How far from the ceiling should a bunk bed be options

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How far from the ceiling should a bunk bed be should in the range of the 30 top selling models with an average of 29” from the ceiling and the most with 36” and least 16”. The best is 36″ for older children and 29″-33″ for younger and smaller sleepers.

Table 1. Summary of Average Space Between Top of Bunk Bed and Ceiling

	8′ Ceiling	9′ Ceiling	10′ Ceiling
Average	29	41	53
Max space	56.4	68.4	70.4
Min space	16	28	32

Update Jan 2, 2023: DIY build your own bunk beds book here at Amazon.

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Child’s Height Today and Tomorrow

If you are buying or building a bunk bed it is important to consider the height of the child that is going to be sleeping on the top bunk and until about what age. Things to consider:

Is there an older sibling with his or her own bedroom? How much older than the sibling who is going to be sleeping in the top bunk? Is the older sibling many years older and likely to move onto college in five years?
Height of parents and older siblings. If the parents and most relatives are 5’6” the space between the top of the bunk bed and the ceiling can be less than if the parents and relatives are all over 6′ tall.
If you are buying or building triple bunk beds it is likely that you will want to stay in the 16” to 24” space to the ceiling.

Ceiling Height

Most homes in the US and Canada have a standard ceiling height of 96”. If your house has nine or ten-foot ceilings there is much more room to space the bunks and those numbers are also included in the tables below.

I spent a lot of time researching and compiling a list of heights of top-selling bunks in a table that you can see here, how much they cost and weigh here, and how to build one DIY.
Scott Boyd

Child’s Comfort in Small Spaces

Some children prefer as much space as possible. Others are comfortable in small areas and are fine with only 16” of room to the ceiling. Others may not be comfortable with only 16” but fine with 30”.

Table 2. Space Between Top of Bunk Bed and Ceiling

Manufacturer	Model	Retailer	Height”	Space to Ceiling 8′	Space to Ceiling 9′	Space to Ceiling 10′
Seneca	Bunk Bed	Costco	67.8	28.2	40.2	52.2
Dakota	Twin/Full Trundle	Costco	65.5	30.5	42.5	54.5
Caramia	Maddox Staircase	Costco	66.5	29.5	41.5	53.5
Beckham	NA	Costco	75	21	33	45
Tanner	NA	Costco	78	18	30	42
Astoria	NA	Costco	69	27	39	51
Dinsmore	NA	Ashley Furniture	59.6	36.4	48.4	60.4
Halanton	NA	Ashley Furniture	61.1	34.9	46.9	58.9
Leo	NA	Ashley Furniture	69.3	26.7	38.7	50.7
Lulu	NA	Ashley Furniture	69	27	39	51
Lettner	NA	Ashley Furniture	65	31	43	55
Kaslyn	NA	Ashley Furniture	62	34	46	58
Better Homes & Gardens	Leighton	Walmart	64.6	31.4	43.4	55.4
Merax	NA	Walmart	65	31	43	55
Mainstays	Premium	Walmart	63	33	45	57
Dhp	NA	Walmart	72	24	36	48
Angel Line	Freemont	Walmart	65	31	43	55
Dorel Living	Brady	Walmart	64.5	31.5	43.5	55.5
Costway	NA	Walmart	66.5	29.5	41.5	53.5
Powell	Levi	Walmart	67.5	28.5	40.5	52.5
Premium	NA	Walmart	68	28	40	52
K & B Furniture	Arched	Walmart	64	32	44	56
Zinus	Luna	Walmart	60	36	48	60
Walker Edison Recommended	Wood Bunk	Amazon	65	31	43	55
Max & Lily	Bunk Bed	Amazon	65	31	43	55
Home Accent Furnishings	Sunrise Metal	Amazon	68	28	40	52
King’s Brand	Wood Arched	Amazon	64	32	44	56
ACME	Limbra	Amazon	65	31	43	55
ACME	Cairo Triple	Amazon	74	22	34	46
Coaster Home	Wrangler Hill	Amazon	80	16	28	40
Average			67	29	41	53
Highest			80”	36.4	58.4	70.4
Lowest			59.6”	16	28	42