Ikea bunk beds

A wide range of furniture makes it possible to choose the most comfortable, affordable in design and price bed in the bedroom. Among the existing models there is an unusual version - a two-tier one. Many people are skeptical about such a bed, but the risked owners have already managed to appreciate its advantages. Ikea bunk beds have become particularly popular.

The main plus is a significant saving of space in the room. Even if the room is large enough, it is difficult to place two single beds in it at once.

These beds are suitable not only in the nursery or teen bedroom, but also in adult. A bunk bed, at the bottom of which there is free space, also saves space. It can be made a recreation area or work, forcing boxes, table.

If we talk about products Ikea, it can be noted that it also has a large number of advantages. One of the most important is the quality of materials and reliability of structures. The bunk bed will serve for many years.

A wide variety of models, materials and colors makes it possible to fit Ikea furniture into any interior. Wood, for example, is suitable for country and classic, and metal - for minimalism and high-tech.

The size of the beds is universal, so they can be used by both children and adults. For those and others, security is guaranteed, because on each model there are crossbars that prevent falling during sleep. The maximum weight that a bed can support is 150 kg. The design does not have sharp corners and edges, and chips do not appear on durable material.

Like all the furniture of this company, the bed is extremely simple to assemble. Each bed is equipped with instructions, with which you can independently assemble and put new furniture in the bedroom.

Among the shortcomings should be allocated limited space. On a regular bed, you can safely stretch your arms to the sides to get comfortable, and partitions on the bunk prevent. If on the lower floor hang shelves or a table attached directly to the frame, then small things on it will shake during each movement on the bed. In the summer, sleeping under the ceiling is too hot.

The company offers the following types of bunk beds:

• Both floors are reserved for sleeping. If there is a retractable additional platform hidden under the lower tier, then there are three places.
• Loft bed. On the upper tier - a sleeping place, and below - free space. It can be made necessary items and equip, depending on the needs.

In total in the Ikea catalog - five models of bunk beds:

• "Midal" - a framework of a two-story bed from solid pine with two berths. The staircase with narrow slats is mounted on both sides, depending on the placement of furniture in the bedroom.Since it is made of natural material, dry rags and special detergents for wood should be used during the care. The lamella base is durable, does not sag with time, because the load is evenly distributed. Safety is ensured by high bumpers on the upper tier.

• "Sturo" - another wooden model, made of solid pine. It is much higher than the previous version. Represents a framework of a bed attic with free space below. The ladder can be mounted both on the right and on the left.

• “Tuffing” is a steel frame for a loft bed or a bunk bed with two berths. The staircase is located in the middle, and in the double model it is short and connects the tiers. The side is a polyester mesh. It can be removed and subjected to washing.

• Steel frame "Svart" is presented in two versions - a loft bed and a double two-story model. It is higher than “Tuffing”, and the ladder can be positioned to the right or left. In the case of two berths, the ladder is short and connects the tiers. The space at the bottom can be equipped with furniture from the same series - pull-out beds and hanging worktops.

• "Stuva" - an attic bed with a fully equipped work space at the bottom. The set includes a table, rack, wardrobe. Large selection of furniture allows you to independently assemble a set of furniture, designed for a different number of doors and drawers. The size of the model makes it relevant for a small bedroom for adults and children.

The lowest models are the “Midal” 157 cm, the double “Tuffing” 130 cm and the double “Svart” 159 cm.

The loft beds are much higher, which allows you to put even a wardrobe in the free space. The height of the model “Tuffing” - 179 cm, “Svart” - 186 cm, “Stuva” - 193 cm, “Sturo” - 214 cm.

The length of all models is at least 200 cm, and the width is 97 cm. The widest model is the Sturo (153 cm).

For the manufacture of beds used wood, as well as metal and plastic. All materials are of very high quality:

• Chipboard apply only to additional elements - for example, boxes and shelves.

• Wood is the most environmentally friendly material.. For beds, mainly pine or birch is used. Pine - the most common wood for bunk beds. It is durable, and the finished product has an average cost. If you compare - furniture made of birch is more expensive.

• Metal beds are made of steel. These models are durable and serve for many years. Outwardly, they look neater and smaller than wooden models. Steel is also used to create shelf hooks.

