I’ve been researching the bunk room concept for a long time. Given the ludicrous and unmanageable number of children we have, I expect at some point to have an even greater number of grandchildren. This process hasnt started yet, but I’d like to be prepared when it happens.
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Of course, grandkids are not the only reason to have a bunkroom. Bunkrooms are about efficient space utilization. For people who have kids sharing rooms, people with vacation homes, Airbnbs, and lots of friends that sleepover because they’ve had too much to drink, a bunkroom is a great idea.
Of course, it helps if you happen to have a bonus room or basement with extra space, but if you don’t, there are still some ideas here that can help. Here are some ideas to create extra sleeping room in your existing space:
I love this one because it was created as a sibling-shared space, includes a staircase vice a ladder (safe for even smaller children), and includes built-in toy storage.
This idea would require an entire space devoted to guest quarters, but is fantastic for sleepovers, grandkids, family guest space, vacation rentals and airbnbs. When I see guest space that can accommodate even my whole family, I’m impressed.
Like the previous one, this is super well done. A basement or bonus space would easily accommodate this design, adding sleeping room for six. I love that it incorporates storage under three of the beds and cabinetry to each side and individual light fixtures.
This is a really nice design for an attic space with a long, unused wall. We did something similar in a bonus space that had those awkward slanted knee walls. Often the kneewall is not load bearing, and the sleeping space can be created without utilizing any additional floor space.
I love the curtains, finishes, and nautical lights here. This is a great place to crash when everyone is tired and ready for quiet time.
Great for one couple and kid in a single space. Perfect for a beach house, ski chalet, or guestroom.
Addition for a long wall in a bonus space for kids. What about in your entertaining space for friends to crash?
I love this one for a cool grandkid space or a shared room. Each space is cozy like a little fort with great, wide steps for easy access to the upper bunk.
This is a great option if you happen to have vaulted ceilings in your space. Great privacy and still has an adventure feeling with the separate, curtained nooks.
I love seeing this in work, demonstrating that you can, in fact, DIY this type of project. This set of four bunks has some neat features: A shared set of stairs for conserving space, a safety net for smaller children, and under bed storage space below the bottom bunks.
So, apparently this is a beach house (I do like the oars, provided they are functional as well as attractive). But, I would love to see this same design in a ski house in the mountains. I love the colors, the varied bed sizes, the stained wood, and the leaning ladders.
I love the stained trim and ceilings on these bunks.
Portholes? These kids have the coolest grandparents ever!
This is a legit guest space. See the bathroom peeking around the corner? Room for two couples and two kids, there is tons of privacy and a nice, wide staircase. Built in bookcases and individual reading lights make it that much more awesome.
If you have a square room and need to squeeze in a whole bunch of single beds, this is a really clever design. Without putting head to feet, this is about as space efficient as it gets.
If this design on a dutch cupboard doesn’t bring out your inner child, I don’t know what will. This C.S. Lewis style cabinet entry is made for lazy afternoons with a book and magical time with grandparents.
This has a very built-in, professional feel. Perfect for an unused back wall in the bonus room.
I like the concept of using this long, sloped attic wall and the basic layout and storage. The drawers and trim look a little cheap. I would beef those up so they don’t get destroyed with regular use.
Since this bed is incorporated into office built ins, I can only guess that it’s dad’s spot for crashing when he’s in the dog house. I like it. We might need one of these for Rainman when he’s gone fishing instead of finishing building things I ask for.
So, if you happen to have a barn-sized spare room and an unlimited budget for creating sleeping space for a crowd, here’s your option. Privacy and lounge space included.
This is so cleverly done, albeit expensive (I’m guessing). I love the incorporation of clean, modern lines with rustic, reclaimed finishes. Once again, a long narrow space may not be good for much else, but this is extremely well done and useful.
What a cool way to separate functional and sleeping spaces. What a super cool way to sleep kids in a small space.
I absolutely adore the washed finishes in this set up. Lots of sleeping space and storage space with extensive privacy.
This is a super clever way to cordon off a corner and create a private sleeping space.
This is a very basic, doable design. It would be super easy to DIY and sleep lots of people.
I love the finishes on this design. Another great option for attic rooms with sloped ceilings.
I saved my favorite for last. This is the ultimate bunkhouse, using great 3D space. Multiple sizes, heights, accesses, and finishes, I just adore the overall feel. This would be a huge draw for any application that needed to sleep extra people.
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