Seven of the Best Kids Bunkbeds to Last From Toddler to Teen Years

Bunk beds are the ultimate space-savers, offering an efficient way to sleep and play. The slide and toys are a huge hit with children, who can't get enough of sliding down the slide.

The wood bunk bed is available in a variety of finishes. Pick white to create a cottage or coastal look or gray and clay to create a swish, contemporary space. The ladders are also angled that take up less room than straight ones.

Max & Lily Low Bunk Bed with Slide

This low twin bunk bed with slide is the perfect combination of fun functionality, style and function that both children (and their parents) will love. It's made of solid knot-free wood that is sturdy. The neutral color finish is non-toxic and has a low VOC, promoting a healthy indoor environment. The bed is 50 inches above the floor, making it perfect for smaller spaces, and safer for young children. The top bunk has a 14-inch high guardrail to ensure safety, and sturdy plywood slats which ensure that each sleeping surface is able to withstand up to 400 pounds.

This stacked bunkbed comes with a ladder that can be affixed to the frame at the end, optimizing the space of smaller rooms. The bent ladder with rounded edges provides an easy and comfortable climb and the colorful hand-sewn 100 100% cotton play curtain provides a perfect space for imaginative play. Bunk bed assembly is easy thanks to the extensive instruction manual and all hardware included.

With the super-fun slide in the deluxe version it's the perfect bunk bed for kids to sleep in and play dates! The lowered top platform can help to center and stabilize children before sliding and the curved slide surface makes for a smooth ride as well as a soft landing. The slide is equipped with handles that have cutouts for extra security. The stacked-bunk design sleeps two comfortably and the bottom bunk has plenty of headroom for cuddling or reading.

This low loft that has slide and play curtain is a great choice for smaller rooms, and allows floor space for more activities and toys. The ladder with angled legs can be placed on the left or right side of the bed to allow for room layout, and slatted footboards and headboards that have flush, color-matched hardware gives this bunk bed a modern design. Solid plywood slats provide the necessary support for each sleeping surface. They can hold up to 400lbs. Metal-on-metal connections ensure that every bunk is built to last. All hardware, instructions and upper and lower slats come with it. Two adults are required for assembly.

Our unique range of bunk beds will aid you in reclaiming your child's room. These beds for kids that are space-saving help you store and organize their belongings. Furthermore, a lot of our bunk beds with trundles offer a hidden pullout twin pullout bed that is ideal for sleepovers. The tuck away underbed pullout bed is easy to use for children and doesn't require a complicated installation or a pullout mechanism. Sleepovers are more fun than ever!

Crate & Kids Babyletto TipToe White & Washed Natural Wood Kids Bunk Bed

Bunk bedn the size of their room. You will want to ensure that the dimensions of the bed correspond to the dimensions of your room, otherwise, they could look too bulky and unbalanced. It is also important to determine if your ceilings are tall enough to support an elevated mattress.

Last but not least, think about how your children will get to and from their bunk beds. Some models have a standard ladder, while others have an alternative stairway that has deep steps for children to safely climb up and down. This is particularly important when older children will be in the top bunk for themselves.

In addition to the standard twin-over-twin bunk beds, there are a few models that sleep three people--which is ideal for larger families or those who love hosting frequent sleepovers. One option is this three-person bunk bed from Harriet Bee, which offers an unpretentious design that's well-suited to smaller rooms and comes with a budget-friendly price tag. The bed can sleep three people, it can be converted to two separate beds if your kids decide they don't require the extra sleeping space.

Room & Board Tanker Twin Over twin Bunk Bed

Bunk beds are a space-saving option that can also make kids feel more adventurous. But with the multitude of options available, deciding which one is best for your family and home is a daunting task, especially given their size and cost. So, I consulted experts -- parents, including one who literally wrote the book on bunk beds -- to help me find seven of the best bunk beds for kids that last from toddler to teenage years.

All twin-overtwin options on this list are safe and comply with CPSC standards as well as the voluntary ASTM standards. Most of the options come with a guardrail on the bottom bunk Some even have trundle pullouts that can be used to make one bed. Some come with fixed ladders which are safer and easier to climb than stairs but take up more room; others come with inclined ladders that can be placed on the long or short side of the bunk.

Most of the bunks have simple, functional designs that don't appear "baby" and work in a range of styles, from traditional to modern. And most are Greenguard Gold certified, which means they emit low chemical emissions, so you can rest easy knowing that your children are in an environment that is safe and healthy.