How to Choose Bunk Beds for a Country Cottage

Country cottages are full of character, but low beams, narrow staircases and uneven floors make choosing a bunk bed more involved than it is in a modern home. This guide walks you through the process, starting with the building rather than the catalogue. We explain how to measure headroom beneath the lowest beam, how to check that the longest parts of a flat packed frame will make it up a winding staircase, and how to level a bunk on an old sloping floor. You will find advice on styles that suit cottage interiors, from solid pine and warm oak tones to simple painted and Shaker inspired frames, as well as guidance on small deep set windows, sloping eaves rooms, damp and ventilation. We also look at storage in rooms with few built in cupboards, choosing robust frames for holiday cottages, textiles with cottage character and the safety points that matter most in an older home....