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8 Ideas to Make Loft Beds Look Cool

Does your child’s room feel bland, uninviting, or boring and small? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could fit more than just a bed in your kids’ room? With a loft bed, you could create a play space, add a desk, chair, drawers, or any other furniture in the same space as a single bed. Loft beds are both functional and fun! 

In this article we discuss the fun sides of loft beds.

Here are 8 ways to make loft beds look cool:

Background Information

Please, feel free to skip this section if you already know what loft beds and bunk beds are

What is a loft bed?

In simple terms, a loft bed is a single bed that is elevated high enough to free up the floor space underneath it for other uses.  

If you’d like more information, read our comprehensive guide on loft beds.

You may use the freed-up space for several purposes such as storage, study, or play. A loft bed will help you make the most of the square footage in a small room. 

You get to decide the height of the bed frame. It all depends on the user and the purpose of the space below the bed. Take a look at our article on how to choose the ideal loft bed height for you or your child. 

Where are loft beds used?  

Loft beds are great multi-purpose pieces of furniture for small apartments and rooms. They are useful in: 

You get the chance to customize the space beneath the top bunk. You can set up a working area, storage, or a play station for your kids. Here’s 10 different ways to use the space below your loft bed.

What is the difference between loft beds and bunk beds?

Lots of people get mixed up when it comes to differentiating between loft and bunk beds. This is made harder by the fact that many stores advertise them in the same section.

A bunk bed features vertically stacked bed frames while a loft bed has a single raised bed. Both are useful for maximizing the floor space in a small bedroom. However, a loft bed gives you more options because of the space underneath the raised bed.     

Consider this scenario. With a loft bed, you can install a futon below the elevated bed. The futon will work as a sofa by day and a bed by night. On the other hand, a bunk bed will only provide you two full-time beds. It’s not as versatile as a loft bed. We also believe loft beds are way cooler because of this versatility. 

If you’re looking for more ideas on how to make your loft bed look cool, check out the ideas below. You may also enjoy this article on using bunk bed room dividers to make small rooms really functional.

Idea 1: Build a cool fort under the loft bed

With some customized or themed curtains, you can turn the space below the loft bed into a little fort. You can accessorize the space to fit a little princess, pirate, or whatever your child is into. Plus, we know how much children love to play hide and seek. A little fort will work as a nice hideout. 

Steps to building an epic fort below a loft bed

  1. Free up space under the top bunk. 
  2. Get some curtains or sheets that can cover up the entire space under the bed. You can buy themed curtains however any lightweight sheets or curtains will work. 
  3. Secure the curtains in place at the top bunk. Ensure they run from the bed frame to the floor. Leave a convenient place for the kids to enter and exit the fort. 
  4. Decide what you’ll put on the floor. You can go with cushions, pillows, blankets, and/or a thick pile carpet. 
  5. Decorate it to your child’s interests. Or leave it empty and let them exercise their imagination as they play in the fort. 
  6. Make it magical by adding a string of lights so they can use it when it gets dark.   
A cool loft bed fort with a low loft bed. Simply adding themed curtains can bring your child’s imagination to life. Image from Sweet Retreat Kids.

Idea 2: Create a theme for the room by using the loft bed as a centerpiece

What’s your kid’s favorite cartoon, movie, sport, or hobby?  Well, you can build a loft bed themed around their favorite pastime activity. You can include lights, action figures, and collectibles. Here are some great theme ideas for kids.

Steps to creating themed loft bed that looks cool

  1. Decide on a theme. For example mickey mouse, barbie, star wars, baseball, e.t.c. You can buy a loft bed pre-built with the appropriate design or you can customize a normal loft bed and make it your own. 
  2. Add pillows and beddings whose colors and patterns highlight the theme
  3. Get themed items such as action figures, dolls, and toys. Place the items on the floor, on shelving, or a table underneath the bed.   You can also add stickers to the wall or bed frame. 
  4. Use paint patterns to really bring the theme out. Paint the bed and the walls in colors that match the theme. 
Here’s a cute, themed loft bed design for your child’s room. Notice the matching colors and the use of stuffed animals to bring the theme to life. Image from ParaPente

Idea 3: Play with bright colors with the loft bed and the room

Create a colorful loft area that is warm and inviting by mixing and matching your child’s favorite colors. Including their favorite colors will make the loft bed feel personal and fun. Don’t limit yourself to blue for boys or pink for girls. Be creative and use the power of colors to excite your kids’ imagination. 

