Thinking about how to equip a children's room for a large number of children, parents are faced with the problem of arranging a play and work space. But, besides this, it also requires a place to store baby accessories. The purchase of a three-tiered bed may come to the aid of parents, which is quite capable of resolving some questions about the arrangement of a children's room.
Features, pros and cons of the design
A three-tiered bed is a great purchase for a large family with small children. After all, she is able to save room space as much as possible and save parents from the problem of placing children in a small room.
It is worth noting that these types of beds are used not only by families with many children. They have become very much in demand. Such pieces of furniture can be found in mini-hotels, kindergartens and boarding schools.
The main advantages of such a purchase:
- Saving space.
- Wear resistance.
- Strength.
- Safety.
- Lots of design options.
- Long service life.
Three-tiered beds will last a long time if properly used.
It is worth noting the rather significant disadvantages of this type of children's furniture. They are as follows:
- The second and third floors of the structure are distinguished by a significant increase in air temperature. Therefore, it is necessary to thoroughly ventilate the nursery before going to bed so that your little ones living on the upper tiers can sleep peacefully and not complain that they are very hot and stuffy.
- Risk of injury by negligence. The bed itself is, of course, safe. However, a child can still fall from a height due to an absurd accident and negligence.
- Significant weight of the bed.
Varieties
Such beds are divided according to the type of transformation:
- Non-folding. The most common model of a bunk bed. In this design, the beds are located one under the other, the very last tier - the third - is under the ceiling.
- Roll-out. This design is completely safe for small children. The berth levels are set quite low, which ensures that your children are safe from bruises in the event of a fall from the upper tiers. The design of the furniture is made in such a way that the upper part of the bed is motionless, and its lower parts are made like a "nesting doll", which is very convenient during operation.
- Retractable corner. Each structural element of such a three-tiered bed is at a certain angle to each other, which not only saves a lot of space in the room, but also looks very original.
- Transformer. This option differs in that in the assembled state the bed is only one sleeping bed. However, when disassembled, three children can fit here.
- Combined option. This type of model is a cross between a roll-out and non-folding bed variation. The two upper tiers in this version remain motionless, and the third - the lower one - moves out.
It should be noted one more type of three-tiered furniture - with a cabinet or a table. When several attributes are combined, this approach looks more attractive and practical.
Material
The main materials used by manufacturers in the production of three-tiered beds are wood and metal. Pine is used as wood. The distinctive properties of this material are wear resistance, strength, moisture resistance and resistance to temperature extremes.
Metal structures are easy to assemble, they are not subject to corrosion and external shock.
Additional structural elements can be made of chipboard or MDF, or plywood.
How to place?
A few points that it is advisable to use when arranging a children's room:
- These beds should be installed away from windows and doors, as the noise coming from there can interfere with the sleep of small children.
- If the place after installing the bed does not at all allow providing the room with a play area, then it is necessary to use the space on the bed as such a zone. Let it be a playground with a bunch of labyrinths or some other fun innovation. Here, undoubtedly, the parents' fantasy should play;
- Low ceilings can make it impossible to install a third tier. Indeed, otherwise, the child will be cramped there, stuffy and hot, which can negatively affect his health.
- Climbing to the top tier shouldn't be a problem for your kids. It should be lightweight and easy to do.
- It is necessary to provide a child who wished to sit on the third tier of the bed with the possibility of refueling his berth. This may require an additional ladder.
- The ascent to the upper floors should not be accompanied by dissatisfaction from the other inhabitants of the multi-storey structure. In this regard, the best location for the stairs is on the side.
- Pay particular attention to lighting. A child who is very fond of reading books or doing what he loves on the third floor of the bed needs to organize additional lighting, which would be enough for him.
- It would not be superfluous to place additional niches in the wall for various accessories and books at each sleeping bed.
- Do not allow a child under three years old to be placed on the upper tier - this is unsafe.
Color solutions
There are many color options for this furniture. It can be a yellow-green shade, lilac, blue, any other pastel shade or a strict solid color. Younger kids usually like designs inspired by their favorite cartoon characters and personal preferences.
Any idea can come true. For example, manufacturers produce a huge variety of different three-bed beds, among which you can find such interesting specimens as a mysterious ship, a huge castle or a multi-storey bus.
Therefore, we advise parents to trust their imagination and make their children's dream come true.
What to look for when choosing?
Tips to help parents get the 3-story furniture option that suits them:
- Check the strength of the frame and the bottom of the furniture structure. After all, little children love to rave on the bed.
- Check for handrails and handrails to keep your kids safe. The height of such structures should be at least 20 centimeters from the mattress level.
- Pay attention to mattresses. Orthopedic options do not spoil the spine, and high-quality filler will prevent the mattress from sagging. The dimensions of the mattress should fit snugly into the opening where it is installed.
- Particular attention should be paid to the height of the bed. The distance between the mattress of the upper tier and the ceiling should be such that the baby sitting on the mattress is comfortable and does not stick his head into the ceiling.
- Retractable mechanisms and fasteners should be of sufficient quality and their use should be easy and unconstrained, especially since kids will have to use them.
- Pay attention to the stability of the structure.
- The bed ladder must be solid. The distance between the rungs should not exceed 40 centimeters. The steps should be wide so that the baby can place most of the foot on them.
- When buying a three-tiered bed, be sure to take all the future inhabitants of this bed with you. After all, it is necessary to take into account the opinions of all children with such a purchase.
- The bed should be multifunctional. Additional boxes for linen and toys will come in handy in a large family with small children.
- The design of the purchase is best discussed with the bed users. Thus, children will love this furniture even more and will look forward to a day of shopping together.
- When buying, be sure to study the technical data sheet of the purchased product. Do not hesitate to ask the seller for a quality certificate. After all, all structural elements must be environmentally friendly.
