Tall Cabin Bed - The Perfect Kid's Bedroom Furniture Piece
A tall cabin bed for kids is a great option for small bedrooms. These beds are ideal for children as young as six years old. They can be accessed via an stairway or ladder.
We recommend that your child be at least six years old before using a ladder. This is because they'll require a sense of responsibility to be able to safely climb.
Size
A cabin bed is a style of single bed that features an enclosed desk, sofa, wardrobe or shelving above the sleeping platform. The most practical and fashionable models (such as the Kids Pilot cabin bed shown above from Amazon) combine several useful functions into a single piece of furniture to save space in bedrooms for children. The upper portion can be reached via the stairs or a small ladder. The space can also be used as a desk area, a bookcase, and a storage area.
Cabin beds are often described as mid-sleeper bed or kids mid sleepers, and they typically have a higher height than bunk beds, but are lower than high rise loft beds. They are ideal for older children who are not yet ready to sleep in a bunk bed but prefer a platform on which they can study or play.
These beds are also ideal for adults who have limited space in their home and want to maximize their available floor space. A solid wood bed with high quality may be a costly purchase but the design and construction will ensure that it lasts for many years.
The drawback of a cabin bed it is that they are very high above the ground, and thus require a ladder to climb onto. It could be too high for younger children or those with mobility issues. If this is a concern then you might prefer an incredibly low bunk bed instead of a cabin bed.
Cabin beds can also pose a problem due to the storage beneath can be overflowing with toys, clothes books, and other objects. It isn't easy to keep the area tidy and a few items too many can make changing the bedding a bit tricky as it requires climbing up or bending over items.
Certain models (such as the pictured Flintshire Billie 3FT single midsleeper mattress) overcome this issue by incorporating a large side desk three drawers and cube bookshelves, which provide plenty of room to store everything. Certain models (like the Julian Bowen cookie) are more minimalist in appearance and feature a short ladder to access the upper platform.
Style
Cabin beds can be designed with built-in storage, or other furniture underneath. This makes them ideal for small bedrooms or rooms that have limited floor space. This allows children to create a more multifunctional sleep station in their room, with the top bed serving as a storage space or desk space as well as the space underneath is a perfect play space. The Olivia kid's cabin bed from Cuckooland is a good example. It has a large set of stairs that are perfect for children's feet to climb up to their bed and an incline that is rounded to minimize the chance of getting trapped fingers.
A high-sleeper or mid-sleeper is the next step for children who have outgrown their toddler bed. These beds for older children often feature desks and other seating options to help with homework and studying and some models including a pull-out sofa or guest bed, so they can accommodate visitors.
Some models also include fun extras such as tents and slides to give an element of adventure and inspire their imagination. The Maxxi kids cabin bed is the best in sleep and play for children who wish to start their day by whizzing down the slide and then cuddle with a book and their beloved pet.
If you prefer a more practical approach, many cabin bed models come with drawers and other shelving options that will let them fill up with clothes, books and toys, while making sure their bedroom is neat and tidy. The Lars low cabin bed for instance, comes with three drawers in the middle which can be used to store clothing and bedding as well as the bottom drawer of the trundle is ideal for storing a spare mattress for sleepovers. This versatile storage solution for children is available in grey or white, and features safety rails on the side panels as well as recessed handle to keep fingers from getting stuck. This is one of our top-selling cabin beds, and with good reason!
Safety
Cabin beds can be a relaxing and practical solution for children's sleep needs. The raised sleeping platforms can be used to create space underneath the beds to play, store, or even study. A lot of cabin beds have built-in shelving on the sides and headboards to store toys and books. Desks can be built into the frame, transforming the bed into a flexible piece of furniture.
Safety is the most important consideration when it comes to raised beds for children, especially ones that require an elevated ladder. To prevent accidents, it's imperative that parents take the time to evaluate the readiness of their child to use a cabin bed, which is typically around the age of four or over. For cabin bunk beds that have a ladder, it's usually recommended to wait until the child is at least 6 years old old before using the top bunk.
Choose a cabin bed that is made of durable materials, with the edges and corners rounded to minimize the chance of accidents. Also ensure that any ladder rungs exposed have enough space between them to avoid entrapment, and to ensure that children can't slip through. Soft padding on potentially collision areas also reduces the chance of injury and many cabin bed designs are fully padded to ensure that any bruises or bumps will not leave marks on the skin.
When choosing a cabin bed, it is crucial that the bed can be erected quickly and easily without any tools. This will make it easier for parents to set up the bed in a safe place, like their own bedroom, and to quickly detach or reposition storage elements depending on the need.
The bed should be simple to clean and maintain. A bed with easy-to-remove panels that can be cleaned and a robust, sturdy frame made of non-toxic materials is the best choice. These features will keep the cabin bed looking fantastic for a longer period of time and will allow it to serve as a practical solution for a growing child.
Storage
Children enjoy beds that are raised off the ground, and regardless of whether they're bunk beds or mid sleepers, they add an element of entertainment to their bedrooms and sleeping areas. Cabin beds are practical, since a lot have built-in storage. This makes them perfect for small rooms or homes seeking to maximize space.
A loft bed is an example of a cabin-style bed with built-in storage. They usually include an open shelf beneath the mattress and some even have a pull-out desk to studying or playing, ideal for children who want to stay up late and work on school assignments.
The Lifetime Climb & Slide Cabin Bed For instance, it includes two castors on which two boxes can be tucked under the mattress, which means there's plenty of storage into this kid's cabin bed. It's made of FSC-certified Scandinavian pine wood too to give it a chic and eco-friendly finish.
Another storage option that many of our cabin bed designs include are drawers under the bed. These can be great storage options for clothing, bedding or toys and are especially useful if you're struggling for floor space in the bedroom of your child.
Some of our high and mid sleeper designs also come with a range of optional furniture that can be fitted underneath and around the beds. This allows you to customize the appearance of your child's bedroom and can include things such as an office, wardrobe or even a fold-up couch for sleepovers.
While the furniture addition is a great way to make space in your child's room However, you must be aware of the safety for your child to use a top bunk or a high sleeper. Some experts recommend a certain age of 18 for the top of these types of beds, and it's crucial to assess your child's ability to use them safely before purchasing. It can be challenging to change sheets or move bedding on a cabin bed that is raised because you're halfway between climbing and reaching.