Bunk bed 826952 225906639 2008-07-15T23:22:54Z Dvpdvp1 6931865 /* External links */ {{Unreferenced|date=May 2007}} [[Image:bunk bed.jpg|Standard bunk bed|right|thumb|200px|A bunk bed]]A '''bunk bed''' is a type of [[bed (furniture)|bed]] in which one [[bed frame]] is stacked on top of another. The nature of bunk beds allows two people to sleep in the same room while maximizing available floor space. This leads to them being used in places with limited floor space, such as on [[ship]]s and in [[garrison]]s or in places that wish to maximise bedspace such as: [[dormitories]], [[hostels]], [[child]]ren's rooms, [[prison]] cells, or university [[residence hall]]s. Bunk beds are normally supported by four poles, one at each corner of the bed. To get to the second bunk a ladder is used, though taller children often find other faster, more creative methods of climbing into them. The top bed is normally surrounded by a railing to prevent the sleeper from falling out. Because of the need for a ladder and the height of the bed, the top bunk of a bunkbed is [[Childproof|not recommended]] for children under six years of age. ===Types of bunk beds=== *A '''standard bunk bed''' will have two same size mattresses stacked one directly over the other. *A '''twin over full''' is arranged as a standard except that the bottom mattress will be a [[Mattress size#Mattress dimensions|full size]] and the upper will be a twin size. *A '''futon bunk''' is also arranged like a standard bunk except the lower bunk will be a [[futon|Western style futon]], and not a mattress. *An '''L-shape''' staggers is the beds such that when viewed from above the beds form an L. This also creates a small alcove where a desk can be placed. In recent years this style has become popular in children's rooms because it creates a more relaxed appearance. *A '''loft bed''' denotes a bunk bed that has only the top bunk, creating an open space underneath that can be occupied by a chest, drawers, or even a work area.<ref>[http://www.elephantstaircase.com/wiki/index.php?title=HowToBuildALoft "How To Build A Dorm Loft"], Elephant Staircase</ref> <ref>Tim Carter, [http://www.askthebuilder.com/B280_Building_a_Loft_Bed.shtml "Building a Loft Bed"] and [http://www.askthebuilder.com/printer_280_Build_a_Loft_Bed_for_Any_Bedroom.shtml "Build a Loft Bed"], Ask The Builder</ref> This makes loft beds an efficient use of small spaces by utilizing the entire vertical area that would otherwise be left unused. Some loft beds even have stowable/trundle beds while retaining the capability to contain workstations and drawers. Some loft beds are more expensive than bunk beds due to built-in storage capacity and other features. ==References== {{reflist}} == External links == *[http://bunkbedscentral.com Bunk Beds] Central - Everything there is no know about bunk beds. *[http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5001.html U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warning for bunk beds] *[http://www.astm.org/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/DATABASE.CART/REDLINE_PAGES/F1427.htm?L+mystore+fwjv4738 ASTM Safety Standards for bunk beds] *[http://www.bunkbedsfuton.com Bunk Beds Futon] *[http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/071.html CPSC Bunk Bed Fact Sheet] *[http://bunkbedspedia.com Bunk Beds] and other related information - Safety and Maintenance {{SleepSeries2}} [[Category:Beds]] [[de:Hochbett]] [[es:Litera]] [[pt:Beliche]] [[simple:Bunk bed]] [[th:เตียงสองชั้น]]