Trundle Bed Types

Trundle beds offer sleeping accommodations for guests without hogging a lot of space. A second bed stores under the main bed until needed. Pop-up trundle beds can be raised so that both beds are the same height. Sleeping space can be equivalent to one king-size bed or used as two separate twin-size beds. Another variation of the pop-up trundle bed is the lift-up trundle, which has folding legs. Lift-up trundles are less expensive than pop-ups and require more effort for setup and take-down, but the end result is the same.

Pull-out trundle beds remain low to the floor. Attention should be paid to the amount of space beneath the bed before choosing a trundle and mattress. Twin trundle bed mattresses range from 8-10 inches thick. Drawer trundle beds are considered pull-outs and are available only in wood. These are similar to bunk beds, except that the drawer remains on the floor and the trundle is not directly below the upper bed. Some trundle beds have a pull-out bed with storage drawers below.