If you grew up with a sibling, there’s a very good chance that you slept in bunk beds when you were small. As an adult, you may have thought you’d left the world of bunk bed sleeping behind - but think again.
If you’ve done any sort of travelling that involves staying in hostels, you’ve very likely slept in a dorm with reinforced bunk beds. The space-saving designs are a favourite around the world, with some venues stacking three or four beds on top of each other to make the most of the space on offer.
While this is an experience that a younger, sprightlier you may have been happy to sign up and redirect your budget towards beer and souvenirs, the older you get the more you realise comfort is king.
That said, adult-sized bunk beds still have their uses. For holiday rentals, student accommodation and spare rooms, they’re a great way to increase your guest sleeping space without eating into your property’s square footage. They also make a helpful option for those with teenage or rapidly growing children who need the extra length to feel comfortable.
Most bunk bed designs are offered in a single size, but others stack a single above a double bed, effectively giving you enough space to sleep three people. The one thing they all have in common? A ladder or step climbing frame to go from ground level to the top bed. Simply add the right mattress and chic bed linen to elevate the look and give it a wider appeal.
If you’re looking for a heavy-duty, reinforced bunk bed to sleep adult friends and family, we’ve found some of the finest options around worth taking a peek at.
Shop the best below
Furniture123 Black Metal Single Bunk Bed - Ralph
Accommodating children as well as adults, this sleek black metal design offers a grown-up spin on a typical bunk bed. The detachable mechanism allows you to play with the set-up and you can build the bed with the ladder on the left or the right-hand side to suit your space best. What's more, buy this design from Furniture123 and they'll knock 10 per cent off the cost of single-size mattresses allowing you to finish the set-up for less.
Buy now £279.97, Furniture123
Reinforced Beds Bircham Bunk Bed - Reinforced Tubular Slats
Made to support the weight of the average adult, this bunk has been crafted from steel, offering a superior level of strength. It does mean that the design, once built, is rather heavy, so best to rope in a friend to help you do the heavy lifting. With tubular slats and a powder-coated finish, this is a purchase that will go the distance.
Buy now £249.00, B&Q
Mack + Milo Buckingham Solid Wood Standard Bunk Bed
Whether you've got a big age gap between your kids or you want to turn a spare room into somewhere to house a small family, this white wood bunk bed feels up to the job. A small double sits under a single bed, both connected with an integrated ladder and with guard rails on the top to prevent anyone from tumbling out in the night. As well as doubling your sleep space, the frame has 30cm of under-bed clearance, which is useful for additional storage.
Buy now £214.99, Wayfair
Robert Dyas Montreal Bunk Bed Black
If you only need a bunk for the short term, this convertible design can be stacked on top of each other or separated to form two single beds, allowing you to reconfigure as you need. Each bed can support one sleeper, be it a child or an adult, although the top bunk is not for those aged six and under. Made from metal and finished with a high head and footboard, there's a strong ladder to help sleepers climb up to the top bunk. This bed frame is sold with a 12-month guarantee.
Buy now £201.99, Robert Dyas
Flair Wizard L Shaped Triple Bunk Bed with Shelves in Grey
Offering ample storage as well as sleeping space, this T-shaped bed frame makes a great option for kids as well as adults. The lower bed is a small double, while a single size occupies the top level, connected by a sturdy ladder with wide steps. The compact design comes as a frame only, although you can add mattresses, mattress protectors and bedding as extras if needed.
Buy now £419.99, Bed Kingdom
Reinforced Beds Heavy Duty Bunk
You'll need plenty of headroom to accommodate this reinforced bunk, but if you've got the space, it's a great option. Clearly made for adult sleepers, there's plenty of space to sit up straight on the bottom bunk, while the top level has higher guard rails for extra safety. Part of the brand's Endurance collection, the frame has been made in the UK with double thickness strengthened steel and incorporate a mesh base rendering them practically unbreakable. Comes with a 10-year guarantee.
Buy now £599.00, Reinforced Beds
Verdict
Furniture123's stylish and sleek matte black bunk bed is our pick of the best thanks to a relatively low cost. The fact that it's convertible into two single beds is a huge draw, while the height and clean lines make it appealing for all ages.
