Often, a loft bed is traditionally used in children's rooms. But if the task is to optimally organize a small space with several functional areas, such furniture will help save valuable square meters. Moreover, this design looks very stylish and modern.
What materials is it made from?
In the manufacture of the models in question, the following is used:
- Tree. The best option for a children's room. The design retains heat well, looks aesthetically pleasing, but is quite heavy. The material is environmentally friendly, safe for health, and does not cause allergies. Timber structures are particularly strong and durable.
- Metal. The basis of the frame is an iron structure, which is coated with polymer. A metal loft bed is a classic option for a boy. It is durable and lightweight. A significant drawback is that steel is considered a rather cold material and is not very pleasant to touch. For this reason, combined ones consisting of iron and wood are preferred to all-metal structures.
- MDF. The material is small chips compressed under high pressure and temperature. It is easy to process, so MDF models come in a wide variety of designs. A huge plus is the affordable cost.
- Chipboard. A loft bed made of this material is inexpensive and lightweight. The models look organic in the interior, but are short-lived. In addition, chipboard may contain resins that are hazardous to health.
- Plywood. The material is durable, affordable (cheaper than wood). You can purchase a product of any shape, because plywood bends well and is easy to process. During operation, no gaps or chips are formed.
Combined options are in high consumer demand. The basis of the frame is wood, and additional elements are made of MDF, fiberboard or chipboard.
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Functional bed design
On the one hand, everything is clear – girls have carriages, boys have cars. However, judging by the numerous photos, there are many options for a loft bed. For a boy, this could be an imitation of a fortress, a pirate ship with a “deck”-bed on top. An unusual idea is a toy bed in the shape of a double-decker bus.
Both girls and boys will love the furniture set in the form of a house, a play complex, where you can go down from the “second floor” not only by stairs, but also by sliding down a slide. Young athletes will appreciate rappelling or a fireman's pole.
The lower under-bed part of the complex is often made into a play area, and there are a lot of design options here. Curtains and canopies, windows will turn a girl’s loft bed into a princess castle, a house for playing “mother-daughter”, a school, a store... You never know what will come to the children’s minds, full of enchanting ideas.
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- the sleeping place is located below;
- The playing area rises to the second floor.
You can design such a sleeping and play corner in the form of a house, where the upper tier becomes a balcony with railings. All ergonomics are preserved, but parents can be calm about the safety of the baby while sleeping - there is nowhere for him to fall.
IKEA offers many models of functional complexes that can be combined with other furniture. The IKEA loft bed can be equipped with a soft sofa or a small table. Convenient models are those that can be purchased with an empty lower space, then it can be filled with the necessary furniture as desired.
How to choose a loft bed
When choosing a functional set of furniture for a nursery, pay attention to the following points:
- the sides should be high, with small holes;
- it is desirable to have a staircase with wide, low steps, railings and anti-slip coating.
Light up the steps, this will protect the child from falling in the dark;
- choose a mattress so that it does not reduce the height of the sides;
- When buying a loft bed with a sofa at the bottom, give preference to models with a removable cover.
Psychologists do not recommend purchasing very bright furniture for a night's rest - so that the foolish child has a restful sleep. Let the colored elements be in the play area, not in the bedroom. The best choice is white frames or natural wood colors. Facades, shelves, countertops can be made in contrasting shades.
The color and style of the loft bed should match the overall style direction chosen for the room. It is important to understand that in a classic interior such a furniture set will look alien, although there are also classic options.
Shabby chic and Provence will also not “make friends” with such furniture, but minimalism, urban style, and constructivism will happily accept the strict forms and high functionality of a loft bed.
Important: You shouldn’t strictly adhere to the style - after all, this is a children’s room, and the child should like it.
Assembling a loft bed will take longer than installing regular furniture. But this does not mean that you need to abandon it in favor of conventional options that will clutter up the entire space of the room.
By prioritizing the functionality and play orientation of the furniture, you will not lose at all - the child will be satisfied with the game, and you will be happy with the free space in the room and the order, which will be more interesting for the child to maintain.
Minimalism in studio design
The home of a well-known illustrator in the city is distinguished by categorical minimalism, which characterizes every element of the interior, and the image is enlivened by the author’s graphics, which are present in the decor of various furnishings. The second level, reserved for arranging a sleeping area, remains open, and high arched windows soften the severity of the design lines and fill the space with light.
Works of contemporary art, inscribed in the composition, deepen the interior, making it multi-layered and interesting. An important part of the image is the staircase, which looks like a carelessly folded giant strip of paper. Its visual lightness and fragility, emphasized by the background of snow-white walls, fascinates and intrigues.
A loft bed in a studio apartment can become a full mezzanine level
Each detail is distinguished by refined features and thoughtful design, allowing them to actively participate in the creation of a magnificent interior.
The basis of the decor is formed by unusual designer furniture
Large arched windows, a modern fireplace - this apartment has a truly French character
The graphic canvases used in the design have impressive dimensions
Art is everywhere in this house - on the walls, shelves, in the outline of the furniture.
White color formed the basis of the decor, but in several places it enters into a contrasting union with black
Positive and negative sides
The obvious advantages of such furniture are as follows:
- the optimal solution for a small room, because one piece of furniture can consist of others;
- a loft bed is usually located along one wall and can serve as additional storage space for many useful things, depending on the type of staircase;
- you don't have to look for a wardrobe, sofa or table that matches the bed. This option involves combining several structures into one;
- an abundance of modifications allowing you to choose the option that suits your needs;
- By choosing certified, high-quality, high-quality materials, you can be sure that such furniture will serve you for many years.
Among the disadvantages it is worth noting:
- high price. You have to pay for convenience and versatility. And here this rule is very appropriate. The price of a compact two-in-one or three-in-one loft bed will correspond to the purchase of each piece of such furniture separately;
- the risk of purchasing a bed with poor-quality fastening of the second tier. In such products, the presence of sides is very important, and the fastening should be not at four, but at least at eight or ten points. The structure itself is best attached to a wall or floor.
Disadvantages of the “attic”
The advantages of such a furniture set are much greater than the disadvantages, however, they should be noted:
- a high sleeping place does not allow parents to reach the child;
- small children may be afraid of heights - for such children it is better to refuse this option;
- if a child gets up at night to go to the toilet or drink water, going down in the dark can be traumatic;
- falling from a height of almost two meters is dangerous and painful, so the bed must have reliable protective sides.
Cleaning the upper tier is not easy. If the baby gets sick, it is better to arrange another bed for the period of illness.
Important: You should not set up a loft bed for a preschooler under 6 years old.
Combination with the interior
Multifunctional furniture allows you to intelligently zone the space of a room, using its entire area. Thanks to the variety of designs, such models fit organically into any interior style:
- Loft. Designs made of metal or artificially aged wood are suitable. The lower tier of the loft-style bed is complemented by a sofa or workspace.
- Modern. Loft beds made in this style are distinguished by asymmetrical shapes and smooth lines. They are made of wood decorated with carvings or metal (bronze, brass) with forged elements.
- Minimalism. The models are distinguished by their strict lines, laconic forms, and simple design.
- Country. Furniture design in this style suggests the presence of floral prints, carved pillars, a canopy or light tulle that covers the space under the bed from prying eyes. Most often, the models are made of natural wood, painted milky oak.
- Provence. A bed made in a classic style and light colors is perfect for this room design. Models made from natural unpainted solid wood are very popular.
Modular kits look organically in high-tech and fusion styles. A white loft bed made of natural wood fits perfectly into a Scandinavian interior. A huge range of functional furniture allows you to choose the best option for a room of any size, purpose and design.
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Functionality of furniture
The ability to place as much as you need in a small area makes a loft bed with a work area popular.
A furniture set with increased functionality includes:
- Full single bed. Most often it is located on the second tier, and a staircase leads to it.
- Storage places. This could be a closed wardrobe located under the bed, at the head or foot of the bed. In a small space it is possible to place many cabinets and shelves.
- Desktop. Placed on the lower floor, it can be rotated - when the tabletop is not needed, it is unfolded and put away in the under-bed area.
- Racks and shelves - as a rule, they are made on the side, without occupying the façade of the complex.
- Boxes. An interesting and popular solution is to place them in the steps leading upstairs; this creates additional nooks for storing toys and shoes.
It’s easy to update the interior as the children grow - just replace the lower modules - instead of cabinets or a desk, install a folding sofa. An extra bed is ready. A children's loft bed with a sofa is chosen if two people live in the room.
Developing your own functional set of items is not difficult - it will depend on the child’s age, interests and hobbies. And we can come up with a design together.