The beds "Midal" natural color, like the treated wood - light yellow. Another model from natural material "Sturo" has white color. "Tuffing" is presented in a dark gray version. Furniture "Swart" is made in gray, but the frame also exists in white.

The greatest color variety of the model "Stuva". The base is always white, but the doors of drawers, wardrobes and benches can be yellow, light beige, green, orange, pink or the same as the whole frame.

When choosing a bunk bed, you should carefully consider such an element as a side. Its height should be at least 20 cm, because when the mattress is placed, it will actually remain about 5 cm. Of course, you need to check the strength of the sides, as well as how firmly they are attached.

For children from seven years old, beds up to 170 cm long and up to 80 cm wide are suitable. Adolescents and adults up to 190 cm long and up to 90 cm wide. For children under six years old, such beds are not recommended by safety measures.

It should take into account not only the height of the furniture, but also the room as a whole. You need to understand: the closer the surface will be to each other, the more inconvenient it will be to climb, make the bed in the morning and change clothes.

Ladders can bring considerable inconvenience, so you should select those that do not dig into the foot. For convenience, you can glue the surface of the stairs with a special coating that will not allow your bare foot to slip.

On wooden models there should not be any defects - cracks, chips or burrs, blisters, as they speak of low-quality "raw" material. A good model will not hold together, and the surface of the tree itself is uniform, smooth. It is not recommended to take a bed from solid pine with traces of knots. In design terms, they look impressive, but these products are less durable.

If there are additional furniture in the model of the bed (for example, drawers, a wardrobe or a table), you should also check them. Drawers and doors should not be jammed, there should be no extraneous sounds, fittings should be firmly attached and free from defects.

All instructions for assembling furniture from this company are made in the most simplified version, which would be clear to everyone. They use pictures and visual schemes, not descriptions. In most cases, at the time of assembly, only a screwdriver, a hammer, a screwdriver and free space are required to decompose the parts and then put the finished structure.

At the very beginning, all types of fastenings are drawn, their number is indicated, and the diagrams clearly show which side needs to be installed or which side to twist. Each assembly step is drawn and marked. If you strictly follow the instructions, then it will be problematic. In the case of bunk beds, diagrams are provided showing how to put the ladder on one side or the other.

In some cases, examples are given of how not to twist or hammer the fasteners. So that buyers do not get confused, such examples were crossed out with a black cross. The instructions also clearly indicate the main points for checking the bolts, the height of the side and mattress. All schemes are simple and intuitive, however, Ikea provides services to call the assembly wizard.

A detailed process of assembling Ikea bunk bed "Midal" can be viewed in the next video.

Positive feedback for the most part is about saving space. For those who have two children and limited space, this bed was a great solution. The fear of people about the fact that children may suddenly fall, is recognized as unjustified - all buyers are satisfied with the quality of the sides.

The reliability of the design, which continues to stand firmly, has received good reviews, despite the fact that they are actively playing on it. Many noted the ease of assembly, which is a distinctive feature of the furniture company.

As for the shortcomings, first of all they are connected with the fear of people and non-observance of safety precautions. Almost all models of bunk beds are designed for children from the age of six. Many people buy them for two-year-olds who still cannot cope with the high stairs.

Separate complaints cause wooden models, as it happens that the material is poorly processed. Because of this, it is very easy to get splinters and tear off the skin. They recommend walking with wood sandpaper and covering it with varnish, for example, to protect themselves and their children from injury.

The main disadvantage is associated with a change of linen, it is quite difficult to fill the bed daily. With particularly high models, doing this is really uncomfortable. Many note the real need to periodically tighten the bolts and fasteners, as the bed starts to creak.

Ikea products are high quality, but you should still check the furniture for defects. Occasionally there are reviews of the curvature of the bolt holes.

Let all models are plain and do not differ in an unusual design, you can make them brighter with the help of bed linen. It is enough to choose patterned textiles - and the bed will immediately become "alive."

White models will fit into the popular Scandinavian style, which is concise. In the small bedroom under the loft bed you can organize a recreation area - with a couch and a coffee table.If the walls are trimmed with wooden panels, then the bed made of natural material will be in harmony with the furnishings and create the feeling of a real attic room.

Free space under the loft bed can be used to store many things. It is enough to put the cabinets and drawers. You can make a whole creative workshop in which you can hide with the help of a curtain stretched across the bottom of the bed.