Commonly Asked Questions

What are the best bunk beds?

There's lot's of different bunk beds on the market today so your spoilt for choice. There's different reasons as to why 1 bunk bed is better than the other. Think about style, materials and size this could effect what's best for your home.

Here's a few examples to think about:

Wooden bunk beds - this type of bunk bed would offer style and strength to the bedroom. The wood material is strong and robust ideal for children's beds. You can paint wood so this will bring colour to the bedroom now and in the future. Wooden bunk beds are resilient so any knocks or bumps from kids won't be the end of the world.

Metal bunk beds - this type of bunk would be an excellent choice if your buying for the long term. The structure of the bunk bed is going to be stable with a reliable nature metal is the perfect option for a sleeping surface. Metal bunk beds are easy to clean this is key for a child's bedroom leaving you more time for other activities.

Triple bunk beds - These are going to save space in the bedroom ideal for small homes like apartments and flats. They come with a single up top and either small double or standard double on the lower bunk. You can use the bottom sleeping surface when guests stay over adding even more advantages.

Are there any children's beds that can be an alternative to bunk beds?

In terms of children's beds there's lot's to choose from. Think about what's best for your child's bedroom like do they want storage, colours, trundles and even desks?

Better bed company have a large selection of kids beds that would worth considering:

Cabin Beds - perfect for storage they offer drawers underneath the bed.

high-sleepers - excellent for creating space for activities or storage under the sleeping surface.

Mid Sleepers - this type of kids bed is perfect for when the ceiling height is low or there just coming out of the toddlers age group. There's plenty of space for storage with cupboards as well as some designs with desks.

Children’s Beds - with this collection there's a massive selection of kids beds. Add some fun to your girls and boys bedrooms.

Triple Sleepers - a good choice if you need extra sleeping space. Available in a large range of designs for a modern kids bedroom.

Gaming Beds - for the gamers this type of bed will complete the bedroom. Offering desks, storage and shelving for games and computers.

These range of beds will bring so many choices with designs for every scenario.

Can you buy double bunk beds on the web store?

Better Bed Company have a large selection of double bunk beds perfect for larger bedrooms. This style will be perfect if you have a growing child who is getting the home ready for this. This could save space in the bedroom and offer a more spacious sleeping surface.

Opt for double bunk beds for an adult sleeping surface on a unregular basis. This buy could be great for guest bedroom or spare for when visitors stay over. Go with a wooden material for this buy for long-term gains.

Are wooden bunk beds good for the kids bedroom?

Buying wooden bunk beds would offer so many advantages to the bedroom. Wood is very strong, robust, and durable making it a great option for bunks. It's always important to think about safety and with a wooden bunk bed there's probably no better material on the market.

Choose a wooden bunk bed that is solid for long-term advantages. A wood bunk bed means the ladder will be safe and sturdy when the children are making the journey to the top sleeping surface. The guard rail on the wooden bunk is going to be reliable, keeping the kids inside the sleeping zone at all times.

Offer a solid wood like oak or pine for strong advantages. Oak is quite expensive but it's quality, so you're buying for peace of mind and great performance advantages. Pine is cheaper but still solid so it's perfect for bunk beds. There are lots of different woods available like MDF and chipboard, it's always good to check exactly what type of wood the bunk is built with.

A wooden bunk bed usually has a slatted bed base. The slats are generally made from some type of wooden material. They can be sprung or solid and this will affect the mattress. The wood used for the slats is usually not that expensive and not finished on one side as this isn't needed that much. The design of the wooden slats can determine the tension of the mattress with sprung offering a softer feel and solid a firmer sleeping surface.

If you're buying a wooden bunk bed then there are low maintenance advantages with this sale. Wood is easy to keep clean and will just need a dust down on a regular basis. The wooden material is usually veneered which makes it waterproof and stain resistant. Wooden bunk beds are great for kids bedrooms as they need less upkeep than a fabric design.

What's the best colour for bunk beds?

You can provide stylish features with bunk beds get the right colour and your half way there. Colours can really make a bedroom and offer all sorts of advantages. Choose colours that partner together with furnishings and furniture in the bedroom.

