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A loft bed is an ideal option for a children's room in a small apartment. It takes up little space and captivates the child, turning falling asleep into a game. But such a bed has its own peculiarities; you need to choose it carefully, because a high placement of a sleeping place can become dangerous. Therefore, a loft bed for children over 3 years old should be made with special attention to safety. Loft beds can have various additional equipment that turns the lower part of the structure into a play, work or storage area.
How to choose the right materials?
Material is a very important point when choosing a bunk bed for a child. Many will agree that children need only the best and a bed made from environmentally friendly materials is the most important thing that can be done for the health and harmonious development of a child.
Tree
The best bed will, of course, be made of natural wood. However, if you have the opportunity to make an individual project, then order a bed made of birch, oak or beech. Pine may be suitable as a more budget-friendly option.
How to protect your child from falling
When choosing a children's bed with a practical loft, you need to protect your baby from a possible fall:
- Bed steps for small children should be made of solid wood or chipboard and wide enough to accommodate the entire foot. Metal steps, especially round ones, are slippery and unstable for a small person. A staircase made of solid wood and inclined is the safest for boys and girls;
- In order for the staircase to be reliable, it is worth attaching railings to it;
- It is necessary to ensure that the structure has sides. Regarding small children, the higher the better;
- You should not choose a place for children under 3 years of age to sleep that is taller than 70 cm;
- if a model for a small child is equipped with a slide, it should also have sides;
- for safe descent and ascent, you can equip the structure with an additional platform that divides the space from the floor to the upper tier into two parts;
- During installation, all joints and fastenings should be additionally strengthened; it is best to attach it to the wall.
How to choose the right mattress
An important issue is the mattress. You have probably experienced back pain more than once and understand that the right mattress is the key to a good rest. It’s better for children to immediately buy an excellent mattress and not worry about them.
Material
First of all, it is worth noting the material. The filler must be of high quality, environmentally friendly, regardless of whether it is natural or synthetic. In order to dispel the myth about synthetics, we note polyurethane foam - it does not cause any allergic reactions at all, even in infants.
Design
To ensure that children have good posture and health, we recommend buying orthopedic mattresses with springs.
Loft bed is a great space saver
It would seem, at first glance, that stair steps that perform only one key function cease to amaze adults. However, steps have great functionality. They contain drawers that can be used to store, for example, bedding.
Mothers will be delighted with such a multifunctional miracle bed.
A children's loft bed can be incredibly functional.
Some advantages of a bunk bed
For parents who doubt the design or think that this type of bed may not be suitable for children, special designs are provided. They allow you to adjust the bed or disassemble it completely. So, as the children grow, you can change the distance between the tiers, and if the bed does not fit at all, split it into two ordinary beds.
When the bed has already been chosen and the purchase is practically in your pocket, you should think about whether it’s worth adding something else to the design? Most likely it’s worth it, because you can add drawers for linen to this convenient design. They will allow you to maximize the potential of the bed and thus save even more useful space in the room - you do not need to buy any additional cabinets for toys or linen, because everything is already included in the bed. If they are not included in the package, they can be purchased separately.
A little advice - after installing the bed, you should talk to the children. Perhaps they will offer a more optimal or convenient option for the location of the bed, this is worth taking into account.
Functional properties of a loft bed
The most important thing in any thing is its functionality. For a bed, the main quality it should fulfill is being a good place to rest and sleep. Possessing a bed with at least unearthly properties, but at the same time not providing comfort and coziness to the child during sleep, the price of such a furniture model is worthless.
For a loft bed, the situation is different. It perfectly combines the properties of a comfortable sleeping area, but also contributes to creating favorable conditions for the atmospheric environment of a children's room.
Children's bed - loft helps to save space in the room
Of course, adults need a more spacious place to sleep, but even they don’t mind the opportunity to take a nap on a miracle bed.
Under the children's bed in the attic you can place a work area for the child
What can we say about the children who arrive in an enthusiastic state of mind and are filled with dreams of going on a ship on a distant journey.
A children's loft bed in the shape of a ship looks interesting
It will be said metaphorically, but the loft bed really, like a captain’s ship, inspires children, allowing them to find themselves in a fairy tale.
The key properties of a children's loft bed include:
- Comfortable place to sleep.
- Saving room space.
- A cozy place to do homework.
A children's loft bed should be comfortable for a child to sleep
What you need to know about sizes
An important point to understand: the size of the mattress should not be slightly wider, narrower, or shorter or longer than the bed. It must exactly match the bed data. Otherwise, if the product is larger than the bed, it will bulge or bunch up; if it is smaller, it will poke around the sleeping area during sleep. As a result, you will wake up in the morning, at best, not getting enough sleep, at worst, feeling unwell, with a headache and aching muscles. So approach this issue with all responsibility.
