tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17838346498025392572024-02-07T20:18:51.014-08:00Bunk Beds Bunker BlogThis blog was started as a means to provide new product information, safety tips, products reviews, decorating ideas, and anything else that relates to bunk type beds and bedding.Bunk Bedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03320657874084632188noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783834649802539257.post-89952356733874642502011-10-04T08:49:00.000-07:002011-10-04T08:53:54.831-07:00Popsicle Furniture<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX8wDRV_RmRnsmVcGCYECGHTUpVmVqk1pFBhz2_-yuPw7YkvZBSXFjPKNGfkqVi6sJLpC3EzuocmNls42azIrC_CFENHvYCsnFLh9tm0VqI0f5X3Gtx8J4tTGRvrWRvtjmM6c5-CWAPIs/s1600/girlsroom.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659665776823816738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX8wDRV_RmRnsmVcGCYECGHTUpVmVqk1pFBhz2_-yuPw7YkvZBSXFjPKNGfkqVi6sJLpC3EzuocmNls42azIrC_CFENHvYCsnFLh9tm0VqI0f5X3Gtx8J4tTGRvrWRvtjmM6c5-CWAPIs/s320/girlsroom.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Popsicle Furniture on Squidoo - <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/popsicle-furniture">http://www.squidoo.com/popsicle-furniture</a>. I just finished this lens which shows more of the Popsicle line and I hope to do a more in depth look at it on a future blog post. For now, view the lens to see this great option in children's furniture. </div>Bunk Bedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03320657874084632188noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783834649802539257.post-19228834998522106202011-08-03T09:35:00.000-07:002011-08-03T09:45:58.304-07:00Help! My Bunk Bed Is Driving Me Crazy!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS5qeJf6480fRpJK4j8UJwynBPHf9I8k7pVupJTUQ2nSV5e8noW9hjfoVT2YtzpCyb5Pr_mkMFfjtFkdim8FyT4E2MIXqxWUVmp5X3dY4W3COmKnLDsi4yZ9E_p17H0aOvSmoSku2UU-c/s1600/Campus+250.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 284px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636671559592716674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS5qeJf6480fRpJK4j8UJwynBPHf9I8k7pVupJTUQ2nSV5e8noW9hjfoVT2YtzpCyb5Pr_mkMFfjtFkdim8FyT4E2MIXqxWUVmp5X3dY4W3COmKnLDsi4yZ9E_p17H0aOvSmoSku2UU-c/s320/Campus+250.jpg" /></a>I just made my first lens on Squidoo. It is called, "Help! My Bunk Bed Is Driving Me Crazy." I show many typical problems associated with regular bedding on bunk beds. Then I go on to show a number of huggers on bunks, captains beds, platform beds, daybeds, and even twin beds. Huggers work on all kinds of beds which will be an upcoming topic for my blog. But, in the meanwhile, you can visit Squidoo and see the lens and all the huggers. Check out the link below.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.squidoo.com/bunk-bed-huggers">http://www.squidoo.com/bunk-bed-huggers</a>.<br /></div>Bunk Bedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03320657874084632188noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783834649802539257.post-63402238555902079852011-07-25T16:55:00.000-07:002011-07-25T17:11:48.068-07:00It's Been AwhileIt's time I get on the ball and start posting regularly. <a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/">Bunkbedsbunker.com</a> has changed so much since I started it a year ago. There are new products, better organization, a new banner that better reflects the market, more consistency in the layout, much more traffic, etc. Starting out with no experience at all, I have learned so much and there is still so much more to learn. I hardly believe it's the same site and I'm so pleased with the product lines I carry now. <br /><br />So, this is a short post and I am working on a number of other posts as I write this. My first one is going to be on <a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/bunkbedhuggers/">bunk bed huggers</a> because I really believe they make the bunk bed and