The loft bed is becoming more and more popular among parents and children, thanks to its functionality and interesting shape. Such bunk beds allow you to save space and properly manage the space, in addition, children are very fond of arranging games, climbing and going down the tiers of the bed.
Features and Benefits
The loft bed differs in that it consists of two tiers: the sleeping bed is located at the top, and at the bottom the space can be equipped as it is convenient... There may be a work space, a sofa, a play area or a bed for a second child. At the same time, it will be easy to re-equip the lower tier, depending on the age and preferences of the child. One of the advantages of such beds is that children adore them, because you can come up with extraordinary games with them!
Such a furniture complex perfectly saves space, this is especially true for apartments with a small area. It is located along one wall, and the rest of the room remains free and you can occupy it with anything: put a sports wall, or a sofa for guests, or equip a creative space.
The loft bed is incredibly functional and ergonomic, because it collects all the necessary pieces of furniture. There is no need to separately install a wardrobe, table and bed, there is already everything and even more. Many models are equipped with drawers, shelves, pull-out tables and tables.
Such a bed saves money, because there is no need to separately buy all other pieces of furniture: bed, wardrobe, table, cabinets - everything is already included in the overall complex. Moreover, these beds have a wide range of prices - you can choose the best option.
The next advantage is the organization of space and zoning. All mothers know how difficult it is to teach children to order, but with a two-tier furniture complex, this will be much easier. For each type of activity, a place is allocated here: for study - a table (with shelves and drawers), for sleep and rest - a bed on the second tier, for storing things - convenient cabinets and dressers.
The design of the beds is also of great importance in the arrangement of the room. Tall loft beds visually elevate the space with their vertical design. In addition, now there are many models that will adorn the entire room as a whole: unusual color combinations, patterned sides, original designs - all this will give a unique style.
If necessary, the loft bed can be transformed by changing the lower tier: Ivan turns into a table, the work area into a playground. Some models allow you to replace the elements of the complex, depending on the height and maturation of the child, for example, toy boxes are easily replaced with shelves for books.
The choice of models is truly great, it will not be difficult to choose a bed according to your taste, age and financial capabilities.
Models
There are many models and varieties of loft beds. They vary depending on how the lower zone is formed.
With working area
A bed combined with a work area is the best option for a schoolchild. All important objects are located in one place, thereby freeing up more space.
The most common option is a sleeping place at the top, a desk or computer desk at the bottom, cabinets, shelves. This type of furniture helps the child organize the educational process and streamline life.
It is not necessary to use the entire bedside space under the table, but it can be divided into two zones: on one side, install a tabletop, and on the other, a wardrobe, bedside tables, drawers or a sofa.
With table
There are different options for bed models with a table.
The classic version is a table located under the bed and takes up most of the space.
It happens that the tabletop extends beyond the bed, which allows you to expand the workplace. This is very convenient, because the child has more space and can be more spacious and more comfortable.
A pull-out table is one of the original solutions that allows you to save space, you can use the table only when you need it for work, without cluttering it the rest of the time. Drawers or shelves can be pulled out together with the table.
You can find models with a long table top for two children. Such a table is convenient because it is very spacious. Usually it is located along the entire perimeter of the bed (or even more).
Corner table is also quite common variant of workplace arrangement. Due to the corner, the tabletop turns out to be larger, at the same time, in the other corner, space is freed up for a cabinet or drawers. In some models, the table is located with the letter "P".
A narrow and long tabletop is not the best choice. It is better to make a wide table so that the child can freely put his hands, place the notebook and textbooks.
For two
A loft bed for two is a typical bed with sleeping places up and down. It is perfect for families with two children. In addition to the typical look, there are different models of such beds.
For example, at the top there is a usual sleeping place, and below there is a small table or wardrobe and a bed, which is located perpendicular to the upper bed. Another option is a bed at the top for an older child, at the bottom for a younger child. The bed in this design option will be of different sizes.
Another view: a bed on top, a folding sofa below. There are also models with a built-in wardrobe or drawers.
With a sofa downstairs for a teenager
It will be important for a teenage child to invite friends over. Therefore, for older children, models have been developed, where a sofa is located on the lower tier, which can be expanded or, conversely, assembled.
At the bottom of the sofa, there can be boxes for linen and other personal items, or a sliding mechanism that allows you to turn the sofa into a sleeping place. Also, retractable ottomans can be included in the furniture complex, which will allow a large company to sit down.
With boxes
One of the main advantages of loft beds is the organized storage of things. And here all kinds of drawers, dressers and shelves will help.
