Although not double decker-style bunks (like these beauties) we're enamored with these built-in bunks inspired by the sleeping car of a train. By nestling the beds against the wall and not making them the focus, the designer has smartly opened up more floor space for play.
The bunks are part of the third-floor children's loft in Southern Living's 2009 Idea House in Port Aransas, Texas. Curtains enclose each bunk for privacy and across from each bunk is a drawer and storage cubby. You can see photos of the rest of the house (including the playroom) at Southern Living. Kind of dreamy, isn't it?
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Although quite beautiful, this space doesn't seem quite appropriate for children. It doesn't look like it could withstand a dirty hand print or an accidental spill. I know children haha.
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While I agree that the white/light tones might not work well for younger kids, I think the general idea is a great one... it could look lovely in all sorts of colors. I could even see using built in double bunks built in if you have a small room but a lot of ceiling height. Very nice!
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wanted to add that a wall mounted lamp with the drawn curtains could make it into a reading nook for the older kid who wants to read at night while the younger sibling sleeps.
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