I carry them now. I wrote a short post before on huggers but I know more about them now and I carry a wide assortment. Bunk beds are great but using regular bedding on them can be a disaster. Look for that post next.Bunk Bedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03320657874084632188noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783834649802539257.post-81166188197967860232011-07-25T16:21:00.000-07:002011-07-26T16:59:20.369-07:00Huggers Can "Make" Your Bunk Bed<div align="left">Bunk beds have become a popular addition to many homes today. They come in handy if the need arises to accomodate multiple sleepers in one room. Sometimes people choose them not out of necessity but just because they are fun. However, frustration often comes with these beds when it's time to "make them" or to find bedding that looks good on them. That's where bunk huggers come in. Bunk bed huggers, also known as snugglers or bed caps, are comforters that are fitted at the bottom two corners. They are the perfect length on the side to cover one mattress only. Huggers look nice on a bunk bed. They give it a finished or tucked in look.<br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633454203731891554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR9ItgYUdpRpo_VAl6V1qBpe9Vk3qThgfLZ4kzyo9UULwuQwCj65VPMR5lbV6p5EP1YCvBQlU9ZyD_sJZa233yfW9nXjh29gUIregZD9ZwwHov_8IoSF4-q4b07kWb9xDtvjgrXJwL4rQ/s320/solid+color+hugger+250.jpg" /><br />A regular comforter or bedspread hangs too low to look right on a bunk bed. It doesn't stay in place and is hard to tuck in. Loose bedding can be a serious safety hazard with bunk beds resulting in entrapment or in the worst case scenario, strangulation. Another problem that often occurs with regular bedding is that it comes off easily. Who wants their little ones making unnecessary trips up and down the ladder in the middle of the night when it's dark and they are half asleep. It is very hard to "make" the top bunk daily if tucking is required or even the bottom bunk if it's up against a wall. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT1cw9txeI6s0G_qyTvXSYgYz-uDPXBuqPlp1vwaaTbXPfLsWeo_3tDEG2EeIR7P3X2FTK6Co6QuTzxIMbw_nxjisG503JRZ5yL95b7uGNNeWPcvTIYa3ekC4aQ0I76Z2sNpudga5kRWM/s1600/HavenBerg+250.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633452257104909890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT1cw9txeI6s0G_qyTvXSYgYz-uDPXBuqPlp1vwaaTbXPfLsWeo_3tDEG2EeIR7P3X2FTK6Co6QuTzxIMbw_nxjisG503JRZ5yL95b7uGNNeWPcvTIYa3ekC4aQ0I76Z2sNpudga5kRWM/s320/HavenBerg+250.jpg" /></div><br /></a><br /><br /><p align="left"><a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/bunkbedhuggers/">Bunk bed huggers</a> are not easy to find. You can't buy them in your local department store but you can find a nice selection online. Basic, solid color bed caps in a cotton/polyester blend come in a variety of bold colors and are the most reasonably priced at around $60.00-$80.00. Although they aren't the cheapest bedding on the market, they are worth every penny. </p><br /><br /><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFcDexCVwkxtv5kIKMSwpu7WXlGkfKrE45nYIbPreTm6M-EM_hEq6QgMyu4VY26kdbCoA-a8-AUnQwzj6jxgEaB0jBF15A_s5g62jUjnTIfmxW4TVbQVQzEs3oEKP7mJpI2eRzIBJcwjM/s1600/Campus+250.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 284px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633452048011410082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFcDexCVwkxtv5kIKMSwpu7WXlGkfKrE45nYIbPreTm6M-EM_hEq6QgMyu4VY26kdbCoA-a8-AUnQwzj6jxgEaB0jBF15A_s5g62jUjnTIfmxW4TVbQVQzEs3oEKP7mJpI2eRzIBJcwjM/s320/Campus+250.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/bunkhuggersonsale/">California Kids Sale Huggers </a>run $99.95 for a twin plus a sham. That's an exceptional price for California Kids bedding. The company has been around for 30 plus years and has a great reputaion for quality bedding. 100% cotton and made in the USA are just a couple more reasons to consider this line of bedding.