Please note that in the countries of America and Europe they have different measurements, for example, in France and Italy they measure in centimeters, in the USA in inches. Hence the conclusion: it is advisable to buy a bed and immediately select a mattress of the same size, in centimeters or inches, ideally from the same manufacturer.
Otherwise, the difference will be several cm. If you purchase a product 80 dm and a width of 78 dm, we convert it to centimeters, and we get the dimensions of the orthopedic mattress 203.2 / 198.1 cm. A bed made in Russia will have a length of 2 meters, but different width.
About Kids Loft Bed Styles
First of all, it is worth noting that the style of furniture products is formed based on the age range of children.
For example, if a child is just going to kindergarten, then the style of a small house will become relevant in this case. And again, here there is a genre division in accordance with the gender differences of children: boys are attracted to cars, and girls are attracted to dolls. Therefore, for children of kindergarten age, it is better to choose beds made in bright colors: pink and yellow for girls, and green and blue for boys. Little ones will appreciate such a chic gift.
A double bed can be placed at the bottom of the loft bed
Many attics on the ground floor have special windows for playing. Regardless of gender, both boys and girls dote on such apartments.
Wooden children's loft bed with play area below
Of course, school-age children (especially if we talk about middle school children) are unlikely to be surprised by such stylistic features, since their mental development has already moved to a new level. of children's loft beds also has its own advantages for students
Corsair models have these properties. Think back to yourself as a teenager. You wanted to sail the deep oceans, conquer new worlds, feel like a sea warrior, and so on. Children's dreams are the main thing that makes every child happy. And attic corsairs (a new model of bed furniture) fully realize the bright adolescent impulses.
Children's loft bed "Corsair"
Standard sizes
According to GOST standards, mattresses have the following dimensions:
Mattresses for newborns
For babies, there are mattresses with their own standard sizes, usually models 100-120 centimeters long and 50-60 cm wide. For older babies, you can find a slightly larger model, 70/140.
It is important to consider its height when choosing a product. It can have from 6 cm to 12 cm, with springs up to 18 cm.
There are crib models that require a certain model size.
Children's mattresses
When wondering what sizes of children's mattresses are available, it is worth checking for what age. Please note that for a child, teenager, as well as for an adult, the sleeping place should be 15 cm longer than the height for whom it is intended. For an older child, it is worth considering an adult model, so that in a couple of years you do not have to go back to purchasing a new bed and mattress.
For teenagers, single and one-and-a-half models are selected. These parameters are suitable for a child of any weight; the bed will fit harmoniously into any room, even a small one.
For children's bunk beds, the side of the structure should be 15 cm higher than the mattress; this is necessary for the child's safe sleep, especially if he tosses and turns a lot in his sleep.
Mattresses for adults
When choosing a model for an adult, before purchasing, you should understand what types they are divided into and what sizes of the mattress are available.
A loft bed is every child's dream
The model is equipped with a convenient staircase leading to the upper floor of a children's loft bed, suitable for sleeping.
The model is equipped with a convenient ladder-steps
Children are always attracted to the various attractions that home conditions prepare for them. Parents take this into account, and therefore are happy to choose a loft bed as a new bed for their children.
Children really like loft beds with a slide.
By choosing this model from the variety of furniture, you solve a pressing problem for parents - increasing the room space of the children's room. With such a bed, the child will be able to expand the space for play space.
In addition, with the help of a children's loft bed, you can competently organize a corner for the future schoolboy or schoolgirl to do his homework.
Photo idea of a loft bed for a girl
How to determine the correct size for your bed
Before you go for the desired model, you need to take measurements of the inside of the bed. Be sure to measure its length and width. Using standard tables you can find the desired design; a deviation of 1 cm is allowed, no more.
Please note that if it's time to buy a new mattress, do not rush to measure the old one. It could become deformed during use. Measure the inside of the bed, so you definitely won’t make a mistake when choosing. If the received sizes cannot be found in the list that match the standard measurements, then it will be possible to make an individual order.
Length
Common models have a length of 200 cm, they are also called universal. If the tallest person in the house is less than 175 cm, then you can purchase a product with a length of 190-195 cm. The standard size of a bed mattress is available in a length of 190-200 cm
Advice: when choosing such a product, add 15 cm to the owner’s height. Get the desired length of the bed.
Width
On a bed where the mattress width is 80-90 cm there is not enough space for a good night's sleep, one-and-a-half models are more spacious. Although it all depends on the size of the person, it will be more convenient on one and a half.
It is important to choose the right mattress according to the size of the bed.
Double designs 140 -160 cm, 180-200 cm are suitable for a married couple with a baby who is used to sleeping with their parents.
Height
The thickness of such a product should preferably be higher than the bed frame. For obese people, the advice is to choose tall models.
The height of the structure depends on the filler:
- Spring sizes of mattresses, their standard height is 20-22 cm, there are options from 18 to 32 cm. Elite products reach 50 cm in thickness.
