Experimenting with materials led to the team replacing the bed's edges with fabric. This meant that they managed to reduce the amount of metal by almost one third compared to similar beds. "We found a strong polyester material that also gives the bed a nice and cozy feel ― both when the children hang out there with friends and when it’s time to sleep."
VITVAL Bunk bed frame, white/light grey, 90x200 cm
€ 389
Mattress and bedlinen are sold separately.
Must be completed with
How to get it
Soft shapes and fabric guardrails. These are the details that make this bunk bed unique. Perfect when you need space for two, but have limited space. Pimp it with accessories from the MÖJLIGHET series.
Article Number804.112.72
Product details
Easy to assemble since the fabric is divided into sections and the edge bands are elastic.
You can also use the lower bed as a sofa since the side panel is high and can be used as a backrest.
If you want to make the bed even more comfortable and personal, you can complete with MÖJLIGHET pillow and bed pocket – they are dimensioned for the VITVAL series.
The construction is light but steady, and has soft shapes.
The ladder mounts on the right or the left side of the bed.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Good to know
Two persons are needed for the assembly of this furniture.
Bed base included.
Mattress and bedlinen are sold separately.
Max load indicates static weight, in other words the load which the bed withstands if you lie or sit on it.
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
Materials and care
Material
- Basematerial/ Slat holder:
- Steel, Epoxy/polyester powder coating
- Fabric:
- 100% polyester (min. 90% recycled)
Care
Textile
Machine wash, max 40°C, normal process.
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Iron, max 150°C.
Do not dryclean.
Safety and compliance
High beds and the upper bed of bunk or loft beds are not suitable for children under 6 years due to the risk of injury from falls.It is important not to screw hooks or handles onto the bed or hang ropes or belts in which children can get caught when playing.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
VITVAL Bunk bed frame804.112.72Weight & measurements
- Length: 207 cm
- Width: 97 cm
- Height: 162 cm
- Mattress length: 200 cm
- Mattress width: 90 cm
- Max. thickness, mattress: 13 cm
- Distance between beds: 91 cm
- Free height under furniture: 23 cm
- Max. weight/sleeping level: 100 kg
Package details
This product comes as 3 packages.
VITVAL
Article Number804.112.72This product has multiple packages.
- Width: 38 cm
- Height: 6 cm
- Length: 166 cm
- Weight: 22.50 kg
- Package(s): 1
- Width: 23 cm
- Height: 6 cm
- Length: 204 cm
- Weight: 23.00 kg
- Package(s): 1
- Width: 27 cm
- Height: 12 cm
- Length: 101 cm
- Weight: 14.00 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Great bed, but impossible to wash the fabric panels.DanielleWe bought this bunk bed 3 years ago for our then 6 & 8 year olds. Within 6 months it started to squeak quite a bit. Now it squeaks and creaks anytime either of them turn over. It's not a huge issue and they've never mentioned it, but it irritates me a bit. The most frustrating thing about this bed is it is impossible to remove the fabric to clean it after it's been assembled. Three years of constant use and the front panel is dirty on the top edge where my son leans holds. Considerably so that I really need to put it in the washing machine as it looks gross. I've taken out a bunch of screws, then gone back to the assembly instructions and realised that I have to disassemble the ENTIRE bed to remove this one fabric panel. This is not at all practical. For a kids bed it should be removable so it can be washed. I expect better solutions from IKEA.
Solid and Sturdy, but Some Assembly Challenges - Stuck and stripped screwAudreyThe bunk bed is very solid and well-built, which I appreciate. However, I encountered a few issues during assembly:
1. Stripped Screws: Two screw heads stripped very easily, making it impossible to remove them if I need to disassemble the bed in the future (which is important since I rent and may need to move).
2. Misaligned Frame: One of the frames had asymmetrical holes, leaving a screw about 2-3 centimeters out of place. Because of this, I couldn’t properly secure it—and now it’s stuck.
3. Long Assembly Time: It took me around 6-7 hours on the first day and an additional 1.5 hours the next day to complete the assembly.
Without these problems, I would have happily given this product 4 or 5 stars. Hopefully, these issues can be addressed for future customers.
Perfect strong bed! AnnaI thought the bed would be unstable but it is an excellent, stable system, although difficult to assemble. Doesn't wobble one bit
Excellent solid bunk bedsCiaraBought these at the weekend as felt they were the most solid that I had looked at. Only downside was that it took about 6hrs for 2 of us to assemble and we are fairly handy. If you are getting these make sure you have a drill with allen key attachments! Apart from this, they are really super bunkbeds, very solid and good sturdy lats. I have these in a small bedroom and they do not take over the space. Really happy with them.
Screes get stuckMark4 of screws would not go in all the way and warped which means I won't be able to dissamble now. Not ideal for a rental house
Customer reviews
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Accessories for VITVAL
Story
More relaxing, less materials
Where do your children spend most of their waking hours at home? Quite likely the answer is in their bed. Because when life for slightly older children today often revolves around phones, tablets and friends, a lot more space than that “hub” isn’t really needed. With VITVAL loft bed and bunk bed, we wanted to make comfortable and cosy beds for all children who prefer hanging out there. But the goal was also to considerably reduce the amount of materials to save on nature's resources.
Metal is a durable and stable material and really suited VITVAL bed frames. The question was just how much we could reduce the amount of the metal used without decreasing stability and safety. Product developer Anna Carme and her colleagues performed detailed calculations and safety tests. "We came a long way", says Anna. "But it was not enough ― we thought the bed frames were still too heavy."
30% less metal
Easy to assemble
"The fabric is mounted on the frame", explains Anna. "And to ensure that the assembly is simple for all parents, we invited a number of people to test it out." The tests then led to the team dividing the fabric into sections and making the yellow edge bands more flexible so that they are easier to pull on. "I love playing detective, to look for and investigate what we have for different alternatives", says Anna. "Nothing beats the feeling when you finally find a good solution."
Material
What is steel?
Steel has unique characteristics when it is stretched and shaped since it remains strong. It provides strength to everything from skyscrapers and cars to bed frames and outdoor furniture. The steel industry is moving in the direction of more energy-efficient production and stronger steel qualities. It doesn’t lose any of its properties when recycled and today steel is one of the most recycled materials in the world.
Form design process
More relaxing, less materials
The idea with VITVAL loft bed and bunk bed was to make comfortable and cosy beds for all children who like hanging out with their phones, tablets and friends. But we also wanted to save on nature’s resources and limit the amount of metal in the beds. So how do you achieve two so different goals at the same time? Our solution was to make the bed edges out of a strong polyester fabric that gave the bed a nice and cosy feel ― and we thereby reduced the metal by 30% in each bed.