25+ IKEA Kura Bed Ideas & Hacks

The IKEA Kura bed is a firm favorite with parents all over the world…just emphasizing the reach IKEA furniture has all over the world. The Kura frame is a a low profile bed frame, which means that it is perfect for a kids room, but importantly, it is suitable as a toddler bed. As far as bedroom furniture goes, the Kura loft bed is very popular.

It’s a reversible bed too making it very versatile and perfect for meeting your specific needs. It is described as a loft bed but it can also be used as Kura bunk bed. It is made from pine wood and has a slatted bed base. It is raised, thus making the most of your floor space, leaving plenty of storage space below. A point to note for those who are thinking of placing your mattress on the floor, be careful. All mattresses, especially a double mattress, need room to breathe, otherwise there is a risk of mold forming…which is not good for your bedroom.

What about the IKEA Kura bed hack? Yes, there are hacks and boy, do they make a difference. You can literally transform this little IKEA bed into a Kura toddler bunk bed…and it’s easy to do too! It is a DIY IKEA hack that needs very little skill nor do you need any specialized tools.

The IKEA Kura bunk bed is a simple hack. You simply upgrade the plain insert that it comes with. You can add some vinyl stickers, wall paper it to match the room or even upholster it, to add a next level premium feel that gives a custom look.

Another desirable IKEA Kura hack is turning the top half into a little house, creating a Kura bed tent. This still leaves plenty of room for a small child to stand in, but also creates a a wonderful toddlers bed. This is a relatively simple DIY job that most are capable of doing.

Placing another bed, possibly a double bed frame under the Kura is another popular hack. Not only does this lofted bed create extra sleeping space, it is a clever way of leaving IKEA loft bed in place once your child outgrows it.

So, with that said, let’s take a look at some of these fantastic IKEA Kura bed ideas.