A Bunk Bed Drawn Low

The Korlis bunk bed is the floor-height version of this twin over twin frame, drawn so the upper deck sits closer to the ground than a standard bunk carries it. Solid rubberwood posts stand at all four corners, joined into side rails that carry thirteen plywood slats across the upper deck, so a mattress goes down without a box spring. Guardrails enclose the upper bunk along both long sides, and the whole frame stops well under four feet, low enough to strip and make the top bed from standing rather than from the third rung. The ladder climbs at one end on flat steps drawn wider than a rung, taking a whole foot at a time. The lower bunk sits within a framed platform close to the floor.

FEATURES

• Floor-Height Bunk Frame keeps the whole structure under four feet, so the top bunk gets stripped and made from standing instead of from partway up the ladder
• Low Upper Deck sets the sleeping surface closer to the ground than a standard bunk, shortening the climb to a few steps at either end of the day
• Wide Flat Step Ladder climbs at one end on steps drawn to take a whole foot rather than narrow rungs that ask for a careful placement each time
• Full-Length Top Guardrails enclose both long sides of the upper bunk along the whole sleeping surface rather than stopping partway toward the foot
• Solid Rubberwood Frame carries the posts, rails and guardrails in dense hardwood, holding square through years of daily climbing up and down
• Thirteen-Slat Upper Deck supports the mattress directly, so no box spring is needed on the top bunk and air moves freely underneath
• Compact Bunk Footprint fits two twin sleepers into the floor space of one bed while keeping the frame low against the wall
• Kids' Room Footprint works in shared bedrooms, low-ceilinged rooms and small rooms where a full-height bunk would crowd the space overhead

Materials

• Frame and Posts: Solid Rubberwood
• Guardrails: Solid Rubberwood
• Ladder: Solid Rubberwood
• Upper Deck Slats: Plywood
• Hardware: Metal

Care Instructions

• Dust the frame with a dry cloth, following the grain rather than working across it
• Wipe finished surfaces with a soft damp cloth and dry immediately so water does not sit on the finish
• Avoid abrasive powders, scouring pads, bleach and solvent-based cleaners on any surface
• Keep the frame away from radiators, heat vents and long hours of direct sunlight
• Check the slats every few months to make sure none has shifted out of position
• Check the ladder and guardrail connections whenever you strip the upper bunk
• Sweep beneath the lower platform when the mattress comes off for a change of sheets
• Retighten every frame bolt after the first two weeks of use, then check them every few months
• Lift the frame clear of the floor when repositioning rather than dragging it