"Use the height" is a frequent refrain we hear in reference to small spaces. This is especially useful if you have tall ceilings, and seems like an obvious enough suggestion. What is somewhat surprising in this roundup of bunk beds is how varied they are. These are not just your standard sibling bedroom fare.
From mother and son bunk to a loft over crib to some beautiful custom-made work, we're still in awe of the ingenuity of our readers. Click through to see some bunk beds featured in the past:
Top Row:
1. Oscar & Boots' 150 Square Foot Bedroom
2. Marmol Radziner Designs with Kids and Outdoors in Mind
3. Mom & Son Bunk Beds
4. Charlie & Henry's Shared Bedroom
5. They're Never Too Young to Sleep in Bunk Beds
Bottom Row:
6. Before & After: From Plain to Posh
7. Tommaso & Lorenzo's Bright Bedroom
8. Loft Space Solution: Self-Contained Bunks
9. Carlotta and Concha's Pretty Patterned Room
10. Jackson & Clare's Three Rs Room
MORE BUNK BEDS ON APARTMENT THERAPY:
• Good Question: Are Bunk Beds Safe?
• Best Bunk Beds 2011: High & Low
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Thanks for the inspiration! I've been wanting to incorporate bunk beds into a room and couldn't quite see how, but now I think I've got it!
Some cool shots though most rooms are bigger than any bedroom I've ever had. I'm a bit weirded out by a few of the pictures. For example, number 4 - says it's shared by two, but only one area is decorated. Also 5 - just imagining that all crashing in on the crib.