Beside the "cool factor" of bunk beds, there are several practical benefits to choosing one for your child's bedroom.
First, quality bunk beds can last your child from age three on through college. Since most bunk beds can be down-stacked into two twin beds, your child can begin enjoying his/her new room even if they are still not old enough to manage climbing up to the top bunk. As your child grows, you can stack the twin beds into the bunk bed formation, thereby freeing up valuable floor space for a desk, since by this time your child will most likely have plenty of homework to do - much to their dismay. :)
Second, the space-saving features of bunk beds are unparalleled. You can sleep two in the same amount of space that you would normally be able to put a twin bed. With today's homes and their small bedrooms, this is a huge benefit.
Third, as long as you buy a quality bunk bed, you will have no trouble selling it at a later date if you decide your child is ready for something else.
In my next post I'll discuss the differences between bunk beds and loft beds, so be sure to check back.