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Zp9gigVvGt5uWi6vrPEVgH2pNHNlIT7L0IlIpGUT1J4v0aQyEdXmorusbMkyuHPYpxVEbrG9dMRkvTYrz_Pb5pvnsCDqo6dZ4plvrp1u97lHWJ6AXmuKCCaV61lKuaDCTRCiZ6ORk28/s1600/Campano+250.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 273px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633451974477162754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Zp9gigVvGt5uWi6vrPEVgH2pNHNlIT7L0IlIpGUT1J4v0aQyEdXmorusbMkyuHPYpxVEbrG9dMRkvTYrz_Pb5pvnsCDqo6dZ4plvrp1u97lHWJ6AXmuKCCaV61lKuaDCTRCiZ6ORk28/s320/Campano+250.jpg" /></a></p><br /><br /><p align="left">Here are just a couple more bunks showing the California Kids bedding. All of the beds shown on this post have CalKids spreads on except the Solid Color Bed Caps at the top.</p><br /><br /><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqXNLW9GVcb0v2A0sXujXpU_75sw-TohEFQaNKm6aY5e0ALK_1m0JSvtbhxRGILxYFHZu8YzGrb5g8jFLhj5MY3sUZCchu52jGWC1xUpJFzW5bZ3fvB2ewbQOJLbGg2vkcSROZ2kwPA2U/s1600/UrbanBUnk+250.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633451877064265202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqXNLW9GVcb0v2A0sXujXpU_75sw-TohEFQaNKm6aY5e0ALK_1m0JSvtbhxRGILxYFHZu8YzGrb5g8jFLhj5MY3sUZCchu52jGWC1xUpJFzW5bZ3fvB2ewbQOJLbGg2vkcSROZ2kwPA2U/s320/UrbanBUnk+250.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg254Os_ZwbanlcfDDuu3rQL627mAGVhkw6WF90B9xWLVXdR6feuc7BR-igNtDFmBVUnwQiPMxf9jWZejwKtDgsOnWcAkeA8ZbIt2dTaA4i9-K8iKVyYWU4kkT6giU8tp7QI2tqznw66jU/s1600/RexBunk+250.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 242px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633451468056751970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg254Os_ZwbanlcfDDuu3rQL627mAGVhkw6WF90B9xWLVXdR6feuc7BR-igNtDFmBVUnwQiPMxf9jWZejwKtDgsOnWcAkeA8ZbIt2dTaA4i9-K8iKVyYWU4kkT6giU8tp7QI2tqznw66jU/s320/RexBunk+250.jpg" /></a></p><br /><br /><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0o4qKXTEBOs3VocU6aC8YNFzpRv41durYABHLuTXKySmkr9nDwfX_5jRWkYLcqvogXm_kXfPi6l3ECtEZNm-_J2arKftxEwKu2cmAQ9ddtJDWV6XSelUqS0gFtU_rJxJBxrSpTVxbnY/s1600/ZET_FBerg+250.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 265px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633451339287293890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0o4qKXTEBOs3VocU6aC8YNFzpRv41durYABHLuTXKySmkr9nDwfX_5jRWkYLcqvogXm_kXfPi6l3ECtEZNm-_J2arKftxEwKu2cmAQ9ddtJDWV6XSelUqS0gFtU_rJxJBxrSpTVxbnY/s320/ZET_FBerg+250.jpg" /></a>So, if you are ready to send that bunk bed back to the factory because it is too hard to "make" or it looks sloppy, or you are worried about your kids getting tangled in the bedding, take a look at the huggers at <a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/">http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/</a>. If you buy one, it will be one of the best purchases you have ever made.<br /></p><br /><br /><p align="left">More to come on this topic. Huggers aren't just for bunk beds. That's the next post. </p>Bunk Bedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03320657874084632188noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783834649802539257.post-87666695479740923982010-10-27T14:16:00.000-07:002010-10-27T17:03:42.914-07:00Use Wall Space for Extra StorageCreating some extra storage space is very important if you are sharing a room or living in tight quarters. Here are some beautiful, creative ideas for increasing your storage space in a room. When there is no more floor space to work with, look at your walls as a place to expand.