What Is a Pyramid Bunk Bed?
Significance Traditional bunk beds are often designed for children and as such as composed of smaller twin or single-bed mattresses. The pyramid bunk bed allows for people of various sizes to utilize the bunk bed design. The bottom bed is larger and can fit up to two people, while the upper bunk is designed for one person. Mattress Sizes This type of bunk bed is designed with a full size mattress on the lower bunk with a twin or single mattress on the top bunk. The bottom bunk is wider and the frame of the bottom bunk extends further out than the top bunk. Some bunk beds may come with two twin mattresses or two full mattresses but in order to be considered a pyramid bunk bed, the upper mattress must be smaller. Frame Dimensions According to Bunkbedking.com the average dimensions for a pyramid bunk bed are 69 1/2″ high x 81″ long x 58″ deep. The depth is measured at the widest point of the bunk bed frame, in this case the lower bunk. Misconceptions Some bunk bed frames are sold just as
