When space is tight and you are considering buying a trundle bed, it is important to know how trundle beds work. Knowing the features and specifications of this one-of-a-kind bedroom furniture not only provides details that make a trundle purchase appealing, but it might also give you a reason to shop for another form of bedding.
Trundle beds are a pair of beds that work together, one is usually a twin size, but not always, and the other a bit smaller. The trundle, or lower bed, is fitted with rollers, sometimes known as wheels, and is made somewhat smaller than the top to allow it to slide and store under the upper bed frame.
As long as you have room to pull out the bottom frame for use, this sleeping arrangement offers a good bedding option for a small bedroom where space is needed during the day or in a guest room or office where you may want the extra two beds at random times but not on a regular basis. In addition to the two-in-one option, some models offer storage by incorporating drawers under the bed instead of incorporating a second smaller frame and mattress under the top bedding. Purchasing a trundle bed can also be a stylish addition to your home’s bedding if you choose a daybed with trundle or a trundle bed frame upholstered in fabric, carved in wood, or made of cast iron.
While a trundle could be considered high-ranking as a practical and even modern space-saving piece of furniture, other structural components of this type of bed frame can detract from its desirability in some cases.
When purchasing a rolling unit, the bottom should be purchased at the same time as the top frame to ensure a proper fit and proper support system. Purchasing the entire bedroom furniture at one time can result in a high initial cost. A mattress size unique to the lower trundle frame size must also be purchased to accommodate the smaller trundle size, restricting the buyer’s mattress choices for the lower mattress and creating the need for custom-sized sheets, both factors that can, both initially and later, increase the cost of this bedding option.
Parents considering a children’s trundle or teen trundle should also note that neither the top bedding nor the unit below will have box springs due to the physical necessity of storing one section under another section. If having that support is important to a parent, this would not be a good family choice. Also, due to the logistics of stacking two beds in one space, both beds will have thinner mattresses, a factor to consider when considering a purchase like this for seniors or anyone with a bad back.
While some of the trundle bed mechanisms can create a design that needs to be considered in some cases, trundle beds can be a great bedding option for individuals and families who need more sleeping space in smaller sleeping areas, in a guest room or home office that hosts visitors, and for children who may want the extra trundle for sleepovers now, but are more likely to use under-bed storage later in life. Considering the mechanics of the trundle bed and taking into account its excellent space saving features, a potential trundle bed buyer should be able to better understand if this is the best bedding option for them.
