26 Bunk Beds That Will Make Every Night a Fun Sleepover

Best Overall

Pottery Barn Kids Camp Twin-Over-Twin Bunk Bed

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We chose the Pottery Barn Kids Camp Twin-Over-Twin Bunk Bed as our best overall bunk bed because it’s a durable, high-quality option with a versatile design. The ladder can be installed on either side of the bunk bed, and as your needs change, you can convert it into two separate twin beds. 

We also love that it comes in five different finishes and has a classic look with paneled headboards, so it can blend into almost any room’s aesthetic. Add even more sleeping space with a trundle bed (sold separately), which can be used with a mattress or without for extra storage. Of course, you can also add a few under-bed storage containers to store out-of-season clothes or toys because there’s room underneath the bottom bunk. 

We wish it had a higher weight capacity—the top bunk can hold 250 pounds—but we love that it’s made of solid kiln-dried wood and has GreenGuard Certification, which means it shouldn’t emit harmful fumes. The bed is 6 feet high, so you’ll want to ensure the room has enough clearance. 

_{Height: 72 in. | Material: Kiln-dried solid wood, MDF | Size: Twin | Weight Capacity: 250 lbs. for each bed}

Best for Small Spaces

Mainstays Twin-over-Twin Low Profile Junior Bunk Bed

$99 at Walmart

The Mainstays Twin-over-Twin Low Profile Junior Bunk Bed is our favorite space-saving bed because of its sleek metal frame and lower height. At less than 50 inches tall, it’s perfect for rooms with lower ceilings.

It features an angled ladder (unlike our best overall), making it easier to climb up and down. The straightforward frame also simplifies assembly. The top bunk does have a smaller weight capacity at 200 pounds (250 pounds for the lower bunk) than our best overall, but it’s a good budget-friendly alternative. 

Keep in mind that you can’t separate this into two beds, so it’s not as versatile. However, unlike many smaller bunk beds, this one does have some room under the bottom bunk for storage.

_{Height: 49.5 in. | Material: Metal, steel | Size: Twin | Weight Capacity: 200 lbs. for top bunk, 250 lbs. for bottom bunk}

More Bunk Beds for Small Spaces We Like

Bunk beds with space-saving features are a great option for kids' bedrooms, but we also found impressive design-forward options with sturdy frames that are perfect for teens and adults.

For example, the Lark Manor Aileana Twin Over Twin Bunk Bed has a weight capacity on the top bunk of 400 pounds, is made of solid wood, and is available in seven different finishes. The bottom bunk is only 2 inches off the floor, though, so you won’t have any under-bed storage space.

The Isabelle & Max Ambur Twin over Twin Solid Wood Standard Bunk Bed also has a 400-pound weight capacity per bunk, but it stands out among other options for its mid-century modern look. 

The Harriet Bee Kean Twin Over Twin Solid Wood Standard Bunk Bed is similar to the Aileana bunk bed, but it has stairs instead of a ladder. It’s also 50 inches high, but it does take up a larger footprint. There’s no room underneath for storage, but the stairs do have drawers, which we love to help contain the clutter.

Lark Manor Aileana Twin Over Twin Solid Wood Bunk Bed

$440 at Wayfair

Harriet Bee Kean Kids Bunk Bed

$780 at Wayfair

Isabelle & Max Ambur Twin over Twin Solid Wood Standard Bunk Bed

$520 at Wayfair

Giantex Twin Low Bunk Bed

$260 at Amazon

Best Convertible

Crate & Kids Gemini Wood Kids Twin Over Twin Convertible Bunk Bed

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As we know, bunk beds can eventually lose their appeal. Kids want to sleep in separate rooms, get tired of climbing up and down a ladder to go to sleep, or need a different setup (trust us, climbing up to read to your kid on the top bunk can be tiring!).

Whatever the reason, convertible beds like the Crate & Kids Gemini Wood Kids Twin Over Twin Convertible Bunk Bed are great solutions. We love this option (which is similar to our best overall) because it looks just as stylish as a bunk bed and will grow with your needs. 

