Kids Bunk Beds
Our range of kids bunk beds is built by leading UK and European bed makers, using solid wood and high-density board construction designed to last through childhood and beyond. Whether you're furnishing a small bedroom for two siblings or need a space-saving solution for sleepovers, our bunk beds come in a variety of configurations — from simple two-tier designs to versions with built-in wardrobes, pull-out storage drawers, L-shaped corner layouts and triple sleeper layouts for a third guest.
All our bunk beds meet EN 747, the European safety standard covering guard rail height, ladder stability and structural load testing, and are made from FSC® certified wood. Many models can also separate into two single beds later on, making them a practical long-term investment as your children grow. Brands include Kids Avenue, Parisot, Thuka and Trasman — see our full range above, or read on for help choosing the right one.
Bunk beds with storage
The most popular kind of bunk bed we sell, and for good reason: a shared bedroom rarely has wall space for two beds plus a wardrobe and a chest of drawers. Building the storage into the bed frame means one piece of furniture instead of three. See every design in our dedicated bunk beds with storage collection, or start with these favourites.
- Bunk Bed with Wardrobe & Storage, Barca Trasman — £699, a double-door wardrobe, full-length shelf and two pull-out drawers built in
- Bunk Bed with Wardrobe & Storage, Flow Trasman — £639
- White & Oak Bunk Bed with Storage Shelves, Parisot Shelter — from £449, shelving plus an optional drawer
- Bunk Bed & Drawer, Kids Avenue Estella Grey — £395
Need a wardrobe built in specifically? Our beds with wardrobes collection brings together every bunk bed and high sleeper with a built-in wardrobe.
Triple sleeper bunk beds
A triple sleeper combines a single bed on top with a double underneath, sleeping three without needing three separate beds. They work well for a bigger age gap — a parent can sit on the bottom bunk at bedtime rather than perching on the floor — and suit families who host visiting cousins or grandchildren. See all our triple bunk beds in one place, or browse the highlights below.
- Triple Bunk Bed with Double Bed Below, Easy Triple by Trasman — £619, wide steps instead of a ladder
- Triple Bunk Bed with Double Bed Below, Kids Avenue Haven — from £549, with an optional storage drawer
- Triple Bunk Bed Heritage 3 Trio Sleeper, Kids Avenue — £489
You'll need two different mattress sizes for a triple sleeper: a double for the bottom bunk and a standard single for the top.
L-shaped bunk beds
An L-shaped bunk bed sets the two beds at right angles rather than stacking one directly above the other. The lower sleeper gets far more headroom, and the space the L creates is put to work as shelving, a cupboard or a desk. It's a smart fit for the corner of a shared room, or a layout where a standard bunk would block a window or radiator. We have two L-shaped designs, both from Parisot:
- Regular or L-Shaped Bunk Bed with Storage Shelves & Drawer, Oasis by Parisot — £619, sets up as either a standard bunk or an L-shape with the steps on the left or right, plus shelving at both ends and a pull-out drawer
- L-Shaped High Sleeper Double Loft Bed, Parisot Alexandra — £1,029, two raised beds in a corner layout, each with its own desk underneath, plus shelving and a corner storage cupboard
An L-shape needs more floor space than a stacked bunk: the Oasis measures 223 x 204cm in its L-shaped layout (223 x 112cm as a standard bunk), and the Alexandra 296 x 232cm. Both take two 90 x 200cm continental single mattresses.
Shorty and junior bunk beds
Designed for younger children, shorty bunks are lower and shorter than a standard bunk, with wider, easier steps to climb. They're a good option where ceiling height is limited, or where a full-size bunk would swamp a small room.
- Junior Shorty Bunk Bed with Storage Drawers, Hoppekids — from £479 (white) or £425 in natural pine
- Junior Shorty Bunk Bed, Hoppekids — from £339 (white) or £309 in natural pine, our most affordable bunk beds
- Low Bunk Bed, Milo from Kids Avenue — £329, a lower overall height for rooms with sloped or low ceilings
A shorty bunk takes a 175cm mattress rather than the usual 190cm — worth checking before you order replacement bedding or a mattress separately.
Wooden vs metal bunk beds
Most of our range is wood or wood-effect, and for good reason: it's warmer in appearance, takes a repairable painted or melamine finish, and carries the weight of integrated drawers and wardrobes better than a metal frame. Popular finishes include white, grey, Cashmere and natural oak — neutral tones that still look right when a five-year-old becomes a teenager, so the personality can go into bedding and wall art instead, which costs far less to change later.
