Bunk Beds Vs. Pull Out Trundle Beds
When you need to add another body to a bedroom but you can't fit another bed, you should consider using a bunk or trundle bed. Both types of bed offer additional sleeping spaces, but each one offers different benefits depending on your needs. Does this Spark an idea?
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Bunk Beds
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Bunk beds consist of two or more beds stacked as one unit of furniture. The bottom bed is usually low to the ground and the upper bunk is stacked above it with enough space for the bottom sleeper to sit up comfortably. A bunk bed is a practical way to provide multiple permanent sleeping surfaces without using additional floor space.
Trundle Beds
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Trundle beds are named for the trundles, or wheels, that are attached to the legs of the bed. They are low to the ground and designed to fit under the master bed. Trundle beds are a good option if you only need an extra bed occasionally, as they can be pulled out when needed or pushed under the master bed when not in use.
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Warnings
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Bunk beds have been linked to several injuries and deaths in children. Make sure you use a bunk bed that complies with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's regulations to reduce the risk that children may become trapped between an upper bunk and a wall, in openings below the guardrails or in openings in the ends of bunk beds. Trundle beds do not pose the same level of risk, but it's still wise to ensure that the mattresses fit snugly and children cannot become entrapped between the two beds.
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