Children's bunk beds from solid wood: types and design

Wood is a material that looks very beautiful, besides it has many other important advantages. That is why children's bunk beds from solid wood are very popular.

Wooden bunk beds for children are safe and environmentally friendly. These benefits can be called one of the most important for parents. However, they are attracted by other advantages of similar models.

• Aesthetic appearance. Other materials in this regard are very difficult to compete with natural wood.It has an interesting natural pattern, pleasant color. Children do not immediately get to appreciate this advantage, but they will quickly be able to understand what should be high-quality and beautiful furniture. At the same time, wood products can be decorated in different ways; they differ in design and shape.
• Thermal conductivity. The tree can save heat, but at the same time it will not heat up. It is much more pleasant to touch the headboard not from metal, but from natural wood.
• Strength. A bed of quality wood can last for a very long time.

The main disadvantage of good wood is its high price. Wood is hard to handle, so the cost of such a bed is higher than metal products, plywood. Another disadvantage is poor tolerance to temperature differences. In the heat, the tree can crack, dry out, change its color, and at high humidity it will just start to rot, accumulating fungal spores.

Classic bunk beds have a rectangular shape. Sleeping blocks are located above each other. Above there is a fence, only in the place where the head or around the perimeter. They are created from wooden slats, from laminated chipboard or MDF.It should be borne in mind that the furniture completely made of natural wood will be absolutely safe for the child.

Corner beds are arranged at right angles to each other. The bed below is usually very well lit, which is convenient for reading.

In some corner constructions, the bed below can move on wheels. So the furniture can be moved to any convenient place. The upper tier is not structurally connected to the lower.

Game beds-lofts are in high demand. Girls usually prefer models in the form of carriages, fairy-tale houses. Boys like beds in the form of ships of pirates, cars. As for the basic structure, it resembles a classic one. The beds are under each other.

Manufacturers provide in such models open shelves for books, sections for toys, beautiful lighting. In some of these designs, the bed is only one, and usually it is located at the top.Below may be a workplace or a zone for games.

Wooden bunk beds can be supplemented not only with drawers and shelves. Some manufacturers include gymnastic rings, a horizontal bar and other devices for sports. Transforming beds are very popular, for example, models with work surfaces.

Both softwood and hardwood trees are used to create beds. All popular materials have certain features of use, pros and cons.

• Fruit trees (apples, pears). Frames of such materials do not create, because they are not very durable. However, such wood is fairly easy to process, so good decorative elements and borders are obtained from it.
• Oak. From such a tree comes out very durable furniture, characterized by increased resistance to moisture, temperature and significant loads. However, oak is a fairly expensive material, so many prefer more affordable options.Oak bunk bed is well suited for a child's room, decorated in a classic style. Such designs should not be purchased for small spaces, because oak furniture is very massive.

• Ash. Such a tree is resistant to scratches, shock and other external influences. In appearance, this material can be compared with mahogany - it looks very nice even without additional processing.
• Birch tree. This material is durable, durable, beautiful.
• Larch. Such wood is well suited for rooms in which humidity is high. It is expensive, but it is characterized by high strength and long service life. Such furniture can be located even on the street: it will not be damaged by insects, it will not begin to rot and become covered with mold.

Natural wood looks very beautiful in itself, but you can also emphasize the original natural design with varnish. It can be tinted or colorless. A wooden bed, covered with varnish, will be well combined with glass, metal, leather interior elements.

Paintwork material can be glossy, matte (as well as semi-gloss, semi-gloss). It is recommended to purchase varnish, the base of which is nitrocellulose, urethane or acrylic. Remember that the cover should be absolutely safe, because young children often gnaw the sides of the bed. High-quality varnish will protect the surface from negative external influences, moisture, desiccation.

Dark furniture will look noble, strictly, and light shades will visually enlarge the room. You can decorate wood models with colored enamels. Children really like bright colors: green, orange, blue.

Choosing the most appropriate model, you need to consider a number of important factors. It is necessary to pay attention to the following points.

• Smell. The bed should not smell like an antiseptic or paintwork material, but natural wood. Her smell is very pleasant.
• Mounts. They must be reliable. You should pay attention to the fact whether it is easy to put forward additional countertops, drawers.
• Sustainability. To ensure the strength of the furniture, you can lie on it before making a purchase. It is better to stop the choice on the rack bottom.
• Angles. They should not be very strong, be very sharp. Choose edges with plastic parts or rounded models.

• Bumpers on top. If a small child is sleeping on the bottom bed, they should be on it. From above, the sides are made quite high and are usually located around the perimeter.
• Stairs. To play it safe, you can choose a ladder located at an angle. It will be much easier for the child to climb it. Restriction is not needed if the child is involved in sports.
• The size. Many prefer models designed for long-term use. In size, these beds can be compared with products for adults. Children are growing rapidly, but far from all parents can afford to buy new furniture for them.

Ikea designs are very popular. This company offers a fairly wide range of models. The material that uses the manufacturer - solid pine. The following beds are very popular among consumers.

• "Stuva." Such designs are designed for older children, however, the upper sides of the bed are quite high, so babies can sleep there (taking into account that it will be difficult for them to climb the vertical stairs). The manufacturer also provided for the presence of a desk, dresser, cabinet.
• "Sturo". These beds are designed for teenagers. Bundling can be selected individually.
• "Midal." This model is designed for children of primary school age. However, this bed is quite wide, so it may well be suitable for a teenager.
• "Irel". Such designs are well suited for kids, because the ladder is not upright, but tilted.
• "Cura". This model is basic. It is suitable for both kids and older children.

There are other well-known manufacturers of children's bunk beds made of solid wood.

• Knercer Group. These beds are designed for kids. Models are not very high, which is convenient for parents and safe for children. The ground floor is equipped as a play area. Constructions are made of beech, pine.
• TM Dolmar. These are pine products, on which paints and varnishes of interesting shades are applied. The facades are made of MDF, they are coated with color acrylic coating.
• "Kalinkovichi Furniture Factory". This manufacturer offers different designs: at an angle, under each other. Beds from this company differ in very esthetic appearance.

Designs from the massif hevea are distinguished by increased strength, besides, they look beautiful and expensive.

Here is the working area below, which is very convenient for the student.

The color of the wood can be very interesting, beautiful. This bed will be an accent in the interior.

To add brightness, you can apply a color coating on the product.

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