A bunk bed has only one frame and two mattresses, so they require less material to build. Their built-in storage options also save you from having to buy extra stand alone storage furniture.

In each bunk, he explained, “we want to make sure we get about three feet of head space.” The measurement should be taken from the top of the mattress to the bottom of the next bunk or the ...

Bunk beds are making a big comeback (and not just with kids) Designers and architects are transforming ordinary rooms into group quarters for kids, extended family and overnight guests.

Volunteers had the opportunity to help in all aspects of the build process that included cutting, sanding, drilling, staining and branding the beds.

Arnold is the president of the San Antonio chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. They hope to build 500 bunk beds by the end of the year. Chatland’s build day will help 20 kids he said.