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Monday, May 19, 2008

How to Choose a Log Bunk Bed

There’s nothing quite so fitting in a log cabin as a bunk bed. Even in a smaller cabin, one or more log bunk beds can add greatly to the sleeping capacity.

When choosing the log bunk bed for your cabin or lake home, there are several important factors to consider. First and foremost would be bunk bed safety. All the log bunk beds we sell are manufactured to federal safety standards, and for good reason. Accidents do happen, but top rails and other safety features can do much to reduce the risk.

Of course, your log bunk bed will only be as good as the care you take in putting it together. Cutting corners on assembly, leaving off top rails or swapping out parts is never a good idea. So rule #2 when it comes to log bunk beds is to assemble it carefully in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, and make sure that the assembly is sturdy and secure.

In terms of log bunk bed styling, there are a number of factors to consider when choosing your bed. The size of the room where the bunk bed will be is very important. If your bunk bed has massive logs, you might also need a more expansive room. If space is imperative, and you are trying to fit the maximum number of bunks into a camping cabin, you might want to consider a pine log bunk bed. The logs on these beds are not as large, so they fit in small spaces a little better.

Built-in bunk bed ladders are another space-saving technique for log cabin outfitters. Several of our manufacturers will even let the customer decide if they want the bunk bed ladder on the right or on the left, making it worthwhile to consider the layout of your rustic bedroom before ordering the bed.

The sky is (nearly) the limit when it comes to varieties of log bunk beds. Twin over twin is the standard, but we also offer twin over full log bunk beds, twin over queen, full over full, full over queen and even queen over queen. Nobody we know makes a king over king, probably because of safety concerns with the weight of the top bunk. However, we have had special orders for twin, full or queen over king. There are also loft bunk beds, and twin-over-futon bunk beds. If you want an extra-long bunk bed for your lanky teenager or hunting buddy, our Amish bunk bed manufacturers are up to that too.

Not sure what you want? Take a look at the options at Log Cabin Rustics. Then take a tape measure, and double-check the space where you intend to put your log bunk bed or beds. With an eye for beauty and a little advance planning, you will hopefully soon be sleeping soundly on the log bunk bed of your dreams.

by: Log Cabin Rustics

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