<br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532845681655292898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDqun9bo5PMrpKoDNPsjH_QteZoaFrxIrJKMFAfP26wJO1jLNeyJAd2dq7PMbfA7xjvcyeXJlwunW04Ww_pkbxObc-WwgX7vYE1o7K183HH-Re2m5M04rMwijVBxWDXAxxLyPmLHOQJYA/s320/room+sharing+wall+space.jpg" /><br /><br /><div>These cups are a great way to keep craft supplies organized directly above the work area. </div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532845211181814546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-X51ZlYr1ggOJoTGyfz0dYuZpDtKYtWsWyEZMNzZu4g7AvE2A23H8qBA-GFRayk5Q_4fHt5eu4wsvgOZbMdvetBFE4BL6_nyfs0eRywgMmdhyYeeqwYxjcDexBFBheLJg8hn8YQdjazg/s320/room+sharing+and+storage.jpg" /><br />Locker type closets are built in with these staggered bunk beds. </div><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPljrdGxIL0S7JXBagEHt7sDAp8_D_AhC9Q2zla4ogyGDuX04nHPjWD9iEBxboSHBsM7HNfDKrwdZpvaE51zyJSsRzGGu95fvlGzAd3ouODAUlHO7P3p-PJkwO5XwMDPRzz18EElkHaV4/s1600/wall+space.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 223px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532842084853311090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPljrdGxIL0S7JXBagEHt7sDAp8_D_AhC9Q2zla4ogyGDuX04nHPjWD9iEBxboSHBsM7HNfDKrwdZpvaE51zyJSsRzGGu95fvlGzAd3ouODAUlHO7P3p-PJkwO5XwMDPRzz18EElkHaV4/s320/wall+space.jpg" /></a></p><br /><div>I love the cool, clean look of this room. Shelving mounted to the wall, staggered bunk beds again, built in book shelves, lots of open space, and only a few colors to keep the whole look simple.<br /></div><br /><p align="center"></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 229px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532880057805582946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_c6tzvhZbG_wQkZ7GrRwK3yJvFyyj5KumeHSFzDdZRCswLpj0g1sPK9r7AMxMDNXJbq0dRyMujI5EET01hxfhAoUZIl3FzlSoU5ZsDUdueWNmj2nuEmPUGV0GKKCbOqiRJCKGFIwT2zM/s320/room+sharing+and+cubicles.jpg" /><br /><br /><div>A whole wall of cubicles give plenty of storage space in this room for everything from books to special treasures.<br /></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMU9WpKr6s_KeWCUP3TaqNvCrzaLgob9mAsa61dZG1OW_pH1FoeQueAJ1dh7SdigKR850sM8CtOSDuNF_H9HmwUHKIdVfXEWa8PrCS9DBIUf69Cocv3PLxomUVRmpasMOS3H6WbRMyOI4/s1600/room+sharing+and+shelving.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532844750057459122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMU9WpKr6s_KeWCUP3TaqNvCrzaLgob9mAsa61dZG1OW_pH1FoeQueAJ1dh7SdigKR850sM8CtOSDuNF_H9HmwUHKIdVfXEWa8PrCS9DBIUf69Cocv3PLxomUVRmpasMOS3H6WbRMyOI4/s320/room+sharing+and+shelving.jpg" /></a></p><br /><div>Finally, this very organized closet is built right in to the wall of the bedroom. Plenty of shelves, bins, and baskets look neat yet they are so practical. Not only is this a tidy looking closet but it helps keep the whole bedroom clean.</div>Bunk Bedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03320657874084632188noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783834649802539257.post-54123363976920314852010-10-12T16:13:00.000-07:002011-03-09T06:20:07.286-08:00Neatest Boys Room I've Seen in Awhile<p align="left">I just had to share this photo of a boys room that I stumbled across today. It is the epitome of neatness. <a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/">Bunk beds</a> for sleeping, cubes to serve as shelves, and baskets to work as drawers. All very clean and neat. There is plenty of room left over to set up the toy trains. This gets my vote for orgainzation and inspiration. </p><p align="left">For more inspiration and decorating tips, visit <a href="http://lulucarter.typepad.com/lulu_carter/2010/03/so-much-stuff.html.">http://lulucarter.typepad.com/lulu_carter/2010/03/so-much-stuff.html. </a></p><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVDa9lOJfmaQqK1H4kC2-2g9QVdDbDdftH_ZqLSPkg5bdKBzu2IeztQI3uaHWhiMiXLLr2hZYpnwuf_3oCqs2oYramJe351ROLdsYJOWfoJbFJy8pc7o-qi1OUPSY1WUms9ghyphenhyphenTj8eoOk/s1600/boys+neat+bunk+bed+room.