How to Put Together Bunk Beds With Blue Futons

Leave space to unfold the futon into a bed and still allow people to get safely out of their bunks and make their way around both pieces of furniture. This will help prevent nighttime accidents and trip hazards. Ensure that the unfolded futon does not block the bunk bed ladder, doorways or room exits. Locate the futon away from the bunk if children are tempted to jump across the furnishings.

Place the headboard of the lower bunk alongside and adjacent to the back of the futon, and you may fold the couch out alongside the bunk to create a wider, joined bed. Adjust the height of the bunk bed mattress or futon frame to create a smooth, continuous sleeping surface. Add matching sheets to all three beds to either hide the blue of the futon mattress or unify the color scheme of the beds.

Select a zero tolerance wall-hugger frame for a futon that sits flush to the wall and unfolds without coming into contact with the wall. This will save valuable inches in a small room.

Save even more space by opting for a bunk bed-over-futon instead of two individual pieces of furniture. Several combinations are available, including a twin mattress over either a twin- or a full-size bed, a bunk over work space with a desk for students, and a loft bed with a space beneath it for a futon that isn’t attached. Some versions offer storage beneath the beds. Allow the blue of the futon to stand alone as a statement piece within the room, or use items such as throw pillows or lap blankets to bring the blue of the futon into the upper bunk area.

Select bedding for the bunk bed that complements the blue color of the futon. A set of linens or a blanket in a matching blue or shades of blue will help tie the furnishings together. Use primary colors for a bold look, or red for contrast. Work in team or school colors if the room belongs to a student or sports fan. Use a blanket or slipcover to cover the futon mattress if its blue color does not work well with the palette chosen for the room.