And with many different styles, you'll find the perfect bunk bed with desk underneath for your kids.

Buying Guide

Kiddie rooms usually have limited space and by utilizing vertical space, bunk beds open up the remainder of the room for play areas or adding other necessary furniture.

If they weren’t good enough already, the newer designs incorporate a study desk and storage solutions underneath them, maximizing space utility. Practical, functional and aesthetic. What more do you need?

If you are shopping for bunk beds with desks underneath, then this guide will help you understand the variables that can make or break the deal for you.

How to measure for a bunk bed with desk?

Undoubtedly, the most important variable is the size of the bed itself. Measure the height of the ceiling from the floor. Standard-sized bunk beds with desks are at least 6 feet tall. You need to ensure that there is at there’s enough room between the top of the bed and the ceiling to allow the kid to comfortably sit. Two feet usually suffices.

Now measure the available length and width in the room. While the beds themselves don’t take up too much space, the added features, like storage, drawers and trundle can quickly add to the overall footprint.

The very purpose is to save space. So, measure everything twice to make sure.

What size bunk beds do you need?

The size of the bed will be determined by the age of the child sleeping in it. You can choose from twin, or full sized beds. If there are two kids in the house, then you can also choose twin over twin, or twin over full, or full over full sized bunk beds.

How much storage do you want your bunk beds to offer?

One of the best parts about bunk beds with desks is that there is a plethora of options for storage.Depending on the design you eventually select, there can be drawers, bookshelves, a closet for clothes and a large work area (illuminated). Many bunk beds also have hidden drawers under the stairs which make for excellent storage solutions.

What's the best material for bunk beds with desks underneath?

The most desirable material is solid wood. These are sturdy, look elegant and are available in hundreds of finishes. The caveat is that if you are buying one off the shelf, it can cost well in excess of thousand dollars. If you opt for a custom made one, it might cost much higher.

Wooden composites are cheaper. But may not offer the durability of solid wood. The last thing you need is a bunk bed with a wobbly base.

Metal bunk beds are also quite popular and they are cheap. But they are limited in design choices. And for some reason, kids seem to like wooden bunk beds more.

What safety features should be considered when looking for bunk beds with desks underneath?

Depending on the height, look for bunk beds with heavy duty stairs and an anti-slip grooved surface. Some bunk beds have slanting ladder and rails. It looks a lot riskier than it actually is.

However, keep in mind that you also might have to climb to the top bunk using the chairs to do the bed occasionally or to tuck in your child. So it has to be sturdy enough to accommodate a full-sized adult.

On the bunk, check the height of the guard rail. In some cases, it might look extremely tall without the mattress. But consider that the height will be reduced significantly when you add a plush mattress to it. So, the taller it is, the better.