Steps to adding awesome colors to your loft bed room

  1. Decide on the main color combo. Here are some great color combination ideas for kids.

    Kids’ bedroom colors should lean towards bright beautiful shades rather than cool or dark colors. Try combinations such as light purple and pink, red and white, yellow and green, or purple and yellow. You can choose one color for the bed and a different color for the wall.

  2. Choose an additional color or pattern for the wall space under the loft bed to mix it up.
  3. Throw in a colorful rug and cushions on the floor beneath the bed. 
Bright colors can bring a child’s room to life. Check out this bright orange themed loft bed room with lots of stuffed animals. Image from Houzz.

Idea 4: Create a cute nook for studying under the loft bed 

Do you have a little one who just loves to read? Then, you can create a cozy reading corner under your child’s loft bed. Include shelves and bookcases for their favorite books. You can also add fun items and memorabilia depending on their interests. 

A loft bed with a desk doesn’t need to be raised too high. If your child is young, you can get a low loft bed. Check to see that your kid can sit comfortably at the desk. In some designs, the desk is installed beside the bed rather than directly beneath the top bunk.  

Steps to creating a dedicated study area under the loft bed

  1. Pick out a loft bed with a desk and comfortable chair. Ensure the bed includes bookshelves and drawers. 
  2. Use stimulating colors around the study area
  3. Add adequate lighting for when they want to read at night or early in the morning 
  4. Add props that match your kid’s interests. For example a globe, periodic table, or wall art. 
  5. Add a motivating note for your child. You can write on a white board to encourage your kid to keep reading. 
With just a simple mini-library, lighting, and a desk/chair, you can make your child’s loft bed cool and encourage their reading habit. Image from Imgur.

Idea 5: Convert the loft bed into a spot to hang out (especially great for teens)

As they grow older, your children will want to hang out with their friends more. Can’t you just picture your kid getting home with their friends and saying, “we’ll be in my room mom!” Well, you better be prepared for it. 

You can make their room more accommodating by getting a loft bed with a cozy hangout spot beneath the top bunk. A small comfortable couch and a table will create a space where they can study or hang out. You may also choose to invest in a convertible sofa bed or a daybed with a trundle, if you anticipate lots of sleepovers. You may want to increase the height of your loft bed if you have tall teenagers. 

Steps to creating a hangout space underneath a loft bed 

  1. Choose cozy furniture to sit on. Buy a small sofa, futon, beanbags, or pillows. 
  2. Add a small table for books or refreshments. 
  3. Make arrangements for sleepovers. You may use a convertible sofa bed or a daybed with a trundle bed underneath. Or you can choose portable furniture so that you can free up the area under the bed and place a mattress on the floor.  
Here’s a great, low-cost, way to make a loft bed look cool for your teenager. Image from Karen’s blog.

Idea 6: Create a cool loft bed gaming zone 

Is your child into gaming? If so, they’ll absolutely love a gaming zone right below their bed. You may not want to encourage their habit, but you’ll definitely be a cool parent in their eyes if you make a gaming corner. Just make sure to limit their gaming time so they don’t spend all night playing with their console. 

Steps to creating a gaming zone under a loft bed

  1. Pick out a loft bed with ample space below the top bunk for a desk and chair. You can choose a bed that comes with a desk. Use chairs that have great lumbar support
  2. Plan on where to place gaming essentials. These include speakers, TV or projector, consoles, and accessories. 
  3. Think about soundproofing. Gaming can get loud. You can get your kid headphones or get professional soundproofing materials to keep the noise in the room.  
  4. Install ambient and mood lighting. 
  5. You can add decoration and collectibles depending on their favorite games 
Here’s a cool gaming zone idea for the space below a loft bed. Image from Lisa’s tweet.

Idea 7: Make the bedroom look like it’s the outdoors by decorating the loft bed

Have a kid that loves the outdoors or camping? You can build them a little cabin underneath the loft bed frame. They can escape to the cabin especially on snowy days when they can’t go outside. 

