Sturdy, stylish, and safe
If you’re looking for a bunk bed that’s built to last, wood is a strong material choice. It’s lightweight, which makes assembly a doddle, and can be easily moved around the room until you find a place that fits just right.
We have a large selection of wooden bunk beds available with natural and painted finishes, including grey, white, pink, or black, suitable for children from four years and up.
The benefits of wooden bunk beds
Choosing wood as your bunk bed material has many advantages, including:
Light weight: compared to alternatives (like metal), wood is a lightweight material that can be easily moved from room to room. This makes delivery and assembly much easier.
Durability: while wood is lighter than metal, this doesn’t sacrifice its strength. Although a wooden bunk bed will show its age over the years, with good care, its strength will remain.
Easy cleaning: keeping a wooden bunk bed clean is super simple. The occasional wipe over with a clean, damp cloth is all that’s needed to keep these beds looking their best.
Style variety: wood is easy to work with, which means there are many different designs to choose from. This makes it easy to find something that fits your kid’s needs, whether it’s gaming, studying, or storage.
Considerations when choosing a wooden bunk bed
Choosing a wooden bunk bed is a no-brainer. Just make sure you’ve taken all necessary considerations into account, including:
Safety: bunk beds will often feature a top bunk, which means some safety measures are needed. All our options come with these as standard, including barriers and railings to prevent accidents.
Space: wooden bunk beds come in many shapes and sizes, so it’s important to make sure your child’s room has enough space to fit the frame inside. You can find dimensions for every bed frame on its product page.
Storage: storage in children’s bedrooms can be a challenge. Thankfully, a bunk bed can help solve that by offering built-in drawers, cupboards, and even wardrobes if needed. Before deciding on a style, consider whether you can remove any existing furniture, replacing it with a storage-focused bunk bed. You’ll be surprised at how much room you can reclaim!
Children’s ages: bunk beds can come with as many as three different bunks for sleeping.Only children over the age of six years should be allowed to sleep on the top bunk, while children over the age of four can sleep on the bottom.
Need help deciding between bunks, styles, and sizes? Check out our guide: Which type of bunk bed does your child need?
Assembly: wood is a very workable material, which means build your bunk bed once it arrives should be easy. Every frame we sell comes flat-packed, but don’t panic: with just a few tools, you’ll be well on your way. All together, you’ll need: a screwdriver (or a low-powered drill) with Phillips, pozi drive, or hex heads, and a soft mallet.
If you need any help, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Maintenance: with regular check-ins, you’ll never need to give your wooden bunk bed a deep clean. Doing so is really simple: just use a clean, damp cloth with no harsh chemicals, as these may damage the painted finish.
Types of wooden bunk beds
As a versatile material, wood can be used to make all kinds of bunk beds for your child’s room.
Wooden bunk bed styles
Wood is one of the most common materials that bunk beds are made from, which means there’s plenty of styles to choose from, including:
Triple Bunk Beds: feature a double/small double mattress on the bottom bunk (or three stacked single bunks), which offers plenty of room to grow.
Gaming Bunk Beds: come with integrated desks to hold the perfect gaming setup.
L Shaped Bunk Beds: offer an L-shaped desk to enhance space and storage.
High Sleeper Beds: provide enough space for taller storage options like wardrobes and bookcases.
Mid Sleeper Beds: allow for shorter storage options like cupboards and cabinets.
Low Sleeper Beds: have lower top bunks than mid sleepers, offering storage with shelves and cubbies.
Detachable Bunk Beds: also known as convertible or separable bunk beds, detachable bunk beds can be split into two separate single beds if needed. This provides greater flexibility, making them a splendid long-term investment for growing children or changing bedroom arrangements.
Storage Bunk Beds: designed with built-in storage solutions such as drawers, shelves, or even hidden compartments under the bed or stairs. These space-saving beds are perfect for keeping toys, clothes, and other essentials neatly tucked away, making them ideal for smaller bedrooms or kids who need a little extra organisation.
Wooden bunk bed sizes
Our wooden bunk beds are available in all standard bunk bed sizes, such as:
Single Bunk Beds (3'0" x 6'3"): suitable for most children over four years (on the bottom bunk only), as well as young teenagers, single bunk beds are the smallest size we have available.
Small Double Bunk Beds (4'0" x 6'3"): sitting between single bunk beds and standard double bunk beds, small double bunk beds add an extra foot of width, while keeping the same length as a single.
Double Bunk Beds (4'6" x 6'3"): double bunk beds are the largest available. They can comfortably fit two or three sleepers if needed, with six more inches of width over the small double.
Need help picking the right size bed frame? See our Children’s Beds Buying Guide
