One of the more popular solutions for houses where space is at a premium is the trundle bed. Trundle beds were originally designed for servants to sleep within close proximity to their maters, but have risen in popularity as a general space-saving furniture item for the modern-day home. Trundle beds are offered in a wide range of sizes and are made from a variety of different materials. Due to the fact that trundle beds are close to the floor, they make a great alternative to the kids bunk bed, which can be unsafe for young children.
Trundle beds derive their name from the caster wheels of the lower most bed that allows it to slide out from beneath the main bed. Some trundle frames also have a pop up feature, which allows the lower trundle bed to raise up to the same level as the main bed. This has the advantage that you can make up a full-sized bed to accommodate adults, by simply placing the two beds together. Needless to say, trundle beds are great for an additional guest room in your house. Or even if you don’t have a spare room, but wish to accommodate the occasional guest, a trundle bed provides you with an additional single bed mattress, while not taking up space when it is no longer needed.
When you are shopping for a new trundle bed, you should keep in mind that style and the color, especially if you are attempting to match it with an existing bed in the house. You can also keep this in mind if you are purchasing a main bed for yourself. By purchasing a matching trundle bed, you’ll have an additional option for whenever a friend drops by unexpectedly, but when not in use, the bed should fit in nicely with the surrounding furniture and interior decor.
If you’d like a spare bed in the lounge room, then you might consider a daybed trundle bed option. This type of bed can serve as a couch throughout the day, but has the slide out trundle feature. Another popular option is the futon trundle bunk bed, with a futon for the lower bed of the bunk and a slide-out trundle bed beneath this. The futon can convert to a couch during the day and the overall furniture can sleep three in the space of one. Whichever trundle bed furniture you decide on, ensure that it matches the overall quality you seek and that it matches the interior look and feel of the room in which you will be placing it.