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

Bunk beds are the ultimate in space-saving that offer effective sleeping and playing. They're also a big hit for kids who can't seem to be bored of sliding down the slide or sending their favorite toys flying through the air.

Parents will appreciate the fact that the wood bunk bed is available in a variety of finishes, including white for a dependable cottage or coastal look, and clay and gray for flexible contemporary spaces. It also has angled ladders, which take up less space than straight ladders.

Max & Lily Low Bunk Bed with Slide

This twin over twin low bunk bed with slide delivers the perfect combination of practical and fun that kids (and parents) are sure to love. Crafted with solid knot-free pine wood, it's durable and built to last. The neutral color finish is non-toxic and has a low VOC making it a healthier indoor environment. The bed is 50 inches above the floor, making it ideal for smaller spaces and safer for younger children. The top bunk has high 14-inch guardrails for security, while sturdy plywood slats ensure the bed can support up to 400 lbs of weight.

This bunk bed stacked features a movable ladder that is attached to the end of the frame, maximizing space in smaller rooms. The angle-angled ladder with rounded edges offers an easy and comfortable climb and the bright, hand-sewn 100% cotton play curtain creates a perfect space for imaginative play. Bunk bed assembly can be accomplished quickly and easily with the included hardware and clear instructions.

This is the best bunk bed for children with the super-fun slide! The lowered top platform helps to stabilize and center kids prior to sliding and the curved slide surface makes for a smooth ride and soft landing. The slide has handles with cutouts for extra security. The built-in bunks can comfortably sleep two, and plenty of headroom on the bottom bunk makes it a perfect spot for reading and snuggles.

This low loft bed with play curtains and slide is ideal for smaller rooms. It gives more floor space to be used for games and other activities. The staircase that is included can be set up on the left or right of the bed, based on the layout of the room. Slatted headboards, footboards and flush-matched hardware complete the contemporary design. Solid plywood slats provide support for each sleeping surface and can hold up to 400 pounds of weight, and metal-on-metal bolt connections ensure that each bunk is built to last. All hardware, instructions, and upper/lower slats are included. Two adults are recommended to construct the bunks.

The rooms of children are often overflowing with clothes, books and other knick-knacks However, our unique range of bunk beds that have storage options can help you take back your child's bedroom. These kids' Bed beds that are space-saving make it easy to store and organize all their belongings. A lot of our bunk beds have trundles with a hidden twin pull-out bed. This is perfect for accommodating sleepovers. The tuck-away underbed pullout bed is a breeze to use by children and doesn't require any complicated installation or a pullout mechanism. Sleepovers are now more fun than ever!

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

Bunk beds can make a bedroom exciting, fun and cool regardless of whether siblings share rooms or for a single child inviting friends for an evening of sleepover. The biggest advantage of bunk beds is that they are space-saving. A bunk bed that is standard doubles (or triples) the amount of sleeping space that a room can hold and leaves the same footprint for floor space as a single twin or full-sized mattress.

While some bunk beds are set up in a conventional twin-over-twin layout some are set up in more innovative ways. Some, for instance, have an escalator that leads to the upper bed while others are designed as an L-shaped unit that has two beds in close proximity to each other. This allows kids to sleep in pairs, yet offers plenty of space for toys, books and more which is ideal for smaller rooms.

This wood bunk bed is a great alternative to traditional metal bunk beds. It's stylish and sturdy, a combination that will last for years. The clean lines, Kids' Bed curving corners and contrast natural wood finish give the room a modern feel and also add to its spaciousness. The ladder can be placed on either side of the bed to meet your requirements.

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

Katie Siegel, the lead designer at Rumor Designs, says that when choosing a bunk bed that is suitable for children it is important to consider the size of the room. You must make sure that the dimensions of the bed correspond to those of your room otherwise, they could look too big and unbalanced. You'll also want to check if your ceilings are tall enough to support a lofted mattress.

And lastly, consider how your children will travel to and from their bunk beds. Some models come with an ordinary ladder, whereas others provide an optional stairway with deep steps that make it easy for children to climb up and down safely. This is particularly important if you intend to let older kids use the top bunk on their own.

There are several models of bunk beds that can sleep three people, which is perfect for large families or those who host sleepovers frequently. This three-person Harriet Bee bunk bed is an excellent choice for smaller rooms. It's also reasonably priced. While this bunk bed sleeps three, it can be converted to two separate beds if your kids beds decide they don't require the extra sleeping space.

Room & Board Tanker Twin Over Twin Bunk Bed

A staple of camps and shared rooms for kids as well, bunk beds are efficient space-saving and can be exciting to children. It isn't easy to pick the right bunk bed for your family, particularly when there are so many options, and the cost and size. So, I consulted experts -- parents including one who literally wrote the book on bunk beds--to assist me in locating seven of the top kids bunkbeds that will last from toddler to teenage years.

All the twin-over-twin choices on this list are safe for children and meet CPSC and voluntary standards established by ASTM. To ensure extra safety, a majority of the options 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 safer than stairs however they take up more space. Some have angled ladders which can be placed either on the long or on the short side of the bunk.

Most bunks come with simple, functional designs that don't appear "baby" and work in a variety of styles, from traditional to modern. The majority of bunk beds are Greenguard Gold certified. This means that they release low levels of chemical, so you can sleep easy knowing that your children are in a safe space.