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A bunk bed is the classic answer to two children and one small room — two full sleeping spaces stacked in the footprint of a single bed, leaving precious floor free for play. Our range runs from simple twin-stack bunks to triple and trio designs that add a third bed, plus styles with built-in storage drawers or a pull-out trundle for sleepovers, in sturdy wooden and metal frames and painted finishes to suit any child's room.
Below is straightforward guidance on choosing the right bunk for your space and, just as importantly, using it safely — with fast UK delivery and 30-day returns on every order.
Height is the measurement people forget. Measure from floor to ceiling and allow enough clearance for your child to sit up comfortably in the top bunk without knocking their head — around 65cm above the top mattress is a sensible minimum. Position the bunk away from ceiling light fittings, and keep the top bunk clear of windows, blind cords and shelves. Leave space at the foot or side for the ladder, and check the bunk will pass through doorways and up stairs in its flat-packed boxes before you order.
Bunk beds should meet current UK and EN safety standards, and a few rules keep them safe. UK guidance recommends that the top bunk is only used by children aged six and over. Guard rails must be fitted on both sides of the top bunk, and the gap between the rail and mattress should stay small — so use a mattress of the correct size and depth that does not rise above the safety line marked on the frame, as an over-thick mattress lowers the effective height of the rail. Teach children to use the ladder facing the bed and one at a time, discourage rough play or jumping on the top bunk, and re-check bolts and fixings every so often, as they can work loose with everyday use.
Current UK and EN safety guidance recommends that the top bunk of a bunk bed is only used by children aged six and over. Younger children can safely use the bottom bunk, while the upper level is best reserved for older siblings.
Allow enough space for your child to sit up in the top bunk without knocking their head — around 65cm of clearance above the top mattress is a good minimum. Measure floor to ceiling and check for low light fittings before you buy.
Use a mattress that does not sit above the safety line marked on the bunk frame. A mattress that is too deep reduces the height of the guard rail, so a lower-profile mattress of the correct size is the safer choice for the top bunk.
Yes, if you need to sleep three in a small room. A triple or trio bunk pairs a wider bed below with a single above, giving three sleeping spaces in one footprint. The same age and guard-rail rules apply to the top bunk.
Yes. Our bunk beds are supplied with guard rails for the top bunk, which should always be fitted on both open sides. Assemble the bed fully to the instructions so all safety features are in place before use.
Bunk beds arrive flat-packed and carefully packed for UK delivery, and every one is covered by our 30-day returns policy so you can be confident it suits your room.
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