What are Trundle Beds?

Trundle beds are devices that provide sleeping space for two people without taking up the room of a conventional bed. The construction of a bed with trundle capability involves the placement of a slightly smaller platform under the top platform of the bed. Mattresses are placed on each of the platforms, with the smaller mattress and platform sliding easily under the main frame of the bed. The main advantage of using a trundle bed is that the device requires much less space in a room than a more conventional bed. When there is not a need for additional sleeping room, the lower bed is retracted and thus out of the way. The bed is a popular option in children’s rooms, because it allows for maximum play area during the day, but can still easily provide two children with their own beds at night. A slightly different design for the trundle bed calls for the bottom platform to pull out and up to a point that is level with the upper platform. With this design, the underlying platform is usuall ... more