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 237px; float: left; height: 274px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527304976727444306" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVDa9lOJfmaQqK1H4kC2-2g9QVdDbDdftH_ZqLSPkg5bdKBzu2IeztQI3uaHWhiMiXLLr2hZYpnwuf_3oCqs2oYramJe351ROLdsYJOWfoJbFJy8pc7o-qi1OUPSY1WUms9ghyphenhyphenTj8eoOk/s320/boys+neat+bunk+bed+room.bmp" border="0" /></a></p><a href="http://lulucarter.typepad.com/lulu_carter/2010/03/so-much-stuff.html"></a><p align="left"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><br /></p>Bunk Bedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03320657874084632188noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783834649802539257.post-73502521452503257832010-09-24T11:05:00.000-07:002010-10-12T16:46:01.204-07:00Wood vs. Metal Bunk Beds<a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/store-products-WE-BWTOTWB-Royalton-Brown-Twin-Twin-Bunk-Bed_1097282381.html"></a> <p align="right"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Yiq8goPPFvVa9qA2JggYUqQ61Zz-bQINV22m1cN-cUYyuPEvWzA7ohWa8_dcl8NUREKxSoj_pqkOQUAxKcynfA6fb7vcWUYoe-VTPtffiAVUSEetAn67zaro21Ozi5Sff55j8_DBiU8/s1600/WE-BTOTBL+(N).jpg"></a></p><a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/metalbunkbeds">Metal bunk beds</a> seem to get a bad rap. Apparently, there are more recalls with metal beds although I have seen some pretty flimsy wood beds too. Is one really better than the other? I think it depends on a number of factors.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8L2t-fYZVjTlOz0-sI1XfKhCDp6MV2Tkh3100XHDGQxPvYtb0HUSMcM0EDd29Du-dfh1cnqD_zrShvHo9eeTQMKSEO5d5OZ7ZlwNmvsSEe7nw41aKFQ7ZNyQ8DuEu28PjFa98Jk9TX8Y/s1600/WE-BWTOTWB.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 207px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 163px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520578051924337538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8L2t-fYZVjTlOz0-sI1XfKhCDp6MV2Tkh3100XHDGQxPvYtb0HUSMcM0EDd29Du-dfh1cnqD_zrShvHo9eeTQMKSEO5d5OZ7ZlwNmvsSEe7nw41aKFQ7ZNyQ8DuEu28PjFa98Jk9TX8Y/s320/WE-BWTOTWB.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/woodbunkbeds">Wood bu</a><a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/woodbunkbeds">nk beds</a> are sturdy, durable, heavy, beautiful, and if they get damaged through wear, they can be refinished to look good again. Kids can abuse them, screws can be tightened, and they can almost be like new again. However, wood is more expensive and much harder to move if it's going to upper level apartments or dorms. Once a wood bed is assembled, you will probably want to leave it that way for awhile. If you want a bed that will withstand years, multiple children, and then convert to single beds as desired, wood is for you.<br /><br />M<a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/metalbunkbeds">etal bunk beds </a>on the other hand are less expensive and easy to move around. They come in cool styles the kids love. On the other hand, they dent, bend, rust, and can become w<a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/store-products-WE-BTOTBL-Sunset-Twin-Twin-Bunk-Bed_1097282389.html"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 175px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 144px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520578351962162274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Yiq8goPPFvVa9qA2JggYUqQ61Zz-bQINV22m1cN-cUYyuPEvWzA7ohWa8_dcl8NUREKxSoj_pqkOQUAxKcynfA6fb7vcWUYoe-VTPtffiAVUSEetAn67zaro21Ozi5Sff55j8_DBiU8/s320/WE-BTOTBL+(N).jpg" /></a>obbly with less wear. Sometimes alignment is a problem. There are more recalls. But there are cheap metal beds and better metal beds.