Pros and Cons of Modern Bunk Beds
Many businesses, such as hostels, require the need to comfortably sleep multiple individuals in a limited space, and bunk beds are the ideal choice for these needs.
The choice to opt for bunk beds may be an obvious one for your business, but it’s always a good idea to explore the pros and cons before you buy just to be sure you are making the right decision in choosing bunk beds over any other type of bed. Even if you are sure this is the right choice, its good to be aware of potential disadvantages so you are aware of their limitations in the future.
The Pros of Bunk Beds
Saving space
The most obvious advantage of using bunk beds is that they will help you make the most of your commercial space. Where space may be limited, bunk beds allow you to use the vertical space as well as the horizontal which maximizes your use of capacity. This is especially useful if you require to house multiple people. You can purchase Bunk beds in different tiers, double or triple to suit your space so it is not overly cramped, or not to sparse.
Easy to assemble and safe to use
The thought of assembling a bunk bed or multiple ones may be daunting, but it is nothing to worry about. Commercial bunk beds are designed for easy assembly and are designed to be safe for use. Some models can also be unassembled and moved around with ease, so if you need to rearrange them in the future you can.
They are comfortable
Commercial bunk beds are designed to be comfortable. Maybe even more so than traditional bunk beds as they are designed for a high turnover of sleepers in mind. When used with the correct mattress (which we also supply) they will provide a great night’s sleep.
Affordability
When you need multiple beds, Bunk beds are much more affordable than purchasing individual beds. It can work out much cheaper depending on the type of beds you choose. Metal bunk beds are also a lot more durable and longer lasting than wooden beds so they would be more cost effective in the long term and they would not need to be replaced as often.
The Cons of Bunk Beds
Bunk beds can be unsuitable for children
Depending on your needs it is important to know that adult bunk beds may not be suitable for children to sleep in. Misuse of the bed (which happens when children are playing) may pose a risk of injury to toddler and children under two years old even if the guardrails are up. This is something to consider if you are expecting to host children or families in your facility. Even though there is a lower bunk option, it may be safer to provide a single bed option for children. Some adult bunk beds (such as those from Best Bunk Beds) are designed for use by both adult and children.
Housekeeping -making the bunk bed
In a commercial space there will be lots of linen to wash and beds to make on a regular basis. This may be more difficult to do with bunk beds, as the beds will be situated on different levels. This is something to think about. You could make the beds whilst on the ladder or pull the mattress down each time to make the bed, but then you will also have to put it back on the bed. Perhaps you will always need two people to change the sheets.
Bunk Bed Style
Even though you can purchase more stylish looking bunk beds these days they still look like bunk beds. Metal frame bunk beds may not look as appealing as traditional wooden frame bunk beds and give a more industrial feel to your room.
Some final thoughts
These are just some points to consider if you are thinking about purchasing commercial bunk beds for your facility. Now you can weigh up the pros and cons and decide which type of beds are right for your space.
Best Bunk Beds is a UK-based heavy-duty bunk beds manufacturer, supplying both beds and mattresses to businesses throughout the UK, US and EU.
