Bunk beds and loft beds often come with practical additional features that can enliven the product in the visual sense, as well as make your life easier — some extra storage space, for example, can be quite a bonus, plus kids tend to regard their house keeping obligations more seriously (even consider it fun) if there are some secret nooks to stash the toys and clothes and stuff in. Most of the additions can be chosen as an option; however, in some cases they are an integral part of the design — which can be a good thing too.
Storage Drawers
Storage drawers are likely the most common optional item chosen by bunk bed buyers. Typically they are installed under the bottom bunk, while with loft beds they routinely come in the form of a built-in dresser or a chest. Underbed drawers are often put on rollers; some solutions also include guiding tracks, and some don’t — the disadvantage here is that the drawers can look askew if not carefully rolled in. According to some, the roller drawers are not very practical if the bed is put on very thick carpeting — opinions on this differ, though. Certainly a fully integrated solution incorporating well implemented guiding tracks is a better solution, but also tends to be more expensive. Below are a few examples of bunk beds and loft beds with built in storage.
Study Desk
A loft bed with desk underneath is a very popular combination. The desk can be a simple studying surface spanning the entire width of the bed or an elaborate computer station equipped with an electrical outlet, light fixture, sliding keyboard tray and storage drawers. Solutions built into the side of the bed are also quite common; their advantage is, they allow for the placement of another bed under the loft.
Staircase
Loft beds and bunk beds with built in stairs are the ultimate solution when it comes to safety. If you’d like to get a bunk bed to your child but can’t come to grips with the idea of her/him climbing that ladder up and down over and over — then this is the way to go. And, you get a few nice deep storage drawers or cubbies as a bonus.
Trundle Beds
These are mini beds that can be rolled out from underneath the bottom bunk. Trundles are usually used as spare or emergency beds — they can be a nifty solution for sleepover and guest situations.