- Springless ones reach 16 cm in height
- Toppers, products with a height of 2 to 10 cm, they are used as an additional covering. For example, if the sofa is old and sagging, you can lay such a product on top. It can also be laid on folding beds and armchairs. A good option if the surface is very hard, this model will be a good addition.
- Thin, 11-15 cm thick, suitable for people weighing no more than 60 kg, convenient because they can be easily rolled up. Especially if frequent moves are expected.
- Medium, springless 10-15 cm, with springs 15-30 cm.
- Tall, suitable for people weighing more than 170 kg.
The higher the structure, the more layers of filling, the greater the weight resistance. This product will be more wear-resistant. Although the quality of the manufacturer also plays an important role.
Designs, types, materials
Like any other furniture, the loft bed comes in three versions: wooden, chipboard, metal. There are also combined options - a wooden frame, cabinets and shelves made of chipboard or MDF. Metal structures are the least common - for some reason they are not the most popular option, although there are no complaints about their strength.
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Next, we will consider the structural elements and their varieties, which may be important.
Ladder
In many ways, the convenience of using a sleeping place is determined by the stairs (and the peace of parents too). Let’s immediately look at what the steps can be made of:
- Made from a round metal pipe (usually chrome plated). Of course, the pipe is strong, but its surface is smooth and slippery. For young children this may be a problem.
- Made from wooden slats of small width. This option is also not for small children.
- Made from wide planks. That's better. Please note that the child’s foot should fit completely (or better yet with a small margin) on the step.
In addition, there are different shapes of stairs. The most dangerous are vertically packed slats (on the side or in the front - it doesn’t matter). For boys of middle school age and older, this is not a problem. For sports ladies too. For the rest, choose other designs.
Crossbars positioned one above the other are not suitable for everyone
It is much more convenient when the stairs have a slope. They can be with or without railings. With railings is the safest option, but it takes up quite a lot of space and it is not always possible to “fit” such a staircase.
An inclined staircase is certainly more convenient, but it takes up a lot of space
Convenient if space allows
There are also staircases built on the side with large full steps. They, of course, take up even more space, but so that it doesn’t just disappear, drawers are hidden under the steps. You can put things or toys in them.
There are boxes hidden under the steps of the stairs
For those who have two or more children, it is often necessary to somehow block access to the upstairs for the younger ones. They learn to climb up quickly, but going down can be problematic. There is an interesting option - a staircase divided into two parts with a platform.
Staircase with landing
This design is generally safer: it’s easier to go up and down. It is also easy to implement a barrier for kids - you can put a door, for example.
Read how to make a loft bed with your own hands here.
What's underneath
As you saw in the photo, a children's loft bed on the first floor can have:
- workplace;
- play area;
- storage system - cabinets, shelves, drawers;
- sofa.
There are also combinations or, as they say, multifunctional beds - under the bed there is a closet with a play area or workplace. It is very convenient when there are a lot of cabinets and drawers. This is a great solution for saving space in a small room. There are almost no complaints about such models.
Children's loft bed with pull-out table top
You may not like the filling of the closets (there are few shelves, but there is a lot of space for things on hangers, of which children usually do not have a very large number). But you can remake it or order your own (if the company provides such opportunities). But installing a few shelves or wire laundry baskets yourself will be much cheaper.
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Read how to design a boy's room here.
With a workplace
A fairly popular option is a loft bed with a work space. To save space, this is a great option, but there is one “but”. According to the recommendations of pediatricians, the desktop should have a variable height - it should grow with the child. There is no such possibility in these designs. Although, to be honest, desks rarely come with height adjustment either. So whether you accept this argument or not is up to you.
Loft bed with workplace
Another point is that very little sunlight falls on the table of such a workplace. You can, of course, organize good artificial lighting, but it is not always a full-fledged substitute. Another solution is to place it so that the light from the window falls on the tabletop.
Solution to the lighting problem))
There are also models with a retractable table. This option will suit many people - it’s compact and quite convenient.
With extendable table on wheels
And another option for an attic bed with a workplace below (the tabletop is also retractable)
With play area
There are usually no problems with placing the playing area on the first tier. Two shelves can be made around the perimeter on which popular toys can be stored. But there are usually few such shelves. If you have no place to store toys, you can finish or put on shelves the boxes in which you already put the toys.
The gaming area can have several shelves
Loft bed with play area for a boy
One of the equipment options is a children's loft bed with a slide. Usually it comes as a component of the play area, but it can also be combined with cabinets. There are many options...
Loft bed with slide is popular among children
The option with a play area easily turns into a bed with a house. To do this, it is enough to make walls, and it can be made of fabric. This greatly increases children’s interest and they can spend a long time playing games. And if you install lighting inside or put a lamp (preferably with LEDs from batteries or accumulators - there is no glass or electricity), then the house will keep the children occupied for a long time.