Consider a white bunk bed for neutral aspects to the buy. White colours are modern for contemporary themes in the room. This colour offers spacious effects in the bedroom suitable for smaller bedrooms for a lighter effect in the space.

A grey bunk bed would be great for stylish effect working well with other furniture in the space. Grey beds are very popular in the UK and can come in dark or light shades ideal for modern scenes. Grey colours work well with white so add some bedding to the bunk bed for a smart bedroom.

Pink bunk beds could be a good suiter to girls bedrooms supplying a gender styled bedroom. Pink is welcoming in the bedroom and would be suitable to work in with bedding sheets. Pink could be a good partner for white colours.

Opt for a blue bunk bed for the boys room this would set a tone in the bedroom. Place with accessories like storage ottomans and toy boxes to style the room. Designs of blue beds can allow the light to flow through out the space with legs and cut outs on the bunk bed.

Can you buy Bunk Beds with storage?

Yes, we have a fantastic range of bunk beds with storage on the site. They are an excellent choice to de-clutter the kids bedroom. A bunk bed with storage is also great for offering easy access to toys, books and other bedtime accessories.

A bunk bed with storage drawers means you will be able to store bedding products close by. Drawers are perfect on bunks as they help to order the bedroom. Buy a storage bunk bed with drawers that can be easily accessed with handles. Offer a bunk bed with storage drawers on castors for easy access advantages.

Consider a bunk bed with shelving for easy access to products. Shelving can provide much-needed storage space in the kids bedroom. Designs can have them on the top or lower sleeping surface, depending on the style. A bunk bed with shelving is quite popular in the UK, so you won't find any problems in finding one.

Choose a bunk bed with a trundle for excellent storage advantages. The trundle would offer amazing space-saving features to the bunk. You're going to get the whole under bed space for storing products like spare pillows, duvets, and blankets. You could also add another mattress if the trundle is the right size and is designed for a sleeping surface.

Offer a bunk bed with storage space underneath the lower sleeping surface. Most bunk beds are designed on legs and this offers an opportunity to store accessories underneath in the open space. This is usually a voided space so you can take advantage by adding boxes and bedding accessories. Make sure to get the dimensions of the under bed section before completing on the sale.

Discover a bunk bed with storage inside the ladder section. Some designs have little cupboards inside the ladder sections. This makes great use of space and could be another tool to de-clutter the kids bedroom. This design feature is usually found on bunk beds that have side ladder designs. Make sure to get the full dimensions of each individual storage section so you can plan out the bedroom.

Are Bunk Beds Safe?

When buying Bunk Beds it's important to consider safety. Better Bed Company only deals with reputable brands that offer British Safety Standard-certified bunk beds. There are features on the bunk beds that make the product safe, and there are certain things to keep an eye out for.

Consider the height of the guard rails on the top bunk, these keep the kids in the sleeping zone. The height of the bunk bed guard rail should be 16cm taller than the mattress. There should also be no more than 8.89cm gaps, this will help avoid strangulation.

A quality ladder made with either strong wood or metal, means the bunk bed will be safe. The gaps between each step should not exceed 20 cm apart and be wide. It's important to make sure the ladder is securely attached to the bunk before use.

Consider the mattress height on the bunk bed, this will keep the kids in the zone. The mattress should be the same width and length that the design states. Also, it's important that the mattress fits securely inside the bunk and the slats are no less than 7.5 cm apart.

For an ultimate guide on bunk safety, you can find - (British Safety Standard number BS EN 747:2012 + A1 2015) online.

Can you buy bunk beds with mattresses?

We have a wide selection of bunk beds with mattresses on the site. Bunk beds and mattresses are always a good idea to buy at the same time. A bunk bed mattress should be no more than 20cm max, this would depend on the design of the bunk itself.

Bunk beds with mattresses can offer support and comfort for the kids. The design of the bunk mattress can be different depending on the style you're looking for. With fillings like memory foam and springs or natural fillings, there's a suitable design for every sleeper.

Make sure the width and length are the same as the base. The slatted base style is great for ventilation and also supports the mattress for quality.