This page exists because most furniture sites bury this information. Everything below applies to what we sell, and we would rather you read it before you buy than after.
BS EN 747: bunk and raised beds
The British and European standard for any bed with a sleeping surface more than 600mm off the floor. It sets:
- Guard rails at least 160mm above the mattress surface, on all sides of an upper bunk
- Gaps that are either under 75mm or over 230mm, so a head cannot become trapped
- Ladder rung spacing, tread depth and load capacity
- Static and dynamic load testing of the whole frame
Every raised bed, bunk, cabin bed and play loft we sell is built to it. We do not raise any bed above 1500mm.
BS EN 1729: tables and chairs
The standard schools and nurseries specify. It matches seat and table heights to a child's stature so that feet rest flat, knees sit at about ninety degrees and elbows come level with the table top. Our sizes follow the same marks, which is why a Kidsize chair will be the right height for a four year old and a school chair will not.
Anti tip restraints
Any chest of drawers or storage unit taller than it is wide can tip if a child climbs it. Every such piece ships with the correct restraint and the fixings. Please use them. This is the single most common serious accident in a child's bedroom and it is almost entirely preventable.
Wall fixed or freestanding, stated plainly
Some pieces are stable on their own. Some must be attached to a wall. We label both, and we have a freestanding collection for rented homes and a wall fixed collection where we say so up front.
Finishes
Natural hardwax oil, or water based lacquer tested to EN 71-3, the toy safety standard covering migration of certain elements. Both are safe for a child who chews furniture, which every child does.
Mattress gaps
A mattress that is too small leaves a gap. For any bed frame we sell, use a mattress within 20mm of the stated size. Our mattresses are cut to our frames.
Fall zones for climbing equipment
Indoor climbing frames need clear space and a soft landing. Allow 1000mm of clear floor on any open side and use a mat rated for the platform height. We sell them in safety products.
Age guidance
BS EN 747 advises that upper bunks are not suitable for children under six. We repeat that on every bunk listing. Age ranges on other products are guidance based on stature, not a rule.
Questions
If something here is unclear, email support@homartuk.com. We would rather answer a question than have someone guess.