When searching for a new bed in your home or apartment it is important to know the difference between different kinds of beds. I have found there to be quite a bit of confusion when it comes to "cabin beds" and "bunk beds". There are actually several large differences, and knowing them may help you narrow down what you are looking for prior to arriving at a furniture store.

The largest and most important contrast between a cabin bed and bunk bed is the intention of design with each. Traditionally, bunk beds were built to occupy the smallest possible floor space in a room and still provide a sleeping area for two or more people. In comparison, a cabin bed is usually a bit larger, and does not necessarily sleep more than on individual. Cabin beds and bunk beds can both include built in storage or work places, but again, cabin beds tend to be larger in general.

Cabin beds have been found to also be very versatile for both adults and children. In fact, many furniture stores in the United States and United Kingdom carry cabin beds that feature a full or twin style mattress, instead of the single size found on most bunk beds. In addition, there are many elevated cabin beds that include drawers, sofas, desks, or play areas underneath the sleeping surface itself. I have even seen a cabin bed that used a stair system to reach the top bunk instead of a ladder. Each stair was also a drawer for storage, with each drawer being a bit smaller than the one below it.

Next time you are looking for a new bed option for your home, make sure to research whether you are looking for a simple bunk bed, or a more advanced and useful cabin bed. There are plenty of online resources available to answer any question you may have, and bed manufactures themselves provide pictures and details of all their bed models online.