6 best kids’ bunk beds that are fun and functional

What we loved most about our Happy Beds bunk was its thoughtful design – where so many storage beds can be bulky, cumbersome pieces, this one stays nice and open at the front. Even the top bunk feels light and airy, thanks to its inconspicuous white metal safety rail, which is great if kids don’t like the feeling of being penned in.

The domino boasts generous and even storage with both top and bottom sleeping spaces given the same three compartments to fill up with books, toys and reading lamps. In an arresting oak finish, and with clean-lined but wide integrated steps, this one’s warm and homely, contemporary in style, and a bundle of fun. The glow-in-the-dark stair strips are an inspired design feature, too.

Noa & Nani’s offering is characteristically Scandi chic with its contrast in bright white paint and pale pine. We loved the way the natural wood accents stand out from the rest of the frame, awarding this one an element of cool, which older kids will love.

Crafted from solid pine, the una bed frame boasts a slimline and economic design – the integrated steps start from the lower bunk, not the ground, which is a small detail but one that gives the illusion of extra floor space. In fact, this one’s a great buy if you’re looking for a modern bunk bed that doesn’t overwhelm a smaller space.

With its additional pull-out trundle bed, this three-in-one furniture piece is positively made for sleepovers. Available in pure white or dove grey, the bunk bed is crafted from a very solid beech wood, making it reliably sturdy without any wobbles. This versatile bunk bed can also be split easily into two full-size singles.

The trundle can be used for handy under-bed storage or with a sleepover-ready mattress in permanent use. This one offers a timeless look with its tall, slatted headboards and footrests. A top-quality classic.

Novelty bunk beds are always popular but, coming in all shapes and sizes, they can overwhelm a smaller space. Thankfully, this camper van design is cool, bright and breezy – and perfect for vehicle-obsessed little ones. Made from a lacquered MDF, it feels reliably sturdy, too. We loved the playful attention to detail, as the bunk bed comes with a moveable steering wheel and a surf board ladder. Surf’s up!

The first thing that strikes you about this wooden bunk bed is its height – but, more importantly, the space between the lower and upper bunk. Designs of this ilk are great for growing kids, while mums and dads love them for sitting up comfortably at story time, without suffering a crick in the neck.

This one’s made from a solid Scandinavian pine and offers warmth and hominess, with its natural wood grain on show, knots and all. Fuss-free and timeless in design, the bunk bed is available in four sizes, from small single up to double. Sharing teens will love to spread out in style.

Smart, clean and contemporary, this is one solid and sturdy-looking bunk bed. Made from a high-quality MDF, it’s suitably solid and sturdy in feel, too. Unusually, the steps are placed in the centre of the frame, which allows for extra security (and a feeling of snugness) at the head and the foot of the top bunk.

While it’s chunky in design, we loved its subtle curves and the way the ladder is a cohesive part of the design. The central steps also prove a handy feature if you have a little one that’s prone to rolling out of bed.