Stairway Bunk Beds
November 24, 2008
Over the past few years, I’ve been asked many times about stairway bunk beds, or bunk beds that have stairs instead of a ladder to get to the top bunk. Having stairs instead of a ladder has one major advantage, safety. If you are worried about your kids actually climbing a ladder and whether or not they can handle it, especially when you can’t be with them every second, and believe me it only takes one second of not paying attention for a child to get hurt, then stairs is probably for you.
Having stairs lead to the top of the bunk is not only a crucial safety feature, but it can make going to bed on the top bunk fun, as if it weren’t fun enough, I guess what I meant was more fun. Remember how much fun it was for you as a kid when you got to sleep on the top bunk? It was almost a feeling of independence as a kid, freedom from the floor and the rest of the world.
Another great feature that stairs provide is the ability to have storage underneath these stairs. I’ve seen a few sets where drawers have been built to utilize this space nicely. In fact, it’s like having a dresser on the end of the bunk beds that will store all your clothes. Think of it, two beds and a dresser all built into one unit, now that’s extreme practicality.
Now that we’ve defined the benefits of having stairs lead to the top bed on your bunk beds, let’s discuss the downside. Can you think of any? Well, there is really only one drawback and if you can work around it, you will have no problems. Since the stairs are typically built on the end of the bunk beds, you will need more room to accommodate the bunk bed set, more room lengthwise that is, and this is where most bedroom floor plans fall short. You might be able to get the bed in against the longest wall and have it fit rather nicely, but then you find the drawer option that is going to house all your kids clothes doesn’t work. That is, there isn’t enough room to even open the drawers.
So as a good rule of thumb, make sure you know where you would like your new bed to fit in the room, take some measurements, find out the entire length of the bunk bed including the stairs, and then add twenty four inches on top of that if you expect to have drawers at the end. Remember, not only does the drawer have to open all the way up, but you have to be able to get in there at the same time.
One other thing to keep in mind when planning out space in the room for your bunk bed, remember that the stairs, and therefore, the drawers, will only be able to fit on one end. That is you won’t be able to reverse the stairs and put them at the other end of the bed.
Hopefully this article has given you a few tips about buying stairway bunk beds and some decisions that need to be made. Having a set of stairs instead of a ladder will give you much needed peace of mind, especially when it comes to kids.
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February 8th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! i love this bunk bed i cant wait to get it i just wish that when your at the top theres a little gate to open then you can get on the to bed!!!!!! but i love this bunk bed !!!!!
April 4th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
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April 13th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
We found a bed similiar to this at a local furniture retailier. We were worried about our 18 month old daughter climbing the stairs after her older sister, so we are making our own little wooden gate at the bottom of the stairs to keep the little one from getting hurt.
May 10th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
I love this idea and i know my sons will to thats if we can get a hold of the company
May 10th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Does anyone know the number for me to call????
May 11th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
(702) 357-8840
August 16th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
does anyone have blueprints or plans to make the bed that is pictured above?? my parents bought a set for our daughters for at their home in pittsburgh, but we want to make a set here for them also…plans would be great to have, any help would be appreciated.thanks.
August 16th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
oh email me if you can..gorsuch4@ptd.net
August 24th, 2009 at 9:48 am
its reallly nice i just think they should have theses kinds of bed for people that cant afford it
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:53 am
[...] remember finding the bunk beds unusual because they seemed so sturdy and heavy to me, and they were painted white. The white made the beds [...]
October 12th, 2009 at 6:01 am
can i get them in the uk
November 10th, 2009 at 12:22 am
I was wondering if you know where I can get a set of plans to this at. We really want a set, but can not afford the price, but someone in town will build them for cheap if we can get the plans.
November 17th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
If anyone found the blue prints to the bed show in this picture I would love to know where to get them.
November 17th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
My email is cmason5@live.com
January 1st, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Did you ever get the blueprints for this bed? Because I am looking for them as well.
January 2nd, 2010 at 8:18 pm
I would also like the plans for this bed too. Please share!
January 2nd, 2010 at 8:21 pm
My email is dphillips613@bellsouth.net
January 4th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Please send me the information to get blueprints for the stairway bunk beds.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
If they are available, I would love to get these plans as well. My email address is karitheteacher@gmail.com.
Thanks!
January 17th, 2010 at 9:42 am
Can I get blueprints for this set as well? THANKS!
January 17th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
I would like plans for the twin bunkbed with stairs. Anyone have some??
Hope
January 17th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
O I would like plans for the twin bunkbed with stairs. Anyone have some??
Hope
Email of you have plans.
hopehart@comcast.net
January 21st, 2010 at 12:18 am
I would also like the blueprints for the bunk beds pictured. Please email me at ashbymk@mchsi.com and let me know where I can get them.
Thanks
January 23rd, 2010 at 6:00 pm
I would also like the plans for this bed too. Please share!
dlhenley2001@yahoo.com
thank you
January 27th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
I would love the plans for this if anyone has found them! trennahanlin@aol.com
January 29th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
If anyone has the plans for these bunks I would so love to build a set for my boys..Im sure they would love it. If someone could tell me where to go to get these plans or even some for different bunkbeds I would really appreciate it, wpresley68@yahoo.com
January 29th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
how much $ for the plans to build your stairway bunk storage bed and how do i get them, by download or mail or ups?
February 1st, 2010 at 12:02 pm
If the blueprints are available for this set please let me know at ericmacleod@hotmail.com, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!
February 5th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
I would love the plans for this bed if anyone has found them. Email to Ibeshortie@aol.com. Thank you.
February 9th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
I would love the plans for this bunk bed if anyone has them available. Thank you!!
February 10th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
Would to know is There are building plans for the stairway bunk beds that I can purchase. Please let me know. Thank you
February 13th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
I would also love to have the blueprints please! :o)
Email is Brandiw817@gmail.com
February 14th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
I am impressed with this stairway bunk bed please tell me where I can get a copy of the blue prints
February 15th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
I would also like to know where I can get a copy of these blueprints. Email gawheet@hotmail.com. Thanks
February 21st, 2010 at 2:12 pm
I am interesed in the blue prints for these has anyone found them please let me know
February 21st, 2010 at 9:10 pm
I would also love the plans for this bunk bed! Please email or post a link to the plans if you have them!
Thanks
Julie
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:11 am
We have been searching franticly for the plans to build this specific bunk bed if anyone could let us know where we can get a copy of them we would greatly appreciate it and are willing to pay for them !! Please help 3rd boy on the way =) need asap! jason1977_28056@yahoo.com or hotsciongirl07@yahoo.com
Sincerly,The Bells
February 28th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Once again, if anyone has any idea where to find blueprints/plans for these stairway bunk beds i would also be appreciative of a copy.
Please email bwoolcombe@sky.com
Thanks in advance
February 28th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
I would also like plans to build bunkbed. If you know where i can get them please email me. bobbi@rapidnet.com
March 4th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
If anyone has any idea where to find blueprints/plans for these stairway bunk beds i would also be appreciative of a copy.
March 6th, 2010 at 8:48 am
Hello, just thought I'd jump on the bandwagon…anyone have any like finding plans for this bunk bed or a similar one with stairs? Would love to build it for my boys! mnanoff@hotmail.com
Thanks!
Mike
March 7th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
i would also like plans for this bunk bed for my 2 youngest boys.They share a room and need all the extra room they can get….please help me out myself and my boys would be so thankful….studlygirl02@hotmail.com
Thank you
March 9th, 2010 at 10:37 am
I was unable to find plans, so I am drawing up my own. I want storage to come out the front of the stairs with a full safety rail. I will be using bed rail supports and bed slat brackets from Rockler. I want taller safety rails as my grandchild is young, and five steps not four with a maximum step height of 9 1/2 inches. Anyone interested in final plans and photos when I'm done can contact me. lkfixit@comcast.net
March 28th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
I'm looking to buy the stairway ONLY and not the bunk bed. I already have a bunk bed and need a nice set of storage stairs to go with it. Any suggestions? Please let me know….. briazen@earthlink.net Thank you, thank you!
March 28th, 2010 at 8:54 pm
i would like the plans to this bunk bed also. have 3 boys so i would appreciate it. m_yazz@yahoo.com
March 30th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
I would like the plans to build the stairway bunk beds, please send them to my email. thanks so much.
April 21st, 2010 at 8:40 pm
I would like the plans to build the stairway bunk beds, please send them to my email. thanks so much.
April 24th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
If I could also get the plans for the bunkbed staircase that would be great. My email is missyz@mindspring.com
thanks,
kara smith
April 25th, 2010 at 8:55 am
I would like the blueprints for these bunkbeds as well. Can you send them to NCThompson06@yahoo.com. thank you
April 25th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
I love the design of this bed and would gladly pay for a detailed plan so I could build it for my granddaughters.
May 6th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
My boys would love to have this bed as well but I also cannot afford it being a single parent. I would like to have blueprints or plans for this bed please. My email is lynnandharold@verizon.net
May 22nd, 2010 at 4:06 pm
I would love to have this bed made for my sons. Please send me blueprints or plans for this bed. My email is cassie_kel@hotmail.com
May 23rd, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Hey there, I see that so many people are looking for the plans to build bunk beds and the stairs. I too am looking for the plans for the stairs. I build high quality bunk beds for less and I would love to get the plans for the stairs. The ones that I have for the stairs is horrible. They don't explain anything other than a few measurements. So if anyone has found them let me know. eschmidt@1800bunkbed.com
May 31st, 2010 at 9:42 pm
i just printed the pictures out and took them to a cabinet marker. he got the basic idea and is going to build me one to look sort of the same style as the Stairway Bunk Beds. since they don't seem to be sold in australia. not that i can find anyway.
June 1st, 2010 at 1:27 pm
If anyone has plans for the staircase bunkbeds please email me at crystal2000w@yahoo.com I have 2 boys and this would be perfect for them! Thanks
July 8th, 2010 at 12:52 am
I am toointerested to find blueprints/plans for these stairway bunk beds i would also be appreciative of a copy. I would like blueprints for a trundele bed also.
Thanks in advance.
ibarnes@thecnz.com
July 16th, 2010 at 10:11 am
I am interested to find blueprints/plans for these stairway bunk beds
July 27th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
I would like plans to this bed as well if you guys have found them. Please send to mkalenuik@gmail.com
July 27th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Need blueprint to stairway bed.
August 2nd, 2010 at 2:27 pm
I would like plans to this bed as well if you guys have found them. Please send to
pitbullhellboy@hotmail.com
August 6th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Email me the plans too if you have them. babies@inbox.com
August 8th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
I would love to have these plans if available! Any ideas on how to get them would be appreciated. Thanks!
August 22nd, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Would love the blueprint, if available….LOVE them!
August 27th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
For plans go to tlkfixit.com for a versatile set of plans with stair storage.
August 31st, 2010 at 11:33 am
I would like to know where i can get the plans or blueprint for the stairway bunk beds
September 14th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
please send blue prints for the stair way bunkbeds.
September 15th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
My husband would love to build these also. Where did anyone get the plans? Saw the ones at tlkfixit but would like side drawers and not stair drawers.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:49 am
if any one has free plans for this bed would love a copy for my girls please email to compsecwssc@yahoo.com.au
November 12th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
I would absolutely love to have a copy of the plans to build this bed for my daughter for Christmas! If anyone has it, please email it to me at jwlabaap@aol.com
Thank you soo much!!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
I would LOVE the plans as well! Please email to: whitehead15@mac.com. Thanks!!
November 18th, 2010 at 11:41 am
I would like to have a copy of the plans to build this bunk bed for my daughter for Christmas as well. If anyone has them, please email them to: aftenschepler@yahoo.com
Thank you!!!
December 3rd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
I will like a blueprint of these plans please, send to barbadepolicrat@yahoo.com
January 12th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
I would love to have plans to build these bunk beds!! If anyone has them please send them to alwynsma@*****.com Thanks.
February 5th, 2011 at 8:25 am
Hi, is ther a way i could get the plan for just the stair part.. my boys have bunkbeds but it has a ladder and i would like stairs for it.. if someone knows where i could find just the stairs or some kind of blueprint to build it myself.. would really be apreciated, thank you
April 3rd, 2011 at 6:03 pm
I also would love to get plans… living in Hawaii and too expansive to ship beds.
July 9th, 2011 at 11:03 am
Would love to get plans for the bunkbed pictures above. Does anyone know where I could get the plans?
July 17th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
I would really appreciate a copy of these plans, how do I get them? I see lots of requests but no answers?
send to hughcollender@embarqmail.com if you have or know where to get them. Thanks!
August 15th, 2011 at 12:53 am
I would like a set of plans for a stair case twin over twin bunk bed with storage please. My boy will love it! Jeff_marasso@yahoo.com
October 11th, 2011 at 1:51 pm
i think it should be more cute
October 12th, 2011 at 8:44 am
Looking for a set of plans for this bunk bed with storage in the stairs and possibly under the bed. Please Help! I have been looking everywhere. Thank You. jarredjewett@hotmail.com
November 24th, 2011 at 3:28 pm
I'm looking for plans to build this bunk bed. Can you please tell me if you know where i can purchase or if you have this one yourself.
thank you
james
January 1st, 2012 at 10:06 pm
i want to order this plan tell me how
jim
January 5th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
Did anyone find the plans? can you send them on or tell me where I can find them?
Thanks, Darren
dskar10@gmail.com
January 7th, 2012 at 11:45 am
plans please anyone?? i have started to make one by myself and im stuck now please if you have the plans help me.. reyeskristen@live.com