The 3-story bunk bed is the ideal solution for those with limited space, but also to create a fun place to raise their children. Here is a practical buying guide.
Surely it will have happened to you in the movies or TV series to see 3-story bunk beds and maybe ask yourself if they sell similar ones in Italy. Or on the contrary, you have never heard of it, but now circumstances have arisen that such a structure would really suit you.
Whatever the need that prompted you to look for this type of bed, you are in the right place because we are about to analyze all the pros and cons of a bed of this type and also where to buy it or how to do it yourself.
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Let’s start by saying that an idea like this is ideal for those who have to furnish a particularly small room for several children; it is in fact a space-saving solution that can contain three beds in the space of just one. A model of this type, often used in mountain chalets where the ceilings are naturally higher, will allow you to manage your puppy’s bedroom in the best possible way.
In fact, it happens more and more often that 3-tier bunk beds are chosen by whoever they want guarantee your children a space that is not only for sleeping, but also for playing and having fun together. As can be easily understood, a structure of this type is well suited to wander with the imagination and become a favorite place for hiding places and climbing.
Again, if you like to be able to host friends and relatives to sleep, with a solution like this you will always be ready to do so even without warning. For this second condition, you can also opt for another version of a 3-seater bed, that is the one with a double bed below and a single bed at the top.
Where to buy
Buying a 3-story bunk bed may prove easier than expected. In fact, once the choice has been carefully considered and with the correct measurements in hand, you can proceed with the purchase directly online.
For sale on Amazon there are multiple solutions, which start from about € 500. In metal or wood (in this case the price goes up a lot), you can customize them as you like, using colored paint (be careful to choose it without formaldehyde), ribbons, plush and much more.
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Another site worth mentioning is billi-bolli.com , which it buys directly from a German manufacturer. Wide choice of special bed structures that would fulfill any child’s dreams. Take a look at the next photo to understand what we are talking about.
How to DIY one
Before proceeding with the construction of a 3-story bunk bed, this will be the case with verify that some practical conditions exist.
First, we need to check the height of the ceiling. Most city apartments have an average height of 2.70 m, where that minimum recommended for a 3-story structure is at least 3 meters long. Only with these dimensions will you be sure to create a comfortable and non-claustrophobic environment.
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An alternative can be that of place the three beds in a staggered manner so as to gain a few precious centimeters and at the same time lower the overall height of the structure. Do not forget that those who sleep on top still risk falling, so it will be necessary to arrange a specific protection.
As for the construction of a 3-storey bunk bed, to tackle such a work it is certainly recommended to have previous experience in the field, otherwise it will be safer to contact a professional in the sector. Once you have decided to try your hand in this field, it will be necessary stock up on the necessary material.
Among the tools can not miss a screwdriver, a drill, a jigsaw, a sander and a stapler. As for the wooden planks, shape and size will depend on the whole project. It will be possible to buy everything you need in specialized DIY or do-it-yourself stores, but the most important thing is make sure that the structure obtained is solid and stable.
Finally, it is good to say that to fit three beds into the space of a single single bed there are also other solutions. One of these is a municipality bunk bed with third pull-out bed at the base, as if it were a normal drawer. In this case, however, the bed in the chest of drawers cannot be used continuously as it is equipped with a thinner mattress than usual.
Another idea, if you have a little more space, is to place two bunk beds next to each other and create a single structure which will also prove to be similar to a playground. In the following image, a solution of this type that can accommodate up to four people.
3-story bed, buying guide: images and photos
Don’t miss this photo gallery. Many images from which to draw inspiration to design the bunk bed that will become the favorite place of your children and their friends.
Let them unleash their creativity and transform their triple bed into a pirate galleon or a princess’s castle.
