If you haven’t slept in a bunk bed when you where a child then you certainly missed out. I have fond memories of sleeping on the the top bunk when I was a kid.
Bunk beds are not only space saving super furniture but also they are fun and look awesome. In later years as an adult, I liked to travel and visit foreign countries (on a budget) and have experienced over a hundred dorm room hostel bunk beds.
This experience has allowed me to know a few things about a good or bad bunk bed. Therefore, I have chosen my Top 10 Best Bunk Beds for Small Spaces, to give you an idea of what to look out for in the perfect bunk bed for your small home.
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No.1 Choice Best Space Saving Bunk Bed For A Small Room
Caribou Solid Hardwood Twin Bunk Bed by Stork Craft
In my experience, solid wood bunk beds are better than metal bunk beds. I find them sturdier and they don’t shake as much.
Also, I found that over time older metal bunk beds were inclined to squeak a lot more. This is important for both sleepers because if one person is tossing and turning, both beds will be moving and possibly squeaking. For the best night’s sleep, a silent, solid bunk bed is necessary.
The Stork Craft Caribou Twin Bunk Bed is made of quality solid rubber-wood and finished with non-toxic paint. It passes all health standards, meeting the ASTM and CPSC safety standards.
The top bed has a guard rail that is fitted to almost the full length of the top bunk. The Bunk beds come with a sturdy four step ladder that will fit to the side of the bed and allow easy access to the top bunk.
Although this may not be what you need in a small living space, it is worth knowing that the bunk beds can be separated and made into two twin size beds. The bunk beds will need to be self-assembled, however, it shouldn’t take two people more than a couple hours to fully assemble it.
What I really like about these bunk beds is the simple yet elegant design. The beds come in 6 different colors that should blend into any bedroom design. The bunk beds are very good value and have some very happy customer reviews.
Overall, the Stork Craft Caribou Twin Bunk Beds are an attractive, solid and affordable choice and our No.1 pick for price and quality.
Description and Measurements
- Manufactured with high-quality environmentally-friendly solid rubber-wood
- Can be configured into two separate twin beds
- Includes sturdy four-step ladder
- Full-length guardrails.
- High-quality fastening systems
- Meets or exceeds all ASTM and CPSC safety standards
- Durable non-toxic finishes
- Limited 1 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
- Colors: Black, Cherry, Espresso, Gray, Navy, White
- Size: 78.4″ x 42.6″ x 58.3″
- Weight: 120 pounds
- Mattresses not included
- Self-assembly required
Best Small Bunk Beds – Wood Twin Over Twin
Long Horn Solid Hardwood Twin Bunk Bed by Stork Craft
Another very popular twin over twin bunk bed by Stork Craft. Just like the Caribou bunk bed above, this Long Horn hardwood bunk bed is very highly rated, with over a thousand reviews on Amazon.
It is a very solid, sturdy bunk bed and has all the same features as the previous review. The difference between this compact bunk bed and the one above is the head and foot design.
This bunk bed has an arch design, so if you like the look of this design it is available in Espresso, pink and white. The pink color is unavailable in the Carabou bunk bed design and will be ideal for a girl’s bedroom.
This bunk bed is made of environmentally friendly materials and can be configured into two separate twin beds.
Description and Measurements
- Manufactured with high-quality environmentally friendly solid rubber-wood
- Can be configured into two separate twin beds
- Includes sturdy five-step ladder
- Full-length guardrails.
- High-quality fastening systems
- Meets or exceeds all ASTM and CPSC safety standards
- Durable non-toxic finishes
- Limited 1 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
- Colors: Espresso, Pink, White
- Size: 78.4″ x 42.6″ x 61.3″
- Weight: 115 pounds
- Mattresses not included
- Self-assembly required
Best Compact Bunk Beds – Metal Twin Over Twin Shorty Bunk Bed
DHP Miles Space Saving Twin Metal Bunk Bed
Simple yet stylish, is the best way to describe this metal twin bunk bed by DHP. Made of strong metal construction, it is solid and sturdy, accommodating a max weight of 225 lbs on the bottom bunk and an impressive 200 lbs on the top bunk.
