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

Bunk beds are the ultimate space savers, offering an efficient way to sleep and play. The slide and the stuffed animals are a big attraction for children who can't get enough of sliding down the slide.

The bunk bed made of wood is available in a variety of finishes. Pick white for a coastal or cottage appearance, or clay and gray to create a swish contemporary space. The ladders are also angled that take up less space than straight ladders.

Max & Lily Low Bunk Bed with Slide

This twin bed with slide is the perfect mix of fun, function and style that both kids (and their parents) will enjoy. Made from solid knot-free pine wood, it's sturdy and built to last. The non-toxic, low VOC neutral finish helps to create a the cleanliness and health of your indoor environment, 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 has an elevated guardrail of 14 inches to provide security, as well as sturdy plywood slats to ensure that each sleeping surface is able to support up to 400 pounds.

This stacked bunk bed comes with a ladder that is attached to the top of the frame, which maximizes space in smaller spaces. The bent ladder with rounded edges offers an easy and comfortable climb and the colorful hand-sewn 100 100% cotton play curtain creates the perfect space for imaginative play. Bunk bed assembly can be accomplished quickly and easily with the included hardware and comprehensive instructions.

This is the perfect bunk bed for children with the fun slide! The lower top platform helps to stabilize and center kids prior to sliding, and the curved slide surface makes for a smooth ride as well as a soft landing. The slide is equipped with handles that have cutouts for added security. The stackable bunk design can comfortably sleep two people. The ample headroom on the bottom bunk makes it an ideal spot for reading and snuggles.

This low loft bed with play curtains and slide is perfect for smaller spaces. It provides more space on the floor to be used for toys and other activities. The angled staircase included can be installed either on the left or right side of the bed, based on the layout of the room. Slatted headboards, footboards and flush-matched hardware add to the modern design. Solid plywood slats are a solid sleeping surface and can support up to 400 pounds of weight, while metal-on-metal bolt connections ensure that each bunk is sturdy. Instructions, upper/lower slat rolls, and all the necessary hardware are included; 2 adults recommended for assembly.

Our unique collection of bunk beds can help you reclaim your child's space. These Kids' Bed beds that are space-saving make it easy to store and organize all their belongings. Additionally, many of our bunk beds that have trundles feature an under-bed pullout twin bed that is ideal to accommodate sleepovers. The pullout that can be tucked away under the bed is simple for children to use, and doesn't require complicated setup or pullout mechanism. Sleepovers have never been this enjoyable!

Crate & Kids Babyletto TipToe White & Washed Natural Wood Kids Bunk Bed

Bunk beds can make bedrooms fun, exciting and cool. They are great for children who share the space with their siblings or for a single child inviting friends to a sleepover. The biggest advantage of bunk beds is that they can be space-saving. A standard bunk bed can double (or triple) the amount of space for sleeping in a room and Kids' Bed take up the same amount of floor space a twin or full-sized bed.

While some bunk beds are stacked in a traditional twin-over-twin arrangement some are set up in more creative ways. For instance, some have an escalator that leads to the upper kids' bed while others are designed as an L-shaped unit with two beds that are close to one another. This allows children to sleep in pairs, but leaves plenty of room for books, toys and other items, which is great for smaller rooms.

In contrast to a traditional bunk bed, this wood version is strong and stylish, a combination that stands the years. The sleek lines, curving corners and natural wood finish gives the room a modern feel and add spaciousness. The ladder can be set on either side of the bed, allowing you can set up the bed to suit your needs.

This bed also comes with GREENGUARD Gold Certification1 for low chemical emissions into the air. This creates an environment that is safe for sleeping and playing. Parents will also appreciate the fact that this bunk bed utilizes only spruce, plywood and medium-density fiberboard. They are all made of Greenguard Gold-certified, TSCA-compliant materials.

Katie Siegel, the lead designer at Rumor Designs, says that when you are choosing a bunk bed for children it is important to consider the size of your room. You will want to make sure that the dimensions of the bed correspond to the dimensions of your room, otherwise they could appear too bulky and unbalanced. In addition, you'll need to take into consideration whether or not your ceilings are high enough to support lofted beds.

Also, think about the way your children will go up and down their bunks. Some models have an ordinary ladder, while others have an optional stairs that have deep steps that allow children to safely climb up and down. This is particularly important when older children will be using the top bunk on their own.

There are a few models of bunk beds that can accommodate three people, which is ideal for large families, or for those who host sleepovers frequently. One alternative is this three-person bunk bed kids bed from Harriet Bee, which offers an unpretentious design that's well-suited to smaller spaces and comes with a price that is affordable. Although this bed sleeps three people, it can be converted to two separate beds if your kids decide they don't require the extra sleeping space.

Room & Board Tanker Twin Over twin Bunk Bed

A staple of camp and shared rooms for kids alike bunk beds are effective space-saving and can be adventurous for children. It can be difficult to select the right bunk bed for your family, especially when there are a myriad of options, and the cost and dimensions. I asked parents, including one who wrote the book about bunk beds, to help me find seven of the most effective bunk beds for children that will last until teens.

All twin-overtwin options on this list are safe and meet CPSC standards and voluntary ASTM standards. To ensure extra safety, a majority of them have a railing on the bottom bunk, and some come with pullout trundles that can be used as single beds. Some have fixed ladders which are more secure and safer to climb than stairs but require more space and some come with angled ladders that can be placed on either the long or short side of the bunk.

Most of the bunks have simple practical designs that don't appear "baby" and work in a variety of styles ranging from farmhouse to modern. And most are Greenguard Gold certified, which means they are low in chemical emissions. You can rest easy knowing that your kids are sleeping in a safe and healthy environment.