Loft Beds For Kids - Maximize Your Kids' Room Space

You may want to think about a bunk bed when decorating a small children's room. The bed will free up space and also provide a space for the child to read, do homework or do other activities.

This particular one by DONCO has plenty of storage. It comes with drawers, a desk and shelves for books. The pine wood construction makes it durable and robust.

Size

A twin loft bed can give enough space for most kids to last through their teens. Because these frames typically hold twin-sized mattresses, they're also more cost and space efficient than bunk beds. What if you want to give your children more space to play than a traditional sleeping arrangement offers?

This L-shaped Loft Bed from Pottery Barn is the ideal solution. This frame will give your children the space they've always wanted for their playroom but still have plenty of room underneath to study and sleep.

Although most loft beds come with a ladder for children to climb up onto them, this one offers an extra secure option, with railings on both sides of the structure, which help protect against falling. It's also made so that children can only go up and down the ladder from either the head or the foot of the bed, which can help reduce the risk of falling off.

This loft bed by DHP goes a step further to make it more fun for your children. It comes with an inflatable slide that they can use in order to reach the top of the bedroom. Of course, it's always essential to train your children on how to properly use the ladder, and to avoid over-exuberant play at the top of a loft bed.

If your children have a small room or are sharing an area with an older sibling A loft bed with futon bed like this one from Storkcraft can help you save the floor space. This piece has a unique mounting system that permits the bed to be attached to the wall or to a set of stairs so that it can be used as a desk or a full-sized twin bed.

Many kids prefer to use their loft bed as a spot to study or work, and this piece from Storkcraft will allow you to do that with fashion. This design has an integrated computer desk that can fit a laptop or a desktop, and a hutch that has open shelving to store books, school supplies, and more. The hutch has an area for sitting on the lower level and is complete with macrame sconces. This adds a warm accent to the room.

Style

When it comes time to furnish rooms for kids, maximized space is the goal. The rooms of children are usually stuffed with everything from clothes and bedding to toys, books and games. Making the most of vertical spaces is crucial. A loft bed can be an ideal solution for kids.

Loft beds are available in a variety of styles to meet the needs of children. The only limit is the imagination. If your child loves to pretend to be an astronaut or play house, a loft that is designed to resemble the structure is the ideal place for them to do so.

Another option that is popular is a loft bed that has a built-in desk, which is a great option for children and teenagers for study or homework, as well as arts and crafts. This type of loft bed may also be used as a teenager hangout, and it usually has a slide as well as other fun features to keep children entertained while they're sleeping or working.

Experts consider loft beds for children safe regardless of their design, if they are properly placed in the room and are not used for jumping, climbing or for any other type of unsupervised activity. Guard rails are typically sufficient to stop children from falling off the top bunk. If a ladder or stairs are included with the loft bed, they must be securely attached.

One way to ensure that your children feel secure when they sleep on their low loft bed bed is by putting up curtains or other room barriers around the structure. It's a cost-effective and simple way to create a cozy sleeping space for your kids that is more like their private space. It's also a great option to block out the noise of the rest of the home. If you're looking for a loft bed that has lots of storage, you should consider one with shelves or cubbies built into the lower level. This allows your children to keep their things at hand and will help save floor space otherwise taken up by a desktop.

Safety

Loft and bunk beds can be a lot of fun for children but they also create certain safety concerns. These beds are built with guardrails at the sides, but not the top. This makes them more dangerous for children and toddlers. Parents should teach their children how to use these beds and ensure that they don't climb the ladder or play on the top or bottom bunk.

The majority of accidents that happen with loft beds and bunk beds is kids slipping off of the top of the bed. This is particularly prevalent with children who do not have the reasoning skills necessary to understand that the bunk bed is not for sleeping or play. Other risks include children falling down the ladder or over the side of the mattress, or playing underneath the bed. They may be strangled if toys or clothing are hanging from the bed.

Some loft and bunk beds for kids come with ladders that are built into them to reduce the chance that children fall off or become trapped. It's also a good idea for kids to have a safety net over the loft bed.

If you're looking to make your child's bunk bed or loft to double loft beds for adults as a workstation choose one similar to this design, which has an office, bookcase and storage. The upper level of this bunk bed comes with a chic ladder attached to the frame's side and the lower level is a study area that resembles a cave with a desk as well as storage space for toys, books and stationery.

This bunk bed is a fantastic option for kids who love camping, and its nature-inspired accent wall will help you feel like you're in a tent or a fort. This bunk bed features a space for a tent, curtains, or bookshelves on the top and a huge workstation below has plenty of space for bookshelves, desks and laptops. This bunk bed is made with pine, a sturdy but lightweight wood that takes stain and paint well, and it's compatible with twin or full-sized mattresses.

Stores

Toys, clothing and other personal items can be stored in a loft bed for children. It can also be used as a desk with computers or laptops. Offering teenagers and children a space for work underneath their loft bed can help them focus on school projects, assignments and homework, free of toys or games. It also makes it easier to stay organized and keep clutter in check.

It is a great choice for families with multiple children who are limited space. It lets a child sleep in the top bunk while a younger brother or sister can sleep in the bunk below. The futon in the bottom can be turned into a bed that is large enough for overnight guests. Many of these models include a ladder to allow easy access to the upper level.

A platform with shelves and cupboards is another option for storage in a bunk bed. This provides plenty of storage for books and other objects. This could be a fantastic DIY project for your kids to complete together. It will allow them to decorate their room in the way they like.

Some loft beds come with built-in desks that can be used by children and teenagers to do arts and crafts, computer or paper work, and other activities. The Naomi Home study loft features an adjustable desk as well as plenty of storage for various items. This bed features a stylish style that can be incorporated with most decors and it includes guardrails, a ladder for stairs, and loft bed With futon slats for support.

This design by Willow and Jade Interiors is a great, creative alternative to a traditional bunk bed. It looks like a tent, and comes with curtains that create a cozy hideaway for reading or relaxing. It can be covered with a sheet to play outside in good weather. There are bunk beds that have sliding doors to provide security and privacy.