What makes this bunk bed stand out for me is its minimal height of 54″. Yes, this short bunk bed is ideal for low ceiling rooms and ideal for toddlers. The bottom bunk bed is perfect for a toddler because it is very low to the ground, so if they roll out, there is virtually no fall.
Also, a lower top bunk bed is that little bit safer for kids on the top bunk and also easier for you to access (easier to change the sheets and tuck the little ones in).
The top bunk has a 12.5″ guardrail which is plenty high to keep the top bunk sleeper safe and sound.
A straight up ladder connected to the beds is strong and sturdy with only three rungs, due to its small height.
Overall, I really like this twin bunk bed. It looks great and its low height is a real bonus, if you have a low ceiling or small kids. The one downside is that there is no storage space under the bottom bunk, however this is a sacrifice worth making if you want a low height compact bunk bed.
Description and Measurements
- Manufactured with sturdy and solid metal
- Three-step ladder in design
- 12.5″ guardrails for added safety
- Space saving design
- 54″ height, perfect for low ceiling rooms
- Low height bottom bunk is ideal for toddlers
- Low height allows easy access to top bunk, to change sheets and tuck in child
- Colors: Black, Blue, Silver
- Size: 73.5”L x 41.5”W x 54”H
- Weight: 78 pounds
- Lower bunk weight limit: 250 lb
- Upper bunk weight limit: 200 lb
- Mattresses not included
- Easy to assemble
Best Short Bunk Beds – Ideal for Toddlers & Low Ceiling Rooms
Max & Lily Solid Wood Twin Low Bunk Bed
Just like the DHP Miles twin bunk bed above, here we have another classy looking shorty bunk bed that will be ideal for low ceiling rooms and toddler bedrooms.
Once again the bottom bunk is almost flat on the ground, meaning no storage space under the bottom bed. However, this type of bottom bed is great for very young children as it is so easy for them to get in an out of bed, and also if they roll out in their sleep, it minimizes any potential danger.
This bunk bed is also perfect for low ceiling rooms. It is even shorter than the DHP Miles bunk bed above, measuring only 50″ from top to bottom. This low top bunk measurement, makes it even easier to tuck your child in at night and also to change the sheets.
The top bunk has a 14″ guardrail and a removable three step ladder.
Overall, this space saving bunk bed is a fabulous choice for small bedrooms and ideal for young kids. It looks stylish and has even a smaller footprint than the previous small bunk bed above.
Its hard to choose between, the two bunk beds as both are similar. The Max and Lily is shorter and has a higher guardrail, however the DHP Miles is more budget friendly.
Description and Measurements
- Solid New Zealand pine wood bed frame
- Durable non-toxic low Voc finish
- 400 lb Weight capacity per bed
- Space saving design
- Measures 80” L x 58” W x 50” H (including ladder)
- Measures 80” L x 43” W x 50” H (excluding ladder)
- 50″ height is ideal for low ceilings and makes it easier to access top bunk, change sheets, tuck in child etc
- Lower bunk close to ground, so safer sleeping bed for toddlers
- 14″ safety rail and removable three step ladder
- Colors: Blue, Clay, Grey, Natural, White
Best Space Saving Bunk Beds for Adults – Twin Over Full Bunk Bed
DHP Twin-Over-Full Bunk Bed with Metal Frame and Ladder (Black)
As stated earlier, I do prefer wood to metal bunk beds, however that doesn’t mean a metal bunk bed is bad. Some metal bunk beds can be just as solid and sturdy as the wood alternatives and this is why I have chosen the DHP Twin-Over-Full Bunk Bed with Metal Frame and Ladder, as my next choice.
In case you haven’t noticed in the image , a twin over full bunk bed has a single bed on top and a double bed below. This is great for young and older kids sharing the same room.
I really like the look of this bunk bed because of its solid but simple design. It has a weight capacity of 200 lbs on the top bunk and 450 lbs on the bottom bed. The top bunk rails are full length for added safety and there are ladders connected to both ends of the bed for easy access.