<br /><br />All that said, I would make two points. One, all metal beds are not created equally. Some are good quality and can withstand more use. Others are not. Two, consider the amount of use, the duration of the need for bunk beds, and how often you will be moving them. If you buy a good quality metal bed, it can be the best choice depending on your needs. Buy a bunk bed that can be separated into two beds for even more versatility. Quality does matter in bunk beds so buy the best you can afford. If the choice is good quality wood vs. good quality metal - both are a good choice. If the choice is a cheap metal bed and anything else, I would go for the anything else.Bunk Bedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03320657874084632188noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783834649802539257.post-47893439331374537432010-07-26T09:36:00.000-07:002010-10-12T16:46:22.149-07:00Back to School BluesI just finished writing an article for my website on back to school shopping for bunk type beds. Is it just me or is "back to school" starting sooner than ever? This year, I saw back to school sales around the 4th of July and that really gives me the blues. School had hardly been out for two weeks. I really believe that soon, school will be a year round thing. Wouldn't that suit most working parents better? I guess I'm from the old school. I think kids need that summer break.<br /><br />Anyway, back to school for most of us means new school supplies, new clothes, and new backpacks or lunch boxes. However, some of us may be in the market for dorm or apartment furnishings. These can often include a bed. <a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/metalbunkbeds/">Bunk beds </a>or<a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/metalloftbeds/"> loft beds </a>are a great choice for dorms or small apartments. Colleges usually provide the beds but if your son or daughter chooses to live in an apartment, they may need to find their own bed.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/store-products-PC-354-117-Z-Bedroom-Full-Size-Loft-Study-Bunk-Bed_1097278858.html"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 190px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 141px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498958776089379346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQnT4-cj3NDG0jx-HmqLUhUzUAF7r1FxmfNcG0k-z7-mPZi1OL4qn-Fzs5UH3MLP4Ly8bXWWh4WqlmichvMTeWiIqlAml22MkenOxvDJ6mTPMZtFf2ASlg5Q-y2Kh0jibJj-5GXWQRzz0/s320/354-117_Loft_Bed_1234766569.jpg" /></a> The metal loft study beds work well for students because they provide sleeping area in the top and a study area below. Some even have storage drawers built in. The Z bedroom is a great example of a study loft bed for students. It has a built in desk area to accomodate a computer and still provides plenty of desk space.<br /><a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/store-products-WE-BTOFBL-Sunset-Twin-Futon-Bunk-Bed-_1097282388.html"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 221px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498961145516740210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94v_eIdgJz-fMJNNSr-tmXt4qa-alURql8o_oBrWRoMKhL1u0ru-0V9NqGKbPDk49g1icTTpRRaIv3eee0RxXRAIuA1v_3664_XnTwv8_p_6Tks4Pun_xUoG9Zo1-G4sjquDjVTYEasA/s320/sunset+twin-futon+bunk+bed.jpg" /></a><br />If you are moving into a small apartment and you have limited funds, a futon bunk bed would serve a dual purpose. Sleep in the top and have a small couch area underneath. You can purchase all kinds of futon covers, many of which look just like upholstry on couches. It doesn't have to look just like a bed. Here is an example of a great futon bunk bed - the Sunset Futon Bunk by Walker Edison.<br /><br />So, if you're like me and you have the back to school blues, why not go shopping for a new piece of furniture. Something that will work well in a dorm or small apartment. The cool new designs just might lift those back to school blues. <p align="right"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuXN5WySFROFHaiFDa7V23FQmEWN9_7SYd-UtIX_jD2iFm4y4I_SAK7p8v553pU2wGFP9P55j2qsxmA23zYNYQP0Y7nxgSoqhM_c1Y6EOgktc2188AuNBYipGTOKx0ijfPWrI50A1XuA4/s1600/sunset+twin-futon+bunk+bed.jpg"></a></p><p align="right"></p>Bunk Bedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03320657874084632188noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783834649802539257.post-38835278479006856772010-07-12T05:56:00.000-07:002010-07-12T08:04:59.765-07:00Why Does My Bunk Bed Look A Mess<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL4IETVd9O3l7jQCPKC0tVAa5e7K5VtqbrtBFNG8cnNNLUkC5m8m9QeXncyEDrrr5xlefAYmSV7ZtvcM_C9X2OEjnIhhPPmGnXkoEjBITRZx1vFkdjHrot0zQXm2WdSQ2W-iKsq93QbHw/s1600/ok+under+construction.