Depending on the height of the model, the drawers can be located on the side, in the form of a separate chest of drawers, under the table, in the steps of the stairs, or they can be highlighted in a separate rack.
Drawers and bedside tables are often made roll-out. You can often find transformer boxes that easily turn into simple shelves for books.
Styles
Style should be selected depending on the age and gender of the child.
- For kids, beds in the style of a fairy tale will be relevant: castles, doll houses, trains, cartoon themes.
- For older guys, adventures become more interesting. Here, beds in the form of a pirate ship, a fortress, a tree house, a spaceship go to the rescue.
- Various models have been created for active children, which include elements of a sports and play area: slides, climbing walls, ropes, etc.
- For girls, you can choose models with mirrors, with carved sides and patterned railings.
- For teenagers, the overall interior of the room is more important, where the loft bed can be a key element in creating style. Bright elements and strict lines in the design will go well and emphasize the individuality of the owner of the room.
The size
It can be conditionally divided into low, medium and high.
- The low bed has a height of 115-130 cm. Distance is calculated from the bottom of the bed to the floor. These models are good for small children because the risk of falling is low. The lower tier is filled with drawers, shelves, shelves, pull-out tables and bedside tables.
- Average. These include products with a distance from the floor to the bottom of the bed of 130-150 cm. This model is chosen for preschoolers and primary school students. There is a wardrobe and drawers under the bed in the attic. The table can be made retractable for use only when needed.
- High. This type includes beds from 180 to 190 cm in height. This furniture complex is suitable for teenagers. It visually enlarges the space, creating a vertical.
Material
Not all materials are eco-friendly and hypoallergenic, but mostly children's furniture is made from safe types. When choosing furniture, it is important to pay attention to what material it is made of, because not only the life of the bed depends on this, but also the health of the child.
Metal
Metal beds are durable and durable. The advantage of such models is the ease of construction, because the tubes from which the furniture is made are hollow inside. Iron beds are very easy to maintain, it is not for nothing that this type is used in children's sanatoriums and institutions: they are easy to wash, not scary to get dirty with paints or something else.
It is the strongest material and the most reliable, but not the most comfortable. Cold steps, hard sides - not very pleasant to handle. But these beds are really strong and can withstand heavy loads, so they are suitable for all ages, especially for older children.
Wood
A wooden loft bed is the best choice of material. Of course, solid wood furniture is not cheap, but it justifies its price in everything: it lasts a long time, looks beautiful, and is environmentally friendly. Beds made of natural wood are hypoallergenic and well suited for children with allergies. It is important to pay attention to the processing of wood, what it is coated with: varnish, paint, impregnation or something else, because different chemicals have different degrees of toxicity. For very little ones, it is better to take it without processing at all, but just properly polished furniture.
This is the most environmentally friendly material that will not harm your health.
Pine is one of the optimal types of wood, affordable in terms of price and quality. It is strong enough and durable, looks decent and is easy to process. Oak, beech, birch are more noble types of wood. Products made from them are more expensive, but these costs will be justified.
MDF
It stands for finely dispersed fraction of wood. Wood fibers (shavings) are dried, treated with special substances, and then hot pressed. Such furniture is quite safe and cheap.
Chipboard
It is a laminated particle board. It is harmful to use ordinary untreated chipboard, but due to lamination, the material becomes absolutely safe. Chipboard is one of the most common types of material for creating furniture, it has many advantages.
Combined method
There are models that are assembled from various materials, for example: a metal frame, carriages and sides made of chipboard, decorative elements made of plastic. All these materials are organically combined with each other and are safe for health, but if you wish, you can require a quality certificate when purchasing.
Colour
The range of beds is now so wide that the choice of color is almost unlimited.
- Loft bed "Lady" executed in a white tone, and decorated with motives of a magical forest with moths and plants.
- Children's loft bed "Corsair" stylized as wood, with organic structural cuts. The coloring imitates natural wood of different species.
- "Bambini" Is a classic example of the laconic style. Well suited for teenagers, because it has different shades: yellow, sand, blue, pale pink, orange. Competent functional distribution of furniture details and bright colors create a modern style of the room.
For young children, various fabulous color options have been developed: sky blue, caramel pink, light salad. These shades are pleasing to the eye and have a calming effect.
Reliability criteria
The bunk bed is quite high, voluminous and piled up, so sometimes there is a suspicion about its safety. The unreliability of such furniture can manifest itself in a high height (there is a risk of falling) and the instability of the structure itself.
What you should pay attention to when choosing:
- Children's furniture is designed for weight up to 70 kg.
