14 clever ways to take your kid's bunk bed to the next level {issue 84}

Plus, the coolest triple bunk beds for kids.

May 12, 2022 No. 84 There's still time to check out Apartment Therapy's Small/Cool event in NYC! If you're in town, don't miss it! –Cambria, managing editor of Cubby 14 Clever Ways to Take Your Kid's Bunk Bed to the Next Level Two years ago, my son William (then four) told me in no uncertain terms that he and I were going to write a book about bunk beds. I'd just published my first book, The Little Book of Living Small, and a particularly cool L-shaped bunk bed in my book had ignited his passion. I created a Pinterest board and started a saved collection on Instagram to gather bunk bed inspo for him, and a funny thing happened. In humoring my son, I realized what a wide world of bunk beds there was… and I actually did end up writing a book about bunk beds, aptly titled The Bunk Bed Book.   Because books need to remain evergreen for years, I couldn't share all of my favorite bunk beds to buy. Nor could I include the many amazing accessories that are available to outfit your bunk beds. From easy-to-make bedding to battery powered lamps, there are a ton of great finds that can make the bunk bed experience even better for both kids and their parents!   Here are 14 products I love to trick out your bunks: read more > cubby ❤️ The classic locker comes home! Cannot get over these cool, colorful lockers from Mustard. They come in a rainbow of colors and a bunch of sizes, and are perfect for kids' rooms. Use the tall 'Twinny' as a closet, the 'Shorty' as a nightstand, or the 'Lowdown' for toy storage. Mix and match colors for something really fun!   live 9 of the Coolest Triple Bunk Beds for Kids Yes, triple bunk beds exist AND they come in incredibly cool setups. read more > The Small Storage Bins This Dad of 3 Is Obsessed With They're the best I've found for storing small toys and art supplies. read more > play This Old-School Storage Container Is the Perfect Way to Store Sidewalk Chalk and Outdoor Toys You'll definitely recognize it, but have probably never seen it used like this! read more > How to Host an Epic Scavenger Hunt … and why it's the perfect kids party activity. read more > eat How I Turn Trader Joe's Fried Rice into a Filling Meal for My Family It's delicious, it's filling, and it can be ready in 20 minutes. read more > I've Made Paul Hollywood's Chocolate Babka Too Many Times to Count It's the warm and fudgy family dessert we all crave. read more > cubby finds: spring gingham pillow chair plate sheets ask maxwell My partner and I have a wonderful daughter, and our family feels complete. However, when we tell others that we're "one and done," the reaction is often one of dismay. The message for a single-child household is often one of deprivation; that our daughter won't have enough family when we're gone, or we're keeping her from enjoying siblings. How might you address some of this internal parent guilt (not to mention, the single-child naysayers)? –Cordelia Dear Cordelia,   I'm flattered that you trust me enough to attempt to answer such a big question. This is far beyond how-to wallpaper a bedroom wall. While I don't think I have THE answer to your question, here are my thoughts.   First of all, if you're both happy and feel good about your decision that's all that matters. That is REAL and your daughter will know that too. We are all primates, which means we model our behavior and feelings completely on our parents' behavior and feelings. Children are happy when their parents are happy.   We could simply stop there, if we wanted to, but let's go on in the spirit of this column… read more > Maxwell Ryan is a father and was an elementary school teacher in NYC before founding Apartment Therapy. He'd love to answer your question: askmaxwell@cubbyathome.com ( trust us ) but the cuddles     Unsubscribe or Manage Your Preferences  View this email in your browser  Apartment Therapy is full of ideas for creating a warm, beautiful, healthy home. If we've inspired you, we may receive a share of purchases made through this email. Apartment Therapy Media 270 Lafayette Street, Suite 1300 New York, NY 10013 ABOUT | CONTACT US | PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS OF USE