First-time college students have a lot to look forward to in their first years in school, and sleeping far away from their
parents is probably a huge highlight for many. One downside to that independence is that their independence must often be shared with someone else, most notably a roommate. Sharing one’s bedroom with another is hard enough, but considering the tight space so commonplace amongst freshman dorm rooms, it won’t be only the room that is being shared.
Having a loft bed is not something many 17, 18, and 19 year-olds look forward to. That doesn’t mean using bunk beds is unworkable. When you first arrive at your dorm room, check out the bunk bed mattress type. If it’s extra long, as is the case at many universities, at least you won’t have to worry about having your legs hang off the end of the bed if you’re on the tall side. If you are tall and are stuck with a bunk bed mattress that’s too short, you can always opt to take the bottom bunk and prop up your legs with some other materials. Creativity is essential to making this work.
The quality of the mattress will also need to be considered. If it’s lumpy or too rigid, you may find yourself tossing and turning a lot. Top or bottom bunk, if that happens too often you’ll probably wake up your roommate, and he/she won’t likely be a happy camper after being shaken out of a deep sleep. Using a foam mattress topper is best for lumpy, uneven beds thanks to the even layout of the foam. If the problem is more a rigidity problem, you can opt for a feather mattress topper instead, as it will be soft and comfortable even on a hard mattress. If the bed’s too soft, there’s always the floor at least!
Bunk beds have been shared by college students for generations, and this should be looked at as an opportunity instead of a nightmare. Soon enough, you’ll have your own bed in your own room again, so getting through this obstacle will be one of your last big bedroom challenges (until you meet that special someone, at least). Until then, a few add-ons and adjustments can make just about any bunk bed scenario workable, so long as you’re not prone to rolling off the top bunk (that’s what nets are for, anyway).
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