- Children's products must have strong fittings and strong fasteners to withstand not only a small child, but also a schoolchild.
- How comfortable and safe the staircase is, it is desirable that it be equipped with a handrail.
- The height of the bed is adjusted according to the age and height of the child.
- Environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic materials used.
- The height of the sides should be such that the child does not fall from the second floor in a dream, at the same time, it should not be too high.
- Bulging corners and details should be smoothed and rounded.
How to choose
According to the age
The assortment of beds is truly huge, and therefore a choice problem may arise.
The most important criteria by which to choose are the gender and age of the child. The choice of bed design, colors and models will depend on this.
For children from 2, 3 years old
Toddlers need to take a bed that is not high above the floor from 100 to 120 cm so that it is easy for the child to climb up and down. The steps should be shaped so that it is comfortable to walk on them, the risk of falling is minimized. The sides should be high enough and strong enough, because it is at this age that children still do not feel the edges of the bed and most often fall in their sleep.
It is worth paying attention to the material from which the product is made. Wood is best suited.
For children from 3 years old, beds with a play area are designed, all fastenings must be strong.
Over 5 years old
Children from 5 years old and preschoolers can apply for a higher bed: from 130 to 160 cm. Here you can already place a wardrobe, drawers and a work area under the bed (roll-out or not).
Do not forget that this is a very active age, therefore bed modules must be strong and withstand the load.
For girls
The flight of design imagination is endless when it comes to beds for girls: colors, decoration, carved elements, extraordinary shapes, mirrors, shelves - everything turns into a work of art.
You can pamper yourself and your baby with extraordinary models in the form of a castle and a palace.
But don't forget about functionality and practicality. The working area should be well lit and not be blocked by decorative elements, and things should fit into a spacious wardrobe.
For teenagers
This is the tallest model, reaching a height of 180-200 cm. This height allows you to place any set of cabinet furniture on the lower tier, from convertible wardrobes and a workspace to a guest sofa. Here it is worth paying attention to how much weight the structure can withstand.
The purchase of a bed complex is a smart decision that will not only save space, but also decorate the room. When choosing a model, you need to pay attention not only to functionality and safety, but also to the appearance, because the mood of the child will depend on this and his desire is in his room.
For babies
It is good for preschoolers and toddlers to choose bright colorful cribs. Today there are many models of a wide variety of shapes: cars, trains, boats, airplanes, buses.
To prepare your child for school, you can make prints or posters with letters, numbers, shapes, names of months and days of the week and place them beautifully on the walls of furniture.
Now there are many models designed specifically for active children - a playground is equipped in the furniture corner itself, there are models with a slide, with a climbing wall and ropes.
The child's module will be perceived by the child as an attraction that you can climb back and forth, so it's worth thinking about safety.
A good solution is to sheathe sharp protrusions, corners and sides so that the child does not get hurt. This can be done with a beautiful bright fabric with foam rubber, which will be combined with the rest of the interior in color: with carpet or curtains, drawings on the wall, pillows to match.
For boy
There are unusual models made in the form of a fairy-tale character or a house.
For example, for a boy, choosing a treehouse-style bed, pirate ship or fortress would be an excellent solution.
For girl
For a girl, you can find wonderful models of castles and palaces, cribs with carved railings and sides, where the girl will feel like a real princess!
There are also beds made in the style of a character: spider-man or other superheroes, Disney princesses and other cartoons.
The only negative is that such works of art will cost more because of the original artistic solution. Nevertheless, if it is not possible to buy a ready-made version, then you can decorate the children's furniture yourself. This can be done using stickers, prints, hand-painted, you can also add beautiful details and elements made of wood, plastic, fabrics made by hand or purchased separately.
For a teenager
When a child grows up, then a different approach is required in the selection of furniture design. It is important here to take into account the general style of the room and to focus on extraordinary bright interior items.
The bunk bed still does not lose its appeal, because it perfectly saves space that a teenager can use at his own discretion. The more space, the more guests you can invite and the more comfortable it will be.
With such a bed it is easier to maintain order in the room, since the bed is located on the second floor, it will not be visible whether it is made or not, and drawers and wardrobes will help to organize personal belongings.
Restrained colors, brevity and simplicity of style are suitable for a teenager's room.
Furniture made of solid wood will look expensive, and a bright detail (for example, a yellow chair or red pillows) will create a mood and add originality.
Modular bed complexes are also attractive because they are often transformers, where the wardrobe turns into steps or shelves into seats. It is very convenient and looks extraordinary, just what teenagers love.
