Bunk Bed or Loft Bed? The Ultimate Guide to Making the Right Choice.

These terms are often used interchangeably, but for your room planning, they serve very different purposes. At our showroom in Rüti, we see it every day: the choice between a bunk bed and a loft bed defines how much floor space remains for play.

The Key Difference

It's quite simple, but essential for your layout:

• Bunk Bed: Two (or more) sleeping surfaces stacked on top of each other. Perfect for siblings sharing a room.
• Loft Bed: A single sleeping surface elevated on "stilts." The space underneath (often approx. 140-180 cm high) remains free for a desk, a cozy corner, or wardrobes.

Safety: What to Look For Before Buying

Safety is our top priority. A bed that is two meters high must not wobble.

• Material Choice: We strongly recommend solid wood (like the beech posts used by Manis-h). Metal may seem stable at first, but often becomes noisy and unstable at the joints over the years.
• Wall Mounting: A pro tip from Rüti: always bolt high beds to the wall. This removes vibrations from the structure and gives the child a more secure feeling.
• The Ascent: Angled ladders with wide steps or staircase modules are safer for younger children than vertical, narrow rung ladders.

Who Should Sleep on the Top or Bottom Bunk?

In bunk beds, choosing who sleeps where can be a hot topic. Here are some facts to help you decide:

• Top Bunk: Offers more privacy and is cozier in winter (as heat rises). Important: Only suitable for children aged 6 and up.
• Bottom Bunk: Easier to access (even for changing the sheets!) and stays pleasantly cool in summer. With a bed curtain, the bottom bed turns into a secret den.

Expert Tip: If there is a large age gap between the children, choose a bunk bed that can be converted into two individual beds later on. This keeps you flexible for when they move into their own rooms.

Conclusion: Which One is Right for You?

A loft bed is the problem solver for small single rooms. A bunk bed is the social hub for siblings.

Unsure about your ceiling height? Measure your room and visit us in Rüti. We can show you exactly how much "headroom" a child needs to feel comfortable on the top bunk.

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