Trundle Bed For Boys

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Updated 19/04/2021

Does your son enjoy having sleepovers with his best friend? Then he might need a trundle bed so his best buddy can always have somewhere to sleep. This is also good if you have two sons but not enough room for two beds. Whatever the situation, trundle beds for boys are very handsome and very well made. See our collection for more trundle beds for boys.

Buying Guide

When picking a trundle bed for boys, you'll see there is a myriad of features and options to choose from. Trundle beds are large platforms that are on wheels tucking underneath a standard twin-sized bed to help save room in bedrooms. Its design is meant to match that of the bed and maximize the space underneath the bed, while modern casters conveniently roll the platform out over carpets and hardwood flooring.

What are the best materials for trundle beds?

One of the most significant features of trundle beds are the materials from which they are made. In addition to adding style to your child's bedroom, the materials also dictate the bed's durability. Here are some examples:

Hardwood: ash, cherry, chestnut, oak, mahogany, maple, and walnut are examples of hardwood. These are going to be your most durable and expensive choices.
Softwood: pine, spruce, cedar, fir, redwood, and hemlock. These are popular for furniture making options, but are softer wood and are prone to dings and scratches.
Metal: aluminum, iron, and steel. You'll find these durable beds in rooms featuring modern, contemporary, and transitionally styled rooms.

What mattress size goes with a standard trundle bed?

Under most circumstances, a trundle bed will accommodate a standard size twin mattress. The maximum mattress thickness a trundle bed can accommodate is eight inches. Otherwise, it will be too thick to move the trundle.

What are the most common uses of a trundle bed?

Except for its obvious use in a kids' bedroom, trundle beds can also serve other purposes. They can be used as:

Guest room seating: if you have a small guest room that appears too cramped with a full bed, the addition of a trundle bed helps create beautiful seating during the day and extra space for sleeping at night.
Office daybeds: for those who have seating in their office space, turn the couch into a daybed to help accommodate extra guests when a guest room option isn't available.
Sleepover options: if your child or teen likes to have sleepovers, the addition of a trundle bed is a fun way of livening up their room, so they don't have to use sleeping bags or air mattresses.
Storage. Rather than placing a mattress on the platform underneath the bed, the area can be used for drawers instead. In doing so, you’re creating storage space that’s at arm’s reach for stowing away items you’d like to keep out of sight. You’ll find this especially useful in small bedrooms where storage is at a premium.

How to decorate with a trundle bed?

Because you’re using a bed with a bed underneath, you’re limiting your decorating options. Therefore, you’re going to have to place the bed against one of the walls to accommodate the platform beneath. You must have enough room to pull out the trundle bed. If you’ve chosen to opt for storage drawers under the trundle bed for boys, then you’re opening yourself up to more decorating options.