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6 IKEA hacks that will transform your KURA into a bunk bed

The IKEA KURA bed is one of the most popular pieces of furniture in children's rooms – and for good reason. The convertible bunk bed can be flexibly adapted to the age and needs of your child: whether as a floor-level cot for the little ones or as a space-saving bunk bed with a play cave underneath. With creative IKEA KURA hacks from Limmaland, you can customise the simple bed and turn it into a real highlight in the children's room. Discover the best ideas for making the IKEA KURA bunk bed more beautiful, practical and child-friendly.

Kuschelecke im KURA Kinderbett

1. Curtain for the IKEA cosy cave

A cosy corner in your child's bedroom allows them to develop their own personal space. Here, they can snuggle up, read, listen to audiobooks or admire their little treasures. And you can create the perfect little hideaway under the IKEA bunk bed. This saves space and adds extra cosiness to your child's bedroom.

Curtains for your IKEA loft bed 

Pleasantly soft muslin curtains in 4 different trendy colours for your child's room. 

  1. Choose your favourite colour.
  2. Choose the curtain in a double pack for the long side or individually for the head side.
  3. Order the matching wooden rods for hanging.

KURA Hochbett mit Gardinen

HULE STĂ…NG

Curtain rod for IKEA KURA bed
€22.95

HULE STĂ…NG

Curtain rod for IKEA KURA bed
€22.95

LILLE HULE

Curtain for IKEA KURA Bed
€68.95

HULE STĂ…NG

Curtain rod for IKEA KURA bed
€12.95

LILLE HULE

Curtain for IKEA KURA Bed
€34.95
IKEA Kura Hochbett mit Vorhängen und Weltraumstickern

2. IKEA KURA bed becomes a play world

bunk bed and play world in one? Anything is possible with our clever IKEA hacks for the KURA bed. Our lovingly designed furniture film transforms your bunk bed into the most beautiful play world. And it only takes a few minutes: our decal is tailor-made to fit your IKEA KURA, easy to apply without bubbles and CE-certified for use in your child's bedroom.

Design your KURA exactly the way you want it!

Forget about time-consuming projects with brushes and varnish. Choose the size of your foil set – you can decide whether you want to cover it completely or only partially laminate.
Kura Hochbett Hack

3. Enhance the interior of your KURA IKEA bed

What's inside counts too! You can transform your KURA cot not only from the outside, but also from the inside. Your little hideaway in the nursery will be even cosier with our child-friendly films. Simply use our decal set for head side to apply the film to the inside.

IKEA KURA mit BĂĽcherregal

4. Favourite books in the KURA cave 

What could be cosier than browsing through your favourite books in your little hideaway under the KURA bed? That's exactly why we have practical book shelves that allow you to conjure up a small bookcase in no time at all. Super practical, right?

Order bookshelves

Kura Hochbett Sticker

5. House roof or baldachin for the KURA loft bed

The house roof IKEA bunk bed is very popular on Pinterest and Instagram. If building a small house with a roof out of the bed is too complicated, you can also attach a baldachin to it. A canopy over the cot provides a sense of security and gives the child a cosy, very special cave where creative thoughts can run free and the child's imagination has free rein. IKEA offers canopies and canopies in various designs.

Make it easy for yourself – KURA laminate instead of costly renovations

Kura Trofast Hack

6. Stairs for the IKEA KURA bunk bed

Suitable for the IKEA KURA bed. For little adventurers: IKEA KURA with stairs or slide To make it even easier for your children to get into the bunk bed, you can also attach a stepped IKEA TROFAST shelf to the side of the bed. This serves as stairs and offers plenty of storage space thanks to the integrated boxes. If you're feeling particularly adventurous, you can attach a slide to the IKEA KURA. But please always be extra careful. Safety first. 

Turn your IKEA KURA into a loft bed in no time!

Did you know that you can simply turn the IKEA KURA bed upside down to transform it from a floor bed into a bunk bed – without any tools or dismantling? Many people don't realise how easy this change is. The entire bed frame remains intact; it is simply turned upside down. This allows you to adapt the cot to your child's needs in no time at all – without any great effort.
niedriges KURA Bett mit Musterfolie

Transform your KURA with our IKEA hacks

You don't need to be a DIY expert to transform your IKEA bunk bed into a unique piece of furniture for your child's bedroom. Discover all our enchanting products for your KURA now.

Everything you need to know about the IKEA KURA bed

The IKEA KURA bed is a real all-rounder in the children's room – convertible, space-saving and ideal for creative IKEA hacks. Whether as a floor bed for the little ones or as a bunk bed for schoolchildren: the KURA grows with your child and offers endless design possibilities. No wonder it is one of the most popular children's beds at IKEA and one of our favourites at Limmaland.

  • From what age is the IKEA KURA suitable? 

The IKEA KURA cot is suitable for children from around 2 years of age – you can then assemble it in the low floor version. Here, your child can sleep safely at mattress height, and there is even room for you to read or cuddle. As soon as your child is older and wants a bunk bed, you can easily convert the IKEA KURA cot into a bunk bed. 

  • When can my child start sleeping in the KURA loft bed?

According to IKEA, the bunk bed is recommended for children aged 6 and above. It has a sturdy railing that protects against falling out. For additional safety, you can also retrofit a fall-out protection. Practical: the IKEA KURA is lower than other bunk beds and therefore safer. The low height also makes it easier for parents to say good night. We'll tell you when your child is ready to sleep in their own bed and how best to make the transition.

More about their own bed

  • How sturdy is the IKEA KURA bed?

The maximum load capacity of the KURA loft bed is 100 kg – that's enough for your child and even for you when reading or cuddling together. It is important to use a suitable mattress with the recommended height so that the fall protection at the top is maintained.

  • Which mattress fits the IKEA KURA?

The IKEA KURA bed is designed for mattresses measuring 90 x 200 cm. When using it in the bunk bed, make sure that the mattress is no higher than 12 cm so that the fall protection remains effective.

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