Each child needs his own bed. For two children living in one room, a bunk bed with a table for studying and extracurricular activities would be a good solution.
Furniture manufacturers offer models with different configurations, so you can easily choose one suitable for boys and girls, even with opposite temperaments. You can also make such furniture yourself.
Features of bunk beds
First of all, the models differ from each other in the number of functional zones.
Main modules:
- sleeping places;
- Desktop;
- clothing and stationery storage systems.
Everything should be harmoniously combined and suitable for children of different ages.
Standard sizes and shapes
The dimensions of the furniture depend on the availability and location of shelving and are selected individually for each room.
Standards are met only for beds:
- 150 x 70 or 160 x 70 cm - for preschoolers;
- 80 x 190 or 90 x 190 cm - for teenage schoolchildren;
- 90 x 200 cm - for high school students.
The width of the desk should be at least 60 cm, length - 120 cm. For children of different ages, it is better to choose transformable furniture to adjust the height to each child.
Who is it suitable for?
Two-level beds are suitable for children of different categories and genders.
These include:
- boys;
- girls;
- twins;
- weather;
- preschoolers;
- pupils.
Moreover, a large difference in the age of children is not a hindrance for such furniture.
Benefits of use
Two-level furniture with a desk has a number of advantages over classic models.
Advantages:
- saving usable space in the room;
- functionality (combining the sleeping area, work area and storage room);
- creating a special style in the interior;
- additional space for games (furniture is made in the form of an attic, fire truck, ship and other figures);
- children can sometimes change places (floors).
This bed is ideal for a small child's room.
Flaws
There are several disadvantages to installing such a bed.
Flaws:
- quarrels over the upper sleeping floor;
- from the second floor the baby can fall while playing or going to the toilet at night;
- one table is not enough for two schoolchildren;
- It’s stuffy at the top;
- a low ceiling will disturb the child on the upper tier.
It is better not to send children under 4-5 years old to sleep upstairs, then parents will be calmer.
Dimensions and features
The loft bed has the same dimensions as a regular single bed, except for the height. The whole point is for a bunk bed to take up as little space as possible, but still have many useful features. The height of such structures reaches about 2 meters.
This is enough to fit underneath and also fit comfortably at the top of the bed.
If you wish, focusing on your needs, you can develop your own design with a consultant. Order the materials in the right sizes and get the perfect bed to suit all your needs. You can change not only the height and width of the bed, but also choose what the desk will be like. It is advisable to think through small design elements.
For example, design several drawers or install a wardrobe.
The final design stage will be color selection. A bunk bed should ideally match the interior of the entire room. After receiving all the parts, you can begin installation, after which the assembled bed will be ready. All you need to do is make the bed.
Types of bunk bed models
Beds with two floors are sold with additional modules that make life easier for parents and children.
Functional sections:
- stationary desk;
- retractable table;
- loft bed and table (includes one bed upstairs);
- wardrobe and table;
- corner wardrobe;
- a wall of several cabinets;
- transformable beds.
They can be combined into one headset or installed separately as desired.
With desk
A bunk bed for children with a work area can be useful for all family members. The structure can be built-in or free-standing.
Drawers for writing instruments are located under the tabletop or are not provided at all. In this case, the shelves can be conveniently placed on the wall above the table. It would be better if the table height is adjustable.
With extendable table
This bed saves space and is suitable for children who do not need a table every day. For example, for preschoolers for educational activities on weekends.
The tabletop extends from under the lower tier, which is prudently made above the floor by about 50 cm. The length can match the mattress or be shorter.
Loft bed with table
It differs from the first option in that there is only one bed. You have to climb it by stairs, and below there is a convenient working area with a table, cabinet and chair. This configuration is compact, but intended for one person.
Usually designed in a gaming style (ship, castle and other options).
With dressing room and table
A ladder with drawers for storing toys and clothes is a great space saver in the room. The rack can be mounted at the end of the beds. Books and school supplies will fit there. The table is placed next to it or pulled out from the general structure.
It is advisable not to store fragile items on these shelves - children will accidentally drop them while playing.
With corner cabinet
The corner dressing room is more spacious than the standard one.
It can be located as follows:
- under the upper bed, when the lower one is adjacent;
- under the second floor of the attic;
- connected by an intermediate rack to the beds.
Bed linen and clothes can easily fit inside.
Wall
The most massive and spacious option. Cabinets can be wall-mounted or floor-mounted. Additional shelves for books and built-in containers for toys look harmonious. All personal belongings of both children will fit in such furniture.
The uniform design style of the facade creates a special coziness in the room.
Transformer
Another way to save space in the nursery is to purchase a double transformable bed. During the day, the beds are folded into a niche in the wall using a gas elevator. When assembled, this structure looks like a wall. Shelves and drawers on the outside are useful for storing books and toys. Transformers are sold separately or as part of a furniture set.
Design advantages
It should be noted that this design is quite popular, and many buyers belonging to completely different categories purchase it. The most popular is a children's bed with a table.
In addition, this modification of the bed aroused quite a lot of interest among designers, so in terms of the appearance of such furniture, there is also a wide variety of variations. However, beds combined with tables have both negative and positive features. Let's take a closer look at them.
So, the positive aspects include the following. Firstly, saving free space. In small apartments, or in apartments with small rooms, it is very difficult to manage the free surface.
