When decided on a new childrens bed, often the most difficult decision is whether to go with a bunk bed or a cabin bed. There are so many varieties of either type, that it is easy to get swamped with information. Bunk beds generally have room to sleep two people, some come with study equipment like a desk, some with storage furniture such as bokocases or drawers. New designs in childrens cabin beds now mean they they can offer these benefits too...making a decision even more difficult. 
We have come up with 5 points that should make the process a little easier for you.
1 - How long do you want your new childrens bed to last?
For younger children, a cabin bed is ideal (especially as we wouldn't recommend a bunk bed for anyone under the age of 6), whereas a 10 year old will probably grow out of a cabin bed within a few years and so it will need replacing again. Think about the materials that the bed is made of too, as well as what the design might look like in a few years - a pink bed might seem like a good idea for a little girls bedroom, a teenage girl might disapprove.
2 - How much space do you have?
Bunk beds with desks, sofas or even double beds on the bottom may offer storage space, but they will also take up a lot of room. A cabin bed with storage furniture built into the bed (so that nothing sticks out) is much better for smaller childrens bedrooms, however a cabin bed with a slide probably won't be right for you.
3 - How many beds do you need?
This sounds obvious, but is worth thinking about. While it's always nice to have a spare bed for the inevitable last minute sleepover or party, if it's only being used a few times a year then you might be better getting a cabin bed over a bunk bed and adding a much cheaper (and easy to store) camping bed. Families with step-brothers or sisters that come to stay regularly would obviously see more use out of a bunk bed.
4 - What does your child want?
So they might not get the hover craft bed with built in stereo and starshow that they always dreamt of, but it is important that they like the furniture for their room. It's easy to get lost in the design of a kids bedroom, but they must feel involved so that they get a sense of personal pride in their new space (hopefully tidying up will be less of a chore).
5 - How much do you want to spend?
If you have a total budget for the room, then it makes sense to get as much of their bedroom furniture as you can in one go. Cabin beds with built in drawers, bookcase and desk offer more value for money than a simple bunk bed if your budget is tight.
We have come up with 5 points that should make the process a little easier for you.
1 - How long do you want your new childrens bed to last?
For younger children, a cabin bed is ideal (especially as we wouldn't recommend a bunk bed for anyone under the age of 6), whereas a 10 year old will probably grow out of a cabin bed within a few years and so it will need replacing again. Think about the materials that the bed is made of too, as well as what the design might look like in a few years - a pink bed might seem like a good idea for a little girls bedroom, a teenage girl might disapprove.
2 - How much space do you have?
Bunk beds with desks, sofas or even double beds on the bottom may offer storage space, but they will also take up a lot of room. A cabin bed with storage furniture built into the bed (so that nothing sticks out) is much better for smaller childrens bedrooms, however a cabin bed with a slide probably won't be right for you.
3 - How many beds do you need?
This sounds obvious, but is worth thinking about. While it's always nice to have a spare bed for the inevitable last minute sleepover or party, if it's only being used a few times a year then you might be better getting a cabin bed over a bunk bed and adding a much cheaper (and easy to store) camping bed. Families with step-brothers or sisters that come to stay regularly would obviously see more use out of a bunk bed.
4 - What does your child want?
So they might not get the hover craft bed with built in stereo and starshow that they always dreamt of, but it is important that they like the furniture for their room. It's easy to get lost in the design of a kids bedroom, but they must feel involved so that they get a sense of personal pride in their new space (hopefully tidying up will be less of a chore).
5 - How much do you want to spend?
If you have a total budget for the room, then it makes sense to get as much of their bedroom furniture as you can in one go. Cabin beds with built in drawers, bookcase and desk offer more value for money than a simple bunk bed if your budget is tight.
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