How to make/sew a Tunnel/Dome/Curved shape Tent (or other idea's) for Top Bunk Bed.?

Q. I NEED to make tents for my kids bunk bed.
The bottom bunk is a piece if cake.
I need to know how to make a tent for the top bunk.
I can sew no problem.
The problem i'm having is the poles... I don't know what to look for, what they are called, anything about flexible poles... Nothing!!
i have several idea's (please look at the links).
And NO i do not want it hanging from the ceiling downwards. Lol!
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51BJP6Eqg1L._SL500_AA300_.jpg
http://bedzine.com/blog/bed-designs/bed-classic/bunk-bed-with-tent-and-curtain/
http://bunkybusiness.com/maxi11.L.jpg
ALSO... I LOVE THE IDEA OF THIS... AGAIN MY PROBLEM IS THE POLES... WHAT TO LOOK FOR AND THE FLEXIBILITIES OF IT...
http://dyijw76xix8sx.cloudfront.net/products/coaster-gi-pat-loft-bed/gipat_tentandslide.png

Answer
I'd suggest going to a camping goods store; tent poles can be purchased separate from the tents themselves - what you're looking for is "hoop-tent" poles. REI (http://www.rei.com) might be able to give you some information, or

Another option might be to go to a fabric store; believe it or not, some REALLY "old-timey" fabric stores still carry the stuff that was used for hoop skirts! Places that do work such as making vintage costumes would also have it - one of the best references for that might be Colonial Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Lastly, if the fabric that you're planning to use isn't heavy, you might check with gardening centers. They carry some stuff that is ordinarily used to make a "tent" over tender vegetable plants.

Hopefully one of those possibilities will do the job!

Does anyone have a bunk bed? Do you like it? Do your kids enjoy it? ?

sparkles

I bought one the other day and I want to feel good about my investment. I thought it would be a space saver and fun for my kids.
The ladder is actually on each side of the bunk. so there is no ladder hanging off, they will climb up and down the sides.

Answer
they are a great space saver, and great if you have 2 kids sharing a room, or they have a freind for an overnight

A couple cautions: ceiling fans & bunk beds do not mix. I'm a designer and just this summer we had to remove fans from kids rooms cause they got too close.

Also if your kids a restless sleeper, they could roll out of the top bunk. Also make sure the ladder is super secure.

Some fun things to do: tuck sheets or curtain panels under the top mattress to make a "tent" or fort for the bottom bunk. If its for one kid, the top could be solely for sleeping and the bottom banked out with pillows and stuffed animal for playing.

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What type of bed should I buy for my son?

kids tent bunk beds image

momto2boyz

He is 5 1/2 years old (tall and heavy for his age)
His room is 8ft x 10ft
He is afraid of heights, but has friends that could sleep over and use the top bunk if we decide on a bunk bed.

Any advice?

(his box spring just broke)

:(

Answer
A bunk bed would be nice depending on how well it is constructed. If he is large for his age though changes are that he will always be a larger person. I would say no to the bunk bed as they don't support weight that well (he will likely be a larger person his whole life).

Another alternative is a bed with drawers underneath. I think the official name for this bed style is a "Captains Bed". They are usually pretty sturdy beds and it would be able to support a lot of weight. Before upgrading to a double when we were first starting out me and my fiance slept on a twin size captains bed me, him and my pregnant belly...so I know it can handle weight. Basically it would solve a lot of the storage issues (for example if it has 3 drawers in the bottom you'd likely be able to fit underwear/pj's, shirts and pants. If it all fits you don't need a dresser). I noticed the room dimensions are a bit small when you consider the added furniture.

My motto is keep is simple and uncluttered. The less things that have to go in his room the cleaner his room will stay, the nicer it will look...the more he will and you will enjoy the space. My kids rooms are on the main floor so it's important for me to make sure they stay reasonably clean, so if your place is anything like mine that will be an important factor for you as well.

If friends sleep over in the summer and you have any kind of a yard tents can be a very fun alternative. If you have a room in your home, like a den or even the living room the kids can camp out in there in the wintertime. I did that with friends and it was fun, yes we stayed up late but in our rooms we'd stay up too with our toys we as parents we need to 'bit the bullet' and accept the kids will be up late on a sleep over. If you let them use the living room during the colder months, let them make a fort and have an indoor camp out....lol maybe as a kid I just loved camping but I promise I'm not the only one.

Best of luck =)

Does anyone have a bunk bed? Do you like it? Do your kids enjoy it? ?

sparkles

I bought one the other day and I want to feel good about my investment. I thought it would be a space saver and fun for my kids.
The ladder is actually on each side of the bunk. so there is no ladder hanging off, they will climb up and down the sides.

Answer
they are a great space saver, and great if you have 2 kids sharing a room, or they have a freind for an overnight

A couple cautions: ceiling fans & bunk beds do not mix. I'm a designer and just this summer we had to remove fans from kids rooms cause they got too close.

Also if your kids a restless sleeper, they could roll out of the top bunk. Also make sure the ladder is super secure.

Some fun things to do: tuck sheets or curtain panels under the top mattress to make a "tent" or fort for the bottom bunk. If its for one kid, the top could be solely for sleeping and the bottom banked out with pillows and stuffed animal for playing.

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