Bunk bed for girls, what to look for when choosing

A bed is that element of furniture that a child needs from birth. Although at first many babies sleep with their parents, later they need a separate bed. If the area of the room is small, and there are several children in the family, a bunk bed for girls or boys can come in handy. What design options are there for little princesses?

Design options and their parameters

Modern manufacturers offer a variety of options for bunk beds, among which you can choose the best option for any children's bedroom.

Traditional duplex

A bed for two children can accommodate various items, such as drawers, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers or a table. But traditional is considered the option with a design containing just two berths, located one above the other. The design also includes a staircase to the second floor and a fence of the upper tier. In a dream, children can toss and turn and not control themselves, so the fence will provide reliable protection for the daughter.

Such a model has the following advantages:

Significant savings in room space. This is especially true if the child is not the first or twins are born, and the area of the apartment or house is very limited;
The staircase to the second floor is a small sports horizontal bar, which allows developing the child’s muscles from childhood;
Money saving. A simple double design costs less than two separate beds;
Creating a play area for the child. Children like to be on the second floor and with proper fencing, the bed will be loved by two girls.

The length of the berth is approximately 190-200 cm. The width is 70-80 cm. In some models, because the stairs are made at a slight angle, the lower shelf is 10-20 cm wider than the top. The total height of the model is approximately 150-180 see. The lower shelf may be at a height of 30-40 cm from the floor. The distance between the tiers is about 80-105 cm - this height is enough so that the child can sit on the bed without bending.

Retractable

One of the safest options for a double bed is a pull-out model. When folded, it looks like an ordinary tall single. In the evening, a second berth moves out of it like a box.

The retractable model has huge advantages:

It does not create a heaped up feeling in the room, because its height is not much more than the usual design, and the lower tier moves in the daytime;
The second tier is not high, therefore there is no risk that the child will fall from the top floor;
It is convenient in those cases when the second berth is not often used, for example, if a girlfriend comes to sleep for the night;
Saves space in the room.

The width and length of the two berths will vary: an extra mattress can be 190 cm long and 80 cm wide, and the parameters of the upper tier will be: 90x200 cm. This difference in size is due to the fact that the lower tier must fully fit when folded under the main sleeping place. The height of the beds, depending on the model, is 55-85 cm. Additionally, the bed when rolling out is lower. The base under the mattress is beech lamellas 1.5 cm thick and 7.5 cm wide.

Children's home furniture

For newborn and teenager

There are situations when a newborn baby appears in the family with a teenage daughter. When she gets older, she needs a separate sleeping place. In this case, children's bunk beds can come to the rescue. manufacturers offer options in which the upper tier is represented by a regular bed, and the playpen is located below.

If you can’t buy ready-made furniture, you can create a two-tier model by adding a second tier to the bed of your eldest daughter. Of course, while the youngest daughter is small, she will sleep on the first floor, and the older will have to move upstairs.

The length of the bed should be 190-200 cm. Since the oldest child is already an adult, short beds will not work. The width of the mattress will be in the region of 80-90 cm. The lower shelf for the newborn should be equipped with a protective fence. It can be made of lamellas 7.5 cm wide and 1.5 cm thick.

With wardrobe

Bunk beds for girls can be fitted with a wardrobe. If you need two full beds, the wardrobe can be located on the side and in harmony with the design of the bed.

A younger child usually sleeps below, so this bed can be made smaller and, due to the difference, create a narrow wardrobe on the side. The upper bed will be 200 cm long, and the lower one 160 cm. On the side there will be a place for a 40-cm-wide cabinet. Up to 4 shelves can be located in the closet. To make it convenient to get things from them, their depth should be less than the width of the bed - about 40-50 cm. Girls usually have a lot of clothes, so the cabinet will not be out of place. The width of such models is about 80-100 cm.

The design with a cabinet suggests the presence of one berth - on the second floor. Such models are convenient in that they allow you to save space in the room, placing in one place and the bed, and wardrobe, and other necessary furniture elements.

With a chest of drawers

In addition to the closet, a bed for teenagers can have chests of drawers. There are models where chests of drawers are located under the first shelf. This is convenient, because it allows you to rationally use the space under the beds.

