Beds for Teenagers: The Complete UK Buying Guide

Choosing a bed for a teenager is different from choosing one for a younger child. Teenagers are taller and heavier, they need somewhere to study and game, they have more clothes and kit to store, and they want a room that feels grown-up rather than childish. The right bed can solve most of that in one piece of furniture.

This guide walks through the main types of beds for teenagers — high sleepers, bunk beds, cabin beds, gaming beds and doubles — and what to check before you buy.

What to look for in a teenager's bed

• Weight rating. Teenagers can weigh as much as adults, so check the maximum user weight. Every Kids Avenue bed we sell is suitable for adults, with a maximum user weight of 100kg — which means it won't be outgrown.
• Length. A tall teenager may be more comfortable on a 200cm continental mattress than a standard 190cm UK single. The size each bed takes is on its product page — see our Bed Size Guide.
• A desk. Homework, revision and gaming all need a proper workspace. A bed with a built-in desk saves floor space.
• Storage. Wardrobes, drawers and shelving built into the bed keep a teenager's room under control.
• Somewhere for friends to sleep. A sofa bed, trundle or bunk makes sleepovers easy.
• A grown-up look. Neutral finishes such as white, grey, oak and Cashmere suit a teenager now and still look right in their late teens.

High sleepers and loft beds for teenagers

The most popular choice for teenagers. Raising the bed frees up the whole floor area underneath for a desk, a sofa or a wardrobe — effectively giving a teenager a bedroom, study and living space in one footprint.

• High Sleeper with Sofa Bed, Desk & Shelf – Noah C — £1,009, a desk and a sofa for friends underneath
• White & Grey High Sleeper 2 with Sofabed, Bookcase/Desk & Cupboard – Urban — £1,099
• Highsleeper Bed with 2M Wide Desk & Shelf – Estella White — £425, a full-length desk for a big monitor setup
• High Sleeper Bed with Wardrobe & Desk Below – Parisot Grayson — £649
• White High Sleeper Bed with Desk & Sofa Bed Below – Thuka HIT — £795

See our full Highsleeper Loft Beds range and our High Sleeper Beds for Teenagers guide.

Bunk beds for teenagers

For two teenagers sharing a room, a bunk bed is still the most space-efficient option — but it needs to be sturdier and roomier than a typical children's bunk. Look for a high weight rating on both bunks and enough headroom for a teenager to sit up on the bottom bunk.

Every Kids Avenue bunk bed is rated to 100kg per sleeper, so both bunks are suitable for teenagers and adults.

• Bunk Bed 1 – Urban White & Grey — £469
• Bunk Bed in Cashmere with Optional Drawer – Haven — £489
• Heritage Bunk Bed with Optional Trundle Bed/Drawer — £419, sleeps a third with the trundle
• Triple Bunk Bed with Double Bed Below – Haven — £549, a double on the bottom for an older teenager
• Bunk Bed with Wardrobe & Storage – Barca Trasman — £699, a built-in wardrobe for two

Browse all our bunk beds, or read our guide to high sleepers and bunk beds for adults for more on adult-rated designs.

Cabin beds and mid sleepers for teenagers

If the ceiling is too low for a high sleeper, or your teenager would rather not climb, a cabin bed or mid sleeper still gives useful space underneath for a pull-out desk, drawers or cupboards.

• White & Grey Captain's Bed with Pull Out Desk, Drawers & Cupboard – Urban — £939
• Eli E Cabin Bed with Pull Out Desk, Drawers & Storage — £969
• Eli C Cabin Bed with Pull Out Desk & Storage — £749
• Captain's Bed with Pull Out Desk & 2 x Storage Drawers – Heritage — £699

See our Midsleeper Cabin Beds and Cabin Bed Buying Guide.

Gaming beds for teenagers

For a keen gamer, a gaming high sleeper builds the whole setup into the bed — a wide desk for a PC or console, shelving for kit and cable routing, with the bed above.

• Urban High Sleeper PC Gaming Bed with Built-In Gaming Desk — £739
• High Sleeper PodBed Small Double Gaming Bed with Built-In Desk & Open Wardrobe — from £949, a wider small double bed for an older teen
• High Sleeper Mega Console Gaming Bed – Noah — £589
• Bzone Single Gaming Bed with Desk & Trundle – Trasman — £449, a lower option with a pull-out bed for a friend

Browse our Gaming Beds & Desks, add a standalone gaming desk, or read our Gaming Bed Buying Guide and Gaming Bedroom Ideas.

Double and small double beds for teenagers

Many older teenagers want a bigger bed. A small double (120cm wide) fits a typical teenage bedroom better than a full double and still gives plenty more room than a single. A storage double makes up for the extra floor space it takes.

• Lift-Up Ottoman Small Double Storage Bed – Heritage — £459
• Lift-Up Ottoman Double Storage Bed – Heritage — £499
• L-Shaped High Sleeper Double Loft Bed – Parisot Alexandra — £1,029, two raised beds with a desk under each, for teenage siblings

See our Double Beds with Storage & Ottoman Beds and our Double Bed Buying Guide.

Beds for sleepovers

Teenagers have friends to stay. A sofa bed, chairbed or trundle under the main bed gives a guest somewhere proper to sleep without a camp bed on the floor. See our Beds with Trundle & Sleepover Beds and Beds with Sofas.

Teenage beds for small rooms

In a box room or small bedroom, height is your friend. A high sleeper with a desk and wardrobe underneath replaces three separate pieces of furniture. Measure the ceiling height directly above where the bed will stand — a teenager needs room to sit up comfortably — and check the floor space needed for any pull-out sofa or drawers. Our Best Beds for Small Bedrooms guide has more ideas.

Completing a teenage bedroom

A bed is the centrepiece, but most teenagers also need a desk and somewhere to get ready. See our dressing tables, gaming desks and bedroom furniture, or browse by room in our boys' beds & furniture and girls' beds & furniture collections.

Beds for teenagers: common questions

What is the best type of bed for a teenager?

For most teenagers, a high sleeper with a desk underneath is the most practical — it gives them a study space and storage without losing floor area. Two teenagers sharing a room are usually best served by a sturdy bunk bed, and an older teen with a larger room may prefer a small double.

Are bunk beds suitable for teenagers?

Yes, if the bed is rated for their weight. Every Kids Avenue bunk bed we sell is rated to 100kg per sleeper, so both bunks suit teenagers and adults.

What size bed does a teenager need?

A standard single (90 x 190cm) suits most teenagers. Taller teens may prefer a 90 x 200cm continental single, and an older teenager with space may want a 120cm small double.

Can a teenager use a cabin bed?

Yes. A cabin bed or mid sleeper with a pull-out desk is a good choice for a teenager in a room with a lower ceiling. Check the maximum user weight on the product page — all Kids Avenue cabin beds are rated to 100kg.

How long will a teenager's bed last?

A well-made bed with an adult weight rating and a neutral finish should last through the teenage years and beyond — many of ours remain suitable for adults.

Need help choosing?

Every high sleeper and bunk bed we sell meets EN 747, and every bed comes with free UK mainland delivery and an optional home assembly service by the manufacturer's own team. If you're not sure what will fit, get in touch with your room measurements and we'll help you choose — or browse our full range of teenager beds.