Children's bunk beds with a sofa: varieties and tips for choosing

Owners of small apartments are forced to think through the details of the bedroom to the smallest detail in order to make the most ergonomic use of the available square meters. In our article, we will talk about how practical a bunk bed can be with a small sofa below, as well as examples of the beautiful placement of such furniture in the interior.

For small houses and apartments in which a family lives with children, the best option to equip several beds at once is considered to be a bunk bed, where the lower "floor" is represented by a small folding sofa, and the second - an ordinary bed. Such furniture allows you to solve several problems at once:

• provides households with full places to sleep;
• allows you to rationally plan the placement of functional areas in the room;
• frees up space, gives the interior originality and a stylish look.

The advantages of this design can hardly be overestimated:

• saving free space in the room;
• stylish design that helps create a cozy atmosphere in the house;
• if the bed is equipped with a high-quality orthopedic mattress, then such furniture will create all the conditions for a healthy sleep.

However, it was not without drawbacks - they primarily relate to those who sleep on the second tier. If this is a child’s resting place, then the berth must certainly be protected by bumpers that prevent accidental falls and injury to the baby. Among the dangerous elements include a climbing ladder, it can be a significant threat in those cases if:

• made of low quality materials;
• inconveniently located;
• made in violation of technological requirements;
• has cracks, as well as chips and burrs - which significantly increases the risk of injury during operation.

On the second tier, people with low and medium weight can be placed, for obese users, being at a height can be unsafe.

The furniture industry offers several ergonomic options for a two-level product:

• for a family with two children;
• for one user;
• for a joint bedroom for children and parents.

The most common is the model, equipped with a minimum: at the bottom - a sofa, and above - an attic. However, products that are additionally equipped with shelves, storage boxes or a small cabinet are no less popular. Depending on your budget and personal preferences, you can install designs in different designs.

• Two-level model with a sofa bed. In this case, a bed is placed at the top, and a stationary sofa is located below. Such products create two functional zones - a resting place and a platform for daytime spending time (talking with friends, reading, playing games, etc.).

• Bunk bed with eurobook. As in the previous version, here the bed forms a sleeping place, while the sofa set from below acts as a guest area during the day, and when night falls, it unfolds.

• Loft bed with sofa. This model is usually used to furnish children's rooms and rooms where teenagers live.

Determination of the dimensions of the berth directly depends on the following factors:

• I will be of age;
• their anatomical features;
• the purpose of the furniture and, in particular, the sofa.

As practice shows, in order to create conditions for a healthy stay, the length of a berth should exceed a person’s height by 20-30 cm or more. It is very important to pay attention to this factor when choosing furniture for an adult's room. If we are talking about children and adolescents, then the backlog should be greater, because children grow quickly, and if you select furniture “back to back”, then it will last no more than 2 years.

Traditionally, the dimensions of the berth-bed are:

• for children 5-9 years old - 1600x800 mm;
• for children 10-14 years old - 1700x900 mm;
• for users from 15 years old - 900x1900 mm.

The size of the sofa is influenced by its purpose, it can be used:

• exclusively as a place of rest;
• like a berth;
• combine the functions of a place of daytime relaxation and healthy sleep.

The basis of the design can be made of different materials, each of which has its pros and cons. The frame experiences maximum load, so in the first place it must meet the strength requirements - that is why most often it is made of metal or wood.

Natural wood is an environmentally friendly material, which is characterized by increased strength and a long service life. A bed made of wood, made in natural shades or painted, can harmoniously fit into a variety of stylistic directions. This material is most often used to design a children's room.

The following types of wood are usually used.

• Beech and Ash - the breeds most widespread in furniture business, they differ in noble shades thanks to what the furniture looks refined and esthetically.
• Pine - the most accessible material in terms of pricing.Designs made of solid pine are durable, however, when choosing such a model, be sure to pay attention to the presence of knots - the fewer there are, the longer your furniture will last.

This material is obtained from pressed chips, however, it is not as environmentally friendly as wood, since an adhesive-based binder component is used for its manufacture. This is a less practical and durable material, however, due to the low cost and the ability to create models in the form of houses, cars and ships, it is very popular among users.

The main advantages of metal include relatively low cost in tandem with practicality and a long operational period. However, such material is not often selected, since metal structures do not always harmoniously fit into the general style of the interior. In addition, metal products are classified as traumatic, therefore it is not recommended to install them in a children's room.

A bunk bed with a sofa for girls is usually decorated in light, delicate shades - white, pink, pale purple, blue. The second floor is often made in the form of a fabulous house or carriage - thus the sleeping place can be used not only for relaxation, but also for games. For teenage girls, the emphasis is on the sofa - the upper unit looks like a standard bed, and the lower one is more stylized, taking into account the interests of the owner of the room.

The bed for boys is decorated in brown, blue, olive and light gray colors, the upper floor is usually decorated, giving the resemblance to a typewriter or a ship. The use of black colors is allowed only in the room of teenagers, while the color must be complemented by printscorresponding to the stylistic decision of the interior of the teenager.

When choosing a two-story structure, it is important to consider all the possible nuances and features of the room where the bed will be installed. Particular attention must be paid to the following factors.

• The quality of the material used, and if we are talking about wood, then also the level of its "maturity". The fact is that the "raw" tree begins to warp as it dries, as a result, the furniture creaks and is deformed. Cracks, protruding knots and poorly machined surfaces are not allowed.
• Functionality. Features of using the design of the sofa and the basic requirements for the model - if you are going to equip a couple of berths, the sofa must be folding. If you need the lower part exclusively for relaxation, then a stationary model of a mini-sofa will be enough.
• Pay special attention to security issues. On the second floor should be provided with sides, the stairs should be strong and stable. If a full teenager or adult will sleep on the bed, then it is desirable that the stairs are placed at an angle. When climbing up and down, there should not be any inconvenience, otherwise there is a high risk of tipping the bed.
• When buying, be sure to check the bottom of the sleeping area - the strength of the base is of fundamental importance. For an adult user, it is determined by the user's body weight, and for a child, by its activity and desire to jump.
• Another point that should not be ignored - psychological comfort of a person sleeping on the lower floor.

A feature of bunk beds with a sofa is their compactness. This is especially true for small rooms. It captivates a wide variety of materials and models that are used for production.

If you wish, you can always choose a product that can be installed in different places of the room, even in the center so that it does not violate the overall design, but blends harmoniously into the existing environment.

In the children's and teenage rooms, the sofa often serves as a place to chat with friends - this is much more convenient than placing peers on the bed.

In the nursery, preference should be given to bright colors and printed upholstery.

And in the teenager’s room, high-tech furniture is perfect for the best.

Girls will be comfortable if the product surrounds it in Provencal decor.

Adult two-level models are rare, but they are indispensable if parents live in the same room with their child.

An overview of the bunk bed with a sofa, see the video.