In this regard, combining a bed and a table is one of the best solutions, which will free up space for other furniture, and in general will add free space in general due to the visual effect of expanding the space. In this connection, the dimensions of the entire home as a whole seem to increase.
Secondly, such a modification will be unique of its kind. The shape of the bed-table will be bright and interesting, and it can easily be supplemented with everything necessary if additional details are required. Thus, you can plan the design yourself, adjusting it to your needs.
Thirdly, such a piece of furniture will be multifunctional, since it will combine not only a sleeping place and a place to work, but can also become an excellent area for relaxation and children's games.
In addition, a bed with a table can be supplemented with shelves, drawers, bedside tables and even a wardrobe or chest of drawers, which will also make the structure a container for clothes, toys, papers, household appliances or other things. With all this, a relatively small area will be occupied, equal to the area occupied by a regular bed.
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Filling
A bunk bed with storage area is very functional, especially if you provide additional details.
In addition to the usual shelves, the dressing room may have:
- drawers;
- 1-2 rods;
- grids;
- hooks
These devices will help fill the storage system as conveniently as possible and teach children to maintain order. It is better to place unbreakable items on open shelves, but do not clutter the space.
Options for placing beds with a table in a children's room
The arrangement of furniture in the house affects your mood. If we talk about the bedroom, then it also affects the quality of sleep. Therefore, it is important to seriously think about how to place furniture correctly so that the child feels comfortable and confident.
Note! The arrangement of furniture is influenced by the age of the child.
The priorities of different zones will change as you grow older:
- For a baby, a place to play is of great importance;
- the student needs to equip his desk as comfortably as possible;
- It is important for a teenager to provide a place for computer equipment.
The best option would be to place your desktop near the window of the room.
If the loft bed is placed against a wall, it is necessary to install additional lighting for the working surface
When arranging a nursery, it is necessary to take into account the child’s opinion. But do not forget about the rules for arranging furniture in the room:
- To protect your child from illness, do not place the head of the bed towards a radiator or window.
- Each area must be illuminated. This is especially true for the workplace. The main light source should be at the top left.
- It is prohibited to place hanging bedside tables or shelves above the bed.
What to look for when choosing
A huge range of two-level furniture for children confuses their parents.
It's easier to make the right choice if you know what to look for:
- number of sleeping areas;
- second tier security;
- availability of a table and storage system;
- ergonomic working area;
- possibility of adjusting the height of the tabletop;
- the length of the couches will be sufficient for growing children for several years to come;
- all surfaces are flat and smooth;
- materials comply with GOST (natural wood, high-quality plastic or chipboard (chipboard)).
Don’t be shy about asking unnecessary questions to the seller and demanding certificates of conformity for the furniture offered. The comfort and health of children depends on this.
How to make it yourself
A simple two-story model can be made with your own hands.
For this you will need:
- plywood for the base under the mattress;
- solid pine for the frame;
- roulette;
- hacksaw;
- drill;
- self-tapping screws
After preparing the tools and materials, it is important to accurately measure the length, width and height of the future furniture. It’s better to take an assistant so as not to make a mistake. Then you can get to work.
Manufacturing stages:
- Assemble two identical boxes from sawn logs. Next, drawers (narrow bars for supporting lamellas or plywood under the mattress) are attached to the side and end boards.
- For the plywood base, a board is screwed in the middle of the frame. The slats are laid without additional reinforcement.
- Make two side walls and mount them to the top and bottom base of the beds. Cross beams will make their structure strong.
- The top box is placed on the last beam and screwed with self-tapping screws from the outside.
- The sides at the top are made of boards. The main thing is to leave empty space for the hole.
- All that remains is to assemble the ladder and attach the beds and one of the supporting posts to both floors.
- Coat the furniture with varnish and let dry.
Where is the best location?
The location of the two-level system depends on the dimensions and layout of the room. It’s good if there is a recess in the wall where the entire structure will fit. In a standard room, furniture is placed along a long wall. Preferably away from doors and windows.
For children of different sexes or with a large age difference, it is better to choose a two-tier structure, in which the sleeping areas are perpendicular to each other. It will be possible to enclose the lower floor with a screen or shelving so that the children have personal space.
Choosing a style and color scheme for a loft bed with a wardrobe and a table
A children's loft bed with various types of work area design is the most popular option, which is used in all interiors. It may include: cabinets, a rack, a chest of drawers and even a wardrobe. Such models are divided into:
- low;
- average;
- tall.
A low loft bed is suitable for small children, and the space under it is most often used only for storing things and toys.
Modern
To decorate a loft bed in a modern style, a natural wood structure with a corner table and wardrobe in the lower tier, and a sleeping area on the second floor is perfect. An excellent option for combining natural wood with chipboard and MDF elements imitating natural wood.
Wooden loft bed for a school-age child
High tech
For the high-tech style, a new product is suitable: a modern design that is produced in reverse order. The sleeping area in such models is located below and hidden in the podium; it is represented by a roll-out bed on wheels. The workplace and closet are located on the podium. This system is the safest. This design can be decorated in black and white.
A similar solution is often used in a teenage room, in which the ceiling height allows for a two-level structure to be placed
And others
A loft bed in the Provence style can be made of metal with elements of artistic forging in white; the same forging details can be used in table legs and the back of a chair. An original solution will turn the design into a highlight of the interior.
The metal loft bed has good stability and reliable connections
