Top Bunk Bed With Desk Underneath

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Updated 05/05/2021

Essentially the loft bed concept, these top bunk beds with desk underneath are a great way to save space in a small room especially for kids. The top bunk is easy to get into and the desk underneath has plenty of space for anything your kid needs to accomplish for school or personal projects. Take a look at this collection and pick out your next top bunk bed with desk underneath.

Buying Guide

For most people, buying a bed can be complicated as it's an affair that's to be taken with much thought, most especially if it's a top bunk bed with desk underneath. There's just a myriad of things that need to be considered.

If you occasionally need to host guests within your home or you reside in a small apartment, it's important for you to find the bed that will allow the optimum utilization of space. This is where a top bunk bed with desk underneath saves the day.

What are the pros and cons of different bunk bed materials?

The majority of bunk beds with desk underneath are made out of wood and/or metal. All-wood beds are most common and they can be more expensive compared to metal beds, but they're higher in quality. They also provide more versatility. Since most top bunk beds with desks you can find on the market today are made of different types of wood, we'll delve more into wooden beds.

If you decide that a wooden bed is what your space needs, you need to know that not all types of wood are created equally. A lot of bunk beds with desks are made of particleboard and engineered wood product like medium density fiberboard. These materials are cheap, but they lack strength and durability.

Particleboard is made by putting together wood chips, sawdust, and sawmill shavings. This specific material wears down over time, but the degrading process can be hastened if it is exposed to moisture. MDF, on the other hand, holds up better in comparison to particleboard, but it's no match for hardwood.

The real problem concerning engineered wood products would be the fact that they contain VOCs or Volatile Organic Compounds, which have a negative impact on your respiratory health. Engineered wood products contain formaldehyde as well which is a potential carcinogen. It's a toxin that's been associated with brain and nasal cancers. It's best if you avoid bunk beds with desks underneath that are made of MDF and other types of engineered wood.

The best choice for you, especially if your kid will be using the bed, is one that’s made of solid wood. This way, you can protect your precious child. High-quality solid wood beds make use of materials that are from renewable plantations.

How to make sure a bunk bed is safe for your child?

Safety standards help in minimizing the risk associated with using a bunk bed with desk. We suggest you purchase beds sold in America as they're required to adhere to the safety standards set by the US Commission on Consumer Product Safety. The standards include strict guidelines on openings, testing, guardrails, and certification.

Here are more tips to keep your kid safe: