Get a set of triple bunk beds for your children’s room and they’ll say ‘wow’ for certain! These are actually a pretty impressive sight and kids tend to enjoy them.  Bunk beds have that kind of tree-house vibe that appeals to kids of all ages. These are generally built pretty tough, with metal reinforcement to take the weight and movements of 3 kids. You often find these type of bed in dorms and youth hostels for travelers and backpackers.

These beds certainly save floor space! Kids will have lots of extra room to play. A couple of the choices available are triple loft styles and triple bunk beds. There are many unique finishes and bed sizes to choose from as well.

Woods often used for triple bunks are maple, mahogany, cherry and oak – all very strong hardwoods. These beds have to be solidly constructed to stand up to all the weight and activity kids will dish out. Railings should be a key feature of any style you choose, because you don’t want a child falling from the top bunk, or even the middle accidentally when asleep, or when they are chasing each other round the room. Many styles can be separated into 3 ground-level solo beds if needed.

Two beds are usually at the same top level height and often arranged in an ‘L’ configuration. This way the area beneath the bed (the one that has no lower bunk beneath it) can be used to house a desk, chest of drawers or a clothing rod. The space could also be used as a space to keep little-used items.

Think about the age of the child you are purchasing the beds for. You should choose a large or extra-long bed for a guest room that will house adults or big kids such as a university student home for the holidays.  The normal standard size will work fine for children. Standard would also be a great choice for rooms that are squeezed for space. Then you could really make use of all the extra space beneath that top bunk in the ‘L’ configuration.

When purchasing a large version of the triple bunk beds, you should be especially certain that you get a set that can be taken apart and used as separate beds. This will allow you the most versatility for the future. For instance you may want to move one or more child into their own room as time passes and space allows, but you don’t necessarily want or need to buy a new bed.

You can go for the L-shape discussed above or perhaps a regular triple bunk set that has all three beds arranged one above the other. Some triple bunks have a trundle bed at the bottom which is only pulled out as needed and is otherwise hidden from view. If you need a multiple person sleeping area in a room, the triple bunk bed set will be the way to go.