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

Bunk beds are a great way to save space and provide a cozy place to relax or sleep. They're also a big hit with kids, who can't seem to enjoy gliding down the slide or sending their favorite toys flying through the air.

Parents will appreciate the fact that this wood bunk bed comes in several finishes, including white for a fail-proof coastal or cottage style and gray and clay for versatile contemporary spaces. It also has angled ladders that 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 mix of functionality and fun that kids (and parents) enjoy. It's made of solid knot-free wood that is durable. The neutral-colored finish is non-toxic and has low VOC, promoting a healthy indoor environment. The bed is 50 inches above the floor, making it perfect for smaller rooms and safer for younger children. The top bunk has an elevated guardrail of 14 inches to provide security, as well as sturdy plywood slats that ensure every sleeping surface is able to support up to 400 pounds.

This bunk bed stacked has a versatile ladder that can be attached to the top of the frame, optimizing space in smaller spaces. The angled ladder with rounded edges offers an easy, comfortable climb, and the vibrant hand-sewn 100% cotton play curtain creates an ideal space for imaginative play. Bunk bed assembly is easy thanks to the extensive instruction manual as well as all the hardware included.

With the super-fun slide in the deluxe version it's the perfect bunk bed for kids to sleep in and playdates! The lowered top platform helps center and stabilize kids before sliding and the curved slide surface allows for a smooth ride and soft landing. The slide also comes with cutout handles to provide extra security. The stacked-bunk design can sleep two comfortably, and the bottom bunk has plenty of headroom to read or cuddle.

This low loft with slide and play curtain is an ideal choice for smaller rooms, opening up the floor space to accommodate more toys and activities. The ladder with angled legs can be installed on either the right or left side of the bed to accommodate room layout, and slatted footboards and headboards with flush, color-matched hardware gives this bunk bed a contemporary look. 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 each bunk is structurally sound. All the hardware, instructions and upper/lower slats are included. Two adults are required for assembly.

Kids rooms are often overflowing with books, clothes and other knick-knacks, but our unique selection of bunk beds with storage options can help you make your child's room more appealing. If you pick a low bunk with stairs that have built-in drawers or a high trundle bed that has side cubbies, these room-saving kids beds make it easy and convenient to organize and store all their belongings. A lot of our affordable bunk beds for kids beds come with trundles with a hidden twin pull-out bed. This is perfect to accommodate sleepovers. The pullout bed that you can tuck away in the underbed bed is easy to use for children and doesn't require any 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 a bedroom fun, exciting and cool. They are ideal for kids triple bunk beds who share the space with their siblings or for one child who invites friends to a sleepover. The biggest advantage of bunk beds is that they can be space-saving. A bunk bed that is standard doubles (or triples) the amount of sleeping space that a room can hold while maintaining the same footprint on the floor as a single twin or a full-sized mattress.

Some bunk beds are stacked twin over twin, while others are arranged more imaginatively. Some, for instance, have stairs that lead to the bed above, while others are designed as an L-shaped unit that has two beds that are close to each other. This allows children to sleep together, but leaves plenty of room for toys, bookcases, and other objects.

This wood bunk bed is a fantastic alternative to traditional metal bunk beds. It's elegant and durable and will last for years. The sleek lines, curving corners and natural wood finish gives the room a modern feel while also adding to its space. Additionally, the ladder can be placed on either side of the bed so you can set up the bed to meet your requirements.

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

When choosing the right bunk bed for your children, it's important to think about the overall size of your space, says Katie Siegel, lead designer at Rumor Designs. You should 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 whether your ceilings are high enough for an elevated mattress.

The last thing to do is think about how your children will get to and from their bunk beds. Some models have a standard ladder, while others come with an additional stairs that have large steps that allow children to safely climb up and down. This is especially important when older children will be using the top bunk for themselves.

There are several models of bunk beds that can accommodate three people, which is ideal for large families or for those who frequently host sleepovers. One alternative is this three-person bunk bed from Harriet Bee, which offers a no-frills design that's suited to smaller rooms and comes with a budget-friendly price tag. The bed can be divided into two beds, if you decide that your children don't need the extra sleeping space.

Room & Board Tanker Twin Over Twin Bunk Bed

A common feature of camps and shared rooms for kids alike bunk beds are effective space-saving and can be adventurous to Kids Bunkbed. But with the multitude of options out there, determining the best one for your family and home can be a challenge, particularly considering their size and price. So, I consulted experts -- parents and even one who actually wrote the book on bunk beds -- to help me find seven of the top kids bunkbeds that will last from toddler to teenage years.

All the twin-over-twin options listed here are safe for children and meet CPSC and voluntary standards established by ASTM. Most of the choices include a safety railing at the bottom of the bunk Some even include trundle pullouts that can be used to create one bed. Some have fixed ladders which are safer and easier to climb than stairs, however they take up more space; others come with an angled ladder which can be placed on the long or short side of the bunk.

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