bunkbeds

MomtoJGJ · 02-14-2009, 12:43 PM

I need a good set of bunkbeds for cheap. DH said he'd let me get some if I find them for under 300. We need bunkbeds pretty soon in my mind because I'd like to get the room fixed before the baby is born and get the big kids used to the new sleeping arrangements before then too.

where do I look?

Psyche · 02-14-2009, 12:46 PM

You could make your own cheaply and easily if you have a circular saw and are a little crafty.

happyhousewife · 02-14-2009, 01:12 PM

Kmart

poleidopy · 02-14-2009, 01:21 PM

craigslist

Joyful Melissa · 02-14-2009, 01:36 PM

We were lucky enough to buy a set of bunk beds at a 2nd hand shop for $50. They were red metal, full on the bottom and twin on top. there wasn't a scratch on them. The best part? They literally took DH & I less than 10 minutes to put together. I have never been a fan of the metal beds but we couldn't pass up the price and they matched DS's room perfectly. We have had other bunk beds in girls rooms that took FOREVER to put together and didn't hold up well. These don't bugde when you shake them. They are extrememly sturdy. We will probably be buying to more sets of bunks because we are iin the process of adopting and we are open to a sibling group of up to 3. We will buy the closest we can find to these.
Our only concern with set of bunks we got was that when we put the twin mattress on the top, there was ample room for a child to slip their leg down in the side and get it stuck in the metal support bars. DH bought some sheets of plywood and cut one to fit the top and one to fit the bottom and painted them red to match the bed. We then decided we didn't want a full size mattress on the bottom and since the wood board was there, having a twin there instead works fine and is safe. DS loves it because it gives him an table/area to play with some of his toys. It looks like it's supposed to be that way.
The set we have is almost exactly like this one, except that DS ladder is on the front of his set. He doesn't sleep up there yet, though.
http://www.simplybunkbeds.com/twin-o...ullbunkbed.cfm

knitlove · 02-14-2009, 01:42 PM

Ikea has some that are under 300

http://www. ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20102451 $160

http://www. ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20050292 $180

02-14-2009, 12:43 PM	#1
MomtoJGJ Deactivated Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11,787	bunkbeds I need a good set of bunkbeds for cheap. DH said he'd let me get some if I find them for under 300. We need bunkbeds pretty soon in my mind because I'd like to get the room fixed before the baby is born and get the big kids used to the new sleeping arrangements before then too. where do I look?

02-14-2009, 12:46 PM	#2
Psyche Rose Garden Srsly? Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DFW Posts: 24,442	Re: bunkbeds You could make your own cheaply and easily if you have a circular saw and are a little crafty. __________________ Heather (ISTJ) working full time, wife to Jason since '02, mom to C 12 years old, J 9 years old , and T 6 years old , mouse catching, Izzy, and rabbit chasing, Ellie.

02-14-2009, 01:12 PM	#3
happyhousewife Rose Garden Constantly striving to be a gentle mother. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: East TX(the Ark-La-Tex) Posts: 4,002	Re: bunkbeds Kmart __________________ Child of the King ISFP Married since 1994 Mama to DS1- 13, DS2- 9, DS3- 6

02-14-2009, 01:21 PM	#4
poleidopy Deactivated Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Where I'm loved. Posts: 16,592	Re: bunkbeds craigslist

02-14-2009, 01:36 PM	#5
Joyful Melissa Climbing Rose Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,042	Re: bunkbeds We were lucky enough to buy a set of bunk beds at a 2nd hand shop for $50. They were red metal, full on the bottom and twin on top. there wasn't a scratch on them. The best part? They literally took DH & I less than 10 minutes to put together. I have never been a fan of the metal beds but we couldn't pass up the price and they matched DS's room perfectly. We have had other bunk beds in girls rooms that took FOREVER to put together and didn't hold up well. These don't bugde when you shake them. They are extrememly sturdy. We will probably be buying to more sets of bunks because we are iin the process of adopting and we are open to a sibling group of up to 3. We will buy the closest we can find to these. Our only concern with set of bunks we got was that when we put the twin mattress on the top, there was ample room for a child to slip their leg down in the side and get it stuck in the metal support bars. DH bought some sheets of plywood and cut one to fit the top and one to fit the bottom and painted them red to match the bed. We then decided we didn't want a full size mattress on the bottom and since the wood board was there, having a twin there instead works fine and is safe. DS loves it because it gives him an table/area to play with some of his toys. It looks like it's supposed to be that way. The set we have is almost exactly like this one, except that DS ladder is on the front of his set. He doesn't sleep up there yet, though. http://www.simplybunkbeds.com/twin-o...ullbunkbed.cfm __________________ Wife to Loving DH since 8/18/96 Mama to DD-Kayda 14 DD-Chickadee 12-Juv. Type 1 Diabetes & Hypothyroid DS-Poozle 8-Learning to live with JRA & SPD DS-QBear 12- Autistic Pre-adoptive DS-C 11- ADHD A person's a person, no matter how small. Dr. Suess

02-14-2009, 01:42 PM	#6
knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21,260	Re: bunkbeds Ikea has some that are under 300 http://www. ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20102451 $160 http://www. ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20050292 $180 __________________ Wife to a wonderful DH for 19 years. Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is thirteen and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is nine. How do I have a teenager?! I don't feel ready for this.

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