Bunk beds are one of the world’s greatest inventions – right up there with indoor plumbing, electricity, and the internet. Okay, maybe bunk beds aren’t that important to the functioning of society, but they sure are clever and fun and have helped a lot of families maximize space when they have more kids than bedrooms. These days there are almost infinite possibilities for these innovative inventions and today we’re sharing 10 awesome bunk beds to buy or DIY.

Side-Fold Murphy Bunk Bed found on DIY Network

Urban Bunk found on Pottery Barn Kids

Triple Bunk Hack – Mydal Bunk beds found on Ikea Hackers

Uptown Twin-Over Full Bunk Bed found on Land of Nod

DIY Twin Loft Bed…for under $100 found on Fun Cheap or Free

Newport Cottages Ricki Bunk Bed found on Layla Grace

Svarta Bunk Bed found on Ikea

Crib-Size Toddler Bunk Bed found on Lil Bunkers

DIY Ana White Jr. Loft Bed found on Bright Green Door

Camaflexi Twin High Loft Bed found on All Modern

These ten beds are just the tip of the iceberg of how versatile these beds can be! Which one’s your favorite? Let us know in the comments!