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Bunky Board or Bunkie Board or Bunkieboard?

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They’ve been bugging you for months to get them a bunk bed. And now you’re just about ready to buy a bunk bed for them, you keep hearing something about a bunky board and that it’s advisable to get one for each bunk. Although some manufacturers might include Bunkie boards with the purchase of a bunk bed set, most do not. When you search for bunky boards online something interesting happens. Bunkie board, bunkieboard and even bunkey board appear as alternate spellings. The good news is no matter how you spell it, it’s the same thing. But what exactly is a bunkieboard? And why do you need one?

twin over twin bunk bed

Why Bunky Boards?

Bunkie boards were invented to essentially eliminate having to use a box spring with bunk beds. Since bunk beds are typically used in rooms with ceilings of standard height (approximately 8 feet), a box spring, anywhere from 5 to 9 inches thick, would make the mattress sit too close to either ceiling – the one above the bottom bunk and the one that belongs to the room. A Bunkie board is much thinner.

Bunkie Board Design

Designed especially for use with bunk beds, bunky boards provide the support a box spring would, but without the bulk or height. A Bunkie board is often made from wood (the board part of bunkieboard). Some manufacturers offer Bunkie boards that are covered in fabric. Other types of bunky boards have the appearance of a mattress or box spring because they include padding in addition to the wood platform.

Girls’ vs. Boys’ Bunk Beds

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While many types of bunk beds can be used in either a boy’s bedroom or a girl’s room, some children (and parents too) prefer decor that is gender specific. Whether it’s for a boy or a girl, you will want the bunk bed to be well-constructed, durable and stylish. But if you are in the market specifically for girls bunk beds or boys bunk beds, there are some easy “tells” that you can look for to help you find exactly what you want.

Bunk Bed Color

For girls: Go lighter or brighter. When purchasing a bunk bed for a girls bedroom, select one in a white, pastel or natural color or with a light to medium traditional wood finish.

For boys: Choose bunk beds with darker finishes. A bunk bed in classic finishes like black, dark oak, dark brown or espresso will be ideal for a boys bedroom.

Bunk Bed Design

For girls: No matter what the style, if you are selecting a bunk bed for a girl’s room, it can be as decorative as you want it to be.

For boys: On the other hand, the less decorative detail for boys, will probably be for the better.

Themed Bunk Beds

For girls: Some of the more popular themes for bunk beds are: doll houses, castles (in princess colors) and country cottages.

For boys: Can’t make of list of themed bunk beds for boys without mentioning firestations, castles (in prince colors) or of course, pirates.

Buying Furniture for a Bedroom Office

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You know that you don’t have enough guests during the year to warrant a guest room of its own, but you do need a place to put visitors when the occasion arises. A dual purpose bedroom office is the perfect solution.

Have a Plan

Since the space will be serving two specific functions, any furniture you choose for your guest bedroom office should be  multifunctional. Before deciding what furniture pieces should go into the room, take measurements. Go shopping in your own home first. You might discover a perfectly good desk chair that got stuck forgotten in the corner of the family room.

Bedroom / Home Office Furniture

After deciding what furniture you already own that can be used in your bedroom office, make a list of home office furniture that you will need. This will make it easier to browse online for exactly what you are looking for.

When selecting furniture for a bedroom office, bunk beds are a viable solution. They’re not just for kids rooms anymore! Bunk beds come in such a variety that when furnishing a dual purpose room where adults will be sleeping, a full over full bunk bed for example maximizes both the room’s floor space and sleeping capacity. A bunk bed that includes futon seating can make your guest bedroom / home office even more functional.

Pulling it Together

Get as much mileage out of your bedroom office furniture that you can. You may not have enough space for a chest of drawers, but by placing baskets on one shelf of a bookcase, your guests will have somewhere to put their personal items. Pick a bunk bed with under-bed storage. Select a home office desk that includes file drawers so that you eliminate the need for a separate file cabinet.

Young America by Stanley Hampton Pointe Marimba Espresso Twin over Twin Wood Bunk Bed

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When you’re a kid, there’s nothing cooler than having a bunk bed. Maybe because they provide a great foundation for building forts, or it might just be comforting knowing there’s someone close by when things go bump in the night.

The Young America by Stanley Hampton Pointe Marimba Espresso Twin over Twin Wood Bunk Bed is constructed from Northern hard maple and comes in espresso and piano key white. Its urban chic design is a great fit for the boys’ bedroom, and the shelving and drawers will keep your little rascals organized.

A perfect bunk bed for siblings or sleepovers, your kids will get endless enjoyment scaling the ladder like they are Jack climbing the beanstalk, and guard rails will keep them safe while they slumber. Sadly, the top bunk only supports up to 160 pounds, so envious parents will have to live vicariously through their children.

Young America by Stanley Hampton Pointe Marimba Espresso Twin over Twin Wood Bunk Bed