25 Bunk Room Ideas People of All Ages Will Love

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Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliott

Space-saving bunk beds make kids room more functional and sleepover ready, but dedicated bunk rooms are built to sleep a crowd, evoking memories of summer camp and family weekends at the lake. Whether you’re looking to create a sleepover space in the attic for the grandkids, or decorate your beach house guest room for groups of friends, these swoon-worthy bunk rooms from a range of interior designers are functional, stylish, and designed to delight people of all ages.

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    Farmhouse

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    Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliott

    This handsome farmhouse bunk room from Chango & Co. uses dark stained wood, metal railings, crisp white walls, and graphic checked and striped bedding to create a timeless space for kids and adults alike. Built-in wall cubbies give everyone a place to store their bedtime essentials, and dedicated wall sconces for each of the six beds defines the space while giving everyone their own reading light.

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    Big Brass Bed

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    Design by Becca Interiors

    Designed for a young family, this custom bunk room from Becca Interiors has soothing pistachio green walls, a spacious bed on the ground floor, and monumental brass bunk beds built up into the semi-vaulted ceilings.

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    Clean Lines

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    Design by JLF Architects / Photo by Audrey Hall

    This Wyoming bunk room from JLF Architects has clean lines, built-in pale wood bunk beds, and plenty of floor space for playtime.

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    Multifunctional

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    Design by Studio Life/Style / Photo by Sam Frost

    This multifunctional bunk room from Studio Life/Style has a wall of double floor-to-ceiling bunk beds in warm stained wood that are perfect for adults or teens. A sitting area outfitted with contemporary furniture in shades of gray and black faces away from the sleeping area to provide a comfortable place to socialize.

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    Soft Neutrals

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    Design by Christina Kim Interior Design

    This soft, neutral bunk room from Christina Kim Interior Design has a set of built-in double bunk beds that run most of the length of the wall, while a long wraparound banquette window seat adds seating for reading and socializing. The beds each have their own set of opaque pastel green privacy curtains to block out light.

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    Beach House

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    Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Jacob Snavely

    This Amaganset beach house bunk room from Chango & Co. has Greek island vibes, with its mix of white and blue, tassled striped throw blankets, and rattan pendant light. Taking advantage of the soaring ceilings, a central ladder leads up to a third story, complete with its own set of lookout windows that flood the space with natural light.

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    Adult Friendly

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    Design by Mel Bean Interiors / Photo by Alyssa Rosenheck

    This adult-friendly pale wood bunk room from Mel Bean Interiors can sleep a crowd. Top bunks are easily accessible by a staircase equipped with a black metal stair railing so that even older adults can use it comfortably. Each bed cubby is outfitted with a bed large enough for couples or friends who don't mind sharing, with a dedicated sleeping light, headboard cubby, and sleek metal railing on the top bunks that keeps them secure while remaining open to the room.

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    Boho Style

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    Design by Kate Marker Interiors

    This white-washed cottage bunk room from Kate Marker Interiors has tons of windows, and boho style touches like a patterned rug, star-shaped pendant light, leather pouf, and rattan side table that add personality to the all-white room.

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    Angled

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    Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Lane Dittoe

    This sleek bunk room from Mindy Gayer Design Co. is grown up enough for adults with its neutral gray-and-white palette, patterned pillows, and pared down aesthetic. But the angled bunk beds will also work for kids.

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    Cabana

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    Design by Christina Kim Interior Design

    This surf shack cabana bunk room from Christina Kim Interior Design has built-in bunk beds that take advantage of the high ceilings to provide plenty of head room, the perfect setting for sleepovers and post-surf naps.

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    Hamptons Modern

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    Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliott

    This polished modern Hamptons bunk room design from Chango & Co. features a twin set of queen-sized custom-built bunk beds that provide a comfortable space for kids and adults. The soft blue paint and pale wood steps on a central staircase bring the beach house vibes, while arched wood-slat clad ceilings add soft curves, making the grand-scale space feel airy and inviting.

