I talk about space savings tips in Hong Kong and I do mention the benefits (and cost) of going custom furniture and after many months of debate, I finally went out and bought a customized bunk bed to maximize the space and sleeping capacity.

I am sorry about the state of the bed - unkept and ruly looking, but I am not selling furniture, merely showing you the unit! Ha ha… Anyways, the unit is amazing, let me outline its features:

• Stairs to the upper bunk instead of traditional rung ladder
• Rounded edges everywhere for safety
• Added height in upper bunk bed edge to minimize falling off
• Bean-shaped holes (that act as stair assistance & peek holes)
• Storage under the stairs and bed (drawers & lift up storage under the mattress)
• Built-in book shelf under the upper bunk
• Closet under the upper bunk with both shelving and hanging space
• Fit to perfection customization
• Customized colours and design

Price:  $18,000 HKD
ETA:  30 days after confirmation of design
Vendor:  Majestic International

They charge by the foot and will come to your house to measure exact space.  I was so impressed with the fit of the furniture (see enclosed pictures of how well the contoured the steps to my floor edge).  I will admit though that I have heard mixed reviews of this company. 

My rating of the whole custom furniture experience with a large local company (out of 10 stars):

Product:  9/10
Delivery Time: 5/10
Price & Value:  7/10
Customer Service:  7/10 (includes sales and installation folks)

My children LOVE the bed.  It’s like their own secret play area, but supervision is definitely required while they are up there (especially the 2 year old).  Since the bed is only 5′ in length, we are using a customized foam mattress.  We had to sacrafice some length for the stairs and my daughter will take awhile to get past 5 feet anyways.  It is definitely something to consider if your house is running out of room (for people and stuff alike!).

Here are some photos I’d like to share: