They were initially used in institutional settings, such as prisons and military barracks, before becoming popular in residential settings. Today, bunk beds are a popular choice for families looking to save space, and they come in a variety of styles and designs to suit every need.

They're handy for creating more play space Much of your floor space ends up occupied by much-needed storage options such as wardrobes and toy boxes. This means that room to play is often limited for children! Bunk beds can free up a few much-needed square metres by maximising unused vertical space.

Some accounts say they could have been a medieval invention, while others credit the Iroquois people of northeastern North America, who used them in their longhouses between 300 and 500 years ago as a space-saving measure for sleeping and storage.

There are many bunk bed materials to choose from. Some materials, such as metal and engineered wood products, are less expensive, but come at a cost. A high-quality, solid wood bunk bed will provide the best long-term value and ensure your children stay safe and healthy.

: one of two single beds usually placed one above the other.

bunk (n. 1) 1758, "sleeping-berth in a vessel," later in a railway car, etc., probably a shortened form of bunker (n.) in its sense of "seat." Bunk-bed (n.) attested by 1869. "nonsense," 1900, short for bunkum, phonetic spelling of Buncombe, a county in North Carolina.

Bunk beds are practical sleeping solutions for several reasons - they accommodate many, don't take up a lot of space and make sleepovers and sharing a room fun. But, the best part of specifically owning a twin over full bunk bed or a twin over queen bunk bed is that it accommodates everyone in the family.

Oldest Known Mattress, 77,000 Years Ago Nowadays, your mattress is considered old after around seven years, but according to the National Geographic, the oldest known “bed” in the world was discovered in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and dates back 77,000 years.

: one of two single beds usually placed one above the other.

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Types of Bunk Bed

• Standard Bunks. A standard bunk bed consists of two beds, one on top of the other, these are usually twin size beds (standard UK single).
• Double Bunks.
• L-Shaped & Corner Bunks.
• Trundle Bunks.
• Novelty Bunk Bed.
• Loft & High Sleepers.
• Treehouse Bunk Bed.

: stay in one's bed or bunk. don't think you can bunk in late L. M. Uris.

Bunk beds are two beds that are attached to each other, one above the other, in a frame. The family room includes a double bed and bunk beds for children. Younger guests enjoy climbing the ladder to the top bunk of the bunk beds. We recommend that younger children use the bottom bunk of bunk beds.

There are set Consumer Safety Specification for Bunk Beds, and performance requirements to address hazards associated with falls from the upper bunk, entrapment, and structural integrity of the foundation support system. To prevent falls or collapse of the top bunk the top bed must support 400lbs for 5 minute minimum.

Injuries from bunk beds are usually worse than injuries from standard beds. Cuts are the most common injury, followed by bumps, bruises and broken bones. The head and neck are injured the most.

18th – 19th Centuries Invented in the 1870s by German Heinrich Westphal, the innerspring mattress was the first modern mattress type, replacing mattresses stuffed with hay, wool, down and other materials. Westphal used the metal coils originally used for the seats of horse-drawn carriages.