12 modern bunk beds to take your room to the next level

Ah, the bunk bed. When we were kids, it was mostly a reason to race our siblings to the ladder and be the first to claim the top bunk. Now that we’re all grown up (and more likely to fight for the bottom bunk than the top), we appreciate bunk beds for other reasons.

In a small bedroom, modern bunk beds are a great way to add more sleeping space without sacrificing all the floor space. And for kids’ bedrooms, they’re a good option for two siblings who share a room or an only child who loves sleepovers. Adding full-size and twin XL bunk beds to the guest room allows you to invite more people or comfortably have a whole family (both the parents and the kids) sleepover.

We’ve rounded up our 12 favorite modern bunk bed designs so you can see how far this piece of bedroom furniture has come. Ready to check out modern bunk beds that feature minimalist silhouettes with clean lines and undeniable style?

12 modern bunk beds with next-level style

Modern bunk beds offer a sleek, minimalist style and come in a variety of sizes. Twin-over-twin bunk beds are an excellent space-saving option for kids’ bedrooms. Full-over-full or twin-over-full styles are perfect for growing teens and can help you sleep more people in your guest room. Whichever style you choose, you’ll be ready for your next slumber party.

1. Frankie Wood Twin Over Twin Bunk Bed

The geometric silhouette on the Frankie Wood Bunk Bed is anything but square. This two-toned bed frame features an angled, trestle-inspired silhouette that would look just as good with modern farmhouse decor as it would with mid-century modern decor. The natural wood tone and soothing slate blue bring nature-inspired hues to the bedroom. It’s also available in a two-toned white and natural design.

2. Oliver Twin Over Twin Bunk Bed

The Oliver Twin Over Twin Bunk Bed adds storage and style to the bedroom. The dark espresso finish contrasts with the white sliding doors of the storage compartment hidden below the bottom bunk. The vertical slats of the guardrails give this piece a Japandi-inspired design that’s both contemporary and calming.

3. Ryder Twin Over Twin Bunk Bed

For a rustic room design — like an industrial modern or modern farmhouse bedroom — the Ryder Twin Bunk Bed has a weathered finish that gives it a lived-in feel. The angled ladder makes it easier to climb up to the top bunk. And if arguing over the top bunk gets too loud, this bunk bed converts into two twin-size beds, giving you the flexibility to change your kids’ room as they grow and change.

4. Trisha Wood Twin Over Full Bunk Bed With Storage Drawers

We love the asymmetry of a twin-over-full bunk bed, and the Trisha wooden bunk bed creates instant visual interest with its tapered design. The full-size bottom bunk gives your kid room to grow, and the drawers below provide space-saving storage. The rounded groves of the guardrails and drawer pulls contrast with the squared edges of the rest of the design, giving you plenty of reasons to look a little longer at this seemingly simple modern design.

5. Garner Triple Full Bunk Bed With Ladder

The Garner Triple Bunk Bed is the ultimate setup for sleepovers, guest rooms, or big families in small spaces. This metal bunk bed features three tiers of full-size beds, giving sleepers plenty of room to spread out. The middle and top bunks have guardrails and separate ladders, so there are no bedtime traffic jams. The Garner is also available in a twin-size design to fit smaller spaces.

6. Littleton Twin Over Full Bunk Bed

The simple, rectangular silhouette of the Littleton Bunk Bed is the picture of modern design. The angled ladder makes climbing up to the top bunk easy, and the full-size bottom bed makes this a good choice for pre-teens and teens looking for extra space. We love the on-trend black furniture finish, but this bed is also available in blue, espresso, grey, and white.

7. Elliot Twin Over Twin Stairway Bunk Bed

Even easier than an angled ladder, the stairs on the Elliot Bunk Bed offer the sturdiest ascent to the top bunk. All three stairs also serve as drawers, and you can add three under-bed storage drawers to this bunk bed design for a total of six — enough to replace a dresser in tight spaces. The simple rectangular silhouette and slat guardrails make this piece perfect for contemporary or transitional interior design.

8. Meyers 2-Piece Metal Twin-Over-Twin Bunk Bed Set

If you think fitting three beds and a desk into your small sleeping space is impossible, think again. The Meyers Bunk Bed allows you to add a loft bed with a built-in desk, bookshelf, and pencil holder. With it, you can create a space-saving L-shaped bunk bed layout. And you don’t have to sacrifice style to do it. The perforated metal headboards and footboards in this design will add an industrial edge to any space.

9. Stephan Twin Over Twin Bunk Bed

We see your modern design, and we raise you futuristic design. The curved silhouette and steel metal frame on the Stephan Bunk Bed make us imagine looking out the windows of a spacecraft. It adds instant intrigue to a kids’ bedroom or contemporary guest bedroom. The symmetrical design also means there are two ladders, making the top bunk accessible from either side of the bed.

10. Sandler Twin Triple Bunk Bed

This low bunk bed design — with the bottom bunk at floor height — ensures there’s headspace for all. The solid wood construction is sturdy and sleek with a slat silhouette. Plus, the minimalist look gives the Sandler Triple Bunk Bed the versatility to work with a variety of interior design styles. It can also be separated into three twin-size beds or one twin bed and one bunk bed, giving you even more flexibility during your bedroom makeover.

11. Wrangle Hill Twin Over Twin Bunk Bed

With multiple space-saving add-ons, this is the perfect kids’ bunk bed when you’re trying to fit two beds in one small room (along with all of your other bedroom furniture). The Wrangle Hill Twin Over Twin Bunk Bed has ladders built into both ends of the bed, but you can also attach a set of stairs with built-in storage drawers. Plus, you can add more storage drawers or a trundle bed under the bottom bunk.

12. Fisher 2-Piece Metal Workstation Loft Bed Set

The Fisher Loft Bed Set is perfect for guest rooms and shared kids’ bedrooms. The top bunk is a twin-size loft bed while the bottom bunk is a full-size bed. You can style them separately or together to create an L-shaped bunk bed, giving your kids room to grow into this design. There’s a built-in workstation, which doubles as a nightstand for the full-size bed. And the metal bed frame and wood desktop add visual texture to this contemporary design.

These bunk beds are the tops

With modern bunk beds like these, your kids and guests won’t have to fight over who gets the top bunk. They’ll be sleeping in style no matter which level they choose.

But if you want to find the best style for your home, shop in person. Shopping online might seem like the most modern thing, but it can leave you with a very modern case of, “This looked better in the pictures.”

When you shop in person, you can ensure your modern bunk bed is sturdy and stylish before you buy. That way, you’ll get the bunk bed design dreams are made of.

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