Steps to creating a little cabin under the loft bed

  1. Get wood panels and install them all around the space beneath the loft bed. Leave a space for the door and a little window. You can use wood colored curtains instead of real wood, if you’d like to limit your invested effort. 
  2. Add some house plants and flowers
  3. Add rugs and cushions in outdoorsy colors like jungle green or camo
  4. Use wallpapers, wall paint, and stickers that mimic the outdoors. You can paint or draw trees, the sky, a waterfall, e.t.c This can make a great bonding activity for you and your child. 
  5. Add lamps to provide ambient lighting  
A cool loft bed with a video game theme. Combines the best of Ideas 7 and 6! Image from Palmetto.

Idea 8: Make your loft bed look cool with a child’s swing 

If the loft bed is raised high enough, you can give your kid the joy of having a swing in their room. Also ensure that your loft bed is sturdy enough. Here are some tips to make your loft bed more sturdy. 

Once the swing is installed, supervise to ensure the children don’t use the swing excessively and hurt themselves by hitting a wall or a ceiling fan. 

Remember that it’s about safety and fun. The weight of the swing plus a child should be well supported by the bed frame. As for building it, we recommend you get some professional help. This blog article describes the steps to making a simple loft bed swing. You may also like our guide to loft bed weight limits.

Steps to adding a swing to your kid’s loft bed

  1. Free up space below the top bunk so your child won’t hit at stuff as they swing
  2. Buy or design a safe indoor swing. You can also get a hanging chair or nest.
  3. Choose the suspension points on the bed frame. 
  4.  Secure the swing to the top bunk. 
Make your child’s loft bed look cool by adding a swing. It doesn’t need to swing a lot…think of it more like a cozy spot for your child. Image from BuildingKidSpace

Wrapping up

Multi-purpose pieces of furniture such as loft beds are life-savers when you have a smaller space to work with. And loft beds don’t have to be boring. Why don’t you try out one of the ideas above? You can get as creative as you want and your kids will thank you. Want more ideas for adult rooms? Take a look at this article for ideas on what to place under your adult loft bed. You may also enjoy our article on ideas for guest bedrooms.

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Incorporate Curtains

Whether you use the space under a loft bed as an office or a play zone for kids, consider hanging curtains to close off the space. Not only will they add softness to the room, but they'll hide any mess. The blush pink ones in this bedroom designed by Heidi Callier lighten the mood and offer a pop of color.

Heidi Callier Design

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Install Glass Walls

In designer Natalie Chong's four-story townhouse loft space in Toronto’s West End, glass walls separate the guest bedroom from the rest of the home while letting natural light in.

Lauren Miller

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Make It a Built-In

If you don't want to go too high with your loft bed and desire more stability, make it a built-in. In this bedroom by designer Vern Yip, a short ladder leads the way to a durable landing and cozy bed. A nearby armchair and side table make an excellent spot for reading.

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Include a Railing

If you have a big lofted space—like this bedroom by Maltsev Design—consider adding a sleek iron railing and sconces. The railing, of course, will prevent you from walking off of the edge. The sconces are a more sturdy selection than a table or floor lamp that could potentially be knocked over the railing.

Maltsev Design

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Elevate It

A built-in staircase, desk, and cubbies make this lofted bed in a room designed by Nicole Hollis functional and ideal for various age groups.

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Warm It Up With Wood

Designer Stephanie Housley's Wyoming cabin is full of wonderful features, including this incredible wooden staircase complete with a railing that exists along the edge of the loft space it leads to.

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Highlight a Spiral Staircase

Ditch a plain staircase or ladder for a fun spiral one. If your loft space came with a spiral staircase that leads to the bedroom, highlight it with a vintage newel post as HGTV star Alison Victoria did in her new Atlanta loft. She hung white curtains for extra privacy.

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Try an Arched Canopy Bed

For a sleek yet soft touch to a modern loft space, invest in an arched canopy bed like this one in a bedroom designed by Leanne Ford. A large black-and-white piece of art and potted plant add character.

Leanne Ford Interiors

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Swap the Lofted Level

Instead of putting your bed on top of the lofted space, use it for storage. If the ceiling is high enough, consider using it as an office, writing room, or art studio. In a kid's room, you can turn it into an elevated fort as Hao Design did in this bedroom.

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Keep It Simple

Anyone who leans toward a minimalist aesthetic should consider a sparse color palette. Here, the white bedding and book niche over the bed blend in with the white walls for a subdued, cozy atmosphere. Brown wood beams and a railing warm it up.

