Ivy League 2.0 White Twin/Twin Step Bunk Bed

Yes, the step bunk design is an ideal choice for safety and ease of use. Each of the five steps features a textured, slip-resistant strip to provide secure footing during ascent and descent. Unlike traditional vertical ladders, these wide steps offer a stable, staircase-like path to the top bunk, which is particularly beneficial for younger children or for those middle-of-the-night trips to the bathroom.

This specific model is designed as an integrated step bunk system to maximize stability and incorporate the built-in storage drawers. Because one end features a built-in ladder and the other is anchored by the storage steps, this unit is intended to remain in its bunked configuration and is not designed to be separated into two standalone twin beds.

This bed stands at 70.5 inches tall. To ensure a child can sit up comfortably on the top bunk without the risk of bumping their head, we recommend a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet (96 inches). This provides approximately 25 inches of clearance between the top of the bed frame and the ceiling, though the final space will depend on the thickness of the mattress you select.

The bed is crafted with high-quality wood veneers over a sturdy frame. Veneers are an excellent choice for children's furniture as they provide a consistent, smooth surface for the finish while offering increased resistance to the cracking or warping that can occur in fluctuating home climates. The fresh white finish is designed to be resilient and easy to wipe clean, maintaining its "new" look even in high-energy households.

This bed is a comprehensive organization solution for narrow rooms or urban apartment living where square footage is at a premium. By integrating five storage drawers directly into the entry steps, this design utilizes the bed's footprint for both sleeping and storage. This often eliminates the need for an additional dresser in the room, freeing up valuable floor space for a play area or a study desk.

For proper structural support and safety, this bed requires a Bunkie board for both the top and bottom units. Using a Bunkie board instead of a standard box spring ensures the mattress sits at the correct height relative to the safety guardrails. We recommend a low-profile twin mattress (typically 5 to 7 inches thick) for the top bunk to maximize the effective height of the protective rails.