Double bed for two children, selection criteria and layout rules

An excellent option for a small children's bedroom is a two-level bed. It will significantly save space and will become a convenient place for sleeping and relaxing children. Due to the variety of design solutions, such an option as a pull-out bed for two children can become not only a full-fledged berth, but also a functional play area. In addition to a variety of shelves, drawers and cabinets of various designs, built-in tables and other additional elements, the obligatory details of a bunk bed are convenient steps and safety sides. All models are equipped with comfortable orthopedic mattresses.

Features of the retractable mechanism

A good pull-out mechanism will allow the child to easily slide in and out his berth. There are three main retractable structures:

the mechanism operates due to the guides, the main part of which is attached to the overall bed frame. Such a system of extension of the lower tier will require some effort, so it can be inconvenient for a small child. In addition, the attachment to the main product limits functionality, allowing you to place the lower bed strictly in a certain position;
the lower tier extends on fixed rollers or castors. High-quality wide castors will allow the child to easily cope with the sliding mechanism himself and not damage the floor covering. Such a roll-out bed can be located in any corner of the room, which gives more opportunities for organizing the space of a small room;
folding beds, as an option of sliding furniture, can significantly save space, but exclude the presence of additional shelves and cabinets for storing things.

Retractable Layout Options

Modern design projects provide for many options for the location of the lower tier. The basic ideas for the design of beds with a pull-out berth can be divided into several groups:

classic version, assuming a parallel arrangement of beds. This design is simple and stable. The lower tier is not high, it can be easily extended, so it’s easy and convenient even for a small child to arrange a bed and climb onto the bed;
option when the lower tier is perpendicular to the upper. The free space under the upper bed is used for additional shelves and lockers. It is possible to organize in this space a working area with a small table for the activities of the youngest child;
the perpendicular arrangement of the lower tier allows you to place a double bed on the lower floor. In this case, the three-tier model can fit three children;
option of a single-level arrangement of beds in the unfolded form. To implement such a solution, the lower tier of the sliding children's bed is supplemented with folding legs, which, if necessary, are laid out in two berths on the same level;
There is also an option - a pull-out bed. This model provides a single-level arrangement of beds when two structures are rolled out, located one above the other, and then are transformed into a double single-level bed using a special sliding mechanism;
for many models, the lower design is equipped with drawers for storing things and bedding. It is very convenient, the drawers are equipped with retractable wheels or roller guides, they can be easily pulled out and they are spacious. Such additional elements perfectly complement the design of the roll-out baby bed, are an excellent place to store children's toys, clothes;
for children of school age use the model of a sliding baby bed, the basis of which is a special podium. Under the podium there are two berths on roll-out wheels. The podium is a reliable design with a metal or wooden frame, it is often used to organize the working space of two schoolchildren. On such an elevation are desks, shelves for storing books and children's things. Comfortable ascent to the podium is provided by wide steps that harmoniously fit into the overall design of the roll-out baby bed. Steps can become an additional place for storing things, thanks to additional drawers, arranged inside the lifting structure. The result is an original roomy chest of drawers;
The podium version of the roll-out design is perfect for two adults. In this case, one of the options will be one double pull-out sleeping area, which in the daytime is completely hidden under the catwalk. The upper structure will serve as a relaxation area. This solution allows you to significantly expand the useful space of a small room. A double bed for adults can be partially pulled out from under the catwalk, covered with a cover, supplemented with pillows and served as a sofa without armrests for relaxing in the daytime.

Sleeper dimensions and optional items

Sliding beds can be made in any size. But with the classic parallel arrangement of the lower tier, it will always be 8-10 cm smaller than the upper one. Depending on the size of the berth, the following product options are distinguished with a roll-out berth:

single version, has dimensions: width from 80 to 100 cm, length from 160 to 200 cm;
one and a half sleeper models have a width of 100 to 140 cm, a length of 190 to 200 cm;
double models, 160-180 cm wide, up to 220 cm long. Such options are often used for an adult podium bed.

The most popular size of a pull-out bed for two children is: length 160 cm, width 80 cm. Such dimensions of a berth are suitable for teenagers, a roll-out bed for children of such sizes will not become small.

Retractable furniture has dimensions that largely depend on the design of the model. The presence of additional elements in the form of drawers, shelves and lockers for storing things, roll-out tables and convenient wide stairs increases the size of the entire product, but makes the bed equipped with an additional roll-out bed much more functional. Such interior items can become a real furniture complex, which will combine not only sleeping areas, but also places for storing children's things, sleeping accessories, as well as working spaces for recreation and study.

