Choosing Low Bunk Beds

If you're in the market for low bunk beds, then consider a Max & Lily Bed with low slope comfort twin bed. Situated low to the ground, but still not at eye level, these low bunk beds have solid, steel-backed metal slats running along the length of each bunk. You no longer need a bulky box spring or twin board to support your preferred bed's mattress, saving you yet another few dollars in the process.

For durability, steel is a better, longer-lasting material than plastic, which will bend and weaken over time. Steel slats allow for a larger number of openings to allow airflow under the cover of the mattress. With this extra airflow, your bed can remain cool during summer and stay warm during winter. However, plastic won't be as durable as metal. Box springs are subject to compression under stress from weight, and plastic will be easily damaged.

The Max & Lily Bed offers twin and full support for a variety of different preferences. With a firm mattress on the bottom, it offers excellent low-bunk sleeping options for children. Because the top of the mattress is firmer, this is a good style for teenagers. Some pros include adjustable headboards, a center drawer that opens for easy access to the mattresses, and a five-pronged ladder that can reach the top bunk for added safety.

Another pro is the lockable drawer at the bottom of the bed. This feature is a plus for kids who may want to store toys and books under the bed. Also, a keyless entry system allows parents or caregivers to lock the bedroom at night. Some cons include a limited amount of legroom. Check price for twin or full and see how much depth the drawers are to hold things.

Alliant makes several styles of loft bunk beds. These include the Alliant Futon, Alliant Slip and Alliant Rocking Chair. The futon is one of the least expensive because of its small size. The slipper drawer and pull-out desk are both features that can add to the cost. A twin or full sleeper bed is better with a desk.

Like Alliant's futon models, the meritline convertible loft bed has an all-steel frame with woodwork in the rails. Its lower bunk has two beds and the top bunk is a standard twin mattress. One con is that the loft is only able to hold two beds.

The Ramada Express Higher Class offers four styles: the Superiors, SuperLites, Grand Winners and the Grand Masters. It has two styles of closets: the pull-out desk that can store books, files and even your laptop; and the chest with dual shelves, and drawers for your shirts, pants and shoes. It also has a ladder that can help you reach the top of the bed, and it has four pull-out desk drawers. Its lower bunk has half and full-length sliding doors, and it has two-inch by two-inch doors for ease of opening. All of its high ceiling compartments are made from solid wood and it comes with a forty-eight inch bed that has a twenty-one-inch deep drop bed.

Trundle beds can be a great option if you have children who need extra sleeping space during sleepovers or when they are spending the night at someone else's house. The Trundle Bed Street is a good example of this type. It has three sleeping compartments, one for your child to sleep in, drawers for clothes and toys, and a trundle that will allow you to stack your clothes on top and have an organized way of reaching for them once you are done sleeping. Another type of bunk bed that doubles as a trundle is the Bunk Bed With Stairs, which offers a simple solution for short children who may struggle to climb the stairs. The Oasis Rocker also doubles as a trundle with the ability to move out of the bottom so you can use the trundle as a workstation.