Before you go out and purchase a bunk bed you firstly must make sure that the room has a high enough ceiling to allow for it. It needs to be eight feet high at minimum. This is important so that your child has adequate room to sit or even stand up without bumping into the ceiling. If you’re going with a custom built bed there are plans available that includes the dimensions for bunk beds that you can select from. Additionally, you will have to take the size and weight of the child into account because the plans will cater for specific weight loads. Upper bunks or high loft beds aren’t suitable for children 5 years and younger. You should then choose a design with less bunk to ensure their safety.
You could use a bunk bed frame with a lower bunk for your younger son or daughter. When they are old enough they can then move to a higher bunk and you can subsequently make use of that space as a desk for doing homework or coloring or possibly even for storing their toys away.
You’ll discover two basic types of loft beds: The ones which are freestanding and the ones which can be anchored to the wall. The benefit of a freestanding style is that it could be relocated anywhere in the area, which might be beneficial if you choose to paint the walls in a couple of years. The wall anchored variety isn’t as convenient but many parents obtain a lot of satisfaction from its stability, knowing that it will not tip over.
Once the actual bed is made and in position you’ll be able to turn your focus on the playhouse the principle design. Sheets of plywood may be used to form the peaked roof of the playhouse that could be covered in faux painted shingles. In fact, any crazy or cute thing could be included, like a chimney to birds on the top, hanging tree branches, or perhaps a quarter moon and stars hovering above. On the low section, doors that swing, fancy shutters, windows and blue window boxes can enhance the fun. Go as basic or get as fantastical understandably – from the fairy princess moated castle to a house in a tree or space ship. Finally, do not forget to add a safe and sound ladder which harmonizes with the look and makes it simple to ascend to the top level.