Metal bunk beds are slimmer and generally more affordable, which suits a very compact room or a tighter budget, though they're less suited to heavy built-in storage. Our Wooden vs Metal Bunk Beds guide compares the two in full.
Bunk bed sizes and mattresses
Most UK bunk beds take two standard 90 x 190cm single mattresses, one per bunk. Some European-designed frames — including several of ours from Trasman and Parisot — use the slightly longer 90 x 200cm continental single instead, so always check the size stated on the product page before ordering bedding or a replacement mattress.
Mattress depth matters for safety on the top bunk. Guard rails are set a fixed height above the mattress surface, so a mattress that's deeper than the manufacturer's stated maximum reduces that protection. Our Bunk Bed Mattress Guide covers safe depths and which of our mattresses fit, or shop our Bunk Bed Mattresses range directly.
Bunk bed safety
Every bunk bed we sell meets EN 747, the European standard covering guard rail height, ladder stability and load testing for both bunks. What matters day to day at home:
- Guard rails fitted and secure on all sides of the top bunk, with no wobble
- The correct mattress size and depth for that specific bed
- One person on the ladder at a time, and no jumping on either bunk
- Nothing hung from the frame — no ropes, bags or fairy lights
- Fixings re-checked every few months, and after any move or reassembly
Most manufacturers recommend the top bunk for children aged six and over; the bottom bunk has no equivalent age restriction, which is why bunk beds work well for mixed-age siblings. Our full Bunk Bed Safety Guide covers ladder habits, positioning and more.
Choosing the right bunk bed for your room
Before ordering, measure room width, length and — importantly — ceiling height directly above where the bed will stand, so there's comfortable headroom for an older child to sit up on the top bunk. Check the space needed for the ladder or staircase so it doesn't block a door or wardrobe, and allow 40–60cm in front of any storage drawers so they open fully. If you're considering an L-shaped bunk, measure both walls of the corner it will sit in.
| Age | Guidance |
| Under 6 | Top bunk not recommended |
| 6–8 years | Suitable for the top bunk with supervision and clear ground rules |
| 9–12 years | An excellent fit |
| Teenagers | Many of our larger and triple-sleeper models remain ideal |
If only one child needs a bed and the room is tight, a high sleeper or mid sleeper is often a better use of the same footprint, since the space below becomes a desk or wardrobe rather than a second bed.
Bunk beds: common questions
What age can a child sleep on the top bunk?
Most manufacturers recommend six and over. There's no equivalent restriction on the bottom bunk, which is why a bunk bed works well for siblings of different ages.
Do bunk beds split into two single beds?
Several of our models do — look for "detachable" in the product title or description. It's the feature that most extends the useful life of a bunk bed as children grow.
What is an L-shaped bunk bed?
A bunk bed where the two beds sit at right angles instead of one directly above the other. It fits neatly into a corner, gives the lower sleeper more headroom and frees space for shelving, storage or desks. We stock two: the Oasis by Parisot, which can also be set up as a standard bunk, and the Parisot Alexandra, with a desk beneath each bed.
What size mattress does a bunk bed need?
Most take two standard UK singles at 90 x 190cm. Some European frames need the slightly longer 90 x 200cm continental single instead — the correct size is always stated on the product page.
How many mattresses does a triple sleeper need?
Two: a double for the bottom bunk and a single for the top.
Are wooden bunk beds better than metal?
Wood is warmer in appearance, takes a repairable finish, and carries integrated drawer weight better. Metal is slimmer and generally more affordable, and suits a very compact room.
Can adults sleep on a bunk bed?
Yes — every Kids Avenue bunk bed we sell is suitable for adults on both bunks, up to 100kg per sleeper. For other brands, always check the manufacturer's weight guidance on the product page first. Our High Sleeper, Loft & Bunk Beds for Adults guide covers the adult-rated range in full.
How much ceiling height do I need?
Enough for a child to sit up comfortably on the top bunk with clear space above their head. Measure directly above where the bed will stand.
Are bunk beds safe?
Yes, when assembled correctly and used as intended. Every bed we sell meets EN 747 — what matters at home is the age guidance for the top bunk, the correct mattress depth, secure guard rails, and fixings checked periodically. See our full safety guide for more detail.
Not sure which bunk bed is right for your family? Read our Bunk Bed Buying Guide for a full walkthrough, or get in touch with your room dimensions and your children's ages and we'll help you find the right fit.