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Definitions of Bunk Beds, Loft Beds, Trundle Beds and Day Beds

The following illustrated glossary should help clarify the common terms used for various bunk bed arrangements. All of these beds have one thing in common, they dramatically increase your living area in a room by taking advantage of vertical space.


	Standard Bunk Beds The Standard Bunk Bed is simply one bed supported over another bed. It yields twice the sleeping space of a single bed. The idea is nearly as old as the bed itself.
	Stackable Bunk Beds The Stackable Bunk Bed separates into two distinct beds. Usually a dowel or pin is used to keep the structure intact while the units are in the stacked position. The top bed generally is lifted off of the bottom and set on the floor.
	Loft Beds or Loft Bunk Bed Loft Beds are beds elevated from the floor for the purpose of gaining useable space underneath. Loft Beds can dramatically increase the useable floor space in a room. Loft beds are a common in dorm rooms and are gaining popularity in apartments and anywhere where space is at a premium. All of the Loft Bed Plans available on our site contain simple instructions for conversion to a Bunk Bed.
	L-Shape Bunk Beds consist of a loft bed with a matching twin. The two beds can be positioned in a variety of ways allowing greater flexibility.
	Full-Twin Bunk Bed has a full bed on the bottom with a twin bed on the top. This style is also available as a stackable bed. Stackable and non stacking models are available.
	Trundle Beds This arrangement has been around since ancient times as well. Originally referred to in Old English as a "truckle bed" the trundle is actually any small bed on wheels that usually fits beneath a taller bed. It can be stowed away when unoccupied and made ready for use at a moments notice. With the mattress removed, the bed can double as a large drawer for storage of bedding, luggage, off-season clothing, children's train sets or any item that fits.

Bunk Beds, Loft Beds, Trundle Beds and Day Beds provide very practical use of space. Modern housing trends offer smaller sleeping space in second and third bedrooms. Research has shown that space is the number one issue in children's rooms. As our population grows our living space tends to shrink.

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Definitions of Bunk Beds, Loft Beds, Trundle Beds and Day Beds

Standard Bunk Beds

Stackable Bunk Beds

Loft Beds or Loft Bunk Bed

L-Shape Bunk Beds

Full-Twin Bunk Bed

Trundle Beds

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Revised: August 03, 2007