The Case for Bunk Beds in Singapore
There is something about bunk beds that makes all of us feel like children again - we instantly recall the excitement of sleepovers at your best buddy's house topped off by discovering that the top bunk is yours or knowing that graduating to a big bed means that big brother or sister is only a whisper away. Who remembers talking about the 'double decker bed'!
There are many reasons why bunk beds work so well here:
They free up floor space in the, often really small, bedroom spaces in condos and houses here in Singapore so kids can have room to spread out the Thomas set or build that Lego in their own room,
Bunks provide a permanent extra bed for doubling up the kids when the stream of relatives and friends to stay begins and continues on and on...
Getting kids to share a room is a breeze when bunk beds are on offer and just what is with the accepted law that kids always know - the older sibling always gets the top bunk.
For those of us who have moved here from 'home', wherever it may be, bunk beds can be a great new room bonus for kids that works wonders in re-establishing 'I love my room' status in rented accommodation.
With kids making friends at a fast rate of knots - double sleepovers are a breeze with a storage bed / trundle and a bunk bed. Two friends for a pyjama party- no sweat.
There are a couple of factors to keep in mind when shopping for bunk beds in Singapore that should be at the top of the list:
The bunk bed must be to international safety standards. This standard ensures that the bunk is made to the strict guidelines determined by the International Standards Organisation. From the height of the upper guard rails to the ladder dimensions and recommended fixing systems -an entire list of standards must be incorporated into the design and manufacturing stages to ensure the beds are safe for childrens' use.
The time will come when kids will outgrow their bunk beds, not in size, but cool factor. It is at this point that you need to ensure your bunk bed can be re-configured into two single beds.
Ni-Night's bunk bed ticks both of these boxes and in a classic white, open slat design, it can work in any decor. It sells for $1500 for the hardwood beds, with mattresses and the versatile trundle system all available at an additional cost.