Fantastic Frank

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Upholster It

Give a wooden loft bed a soft touch with upholstered panels on each side of it, like this one available at West Elm. It also has a built-in desk and dresser, making it easy to to give your bedroom a cohesive look.

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Add Storage

For moderate elevation, consider a thick bed with storage drawers underneath, like the one in this home by Fitzhugh Karol and Lyndsay Caleo of The Brooklyn Home Company. Use a screen and/or console table to divide your living and sleeping spaces if you're in a studio.

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Place the Bed in Front of a Window

With your loft bed in front of a high or tall window, you'll be able to wake up to refreshing natural light and fall asleep to a night sky full of stars. In this small sleeping nook designed by Leanne Ford, striped linens match the beige-painted walls for a calming atmoshpere.

Leanne Ford Interiors

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Secure the Ladder

If your lofted space is snug and you don't like the instability of a freestanding ladder, install a more permanent version. That way, you won't have to worry about the ladder toppling over when you're not on it (and when you're on it!) or storing it when it's not in use.

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Pros and cons

Multi-tiered and multifunctional furniture has undeniable advantages, but you should also be aware of the features of such complexes.

Benefits of Defects
Space saving thanks to the vertical arrangement of the furniture. An attic is less safe than a lower bunk, especially for children.
Combination of a sleeping attic with another area. Not recommended for rooms with ceilings below 2.7 meters. Warm air rises to the attic, which will be stuffy with a low ceiling.
Original appearance. Lack of low-level lighting, which is compensated by the installation of additional light sources.

Pictured is a triple bed with a reading chair and bookshelves.

Selection guide

A loft bed is a complex structure that must be safe, durable, comfortable for adults and children. In a furniture store, you can buy a ready-made loft bed or order it according to your project.

Loft bed combinations

The loft bed is combined with various pieces of furniture: a work desk, a second bed, shelves for books and toys, wardrobes or a chest of drawers for clothes, a sports complex.

With table

Most often, the lower area is equipped with a work table. You can use a traditional desk with a cabinet, a light roll-out table, a dressing table with a mirror. A roll-out table, if necessary, frees up space under the attic for playing or cleaning. In the photo below, an example of a desktop for a student with bright red details and a study for an adult made of natural wood. The attic in both cases is fenced with railings 40 centimeters high.

With play area for children

Play is a child's way of exploring the adult world. It is important for children to have a space where they not only play, but also learn to keep order. The loft bed allows parents to organize a play area even in a small apartment. The bed is combined with a slide, shelves for toys, mats for outdoor games.

In the photo, the children's room is equipped with a low slide and a sleeping module in the attic in the form of a house.

With a sofa below

A loft bed solves the problem of choosing: sofa or bed? In studios, the living room acts as a kitchen, dining room and living room, so it is logical to raise the bed up and not draw the attention of guests to it. The sofa can come with a loft bed, or leave free space for it under the sleeping bed.

With two beds

In a nursery for two or in student housing, it makes sense to use the lower floor for a second bed.

With wardrobe

The free space under or next to the loft bed can be used as a wardrobe. The children's dressing room is equipped with drawers and shelves so that even a preschooler can get the right thing without the help of adults.

In the photo there is a children's room in the English style, an open wardrobe was placed under the attic.

With Swedish wall

Children's health directly depends on physical development. Exercises on the sports complex develop coordination of movements, flexibility, endurance. The Swedish wall has been the most popular sports equipment for many years. It is mounted on the side or at the end of the bed, as a connecting element between the attic and the lower tier. In the photo on the left, a children's room in a nautical style for a schoolchild, the sports complex includes a horizontal bar, rings, a rope, and a Swedish wall.

With baby cot

If the size of the room does not allow for a baby cot next to the parent's bed, then a compact loft bed must be used. In this case, it is better to choose the option with lighting under the attic, because parents have to go down to the baby several times a night. It is undesirable to use the upper tier for another child, as children can interfere with each other at night.

Dimensions and shapes of the bed

Competently selected size and shape of the bed guarantee a comfortable sleep for both adults and children.

Double bed for adults

To place a double loft bed under the ceiling, reinforced fastenings and a frame are required, since it is a question of the safety of the sleeping person.

In the photo there is a loft bed in a Scandinavian interior, the attic sleeping area is designed for two people and is attached to the ceiling with steel pipes.

