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Kids bunk beds are the most common types of bunk beds. Adult bunk beds differ as they are typically more functional, such as bunk beds used in the military. Conversely, kids bunk beds often serve a more entertaining purpose to get kids excited to go to sleep.

Kids bunk beds are exciting. Many children, particularly those who recently graduate from a crib, want a big kid bed. And, bunk beds are clearly the most entertaining type of bunk beds since they allow the child to sleep with a sibling and are easy to play in.

However, kids bunk beds come with safety risks. The major safety risk is injuries resulting from kids falling from their beds. This is usually caused from kids playing haphazardly. Fortunately, there are several ways to keep kids bunk beds safe. To begin, it is critical to use side guardrails on both sides of the upper bunk. These guardrails must be secure in case the kids move around/roll during sleep. Likewise, it is a good rule not to allow children under the age of six to sleep in the upper bunk. In addition, ladder safety is important. Teach your kids how to safely use the ladder of the bed, and that horseplay on the ladder or upper bunk is not acceptable. Finally, in rooms with kids bunk beds, a night light is advisable in case the child in the top bunk wakes up during the night and has to exit the bed.

Most kids will love you for getting them a bunk bed, and will be more excited than ever to play in their rooms (rather than watching TV) and go to sleep at night. And, by following safety precautions and purchasing a quality bed, kids bunk beds can also satisfy the needs of parents.

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Written By: Dave Lavinsky

You might not consider buying furniture to be an important decision but you may find that you’re mistaken when it comes to the type of furniture that you put into your bedroom. When it comes to your bedroom you should take some time before making a decision so that you choose the right bedroom furniture for the room. One way that you can make sure that the furniture that you’re considering is going to fit into your bedroom is to draw out your room on paper and draw in the furniture. This way you’ll be able to see if you have enough furniture for your bedroom or if you need to get rid of one or two pieces. Remember that it’s not just a bed that you need for your bedroom. You’re also going to need furniture for sitting on, storing your clothes in, and a desk (if you do any type of work in your bedroom).

It will be your bed that is the main piece of furniture in your bedroom and everything else should center out from it. There are many different types of bed frame styles that you can choose from, including a canopy bed, a cast iron bed, or a modern wooden bed. What you pick for your bed frame will dictate the rest of the room. For instance, if you choose a bed frame that is made of a light pine wood you’ll want the rest of the furniture to match. Many times you can buy a bed that is raised on a platform and has a large amount of storage underneath. This is a great way to get the storage that you need in a small bedroom. You’ll also need to decide what size of bed you want: double, queen, or king size.

With so many different styles of bedroom furniture for you to choose from it will all come to personal taste and preference. Just be certain that the furniture that you pick will fit into your bedroom without creating too much clutter.

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James Hunt has spent 15 years as a professional writer and researcher covering stories that cover a whole spectrum of interest. Read more at www.bedroom-furnitu re-guide.com

Written By: James Hunt

The Murphy bed, once the best way to fit into a small one-room apartment, has become a clever way to expand the functionality of a homeowners living spaceallowing a room to become a home office or studio, while, at the same time, to be a bedroom for the occasional guest. The cabinetry surrounding the bed can be as ornate or simple as the homeowner prefers, and can utilize any variety of wood, but the hardware that makes the unit a Murphy bed is basically similar in purpose from one bed to another.

Murphy bed hardware performs the same function, no matter how old or new the bed is. This hardware supports, moves, and positions the mattress, allowing it to be easily pulled into place horizontal to the floor for use, or lifted, bedding intact, to hide in its recessed cavity, safely locked away.

Buying the Murphy bed hardware as a complete kit is the logical way to complete the creation of a custom Murphy bed or to refurbish an old one. The kit will consist of all hardware to support the mattress and fix it to the wall, as well as locking legs, a track for the bed to pivot on, and the actual mechanism that lifts the bed. All the hardware will be in the package, and will fit together and work togetheravoiding potential problems of not finding that necessary rail, bolt or screw that will fit and that will take the strain of frequent use.

Murphy bed hardware is available in different sizes and price ranges, as the bed can be for a twin, full, queen or king mattress – or for a horizontal mount as well as the standard vertical mount. There are economy kits available for $200 and up, as well as deluxe versions beginning at $500 and up. Shipping the kit is an extra cost that should be factored into the price of the bed. Murphy Beds provides detailed information on murphy beds, murphy bed plans, wall beds, bed libraries, and antique beds. Murphy Beds is the sister site of Bunk Beds Web.

Written By: Dave Lavinsky

California has always been a fertile spot for fresh ideas, including the ultimate space-savers and instant room transformers Murphy wall beds. Invented around 1900 by San Francisco resident, William L. Murphy, as a way to create two rooms with two separate functions from his small, one-room apartment, these beds have had an avid following ever since.

Murphy wall beds are the ultimate in sleeping convenience. These beds are locked safely out of the way when the owner needs the space to work, entertain, or play. However, they are available instantly when its bed time, and are quite comfortable. Standard or pillow-top mattresses are used, and can be of any size from twin to king. Even the pillows and bed linens are fastened securely in place in their wall or cupboard, ready to be curled up on when the bed is lowered to the horizontal position.

These beds have come a long way from the original bed, which was hidden in a closet when not in use. Now they are more than likely a part of an elegant built-in cabinet made of fine wood or gleaming stainless steel. The part of the wall that hides the bed in its vertical position may be recessed, but that is not necessary. Most walls are not deep enough to hold the entire depth of the mattress, so a cabinet makes the better choice.

The steel mechanism and hardware of the original bed has been vastly improved upon as well. A finger touch can lift or lower the bed, and the bed can be locked in either position. These features make Murphy wall beds safe and convenient for people of all ages and sizes. They are also popular as space savers and emergency beds in fire stations, emergency housing, and hospitals. These beds have become a fashionable way to have your room and sleep in it, too. Murphy Beds provides detailed information on murphy beds, murphy bed plans, wall beds, bed libraries, and antique beds. Murphy Beds is the sister site of Bunk Beds Web.

Written By: Dave Lavinsky

In a time of expensive real estate, smaller homes built on smaller lots are becoming the norm, even in the suburbs. In the city, space is at an even greater premium, as more and more people work or live in existing buildings. Any idea that makes the most of these smaller spaces is vital to the comfort of the population.

One such idea, Murphy beds, is resurfacing. The idea of the Murphy bed was born in San Francisco around 1900. The inventor, William L. Murphy, was a young, single gentleman who lived and slept in a one-room apartment. Because he wanted to entertain his girlfriend in his room, and because proper young ladies did not enter a gentlemans bedroom in those days, he found a way to hide the bed while he was entertaining. He invented a means of easily and automatically flipping the fully-made bed on its end into a closet, so it could be safely stored out of sight, but brought out again when he needed it.

Mr. Murphy patented his idea in 1900. He began manufacturing the beds as others heard of Murphy beds and wanted to take advantage of their space-saving properties. After the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, his invention became even more popular. Much of the city had suffered extensive damage, and the available living space was utilized to the utmost. Murphys business prospered as he continued to improve his product.

Murphy beds rapidly spread across the country as more people moved into the cities and apartment life became a popular trend. Mr. Murphy moved his flourishing business to New York in the 1920s, where it still is today. Many of the original beds are still in use today. Now, they can be found all over the world, in apartments, hotels, hospitals, offices, fire stations, and any other building where efficient use of space is vital. Murphy Beds Info provides detailed information on murphy beds, murphy bed plans, wall beds, bed libraries, and antique beds. Murphy Beds Info is the sister site of Bunk Beds Web.

Written By: Eddie Tobey