Loft beds have always been associated with dorm rooms and tiny apartments where college students reside. Most of the people who purchase loft beds are those who want to maximize their home space. If you have a child, a loft bed is the best option if you want to create a study nook for your child inside his room. Your child can sleep on the loft bed and there will still be enough space underneath for his books, study table and underwear drawer. A full size loft bed is also a great addition to any guest room or a beach cabin.
If you just bought a studio type apartment in a bustling city and you expect to collect more clothes as the years go by, you can invest in a loft bed. It’s a good thing to have if you’re sharing your space with someone else.
There are different types of loft beds available in the market nowadays. Choose from a wide variety of designs. You can even get materials for building your own .
To make life simpler for you, narrow down your search to twin or full-size loft bed. Full size loft beds are wider than twin size beds by roughly 15 inches, but if you tend to move around a lot in your sleep, those extra inches will mean a lot. For me, I would rather go for the full size loft bed because it’s still small enough for a tiny room, yet it’s big enough for your needs (especially when you have a guest over). By the way, full size beds used to be called “double beds”..
Frames for loft beds are either wooden or made of metal. There’s no ideal frame so your choice depends on how much you’re willing to pay for a loft bed and your aesthetic taste. Be particular about the material of your frame, especially if you’re going for a wooden loft bed. Pine is softer than oak or cherry, which makes it an ideal material for your bed if you’re building your own frame.
You can opt to build your own loft bed if the person who’s sleeping in it is too tall for the regular loft beds you buy from the shop. For example, you will need to add more frame support if your child is heavier than average.
If you’re buying a loft bed, always look for extras, such as built-in computer desk, a chest of drawers and book shelves. Of course, additional features will jack up the price of the loft bed. Ask around for assembly fees, and whether you can call someone from the shop to help you set up your loft bed or not.
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