What to Consider Before Buying a Bunk Bed for Your Hostel?
Bunk beds are incredibly useful to have in the commercial space, whether it be for your hostel, hotel, or activity centre. Many facilities can benefit from the use of a high-quality metal bunk bed, which help to make use of your space most efficiently. For hostel spaces bunk beds are essential to maximizing your space for the occupancy of your guests.
With that being said, there are many options to choose from when it comes to purchasing your bunk beds, so it is important to consider your needs before you make your purchase to ensure the bunk beds that you choose have the correct features for your space and requirements. Here are some things to think about.
1. Bunk bed safety
Although the style of the beds you choose is important, bed safety should be your top priority. It’s essential that the bunk beds you choose are of high quality and design. They must be robust enough so there is no risk of the beds collapsing on top of each other. Each bunk bed level should be able to hold roughly 500 pounds of weight safely.
All purchased bunk beds should come with a structural warranty, you can check commercial grade standards by going to the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA).
2. Bunk Bed Size; adults, or children?
It’s important to determine if you need adult size bunk beds only, or if you also need to cater for children as you may in a hostel space. The size of your bunk bed is vital for the comfort of your guests, the bed needs to be the correct length for a good night’s sleep, but also be supportive enough to hold the weight of the individual. This could be something to consider.
3. The type of mattress
Now that you may have chosen your bunk bed style, you will need to select your mattress as your guests cannot sleep on only a metal frame. Choosing a comfortable mattress is especially important for places such as hostels as these spaces will attract travellers who are looking for a good night’s sleep. Selecting a waterproof mattress is advisable to pre-empt any accidents which may happen, and also to make your mattress more durable. Most of all make sure that’s its comfortable to sleep on, it is possible to purchase comfortable mattresses within your budget.
3. Bunk bed style
As well as the practical aspects of bunk bed functionality, the style of bunk bed is also important as it will give your hostel or centre a specific look and therefore feeling. For a hostel you want your space to be as welcoming as possible, as well as being practical. It is possible to choose a bunk bed that looks good as well as it being functional.
These points should now give you a better idea of what to consider when it comes to purchasing bunk beds for your commercial property. There is a lot of choice out there, so it is good to take a bit of time to consider your needs and assess all of your options before your make your purchase, so in the end you are happy that you’ve made the right choice.
Just as importantly the budget is also something you must consider for your purchases. Here at are www.bestbunkbeds.co.uk we have a wide selection of affordable bunk beds for you to chose from to meet your needs. All safety compliant, the right size and style to fit your space, as well as offering comfortable waterproof mattresses to complete your sleep set up.
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.
