Twin over twin bunk beds feature a twin (also referred to as single) size mattress (38 x 75 inches) on both the top and bottom bunk. This type of configuration is commonly used to accommodate younger children of approximately the same age. Siblings sharing a room makes for a typical such situation, but even if you only have a single kid or they each have their own room, a bunk bed will come handy when a small cousin or a friend living far off pays a visit — and there’s no need to emphasize its usefulness when it comes to sleepovers.
Some advantages of the twin over twin configuration are: its smaller footprint takes up less space, and smaller size also translates into lower cost. The disadvantage is, kids will eventually outgrow these beds, so for your young adult(s) you might have to get a new one.
Twin over twin bunk beds come in plenty of different shapes, styles, colors and arrangements. Let’s start the tour with some classic specimens.
Standard Height Twin Over Twin Bunk Beds
These are your classic bunk beds that are usually about 65 inches high (could be a few inches lower or a couple higher) and have roughly 35 inches of space between the bottom and top bunk (not including the mattress). There is about 12 inches of clearing between the floor and bottom of the bed, and the top bunk mattress sits some 56-60 inches high.
Low Height Twin Over Twin Bunk Beds
Twin over twin low bunk beds attain their reduction in vertical dimension mainly by eliminating space between the floor and the bottom bunk. The bottom bed practically sits on the floor, or at most an inch or two above it. Usually, the space between the bunks is reduced a little as well, making that bottom bed suitable mainly for younger kids.
Twin Over Twin Bunk Beds With Stairs
So you’re thinking of getting a bunk bed but are a trifle worried if your rambunctious kids could be trusted to climb up/down that ladder? Enter bunk beds with staircase. Not only will the stairs make it safer to reach the top bunk, they might just make it easier for you to change the bedding. And they usually come with some drawers and/or shelves built in, and there’s never enough of those.
Twin Over Twin Bunk Beds With Storage
It would almost be a sin not to make use of those 12 inches (or so) of space below the bed. Plenty of bunk beds with drawers more or less integrated into the frame are available.
Twin Over Twin Bunk Beds With Trundle
On the other hand, if more sleeping space is a priority, go for a bunk bed with trundle. Or both, as is the case with the cleverly designed Meissner bed.
Metal Twin Over Twin Bunk Beds
While bunk and loft beds are still predominantly made of wood, metal bunk beds do have their place in the market. They fit well into more modern spaces, are lighter and easier to handle, and usually cost less.