dorothy Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 My dc really, really, really want bunk beds. It makes sense given that their bedrooms are tiny. We aren't doing Christmas gifts, so I thought we could re-do rooms as the gift, but we are on a tight budget. Where can I buy inexpensive - but safe - bunkbeds? I do not have anyone to help assemble, so it would have to be pretty easy because I am not very handy. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Do you have an Ikea near you? I think Wal Mart even has a set - but i wasn't paying that much attention yesterday as i walked by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 check craigslist -- lots of people ditch perfectly good bunkbeds because kids are either outgrowing them or are remodeling like you wanna do ;) if you were in the DFW area, I just listed the full/twin metal bunkbed that we are getting rid of, and i included an option of delivery and assembly for people who can't do that themselves [so ask even if it doesn't explicitly say]. We aren't getting rid of them because they are unsafe, just that we are remodeling the younger two kiddo's room and splitting it, so the bunkbeds won't work for the idea we have in mind. If you were a bit more experienced w/ assembly, I'd suggest checking out the thrift stores. but you gotta know how to inspect which nuts n bolts should be in place to do that effectively..... OR: call a local church [or several till you get a positive answer-- even if you aren't a member] and explain your situation. They might have some handy people that can help you look and/or assemble a bunkbed. See if someone would be willing to volunteer their time to make a kids' Christmas wish come true :D good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 check craigslist --lots of people ditch perfectly good bunkbeds because kids are either outgrowing them or are remodeling like you wanna do ;) if you were in the DFW area, I just listed the full/twin metal bunkbed that we are getting rid of, and i included an option of delivery and assembly for people who can't do that themselves [so ask even if it doesn't explicitly say]. We aren't getting rid of them because they are unsafe, just that we are remodeling the younger two kiddo's room and splitting it, so the bunkbeds won't work for the idea we have in mind. If you were a bit more experienced w/ assembly, I'd suggest checking out the thrift stores. but you gotta know how to inspect which nuts n bolts should be in place to do that effectively..... OR: call a local church [or several till you get a positive answer-- even if you aren't a member] and explain your situation. They might have some handy people that can help you look and/or assemble a bunkbed. See if someone would be willing to volunteer their time to make a kids' Christmas wish come true :D good luck! :iagree: Check Craigslist. We just bought a beautiful trundle day bed for my dd from Craigslists and there were a lot of bunk beds listed. Make sure the bunk bed has a rail on the top bunk. My dh and ds bought an unassembled bunk bed at a garage sale. The top bunk has nothing to keep the child from rolling off in their sleep. So whenever my son has a sleep over we have to stuff a boogey board between the mattress and frame to make a safety railing. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midwestbelle Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 We got an inexpensive bunk bed set at Big Lot a few years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Check consignment stores too. If you belong to any Mom's groups in the area ask around there too. We got rid of a captains bed last year, and I did not even know anyone was looking until I posted something on our homeschool coop yahoo site. It was amazing the number of response we got, so perhaps not enough people know you are looking and the perfect one is in your friend's house! One thing that a friend forgot once was to take down any ceiling fans in the room before putting the bed up. Ouch, that was a lesson learned the painful way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 If you get Ikea ones make sure to only use the recommended mattress - we had box springs on one of ours and the extra weight broke the frame of the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-FL Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 We have lofts for our teens that we got from College Lofts. Their home page says they have bunks too. The nice thing is they're built of wood & are sturdy enough for adult-size/weight people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I think they were moving more toward babies as their own dc grew up. Put out the word and a set may come to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 definitely craigslist, but I've even seen bunk beds on freecycle, so check that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaof2andtwins Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Ours came from Big Lots about 4-5 years ago. Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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