The top bunk has rails that can be removed when used as a single bed (or keep them if desired). They are almost 10 inches (in height) below the beds for storage, and you can even purchase a matching dresser, bookcase, or shelves to complete the look. 

However, we wish the weight capacity was listed. Like most of our options, you will have to assemble this yourself, although in-home delivery (with placement and assembly included) is available for some locations. 

_{Height: 67.2 in. | Material: FSC-certified poplar, ash, ash veneer, engineered wood | Size: Twin | Ladder Style: Fixed | Weight Capacity: Not listed}

More Convertible Bunk Beds We Like 

While you can’t predict what decor your future self (or your kids’ future selves) will prefer, you can pick a convertible bed that won’t go out of style too soon. 

The Whalefall 2 IN 1 Metal Bunk Bed Twin Over Twin has more of an industrial feel, making it a fun option for teens or adults as well as kids. The top bunk can accommodate up to 330 pounds (the bottom is 440), and the frame is higher for taller kids or adults, with ample storage room underneath.

The Babyletto Tiptoe Bunk Bed has a modern, two-tone look, and is also GreenGuard certified like our best overall, but almost half the price. You can also purchase a matching trundle bed, which is great for sleepovers, even if the bunk beds are used separately. 

If you want a storage bed, the Mack and Milo Absecon Twin Over Twin Solid Wood Standard Bunk Bed has drawers underneath the bottom bunk. These drawers are helpful whether the bed is used as a bunk bed or by itself.

Whalefall 2 IN 1 Metal Bunk Bed Twin Over Twin

$250 $175 at Amazon

Babyletto TipToe Bunk Bed

$999 at Amazon $999 at Wayfair $999 at Crate And Barrel

Mack and Milo Absecon Twin Over Twin Solid Wood Standard Bunk Bed

$820 at Wayfair

DreamBuck Bunk Bed Twin over Twin Metal Twin Bunk Bed

$198 at Walmart

Best Twin Over Full

Max & Lily Twin Over Full Bunk Bed

$599 $468 at Amazon View on Maxandlily.com

A twin over a full bed is a style that can grow with your needs. We like the Max & Lily Twin Over Full Bunk Bed because it also is a convertible bed and it has a 400-pound weight capacity for each bunk. 

This option is also GreenGuard certified and has an angled ladder with handholds that make it easier to climb up. There is matching furniture on offer, too, like a bedside tray for the upper bunk, which we think is a very thoughtful feature. 

Plus, you can find it in multiple fun colors to match your space. It may be more complicated to assemble, though, so make sure you have a helper and set aside plenty of time.

_{Height: 65 in. | Material: New Zealand wood | Size: Twin over full | Weight Capacity: 400 lbs. per bed}

More Twin Over Full Bunk Beds We Like 

Like all of the bunk beds on our list, twin over full bunk beds range in price and materials, and not all options are convertible into separate beds. 

The Sha Cerlin Loft Bunk Bed Twin Over Full Size with Ladder is a budget-friendly option. It has over a foot of clearance under the bed for storage, but it can only be used as a bunk bed (it doesn’t convert to two beds). This metal bunk bed has a 400-pound weight capacity on either bed and is available in a black or white finish.

The Novogratz Maxwell Twin Over Full Bunk Bed is another metal option, similar to the Sha Cerlin, but it has an angled ladder and is available in navy blue or gray.

The Pottery Barn Hampton Twin-Over-Full Bunk Bed is a fun option for teens and above, with a higher weight capacity of 500 pounds per bed. It can’t be separated into two beds, but we love the two built-in storage drawers that make it functional for a variety of spaces.

Sha Cerlin Loft Bunk Bed Twin Over Full Size with Ladder

$230 $200 at Amazon

Pottery Barn Hampton Twin-Over-Full Bunk Bed

$3,099 at PBteen

Novogratz Maxwell Twin Over Full Bunk Bed

$360 $272 at Amazon $256 at Wayfair

Amolife Twin over Full Metal Bunk Bed

$430 $237 at Walmart

Best Metal Frame

IKEA Bunk Bed Frame

$359 at Amazon $149 at Ikea

Although it's not the most innovative in style, we love the IKEA Bunk Bed Frame for its space-saving design, budget-friendly price, and ability to blend into a wide range of decor styles.