Semi-sleeping

Semi-sleeping loft bed is used from adolescence. The standard width of such a bed varies from 120 to 160 cm, the length reaches 190 cm.

Corner

Corner furniture makes every square meter of the room useful. For stability, the corner loft bed is attached not only to the floor, but also to the wall. In the photo on the left is a classic style loft bed with two sleeping places, storage boxes and a desk. In the photo on the right, the perpendicular arrangement of the beds forms a right angle, there is free space on the side for a closet and stairs.

Low

Low loft bed suitable for those who feel uncomfortable while sleeping at a height. In this case, the space under the upper tier will be no higher than 70 cm and is suitable for additional storage space. A bed that is located low above the floor is called a semi-loft.

High

High loft bed can be placed under the very ceiling like a mezzanine; designers offer such beds for youth interiors.

In the photo, a loft bed with a voluminous mattress is located at a height of more than 2 meters, a relaxation area is equipped under the bed.

Colors of beds

When choosing a loft bed for a nursery, parents should listen to the opinion of the child. At the same time, it is worth setting the children to light, pure colors that visually expand the space: blue, peach, light green, green. In the adult furniture segment, brown, gray, and beige colors hold the lead.

Pictured is a children's room in turquoise. A staircase with gentle wenge-colored steps leads to the second tier.

Shades of pink and lilac combined with white create airy marshmallow interiors for young girls.

The photo shows a gray children's set with orange edging.

Photos in the interior of the rooms

The loft bed, due to its functionality and attractive design, can be located not only in the bedroom or nursery, but also organically present in any living room. In the photo below, the sleeping attic is located above the living room in a minimalist style. The lower part of the bed forms the wood-paneled ceiling of the living room.

In the country house, due to the small living space, the attic is located under the attic arch or above the kitchen like a mezzanine.

Loft bed designs

The idea of ​​combining several pieces of furniture in one complex makes it possible to experiment with design.

In the shape of a ship

The loft bed resembles a two-deck boat. To make the loft bed look like a sailboat, designers use natural wood, steering wheels, and pirate paraphernalia.

In the form of a car

The loft bed in the form of a car will delight any boy, both the attic and the lower tier can be styled as a car.

Airplane bed

For children who are passionate about aviation, there are models of beds stylized as airplanes. In the photo below, the attic railing is made in the form of an airliner silhouette.

House style

An attic in the form of a house is suitable for quiet games and reading before going to bed.

Castle bed

A loft bed in the form of a castle will make a boy feel like a knight, and a girl - a fairy princess. Similarities with the Middle Ages are achieved by the presence in the design of windows in the form of loopholes, stylized turrets with characteristic ledges, pointed flags.

Pictured is a loft bed with an awning in the form of a fairytale castle. If necessary, the awning can be removed for washing or repair.

Canopy

Canopy beds create an atmosphere of calm and comfort. The canopy is sewn from dense or translucent textiles. Fabric can be draped both attic and lower level.

Patterned

Photo printing of trendy prints or favorite book and cartoon characters on a loft bed will add individuality to standard furniture models. Digital printing does not fade in the sun, does not peel off and is harmless to children.

Above the door

If there is not enough space in the room, the loft bed is placed above the door, freeing up space for other furniture. In the photo below, the sleeping bed is suspended from the ceiling with iron chains; for reliability, an additional fastening to the wall is made. The attic is decorated with wrought iron railings and a vintage lamp.

Examples of loft beds with stairs

The ladder for a loft bed should be stable, with comfortable rungs. When resting on the bed frame, the ladder must be fixed in the upper part due to brackets or grooves. The rope ladder can be rolled up into a compact roll after climbing into the attic. A ladder in the form of a rope or a rope ladder is traumatic for children, it is better to use them in a youth interior. Stationary stairs are safe and convenient, but they take up additional space. To compensate for this shortcoming, such stairs are made with storage boxes.

Usually the ladder is placed on the side of the loft bed, in this arrangement it will not take up much space.

The photo shows a white loft bed in a classic style, an extra bed on wheels is installed under the tabletop on the lower level.

Examples of beds in different styles

The loft bed is produced both in bulk and by individual order for different interior styles.