Interior design for a children's room is described here.
With a sofa
A loft bed with a built-in sofa is rare - the furniture turns out to be oversized. Such options are already for teenagers. The second bed (and the third if the sofa is folding) can be used either for a second child, or as a reserve in case relatives arrive. And teenagers usually use it for get-togethers with friends.
With a sofa below
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If you really want, you can find an option with a small sofa on the side and several shelves opposite. This option is good if there is no separate nursery, and just a corner in the parents’ room is fenced off for it.
Interesting option
Multifunctional beds for teenagers
These are combined options - bed + wardrobe + workplace. The layout may vary. In this option, you need to look first of all at the dimensions and how the entire structure will fit. It is these options that already have a quite respectable height for the sleeping place - about 1.6-1.7 meters. Otherwise, the teenagers below will feel uncomfortable.
With wardrobe and pull-out table
The design of the staircase differs mainly
There are entire mini-rooms on two levels.
Mini room with dressing room and work area
Among the low sofa beds there are also models with a wardrobe and a work area. Please note that in the photo below the steps are made as a separate structure, which can also slide out/retract.
The steps also move
Operating experience
Some of the problems that may arise—the difficulty of service and communication—have already been described above. But there is one more point - sustainability. At a significant height, the structure turns out to be quite shaky. And since children are great fidgets, there were cases when they turned over the beds. Here are the recommendations:
- immediately strengthen all joints and fastenings, adding mounting metal plates wherever possible;
- figure out how to attach the bed to the wall (firmly and securely).
One more point: sometimes the standard height of the railing is not enough. For your own peace of mind, you can increase the railings. Again, this is from experience - children fell in their sleep... From the same series - add railings to the stairs or make them higher.
Read about bunk beds (two sleeping places) here.
Work area configurations
The configuration of the lower tier is selected depending on the functional purpose of the loft bed with a workplace. The furniture departments offer many different options for equipment in this area. The main component is the table. It can be stationary, of a regular shape, or roll-out, transforming into a cabinet. The latter option can easily be hidden under the bed, freeing up space for games, cleaning or sports.
Variety of loft beds for children over 3 years old, their advantages
For schoolchildren
Children need a full-fledged workspace under the bed to do homework, study, and read. Often, models for schoolchildren are equipped with an L-shaped table, convenient for installing office equipment, as well as shelves for books. The work area should also have a sufficient number of shelves and drawers for storing office supplies, books or other necessary items. For younger children, the lower place can be turned into a play area with mats, a house, and shelves for toys.
The lower tier is usually poorly lit, so for written work it is recommended to place the bed and desk as close to the window as possible or use a compact lamp.
For teenagers
The loft bed fulfills the need of boys and girls for personal space. It is also beneficial for teenagers who dream of owning their own gym. Sometimes a small training complex is installed under a spacious sleeping place: a wall bars, rings, a horizontal bar and a rope. The work area can be represented by a built-in or corner tabletop, or a roll-out table. When choosing, it is advisable to pay attention to the fact that the furniture does not have solid partitions on the left side, as they prevent the penetration of light.
For adults
Models of loft beds for adults also have many combinations. To create a completely comfortable office, choose beds that are equipped with retractable or stationary tables of standard sizes. Under tall models you can arrange a dressing room. If the bed is low, then only shelves or drawers will fit under it.
Models of loft beds with a work area and wardrobe are available in different modifications for children and adults. The most popular types of such modules are corner and compartment types. Cabinets are built in along the entire height of the product or only at the level of the lower floor. They are equipped with compartment, swing or louvered doors. The module is equipped with shelves, drawers or baskets, one compartment is allocated for hangers. You can place a ladder on the closet door.
Color scheme for children's loft bed
The design of children's beds has many faces and now you can order a model of absolutely any color.
For example, the loft bed of the “Lady” series is made in a cloudy white tone. At the same time, the front side is decorated with a pattern in the form of butterflies entwining a climbing imitation of a tropical tree.
Loft bed “Lady” series
of a children's loft bed from the "Corsair" series was designed using the opposite design solution Its style is imitation wood (it is also possible to order a model made from natural wood material). The color scheme is light brown, reminiscent of the cut and structure of wood.
The Bambini loft is a structurally amazing bed model for teenagers, which is made in a strict classical style. The unity of the set projects a delightful image of the integrity and harmony of the interior details: the table, shelves for books, drawers for clothes, stairs leading upstairs and the place to sleep itself. The Bambini model also surprises with its color design. The sets are made in bright colors: orange, light green, soft pink, blue, white, yellow, sand.
Children's bed - loft "Bambini"
Blue loft bed in classic style
children's loft bed model is made specifically for the little ones. Raspberry, light green, blue shades delight the children's eyes and give the children's room the appearance of a magical kingdom.