If the bed is 200 cm long, then 2 large drawers 95 cm long can be located below. The height of the drawer is about 20-30 cm. The width of the bed can be about 80-100 cm. The height of the headboard is 160-180 cm. The distance between the tiers is 80-100 cm.

An interesting solution is to perform steps in the form of boxes. Climbing to the second floor is possible not by a vertically located staircase, but by steps located to the side of the berths. Each step acts as a box and thus the ladder is combined with a chest of drawers. The lower drawer has a depth equal to the width of the lower floor. If it is 80 cm and up to the second shelf is 4 steps, then the depth of the drawers is 80 cm, 60 cm, 40 cm and 20 cm. The length of the berth is in the range of 190-200 cm. The total length of the structure is about 240 cm.

With a desk

A child of 6-7 years old goes to school and needs a place to do homework. If the area of the room is not enough for a separate desk, you can combine the bed and the working (training) place. A bunk bed with a work desk is designed for one girl. The second floor is occupied by a bed, and on the first is a table. It does not occupy the entire area of the lower shelf, so in the lower part of the bed you can place a small chest of drawers for textbooks, notebooks and similar items.

The height of such a bed is about 160 cm. Length - 190-200 cm, width 75-100 cm. About half of the space on the ground floor can be occupied by a table - 100 cm. The distance from the table to the floor is about 75-80 cm.

It is worth remembering that for classes the child needs good lighting. The task can be solved with a table lamp, but daylight is extremely necessary. Therefore, it is better to place a bed near a window opening. It can be placed along the wall adjacent to the one where there is a window. So the light will fall on the table from the side, and the girl will be able to study without harm to her eyesight.

Corner

Corner models allow you to combine various furniture elements in two-tier structures. The lower shelf is placed perpendicular to the upper, so that under the second floor there is room for a cabinet, chest of drawers or table. The lower shelf may have additional chest drawers underneath. And above the first shelf there will be a place for shelves or a small cabinet. Steps to the second floor may include drawers. A corner bed can combine almost all the necessary elements of a children's room.

The size of the berths is 190-200x80-100 cm. The height of the lower shelf is about 50-60 cm, the upper shelf is at a distance of 140 cm from the floor. At the bottom there will be a place for a corner table measuring 100x100 cm.

Transformers

An interesting solution is to buy a transformer. Such models contain elements that play the role of a table during the day, and at night fold into a full bed. Of course, transformers have a high cost, however, in rooms where every meter is important, such models will be appropriate. A considerable price is due to the presence of a lifting mechanism. Here are some of the benefits of these models:

The child will learn to maintain order on the table, because at night he will have to turn it off. The bed is made daily;
Similar models, like any bunk beds, save room size.

The length and width of the sleeping places are standard - approximately 190-200x80-100 cm. If the bed is 90 cm wide, the table into which it can be transformed has a depth of 60 cm. These 30 cm are used so that the mattress fits vertically at the table. The width of the table will be the same as the width of the berth.

Which design is preferable

When choosing a bed for a room of daughters, it is important to consider the design. Girls love beautiful vibrant colors. Older girls often like pastel shades, so neutral furniture is the best option. You can decorate with bright elements yourself with the help of stickers or pillows.

The height of the upper tier should be sufficient so that an adult can sit on the ground floor without bending. A bed is not the only element of furniture; it must be combined with the rest of the decor. If the doors, cornice, cabinets, shelves are made of wood, the model with metal elements does not fit too well into the overall interior design.

To design a nursery, you can choose the styles:

Hi-tech - beds should have a concise design. They can be made of plastic and contain chrome elements;
Romanticism - it is characterized by airiness and ornate rounded elements. Thread can be used. Canopies and light draperies of delicate shades are welcome;
Minimalism - such models look modern, stylish. They do not contain elaborate decor elements, the forms are strict, geometrically correct;
Ecostyle - it involves the use of natural materials for the manufacture of furniture. A bed of unpainted solid wood is exactly what you need.

Responsibly approaching the choice of beds for girls' rooms, you can create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere in the nursery.