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493008396677674146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL4IETVd9O3l7jQCPKC0tVAa5e7K5VtqbrtBFNG8cnNNLUkC5m8m9QeXncyEDrrr5xlefAYmSV7ZtvcM_C9X2OEjnIhhPPmGnXkoEjBITRZx1vFkdjHrot0zQXm2WdSQ2W-iKsq93QbHw/s320/ok+under+construction.jpg" /></a><br /><div>While shopping for a bunk bed, I noticed how gorgeous the pictures look of the beds. The bedding is beautiful, neatly tucked under the mattress with colorful throw pillows all around. Perfectly staged for the photos. Only one thing is missing - the kids. How do you get the same look in the real world? You may never get it looking quite as good as those pictures but it can look good. The answer is simple, you use bedding that was designed for bunk beds. </div><br /><div></div><div>Sheets designed for bunk beds are much easier to use when making the bed or sleeping in it. They are called attached sheets and they are sewn together at the foot or the side. They stay on the bed at night and they are much easier to pull across the bed when making it. Comforters called Bunk Bed Caps have a fitted bottom so they stay on the bed much better too. These are sometimes called huggers, snugglers, or bunkies. The nice thing about these sheets and comforters is that they work on other beds too. I will be adding some of these to my website at <a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/">http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/</a> soon. Check back often.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div>Bunk Bedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03320657874084632188noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783834649802539257.post-59720948505849733972010-07-12T05:20:00.000-07:002010-07-12T08:03:54.192-07:00Setting Up Your New Bunk Bed Safely<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-A8zwaMw7RcdhOc5dAU_da_QjfDPM5QeOZncPoB3k19uuYyiQzie-htyMy3q0ALkfLTC5a7gB7In37xTESV-Nh0pQlUmXlfJ6EkgowHfcopUsUGoSP08Ln6187m8fORq_jsXV3550So/s1600/TL09-B-Loft-Bed_1245052546.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 244px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492998985271362450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-A8zwaMw7RcdhOc5dAU_da_QjfDPM5QeOZncPoB3k19uuYyiQzie-htyMy3q0ALkfLTC5a7gB7In37xTESV-Nh0pQlUmXlfJ6EkgowHfcopUsUGoSP08Ln6187m8fORq_jsXV3550So/s320/TL09-B-Loft-Bed_1245052546.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><div></div><div><div>It would be nice if everything that comes to us would be ready to use. Not so with some bunk beds. If you buy a higher end bed and select white glove delivery, you may be so lucky as to have everything done. Most of us choose a more economical route. </div><br /><div></div><div>It is important when assembling a bunk bed to follow the manufacturers directions completely. Bunk beds are a safe option as long as they are assembled correctly, positioned properly and the kids use them as directed. So, all that said, if there is assembling to be done by you, do it carefully.<br /></div><br /><div>Here are some other tips that encourage safety. The bed should be placed in a corner of the room so two sides of the bed are against a wall. The bed should be up against the wall so no one can fall through between the wall and bed. Mattresses should fit properly so no one can fall between the mattress and the frame. Entrapment is often one of the causes of accidents related to bunk beds. Ladders need to be securely attached. Here's my favorite tip - Make sure the kids use the bed properly. Isn't the new bunk bed like having the playground in your bedroom? With the tent and slide options on some bunk beds like the <a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/store-products-GT-TL09-B-PT-Twin-Loft-Bed-with-Slide-and-Castle_1097278852.html">Good Trading Twin Loft Bed with Slide and Castle</a>, it just looks like you moved the playground into the bedroom. Teach kids how to have fun but be safe. </div><br /><div></div><div>I have more safety tips on my website at <a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/">http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/</a>. Setting up your new bunk bed properly can make a huge difference in the safety of the bed but also, keep checking it to make sure it doesn't become loose or wobbly. Bunk beds can be a great option for the kids to enjoy for years to come. </div><div><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>The following video is cute but it is a perfect example of what not to do on a bunk bed. It makes me nervous just watching that little girl. These kids look too young for the top bunk and to be standing, bouncing, and singing. They look like they could fall any time. It's good the parents are in the room but what will happen when the parents leave the room? Will the kids do this when the parents aren't in the room? It's a scary thought. </div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div><br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pUDhQ5V3gnY&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pUDhQ5V3gnY&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Bunk Bedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03320657874084632188noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783834649802539257.post-87817977750721598402010-07-12T04:22:00.000-07:002010-07-12T05:14:01.561-07:00Bunk Beds Give You Some Space<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjex1tC2Ul4pCRqvlqx433QcQCzbqd8H9iA_lMdb53fhOLQA5wQ_7sWBkB5sWYoAZjQu0JEaAF2264BTjpoJ0sOVVV9IowgxmCwrfEgsVoWyz65DEH_l65DCB23EZSAzQxsWcZJGnypLtw/s1600/iroom+twin-twin+bunk+bed.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 263px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492989928503672146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjex1tC2Ul4pCRqvlqx433QcQCzbqd8H9iA_lMdb53fhOLQA5wQ_7sWBkB5sWYoAZjQu0JEaAF2264BTjpoJ0sOVVV9IowgxmCwrfEgsVoWyz65DEH_l65DCB23EZSAzQxsWcZJGnypLtw/s320/iroom+twin-twin+bunk+bed.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Who couldn't use some more space in the house. It seems like the more house I have, the more house I need. It is filled and overflowing. I can remember when I lived in a one room apartment with only a bed, a chair and a refrigerator. It was a simple life. Twenty five years later, I live in a much larger place but I still don't have enough space. Bunk Beds are just one way you can get a little more of that space back.<br /><br />One of my favorite bunk beds on my website <a href="http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/">http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/</a> is the<a href="http://http//www.bunkbedsbunker.com/store-products-LI-655-976R-iRoom-Twin-Twin-Bunk-Bed_1097278895.html"> iRoom Twin/Twin Bunk Bed by Lea Industries</a>. The contrast of the rich Merlot color with the contrasting silver makes for an attractive bed. Lea Industries, a division of Lazy Boy, has been in the furniture business for more than 50 years and is a well known manufacturer of moderately priced youth furniture. This iRoom bed can be converted to a Twin/Full bunk bed if needed to accommodate even more sleepers. There is plenty of under bed storage to stow away items. </div><br /><div></div><div>So, if you are like me and can never get enough space in your house, consider a bunk bed. Kids love them and they make sense. If your house is getting smaller and smaller all the time, choose a bunk bed to give you a little of that space back.<br /><br /></div>Bunk Bedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03320657874084632188noreply@blogger.com0