New Jersey Baby Boomer

Bunk beds with desk, also known as a loft bed, is a very popular option for a child’s room or dorm room. Not only does this functional piece of furniture act as a bed, but it also enables children to have a place to play, study and learn. All of this takes up much less space than having both a desk and a separate bed.

Most of these products have a twin size bed on top and have stationary or removable guard rails to keep kids from rolling out. Some systems include a twin size mattress but many do not. The top bunk is accessible by utilizing the included ladder that is located either in the front or the side of the bed.

Instead of a lower bunk, there is a desk area. These workstations usually have plenty of room for kids to store all of their play or study related belongings. Modern styles also have ample room for computers, monitors and printers. Some even have built in CPU trays and power cord management systems. Other models are available with 2 beds and a desk and dresser combination.

Other popular features on a bunk bed could include cork bulletin boards, pegboard organizers, rolling media carts and a plethora of drawers, organizers and storage space. Some models also include a built in dresser that helps to optimize a bedrooms space even further.

The majority of these systems are built for both younger and older children. Many include front and rear safety rails and levelers for stability. Most can support weights up-to 200 plus pounds. As always, it is wise to purchase a loft bed that has these safety features and are Consumer Product Safety Commission and The American Society of Testing and Materials compliant.

Many colors and finishes are available on these products. Custom knobs or accessories make finding a bunk bed with desk easy for any bedroom or dorm room decor.

This is the big weekend, and yes, I’m excited about the Superbowl. I’m looking forward to watching our LOCAL team win…but I do wish that New Jersey could, for once, not be overshadowed by New York. After all, the New York Giants play at Giants Stadium in the Meadowlands IN NEW JERSEY, not New York. When we were first married, my husband and I lived in an apartment not much more than walking distance from the Stadium and passed it every day on the way to work.

We’ll be watching the Giants beat the Patriots, we hope, and a part of us will wish that for once, we could hear the name of our State, New Jersey, mentioned as the winning team.