Today standard ceilings are typically around 8' to 9' tall. Below 8' is considered low and above 9' is considered high. The general rule of thumb is that the top bunk needs to have 33 to 36 inches of space between the mattress and your ceiling.
Can you have a bunk bed with 8 foot ceilings?
Mid lofts and low bunks are the same height (61.5”/5.1 feet), and can comfortably sleep whomever is in the top bunk; even if you have a low ceiling. We recommend calculating at least a 2 foot/24” headroom over and above the height of your bed – so if your home has 8 foot ceilings, these beds would more than fit!
How much clearance do you need above a bunk bed?
Leave at least two feet of space between the bunk bed and the ceiling to prevent bumps. While bunk bed heights vary, the average bunk is usually between 5 1/2 and 6 feet tall.Nov 3, 2019
What height is a top bunk?
Measure Your Space Leave at least two feet of space between the bunk bed and the ceiling to prevent bumps. While bunk bed heights vary, the average bunk is usually between 5 1/2 and 6 feet tall.Nov 3, 2019
How high should a top bunk bed?
Below 8' is considered low and above 9' is considered high. The general rule of thumb is that the top bunk needs to have 33 to 36 inches of space between the mattress and your ceiling. This will give the child up top enough room to sit up comfortably without hitting their head.