High-End Bunk Room Designs

Make the most of every square inch of your room with custom-designed bunks — perfect for the kids and teens in your life.

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March 07, 2023

By: Chelsey Bowen

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Make Room for More

No longer just for sleepaway camps and vacation homes, bunk rooms are fast becoming the newest way to outfit kids’ bedrooms. Whether you’re creating a shared space for siblings or want a room that ready for a sleepover at a moment’s notice, these designs are for you.

This pretty-in-green bunk not only has room for two sisters, but also houses a reading loft and desk area for homework and projects.

From: Pippa Lee

Integrate Smart Storage

Light, airy and kid-friendly, the bunk room at HGTV Smart Home 2021 is multifunctional and stylish. The custom bunk bed has easy-to-climb stairs to get up to top bed, and each step has a drawer for extra storage in the room. A blue-and-white leopard-print rug grounds the room in playful pattern, and shiplap detailing and a beaded chandelier bring in moments of coastal cottage.

From: Tiffany Brooks

Add in Clever Nooks

In HGTV Urban Oasis 2017, each bunk bed has a small nook built into the headboard. Double shelves provide ample room for stowing books, an alarm clock, reading light and other bedtime essentials. For a streamlined design, the steps up to the top bunk are integrated into the frame.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Design With Space in Mind

Kids needs room to play, so opting for a bunk room helps maximize the floor space. Designer Laura Umansky came up with a custom twin-over-full design that the boys’ father built on his own. Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves flank either side of the bunk, adding plenty of display and storage spots.

From: Laura U Design Collective

When You’re Ready for a Vacation

Whether traveling with your extended family or a large group of friends, a bunk room is the perfect space for all the kids or teens to stay. Each bunk gives everyone his or her own space to hunker down at night without taking away the square footage of the room. This Park City, Utah house is ideally set up for a week on the slopes, and the bunk room is made for hanging out.

From: Windermere Real Estate and Luxury Portfolio International®

Amplify With Color

Bright and oh-so girly, this bunk room pairs vivid coral walls with teal-and-white bedding. Two sets of stairs ensure top-bunk-sleepers can get to their bed with little trouble, and the bottom bunks have hidden drawers for tucking away clothes or games.

From: Ebby Halliday Realtors

Think Through Nighttime Reading

Since traditional nightstands aren’t practical for bunk beds, adjustable wall sconces make it possible for kiddos to read before bedtime. The deep navy bunks are paired with classic quilts and pretty floral prints for a charmingly cottage style.

From: Bradshaw Designs

Elevate With a Trundle

Statement-making floral wallpaper sets the scene for this modernly rustic bunk room, which combines natural woods, pretty whites and accents of charcoal. Outfitted for four sleepers, there’s a surprise trundle under one of the lower bunks for an additional guest.

From: House of L

Boost Your Bunks With Wallpaper

Take full advantage of the room’s floor plan with back-to-back twin beds. Gold-and-white chevron wallpaper wraps the bed in pattern, and bubble chandeliers delicately light up each sleeping quarter. Shelves are built into the footboard of each bed, and a moveable ladder provides easy access to the upper shelves.

From: Nest Design Co.

Let There Be Light

One common complaint about bunk beds is how dark they can be, so designer Kristina Crestin’s solution is to install small windows beside each bed. A wide ladder makes it easy for kids to climb up to the top bunks, and iron railings keep everyone safely in their beds.

From: Kristina Crestin

Don’t Be Afraid of a Theme

A theme doesn’t have to be cheesy. This nautical-inspired bunk room starts out with shiplap walls and jute carpeting, and then layers in rope-inspired accents, lantern sconces and even a lifeguard chair complete with an orange life preserver.

From: Blackband Design

Max Out Your Sleeping

Bunk rooms are the ideal solution for fitting as many people into one room as possible. And today’s bunk rooms are completely chic. Designed for both sleeping and hanging out, six bunks surround an intimate seating area. Knowing the room has to house a lot of activity, the overall design is kept simple with natural blonde woods, clean lines and a simple neutral color scheme.

From: Mel Bean Interiors

Utilize Every Square Inch

Want to get the full benefit out of a narrow room? Take a cue from this space, which squeezes six beds into the room without feeling tight. White shiplap walls paired with oversized windows visually expand while adding texture, and metal railings add the just-right contrast.

From: Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate and Luxury Portfolio International®

Make Room for Play

Use vertical space to your advantage. Each twin bed is outfitted with shelves for nightly necessities, lighting for reading and under-bed drawers for storage. Above is an indoor fort for the ultimate playtime.

From: Angelica Henry Design

Keep Safety in Mind

When designing custom bunks, safety for the top bunk is upmost importance. We love how these bunks leave no room for pesky gaps with solid wood boards on the top beds. The modern farmhouse-style bunks are dressed in sage green bedding and buffalo-patterned pillows.

From: Christopher Brandon

Outline in Style

The trick to an abundance of pattern is staying all in the same color scheme, like this teal, yellow and pink bunk room. To further balance the prints, each bunk is bordered in a tuxedo crisp black line, and the walls are painted simple white.

From: Butter Lutz Interiors

Create Individual Spaces

Even with shared sibling spaces, each kiddo can personalize his or her own bed – while still maintaining a consistent design for the grown-ups. Here, color blocking allows each child to select a favorite color and gives the room a playful rainbow look.

From: Dawson Design Group, Inc.

Add in Privacy

When sharing a room, privacy is scarce to come by. Give each of your littles a space of their own by adding curtains around each bunk.

From: Sarah Barnard

Let Your Creativity Reign

Step out of the traditional bunk room box with an unexpected design. Inspired by the sea, wavy wallpaper creates an under-the-sea effect for the twin-over-full bunks. Turquoise rope ladders with oak steps lead up to the top bunks, and a curling pendant light illuminates overhead.