The Best Bunk Beds Under £500

A bunk bed is a practical purchase that tends to be used hard for many years, so knowing where to look closely makes a real difference to the value you get. In this guide we explain what separates a well made bunk bed from a disappointing one, even when the two look almost identical in photographs. We cover frame thickness, bolted joints, slatted bases and continuous guard rails, and we explain the materials you can expect at this level, from solid pine and rubberwood to powder coated steel. We also look at the features that genuinely earn their place, such as under bed drawers, trundles, beds that split into two singles and comfortable flat ladder treads, as well as the extras that are sensible to skip. Finally, we help you size the bed to your room, plan mattresses as part of the overall purchase and run through the safety checks every family should make before choosing a bunk bed....