Loft

In the loft, the ceilings must be higher than 3 meters, so a bed with a loft will solve the problem of optimal use of the room vertically. For the loft, materials with rough textures are used: ferrous metal, bricks, plastics. The frame of the loft bed is decorated with large metal rivets. The railings and sides of the bed are mounted from transparent impact-resistant plastic or thick glass. In the loft, the free arrangement of furniture is practiced, so the bed can be suspended above the living area and highlighted with LED lighting.

Provence

Provence is a style of home comfort with vintage notes. The loft bed in the Provence style is made of natural wood of light colors with antique processing. Bed linen, valances, curtains with small colored patterns will support the theme of a country house with a long history.

Scandinavian

Scandinavian design is characterized by natural materials, muted colors and a rational approach to furnishing rooms. In the photo below, a loft bed of a concise form. To visually increase the height of the ceiling in the living room, spotlights were installed under the attic.

Chalet

Wooden furniture with minimal decorative processing is suitable for the chalet, the emphasis is on the natural texture of wood.

Classic

Classic style furniture will always be in demand in the modern world, it is distinguished by proportionality and strict elegance.

Marine style

Marine style borrows decorative techniques from cabin interiors and ship fittings. The basic colors for this style are white, blue. To design bunk beds, designers use round holes in the form of portholes, rope railings and lifting ladders.

Which material should I choose?

The durability and cost of a loft bed depends on the material used.

The photo shows a bed with a loft on a metal frame in a minimalist style. Orange details soften the strict forms of the product.

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A loft bed is the best solution when there is not enough living space. If necessary, you can convert the place under the attic, freeing up space or changing furniture. Due to the variety of models, this bed will find its application in any interior.

pluses and minuses, functionality and modern design

We have already talked in detail about loft beds for children's rooms - it's time to talk about such designs for adults. Moreover, the popularity of small studio apartments in the real estate market makes this topic particularly relevant. Loft bed features space. In terms of its performance, such a place to sleep is in no way inferior to standard beds and has its own advantages. To understand how such a bed will look in your apartment, you need a 3D design project. The designer will take into account all the features of the room and use its area as much as possible.

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Using a loft bed can be a great way to save space in a small apartment if there is enough vertical space to do so. In other words, placing the bed on another level allows you to expand the living area, and the space under such a structure can be used to place other furniture or create a very spacious storage system.

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Pros and cons of a loft bed

As we have already mentioned, this design helps to save space and very often visually changes the configuration of the room. If you have a small and elongated living space, such a bed on the second tier creates a kind of two-story apartment. And instead of a “well” room, you get a nice designer layout.

The disadvantages include the psychological discomfort of a person unprepared for such experiments, the feeling of a heavy bed base hanging over the head, not always sufficient illumination and ventilation of the space above such an "attic".

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Single and double loft beds

like a private room.

The first option is suitable for one person who treats sleep as a physiological need. I got up on a modest bed, fell asleep, woke up, made my bed - and plunged into active everyday worries.

The second option is great for couples, especially for those who buy the first housing in their life, very modest in size, such as this studio in a modern style. Such double beds can resemble a kind of mini-hotel: a soft wide mattress, shelves for books and various trifles, excellent lighting, bright panels or paintings, and other decor that is pleasing to the eye. Some couples even arrange a small workplace on the second tier if they have to huddle in a very tiny apartment.

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Loft bed decor

There are thousands of ways to decorate such a bed. The main criterion is personal preferences and the desire to close the bed from prying eyes or, conversely, to demonstrate it in all its glory. Curtains, partitions, drywall constructions - choose any option.

A separate issue is the variety of stairs that complement these loft beds. Stairs can be of different designs.

Vertical - the most unsafe, it is easy to stumble on it even for an adult. Typically, such a ladder is installed at the end or side of the bed. This model is the most compact, therefore it is more popular. If you decide to equip the loft bed with just such a ladder, we advise you to choose options with flat steps - it is more difficult to fall from them than from round ones.

Another version of the loft bed ladder is the angled model. This angle can be different, and the larger it is, the more space the staircase itself takes. In this modification, it can be straight or radius (with a turn).

Pay attention to the drawer stairs, with flat steps, in which drawers or cabinets are located. It is very convenient and safe.

There is also the so-called chest of drawers. Access to it can be both from the side and from the side of the steps.

Shelving ladder - a model where shelves with side access are made instead of drawers in the steps.

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