Stairway Bunk Beds

Date November 24, 2008

Over the past few years, I’ve been asked many times about stairway , 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.

To view more info on a great set of stairway bunk beds click on the following;

Stairway Twin Over Twin Bunk Beds

Tags: Bunk Beds, bunk-bed, drawers, ladder, safety feature, storage

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65 Responses to “Stairway Bunk Beds”

  1. claudia said:

    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 !!!!!
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    April 4th, 2009 at 3:54 pm

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  3. Mistie said:

    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.
  4. Lisa Hamhshere said:

    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
  5. Lisa Hamhshere said:

    May 10th, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    Does anyone know the number for me to call????
  6. Yo said:

    May 11th, 2009 at 3:22 pm

    (702) 357-8840
  7. john said:

    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.
  8. john said:

    August 16th, 2009 at 7:44 pm

    oh email me if you can..gorsuch4@ptd.net
  9. idk said:

    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
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  11. loz said:

    October 12th, 2009 at 6:01 am

    can i get them in the uk
  12. janet said:

    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.
  13. Cheryl said:

    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.
  14. Cheryl said:

    November 17th, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    My email is cmason5@live.com
  15. Scott said:

    January 1st, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    Did you ever get the blueprints for this bed? Because I am looking for them as well.
  16. Debra said:

    January 2nd, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    I would also like the plans for this bed too. Please share!
  17. Debra said:

    January 2nd, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    My email is dphillips613@bellsouth.net
  18. Karen Kundy said:

    January 4th, 2010 at 11:11 am

    Please send me the information to get blueprints for the stairway bunk beds.
  19. kari said:

    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!

  20. Kelli Podracky said:

    January 17th, 2010 at 9:42 am

    Can I get blueprints for this set as well? THANKS!
  21. Hope Hart said:

    January 17th, 2010 at 8:59 pm

    I would like plans for the twin bunkbed with stairs. Anyone have some??
    Hope
  22. Hope Hart said:

    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
  23. Kim said:

    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
  24. dave said:

    January 23rd, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    I would also like the plans for this bed too. Please share!
    dlhenley2001@yahoo.com
    thank you
  25. Trenna said:

    January 27th, 2010 at 9:35 pm

    I would love the plans for this if anyone has found them! trennahanlin@aol.com
  26. heather said:

    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
  27. sam adams said:

    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?
  28. Eric Mac said:

    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!
  29. Becki said:

    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.
  30. Erika Novak said:

    February 9th, 2010 at 6:35 pm

    I would love the plans for this bunk bed if anyone has them available. Thank you!!
  31. Bob Montaf said:

    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
  32. Brandi Tunnell said:

    February 13th, 2010 at 11:20 pm

    I would also love to have the blueprints please! :o)
    Email is Brandiw817@gmail.com
  33. Dracey Durr said:

    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
  34. Chris Wheet said:

    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
  35. donna said:

    February 21st, 2010 at 2:12 pm

    I am interesed in the blue prints for these has anyone found them please let me know
  36. Julie said:

    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
  37. Sarah and Jason Bell said:

    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

  38. Bill said:

    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
  39. marcy said:

    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
  40. sarah said:

    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.
  41. Mike said:

    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
  42. Felisha said:

    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
  43. Linda said:

    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
  44. Bren said:

    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! :)
  45. Darren said:

    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
  46. Krista said:

    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.
  47. john said:

    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.
  48. Kara smith said:

    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

  49. Nicole said:

    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
  50. Tom Brei said:

    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.
  51. Melody Lynn said:

    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
  52. Cassandra said:

    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
  53. Brian said:

    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
  54. danielle said:

    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.
  55. Crystal said:

    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
  56. Iulia said:

    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
  57. Nora M. said:

    July 16th, 2010 at 10:11 am

    I am interested to find blueprints/plans for these stairway bunk beds
  58. mr Kalenuik said:

    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
  59. Ollie said:

    July 27th, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    Need blueprint to stairway bed.
  60. Sebas said:

    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
  61. baby momma said:

    August 6th, 2010 at 11:15 pm

    Email me the plans too if you have them. babies@inbox.com
  62. holly said:

    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!
  63. Angel said:

    August 22nd, 2010 at 2:25 pm

    Would love the blueprint, if available….LOVE them!
  64. Linda said:

    August 27th, 2010 at 7:27 pm

    For plans go to tlkfixit.com for a versatile set of plans with stair storage.
  65. Rebecca Davis said:

    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

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