This DHP bunk bed is a best seller on Amazon and with several thousand reviews on this bunk bed, it is rated pretty high. It should take a couple of people no more than 2 hours to assemble the bed fully.
The DHP bunk bed might not be great for small spaces due to the large bottom bed, however if you can accommodate a regular size bed in your room, then this bunk bed is a great option. The price is great for a twin over full bunk bed also.
If you need a larger bed than a regular twin size bunk bed, then the DHP twin over full bunk bed is a quality, affordable choice for you to consider.
Description and Measurements
- Twin top bunk over a full size bottom bunk
- Two integrated side ladders
- Easy to assemble
- Metal frame
- Top bunk accommodates one standard twin size mattress (maximum thickness of six inches)
- Bottom bunk will hold one standard full size mattress (up to 8 inches)
- Top bunk has a weight limit of 200 pounds
- Bottom bunk will support 450 pounds
- Size: 78″W x 56.5″D x 61.5″H
- Weight: 98 pounds
- Mattresses not included
- Self-assembly required
Best Mini Bunk Beds – Wood Twin Over Full Bunk Bed
Dorel Living Brady Twin over Full Solid Wood Kid’s Bunk Bed with Ladder
This Dorel Living Brady bunk bed is another option for those that like the twin over full bunk beds. Compared to the DHP bunk bed above, the Dorel Living bunk bed is made of solid wood, which is a big plus for me. However, this bunk bed is more expensive than the metal DHP.
The Brady Bunk Bed can be separated into two beds, one twin and one full size. The single ladder is connected to the side of the bed, compared to the DHP that had a ladder at both ends of the bed. Guard rails almost cover the full length of the bed and the wood is finished in a choice of four different colors (Graphite Blue, Black, Gray & White).
There are positive reviews from customers on quality and appearance. It should take one person 2-3 hours to assemble but like all bunk beds, will need two people to lift the twin bed onto the full size bed.
The Dorel Living Brady Bunk Bed is a solid, good quality twin over full bunk bed that is a little more expensive than the previous two reviews, however, judging by its positive reviews, it is good value for money.
Description and Measurements
- Twin top bunk over a full bottom bed
- One ladder
- Easy to assemble
- Wooden frame
- Can convert to two stand alone beds
- Designed to accommodate a mattress without a box spring
- Colors: Graphite Blue, Black, Gray or White
- Top bunk accommodates one standard twin size mattress (maximum thickness of six inches)
- Bottom bunk will hold one standard full size mattress (up to 8 inches)
- Size: 79.25” L x 69.13” W x 64.63” H
- Weight limit: Top bunk – 165 lbs. / Bottom bunk – 250 lbs.
- Mattresses not included
- Self-assembly required
Best Bunk Beds For Small Spaces – Wood Twin Over Full Bunk Bed
Airlie Solid Wood Bunk Beds Twin Over Full by Dorel Living
Another Dorel Living twin over full bunk bed, it is almost identical to the Brady bunk bed above.
It offers all the same features as above, including a ladder that can be connected to the end of the top bunk. These bunk beds can also be separated into twin and full size beds.
So what is the difference between this set of bunk beds and the Brady bunk beds above. The only difference I can see is in the design. The Brady has a horizontal slat design on both headboards and footboards, where as the Airlie has a vertical slat design. Not much of a difference but the choice is there.
Description and Measurements
- Twin top bunk over a full bottom bed
- One ladder
- Easy to assemble
- Wooden frame
- Can convert to two stand alone beds
- Designed to accommodate a mattress without a box spring
- Colors: Espresso, Gray, White
- Top bunk accommodates one standard twin size mattress (maximum thickness of six inches)
- Bottom bunk will hold one standard full size mattress (up to 8 inches)
- Size: 79.25” L x 69.13” W x 64.63” H
- Weight limit: Top bunk – 165 lbs. / Bottom bunk – 250 lbs.
- Mattresses not included
- Self-assembly required
Best Bunk Bed with Added Storage
Solid Wood Twin Bunk Beds with Storage Drawers
This option is a new release on Amazon and it looks a great space saving option. For a good value price, this bunk bed offers a lot.
