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Kids Bunk Beds: The Answer To Today's Economic Woes?

Current economic conditions have caused many people to reevaluate their plans.  Families that were looking to step up to larger homes have elected to stay in their current, smaller homes and work on affordable improvements that will increase the value as well as enhance their families' lifestyle.

A product category that is increasing in popularity due to space limitations is children's furniture - specifically children's bunk beds.  Parents everywhere are considering bunk beds as a viable solution to their space issues.  And today's bunk beds are certainly a far cry from the set I grew up with.  If you haven't shopped for kids bunk beds lately, you're in for a very pleasant surprise.

The material and finish selections are practically limitless.  Bunk bed frames are made from metal or wood.  From there, choices range from round tubular metal to square, with matt or gloss finishes in white, pastel, industrial, or bright colors.  If wood is your preference, choose from pine, cedar logs, fine hardwoods or economical manufactured wood products with veneers.  Styles range from rustic to contemporary, traditional, country french, plantation or themed beds.

When considering room size, you aren't just saving the footprint of a second bed with today's bunk beds.  Many feature additional space saving options like under bed pull out drawers or stairways that double as drawers.  Dressers and desks are often configured into one or both bed ends, or underneath the increasingly popular loft bunk bed.  And let's not forget that children need play space in their rooms.  Many loft beds offer tents and slides for younger children to provide both storage and fun, imaginative play.  

Teens and college students haven't been left out.  Forget yesterday's traditional twin over twin bunk bed.  Today's choices include extra long twin bunk beds as well as full size bunk beds.  Some manufacturers offer twin over full options for parents that need to put older and younger siblings together in one room.  Others offer full over full bunk beds for teens sharing a room.  Loft beds are available in both twin and full size, and options for the lower area are limitless.  Choose from futons to completely outfitted living areas that are great for college dorm rooms.

Lastly, a favorite bunk bed configuration for larger families is the triple bunk bed.  Rather than three beds stacked vertically, you can have a corner unit with two upper bunks and one lower bunk or a twin over full bunk bed with a pull out trundle bed. Or select one of the T configurations with two uppers and one lower bunk, or vice versa.  

Bunk bed manufacturers offer styles and configurations to fit practically any situation.  The best way to find the perfect set for your family's needs is to search on line.  You'll quickly be able to review hundreds of bunk bed styles and narrow down the best solution for you.  Once you know what you want, you can visit local furniture stores and see if they have it in stock.  If not, they will order it for you with the options you've chosen.  Or you can purchase your bunk beds from an on line retailer.  Most offer free shipping, and depending on where they ship from, you may save sales tax.  If you decide to buy on line, be sure to ask about their sales tax policy if it isn't clearly stated on their site.  Because you have the best selection, competitive pricing, and free home delivery, ordering on line is the most convenient and economical way to shop for children's bunk beds today.