Maximise your spare room space with a triple bunk bed

I have spoken on this blog several times about the advantages of purchasing a small double bed as a way of saving space in your home - especially when considering a spare room or guest room.

 However, if you have a large space that (for whatever reason) needs 2 beds, there is another solution that may work better and will save some of that all important floor space.

Triple Bunk Beds

Wooden Triple Bunk Bed

Triple bunk beds have space for 3 people to sleep with a single bed on the top bunk and a double bed at the bottom.

Frame styles for the triple bunk bed are often the same as standard bunks - wooden and metal frames are popular and tend to be simpler for the user as their self assembly can be very fast.

In addition to this the bottom double has a much larger storage area beneath so there is extra space for out of season clothing, bed linen and other bulky space wasters!

The image pictured on the right shows a standard sized triple bed - the single on top is 100cm wide and the double below is 147 cms wide, making them ideal for children and adults alike. These standard sizes often make it simpler to choose a matress, as the styles are easy to source, purchase and install once the bed is ready.

Metal Triple Bunk Bed

The image on the left also shows a triple bunk bed with a metallic frame - as you can see the style of the frames makes them suitable for most homes and easy to clean and maintain if they are being placed in a childs bedroom. Besides this one of the other popular features here is that the double bed can be folded out into a sofa when its not in use - this makes great use of the space and works even better when a child has a friend to stay.


Due consideration should also be given to the mattress itself and although cheaper 'occasional use' matresses are available, there are also standard matresses that will fit and offer your guests a good night of sleep.

Bed designs that provide space saving solutions

Like many others, your bed is likely to be one of the largest and most used items of furniture in your home. With many people spending upwards of 50 hours per week in their bed it is no wonder we are all searching for something that is both comfortable, affordable and (most importantly) suitable for the space we have available.

4ft Beds have become far more popular in recent years and I believe this is a sign of the current economic climate. With home owners, renters and landlords all looking to save money, downsizing your home and the furniture within it can be a useful way of doing so.

As I mentioned, beds are one of the largest items you will have in your home and as a result are also likely to be one of the most expensive, but purchasing a small double bed might be a solution that saves both space and money at the same time.

Saying that, saving on money and space doesn’t necessarily mean you have to compromise on quality.

4ft Leather Beds

4ft Leather Bed

This example of a small leather bed shows that you can still purchase a stylish and modern design whilst still saving the space in your home.

Popular dark brown faux leather is used here, but options are available for black and white styles as well as real leather (obviously at an additional cost).

4ft Metal Beds

As I have mentioned on previous posts, Metal beds come in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit both modern and more traditional homes.

Manufacturers use the same designs to create a small double bed with metal frame that once again saves space and may even provide some additional storage solutions beneath the bed!

The 4ft width saves about a quarter of width when compared with a standard double, which can mean many rooms that were previously thought to be single can now be created as double.

So whether you are looking for a bed for your guest room or something for you to personally use on a daily basis, there is no reason that a small double can’t look stylish and be comfortable and affordable all at the same time.