For example, a children's bed with a pull-out table will make it easy to organize a workplace for an older child of a schoolchild, and then remove it, freeing up space for games of younger children.

Additional roomy chests of drawers at the bottom of the bunk furniture, drawers inside the steps, side shelves and cabinets for storing things may well replace a full-fledged wardrobe, freeing up space for games and activities. Additional drawers below the bunk bed will make the whole structure taller. The optimal height of the lower berth should not be lower than the child’s knee, but not higher than the hip line, with this size it will be convenient to go to bed and go down from the lower tier.

For the podium version, the roll-out design itself can become a multifunctional element. At night it can be a sleeping place for a child, and in the daytime such furniture can easily be transformed into roll-out comfortable sofa bed. The sofa is covered with a cover, complemented by sofa cushions, and serves as a great place to relax for older children.

How to arrange in the interior

The optimal arrangement of the bed will be a place against the wall, which will give a sense of security. It is important that the furniture is not near the window or directly opposite the door. The window-door line is the most blown in the room. In addition, if the two-tier structure will be located directly opposite the entrance, this will deprive the berth of comfort and spatial isolation.

A good solution is to place a pull-out bed for two children in a special niche. This design approach zones the space of the room, separating the sleeping area from the game. With this arrangement, a clear distribution of zones for sleep and games is created. For additional zoning, you can use transparent partitions that create the feeling of a separate space, which actually turns one room into various comfortable places of stay.

If the sleeping place is organized in the form of a roll-out sofa bed, then it is not so important to observe the isolation of the sleeping area, because in the daytime the sleeping area turns into a place for recreation and entertainment for children. You only need to take care of the free space for the sliding part of the sofa at night and the comfortable access of children to their beds.

It is not easy to arrange a bed for three children in the interior. But the retractable design easily solves this problem. An option might be the podium arrangement, when two berths are located below, and one place at the top of the podium divides the space with a working area or storage space, designed in the form of many shelves and drawers. The upper berth can be an ottoman or sofa, which will be in perfect harmony with the rest area on the podium in the daytime, and at night replace the sleeping area of one of the children.

If the children are teenagers, then a three-tier structure located near the wall and occupying a minimum of space in the daytime will be an excellent solution for a small room. Free space can be used for outdoor activities and the organization of a temporary work area.

Basic selection rules

When choosing a children's bed, it is important to consider the following points:

the bed should be safe, so the steps for lifting should be reliable, stable and comfortable. Protective borders - a mandatory attribute of the upper tiers of the bed. If the lower tier is located high enough due to additional drawers mounted down the bed, then a protective side is also necessary for a berth located on the first tier;
the material of the product must be environmentally friendly, and the bed surfaces are smooth, the outer lines are smooth, the corners are rounded;
The bed model should be selected according to the specific dimensions and shape of the room. The variety of the model range and a wide selection of design solutions will allow you to choose an excellent comfortable option for any, even the smallest room;
if the proposed options do not fit or the final cost of the finished product is too high, you can try to consider an option such as a pull-out bed with your own hands. Provide all the little things, take into account the interests of each child, provide a comfortable rest and sleep for all children in one room will help the individual project of the designer, which you can realize with your own hands using the finished furniture blanks and tools. It is important to use high-quality fittings, then the beds are put forward without much effort. A classic double bed is not a complicated furniture product, which, with clear instructions and experience, you can make yourself. At the same time, the finished model will be ideal for your family, and a variety of small details, color solutions, various important points during assembly can be negotiated with the children;
an important point is the practicality and versatility of furniture. It is great if the double design will be supplemented by drawers, cabinets, shelves, cabinets, tables and other elements that turn the double bed into a real children's complex for comfortable sleep, relaxation and games;
it must be remembered that each subsequent place is less than about 15 cm, so it is better to immediately take a bed of capacious dimensions so that you do not have to buy new furniture in a few years;
It is important to provide for the availability of quality orthopedic mattresses. This part is not worth saving. It is better to choose a model of the bed easier and cheaper, but provide it with comfortable mattresses for a healthy sleep;
it is better that the base of the product was not continuous, but rack. This will ensure free air circulation;
if the lower tier is located low above the floor, it is important to take care of the conservation of heat, provide the lower bed with a thicker mattress;
if there is other furniture in the room, it will be correct to take into account the style and color scheme of other furniture items so that the bed fits harmoniously into the room.