First of all, it has a twin over full size bunk bed, that can be separated if needed.
Secondly, it has a very stylish stairs up to the top bunk at the end of the bed. What is more, these little stairs double up as storage shelves, and to top it off they also have fabulous looking safety rails.
If that wasn’t enough, there is also a nice little trundle bed that rolls in and out from under the bottom bunk.
At the time of writing, this bunk bed was a new release and appears to be quite popular. There are no customer reviews yet, however it is worth keeping an eye on this one. Also, delivery could take a few weeks.
Description and Measurements
- Solid pine wood construction
- Beautiful space saving design
- Twin and full size bunk bed
- Beds can be separated
- Includes twin size trundle bed
- Storage shelves / stairs with safety rails in design
- Safety rails on top bunk
- No need for a box spring
- 10 sturdy slats provide ample mattress support
- Top bed measurements: 76.3” x 42.8”
- Under bed measurements: 76.3” x 57.8”
- Trundle bed: 75.5” x 40.6”
- Top bed recommended mattress thickness: 6”
- Under bed / Trundle bed recommended mattress thickness: 6-8”
- Top bunk weight capacity: 150 lbs
- Bottom bunk weight capacity: 200 lbs
- Trundle bed weight capacity: 175 lbs
Best Triple Bunk Beds For Small Rooms
Dorel Living Sierra Bunk Bed, Triple Bunk Bed
What to do if you have three kids and you want to fit all of them in a small room?
The answer is to stack them in a triple bunk bed. It may sound like you are fitting your children in a sardine can, however a triple bunk bed is not only a wonderful way of saving space but they also look fantastic.
If your ceiling is high enough, then a triple bunk bed is definitely a great option for larger families.
This Dorel Living Sierra Triple Bunk Bed is made of solid wood with a mocha finish. Two ladders allow easy access to the second and third bed.
A triple bunk bed is a great option for larger families or for friends sleeping over.
The third bed doesn’t take up any extra ground space when compared to double bunk bed so the triple bunk beds are definitely worth considering.
Description and Measurements
- Triple bunk bed
- Two ladders
- Wooden frame
- Can convert to a regular bunk bed or three stand alone beds
- Designed to accommodate a mattress without a box spring
- Colors: Mocha
- Each bed accommodates one standard twin size mattress
- Size: 79.2″W x 43.5″D x 77.1″H
- Weight of item: 165 lbs
- Mattresses not included
- Self-assembly required
Best Quality Triple Bunk Bed For Small Spaces
Triple Bunk Bed by WE Furniture
Another triple bunk bed space saving design very similar to the triple bed above. From what I can see, this bed can be separated into two pieces: one mini loft bed and one bunk bed.
Of course, if your ceiling is high enough, you can connect the two together, to make a triple twin size bunk bed. It measures 79″ from top to bottom.
The bottom bunk is very close to the ground, so it is ideal for young toddlers. They can easily access the bed and won’t hurt themselves if they roll out in their sleep.
The top two bunks each have separate ladders and both have 12″ safety rails.
This solid and sturdy triple bunk is an ideal space saving option for sleeping three kids in the same room. If you have a high ceiling, then you can stack all three bunk beds, however you can also separate it into a low loft bed and a bunk bed.
Description and Measurements
- Triple bunk bed
- Separate ladders for top and middle bunks
- Pine wood frame
- Can convert to a low loft bed and a regular bunk bed
- Designed to accommodate a mattress without a box spring
- Colors: Espresso
- Each bed accommodates one standard twin size mattress
- Triple bunk bed measures 79″ in height
- Bunk Bed: 46″ H x 78″ L x 44″ W
- Loft Bed: 33″ H x 78″ L x 44″ W
- Weight of item: 123 lbs
- Mattresses not included
- Self-assembly required
Bunk beds are fun, space saving and popular beds for kids bedrooms and with the twin over full bunk beds, older children and adults can use them as well. There is a wonderful choice of bunk beds available and suitable for all budgets. If you are looking for a bunk bed for your home, I hope you found some of our Top 10 Best Bunk Beds For Small Spaces article, helpful.
