Good ideas! Bunks can be stacked again, I think they were originally pulled apart just to fill up the space. I like the nightstand idea. I have enough room in there to probably also add a seating area, which would maybe help it to feel more cozy. The room is used as a bunk room for guests and families.

I wonder where the best placement for a seating area would be - in the middle of the room, to break up the space, on the end by the windows, so you could sit and see the pond, or as an entry area, by the door to the room?

I like those red beds with the blue covers...

Bunk room is a great idea. From the photo it looks too open, no depth or interest. The ceiling is pretty. I would suggest painting the walls a much darker, richer beige to make the space look less institutional. Then I would place the beds as bunk beds along the wall, long side against the wall. I'd add sconce reading light to the wall for each bed. You can find them at very reasonable prices and even coordinate the shade to the colors and patterns used in the room. Choosing ones with a dimmer or adding a dimmer also makes for a nice night light for littler ones. Then I would add drapery for privacy to each bunk set, separating each bunk pair from the one next to it. Think long drapes perpendicular to the wall, this will also help in hiding sconce cords. A Pendleton pattern or a light beige cotton canvas duck for the drapes depending on your budget. Dark walls and light drapes in the same color tone would keep it cozy but not make it feel too dark. Then each sleeper has a "nook" making it feel more cozy.

Think of adding cute hooks for each bed, one for a robe, another for a bathroom dopp bag if you haven't already created space in the bathroom for each bunker.

The space will be more open, offering room for a table (picnic) or chairs and a table (play space). I'd recommend changing one of the ceiling fixtures over a table to a hanging light if you add a table or chairs to give the space depth and warmth. A picnic table would also offer a surface for staging clothes needed to be unpacked/packed.

Houzz has some great examples of bunk rooms. Good luck but have fun and let your creativity flow! Pretend you are the guest, what would you like to see in the space?

I think its fine. I would leave it. It shows potential buyers how many guests can sleep there.

I really think changing the bedding (or the comforters and pillowcases) would work wonders! I would also add some inexpensive stools or tables in between each, and place lamps on them. Such a cool space!

I missed the part about selling the home. If so, I agree with suzyq53 - don't invest in more furniture and keep it simple. And notice how we all got excited about this room's potential? Potential buys will too.

Are you selling or just purchased?

Right now we rent it out for vacationers, but we'd like to sell.

Actually, the bunk room dilemma pales in comparison to this one...

The monstrous indoor fountain... centerpiece of the master bedroom.

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/superfluous-indoor-fountain-dsvw-vd~4389637

If you are selling, what do you already own to add to the area. Needs height.

Start by stacking one set of bunks in the middle to break up area and provide some height. Additional pictures from window would help. Any colorful blankets to put on the wall? An old ladder with towels hung on the rungs?

That fountain is unbelievable. Who would do that? Too bad there's no water, potential buyers would eat that up. lol. Forget staging the bunk room and get the master straightened out. Why did you buy it in the first place?

I love the ceilings. Sounds awesome.

Why is Miss Hannigan missing from your photo? ;-) Looks like you have gotten lots of good advise. Please for an after picture! - Kelly

how much do they cost?

We’ve designed our fair share of bunk rooms, and you are right, it can feel a little off to have the beds lined up in a row against a wall. If you can find a way to make them into bunk beds, that would probably help it feel more deliberate. If you could add any built-in details that would also help, even if it’s just a bookcase between each set of bunk beds like this one:

Or add in sconces near each bunk bed to make each space feel a little more individualized:

Or add a bench (with storage for extra bedding) between each bunk: