Lynn Knight
This means that bunk bed room dividers are a convenient option for those who want to save space, and split a room into two sections; allowing each bed occupant their own privacy. Note that the recommended age for bunk bed usage doesn’t change when you have room dividers. You might be tempted to allow your second child to use the upper bunk bed because he or she wants it.
You may also find our article on bunk bed accessories useful for making the space more functional.
The advantages of bunk bed room dividers may include: Some of the disadvantages of bunk bed room dividers may include:
This type of bunk bed divider may feature stairs or wooden, in-built ladders for access. This is a type of bed that could be designed while building a house or making renovations. I’d rather call this a set of loft beds instead 🙂 Image from Decoist
Many bunk bed room dividers are made from wood. Bunk bed curtains can be a temporary change Provides more privacy; more sound-proof. To make a bunk bed room divider, follow these steps:
Decide where the bunk bed room divider would best fit, and visualize it. Unless you want to buy a customized mattress, we’d recommend sizing your frame to match the following: One way of visualizing the potential structure is to place a bed in the middle of the room (the same proportions as the beds you’d like) and imagine that this will now act as a wall making a divide in the room.
Choose the type of design and you want for the bunk bed room divider and how you will achieve that look.
In Japan, bunk bed room dividers are much more common. Tips for commissioning a carpenter to build a bunk bed room divider
Remember that a divider will cost you more, beyond just the price of a bunk bed. A professional carpenter earns about twice the minimum wage, so that is a reasonable starting point for negotiations.
Do not use chipboard for any structures, as it will disintegrate with moisture, and may smell bad after a period of time.
The more weight added to the structure, the stronger the materials will need to be in order to hold everything up.
Another thing to keep in mind is the weight that will be added to the structure through shelves, drawers or the bed. Additional add-ons to the divider structure, such as shelves and drawers, will require more time from the carpenter to build.
Do not forget to discuss what kind of design customizations you want to have for the bunk bed divider. Do you want to overlay the structural materials with natural timber facades, such as mahogany, cedar or oak? Interesting Fact: In Japan, bunk bed room dividers are more common, so it’s easier to find contractors who will build one for a flat fee.
