It is a common misconception that bunk beds - which are sleeping spaces elevated above floor-level - are used exclusively for the bedrooms of children and teens. While bunk beds are a great solution for younger kids and older kids alike, the practical aspect of bunk beds which gives ample sleeping space while saving on floor space, makes them great for a variety of purposes and applications. With a rise in density and the majority of people living in large urban centers making use of increasingly smaller living spaces, there has come a push towards modularity in interior architecture. For this reason, bunk beds and lofted sleeping areas have become a great solution to maximize square footage.
As well as making bedtime more fun, a bunk bed or loft bed allows for the use of the same floor space twice, which is a very important feature for smaller spaces. A lower bunk can also be used as a daybed, or perhaps the space underneath a loft bed could be used as a storage space, a desk, or as space for other furniture. Bunk and loft-style sleeping units can also be integrated into the architecture of a space in a variety of ways.
The following five examples show how integrated bunk beds and loft bed units can be elegant, well-designed, and practical.
