SLEEP: Bunk Bed Ideas

For some reason I've been thinking about bunk beds lately, which is strange seeing as how I only have one child... Bunk beds are by no means a new concept, but I found lots of creative designs that I wanted to share with you. You just can't beat the space saving benefits of having one in a shared room!

#1: Double Up. Got a vacation house with limited space for people to sleep? Grandkids that need beds when they come to visit? Two bunk beds placed next to each other is a great option and looks like a single unit. (I envy whoever gets to sleep in this peaceful room with an incredible ocean view!)

Image courtesy of Scala and Romano Interiors

#2: The modern statement piece. The unique curves and ladder placement of this Wave 2 bed from Mimondo might make you feel like you're sleeping in a futuristic treehouse.

#3: The secret hideout. This bed doesn't show a mattress underneath, but it could easily work with one to make it a bunk bed. The whole thing seems like a cozy place to sleep and a fun place to play.

Image courtesy of mimolimit

#4: The nesting beds. My friend Emily with triplets is in serious need of something like this! With the sliding track system, it looks much easier than trying to stuff away a trundle bed - and there are THREE!

via All-Dreaming

#5: The hideaway bed. This is such a great solution for a shared room with limited play space. The Murphy-bed concept would work so well and the hinged ladder lays flat against the bed making it even more compact.

via All-Dreaming

#6: The loft bed. Yes, I realize it's not technically a bunk bed, but it's so great! A huge sleeping space upstairs and tons of space downstairs for play, storage and studying.

via Every Little Thing Inspired

#7: The hobbit bed. For your own little Frodo and Sam. You know, just in case you have a hobbit house in the woods somewhere.

Found via Pinterest

#8: The modular bed. Cute colors, cabin-like features and the ability to create different configurations make this Aalto + Aalto bed feel fresh and modern.

via Grassroots Modern

#9: The hanging bed. I remember seeing this room in Dwell magazine accompanied by a great article about how the owner made it herself out of simple parts from Ikea and Home Depot, I believe. Looks so awesome.

via woovaa

#10: The bed that looks like a cabinet. Sleek and easy on the eyes! I like how this one doesn't feel heavy and bulky even when the beds are folded out.

via woohome

#11: The quad bed. A custom made set of four - mostly I just love the wood paneling and the bedding. :)

via superkul inc. architect

Comments

[Cynthia]

Pretty cool blog post! Such unique finds.

[bunk bed]

Hideway Bunk Bed is a great solution for the people who are having shared room with limited play space. The Hideway bed looks really compact.

[christine]

I really like the # 8 modular bed. I am sure any child would be happy to have this bed to sleep in
Thanks for sharing

[Murphy Wall Bed]

I really like all these fun bed ideas. We have been trying to decide which kind of bed we want to get. Which is the best for kids?

[Kids Bedding]

Gorgeous! Thanks for the wonderful tips. I love a bed that looks cozy all day. Makes me want to go to bed earlier. I am your newest follower!

[Steven Brewer]

These ideas are really good. This helps in saving space in our bedroom. Wall beds can be folded to wall, which gives a lot of space for other need in our room.

[Karee]

Do you have info on #10?