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    Boys In the Attic

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    Design by Kara Mann

    Not every bunk room has to have stacked bunk beds. In this airy Nantucket cottage attic boys bunk room, interior designer Kara Mann worked around the room's architecture, installing two twin beds toe to toe and another off to the side. She accented the pale wood flooring and white shiplap walls with navy throw blankets and accent pillows to create a chic minimalist room built for sharing.

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    White and Bright

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    Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer

    This bunk room from Marie Flanigan Interiors has white shiplap clad walls, white privacy curtains, an industrial pendant light, and black-and-white check bedding that adds some dimension to the all-white space.

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    Side by Side

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    Design by Maite Granda

    Interior designer Maite Granda turned this Florida kids room into a de facto bunk room with a pair of bunk beds lined up against the long wall. The top bunk is positioned in the middle of the room's windows, providing light and views for everyone on the bottom and top bunks.

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    Seating Area

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    Design by Mel Bean Interiors / Photo by Alyssa Rosenheck

    This grown up bunk room from Mel Bean Interiors features stacked bunks against the back wall and a conversation space in the middle of the room for socializing before bed.

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    Red, White, and Blue

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    Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Raquel Langworthy

    This light and bright bunk room from Chango & Co. has room for built-in bunk beds accessible by a playful suspended swing ladder, with a third bed beneath the windows that doubles as a window seat. Bold graphic textiles in shades of red, white, and blue give the room a crisp and energized feel.

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    Small Space

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    Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Vanessa Lentine

    This small space bunk room from Mindy Gayer Design Co. has a large bed on the floor for adults and a lofted bunk bed for kids to accommodate guests of all ages.

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    Contemporary

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    Design by Courtney St. John Studio / Photo by Gibeon Photography

    This contemporary bunk room from Courtney St. John Studio is set up for kids, but is sleek enough to work for teens and adults.

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    Head to Toe

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    Design by Christina Kim Interior Design / Photo by Raquel Langworthy

    This top floor bunk room from Christina Kim Interior Design sleeps three, with a pair of twin beds lined up toe-to-toe and a third on the opposite side of the room. A window seat leaves space to read or relax.

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    Kids Bunk Room

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    Design by INC Architecture & Design / Photo by Annie Schlechter

    This playful dedicated kids bunk room from INC Architecture & Design has custom sleeping cubbies carved from laser cut wood, painted vivid green, and lit with individual wall sconce reading lights.

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    Rustic

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    Design by WRJ Design / Photo by Tuck Fauntleroy

    This bunk room from WRJ Design has rustic wood bunks, aged metal ladders, checkered privacy curtains, and a masculine palette of brown and blue.

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    Modern Farmhouse

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    Design by Martha O'€™Hara Interiors / Photo by Spacecrafting Photography

    This modern farmhouse bunk room from Martha O’Hara Interiors has a soft neutral palette of pale wood, white, and gray, with a wallpapered ceiling to add a touch of whimsy, and a barn door to hide it away when not in use.

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    Pink and White

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    Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer

    This bunk room from Marie Flanigan Interiors has custom built bunks clad in white horizontal shiplap to match the walls and provide a seamless look. Pale pink bunk bed ladders and rosy bedding accents add softness and a gentle touch.

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    Natural

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    Design by Studio Life/Style / Photo by Sam Frost

    This bunk room from Studio Life/Style has two double beds on the floor that can accommodate kids or adults, and an upper bunk accessible by a ladder for extra sleeping room. The wood-clad bunk beds are complemented with industrial black reading sconces and textured bedding in shades of forest green, beige, and white.

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    Gang of Eight

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    Design by Kirsten Brockner Interiors / Photo by Allison Corona

    This bunk room from Kirsten Brockner Interiors is large enough to fit four bunk beds in a U-shaped configuration that's perfect for pillow fights and group sleepovers.