The Best Cabin Beds for Older Children

Children quickly grow out of cartoon wallpaper and bright bed frames, yearning for the things that are more grown up. Cabin beds (also known as mid-sleepers) are a great middle ground because they are practical while retaining a fun element. 

What is a cabin bed? It’s a single bed with built-in storage like shelves, drawers, cupboards, and sometimes a desk for homework and art. This makes them ideal for small, oddly shaped bedrooms without floor space. 

While some cabin beds like the Julian Bowen Stella (pictured above) are perfect for young children, you can also get grown-up options for older children. 

Beds like the Julian Bowen Cookie are great for older children because they are practical, stylish, and not embarrassing in high school. 

This article reveals the best cabin beds for older children. 

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Pictured: Julian Bowen Cookie Midsleeper. Available from Bedstar. 

Julian Bowen Saturn 

If your child’s bedroom has the space, the Julian Bowen Saturn offers unbeatable practicality with a full-size side desk, three drawers, a cube bookcase, and additional shelves at the foot of the bed for lots of stuff. 

Pictured: Julian Bowen Saturn Midsleeper Bed. Available from Bedstar. 

The full-size side desk gives your child all the space they need for homework, studying, and drawing. The modern taupe and white colour scheme will fit into any bedroom perfectly, and the wide ladder makes access to the top bunk easy. 

Star Ultimate Milo Midsleeper 

The Star Ultimate Milo Midsleeper is an excellent pick for older children thanks to its modern grey silhouette, minimalist looks, and full-size desk. You can also situate the ladder and desk on either side to suit your bedroom’s layout.  

Pictured: Star Ultimate Milo Midsleeper – Grey. Available from Bedstar. 

This grey cabin bed has two drawers, two recessed shelves, and four small cube shelves built into the desk. The desk easily accommodates a full-size or kid’s office chair and is the perfect height for homework.  

Julian Bowen Cookie 

The Julian Bowen Cookie has ideal height, giving your kid a desk beside the bed, a cupboard, and three drawers. You can fit a standard office chair under the bed, and the underside is hollow, giving your kid storage space.   

Finished in white with black drawers and cupboard facings, this cabin bed is suitable for everyone and accepts a standard UK single mattress. It’s priced at £459 and is relatively easy to build, taking around two hours. 

Flintshire Billie Midsleeper 

The Flintshire Billie Midsleeper is a modern cabin bed with a contemporary white frame, arched bed ends, and storage space. It offers a chest of drawers, six shelves, and additional storage space underneath the desk. 

Pictured: Flintshire Billie 3FT Single Midsleeper Bed – White. Available from Bedstar. 

The desk is suitable for older children and is fully retractable on wheels, creating a smaller footprint that saves floor space. This is the perfect cabin bed for small bedrooms because it combines a bed with a desk and a chest of drawers.   

Julian Bowen Roxy 

The Julian Bowen Roxy (available in white or grey) is a beautiful cabin bed with a chest of drawers, four shelves, and a full-size, retractable side desk. It’s the perfect option for older children needing a practical bed and workspace. 

The solid pine frame oozes quality, and you can retract the pull-out desk, giving your kid more floorspace on a whim. It has a durable lacquered finish and costs only £549 – a small price for such a high-quality cabin bed. 

Pictured: Julian Bowen Roxy Sleepstation – White. Available from Bedstar. 

Safety notes about cabin beds 

Cabin beds are fantastic for older children, but there are a few things to bear in mind. 

Firstly, children under eight should not sleep any higher than 3ft off the ground for safety, so cabin beds are unsuitable for young children.   

Secondly, we recommend a maximum mattress height of 16cm on all cabin and bunk beds, so the guard rail is higher than the mattress. 

A cabin bed is a safe investment if you follow these two rules. Check out the full range by clicking on the following link cabin beds and our mid-sleepers. 

If you enjoyed this article, why not read our guide to choosing a children’s bunk bed?