This metal frame is a bit on the shorter side at almost 52 inches, but it’s a little taller than our favorite bed for small spaces. It has room under the bottom bunk for storage (about 5 inches), and each bed has a 220-pound weight capacity. 

You can’t separate it into two single beds, but we think it’s a great affordable solution if you need the extra bed and you are short on space. 

_{Height: 51.38 in. | Material: Steel | Size: Twin | Ladder Style: Fixed | Weight Capacity: 220 lbs. per bed}

More Metal-Frame Bunk Beds We Like  

While it doesn’t have any storage space under the bed, the DHP Miles Metal Bunk Bed is another one of our favorite metal-frame bunk beds. The lower bunk is basically on the floor, so it’s pretty easy for kids to climb into. Compared to many others on our list, the top bunk has a lower weight capacity of 200 pounds. 

For a metal frame with a higher weight capacity, we love the ikalido Metal Loft Bunk Bed Twin Over Twin. A great option for adults, it has a 400-pound weight capacity per bunk, and is taller, at over 63 inches. Just make sure you have the right ceiling height and room for it. There’s plenty of room underneath for storage, and we also like that it’s available in multiple finishes, including pink. 

To really maximize your sleeping space, choose an option like the Miscoos Full Over Full Metal Bunk Bed for Kids, which features two full-size beds that can even be used separately.

DHP Miles Metal Bunk Bed

$197 at Amazon View on Realrooms.com

ikalido Metal Loft Bunk Bed Twin Over Twin Size

$170 at Amazon

Miscoos Full Over Full Metal Bunk Bed

$210 at Amazon

Harriet Bee Daury Twin Over Twin Standard Bunk Bed

$165 at Wayfair

Best with Unique Features

Matrix Twin Low Bunk Bed with Slide and Ladder

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What can be more fun than a bunk bed with a slide? The Matrix Twin Low Bunk Bed with Slide and Ladder stands out for its flexibility in design, despite having a quirky feature like a slide.

The slide can be removed when your kids outgrow it and can be placed on either side of the bunk bed—the same goes for the ladder, too.

We like that this option can be converted into two twin beds. The headboard is available in three different finishes with slats or a flat panel. The manufacturer also offers the option to swap out the ladder for stairs.

This bunk bed has the second-highest weight capacity per bunk on our list at 800 pounds, so it’s great for kids and adults and should hold up for many years to come. Made of solid wood, it’s not as easy to move as a metal frame, so consider placement carefully.

_{Height: 61.5 in. | Material: Wood | Size: Twin | Weight Capacity: 800 lbs. per bunk}

More Bunk Beds With Unique Features We Like  

A bed with a slide isn’t always practical, so we found other bunk beds that offer something else that’s a bit out of the ordinary. If you are going for a unique statement, the Oeuf Perch Twin Bunk Bed and the West Elm Kids Mid-Century Twin Bunk Bed offer more sophisticated styles and design touches. 

The Francis Lofts & Bunks Twin Over Twin Bunk Beds is a cool option for teenagers and adults—we love the way the ladder attaches to the side—and is the most customizable on our list with the highest weight capacity of 1,000 pounds per bed. 

Want to really maximize your storage space? Go with the Harriet Bee Mimi Twin Over Full Bunk Bed, which combines many of our favorite features: underbed storage drawers, stairs with storage, a single bed over a full-sized bed, and even built-in shelves for your favorite books.

Oeuf Perch Twin Bunk Bed

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Francis Lofts & Bunks Twin Over Twin Bunk Beds

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West Elm Kids Mid-Century Twin Bunk Bed

$1,799 at West Elm

Harriet Bee Mimi Twin Over Full Bunk Bed With Underneath Storage and Stairs

$820 at Wayfair