The desire to preserve free space in the children's room pushes us to use various design solutions. These are transforming sofas, wardrobes, beds, and bunk beds. In recent years, consumers have appreciated the advantages of such a design as an attic bed. Reviews from parents allow us to say that this is really an interesting solution for a children's room.
Benefits
In addition to the undeniable advantages that distinguish all two-story structures (unusual design, durability, space saving), the loft bed has other advantages. These include:
Mobility
The classic base model is a frame with a berth on the upper "floor". How to equip the zone of the first tier, the buyer can decide for himself. Typically, manufacturers creating such models offer a wide selection of possible options: chests of drawers, compartments with shelves, walk-in closet niches, roll-out tables or beds.
Compactness
It's no secret that it is often difficult to arrange all the furniture and things a child needs (and especially two children) in a small room, because you need to consider the possibility of free movement. Therefore, this design is an excellent way out - on the first tier, all objects are installed compactly and take up very little space.
Height
She in this design does not have big restrictions. The distance from the first to the second tier and from the top to the ceiling is calculated from the child's ability to sit on the bed. An exception is the design with roll-out sunbeds.
Appointment
The loft bed in most cases has a berth at the top, and the space freed up at the bottom allows you to use it at the discretion of the owners.
disadvantages
The disadvantages of such designs include the likelihood of a child falling. But such a disadvantage is successfully solved by high sides and stairs, which, as a rule, are located at an angle, and not vertically. If the equipment is mobile in nature, then the design (frame) is motionless. Therefore, moving the loft bed to a new place is not an easy task.
Attic bed with a bed below
A distinctive feature of this design is the ability to place a bed of any size on the first tier. A single structure is usually installed under the deck perpendicular or offset. The double section is most often placed with a headboard under the upper tier. Such an attic bed for a girl will be especially relevant. In this case, you can create a cozy bedroom with lighting, curtains, shelves for books.
Two beds (single) with a length of 2 meters, are easily placed perpendicular to the top. If the width of the berth does not exceed 70 cm, then fifty centimeters remain between them. In this space, you can put a nightstand with a night lamp, for example.
Single constructions
The attic bed with a bed below can be of two types: with a stationary berth and with a mobile one. In the first embodiment, the berths are securely fixed and they cannot change locations. A typical model is a complex with beds that are offset in relation to each other in length. Psychologists find this arrangement more comfortable, because the sleeping person below does not feel that a ceiling hangs over him.
In the case when the loft bed with the bed below is an independent design, it can be placed at your discretion. Traditionally - under the second tier, with an offset. The second option is much more popular. It involves three methods of placement: the headboard under the upper tier, with a shift to the edge, in the center. The rest of the space can be filled with a chest of drawers, shelves, a cabinet, a table.
The loft bed with a bed below (roll-out) can be stationary. In this case, the lounger is fixed and becomes another tier of the structure. In addition, it can be mobile when the bed is completely rolled out, installed at the request of the owner.
Sofa Design
An attic bed with a sofa below allows you to turn a room from a bedroom into a living room. In this case, there is enough space where you can play and meet friends. The option when the sofa does not fold out is perfect for the student. The work area can be placed in another place, for example, by the window, and the sleeping area becomes the guest.
If you have two children, then the loft bed with a sofa below should be of a different type. In this case, it is more advisable to choose a model with a folding sofa. It is better if he will have a seat of a large area, so that if necessary he could replace the berth.
Which loft bed is suitable for a girl?
This design is remarkable in that it can even be used to turn the smallest room into a real princess bedroom. How to achieve this? Not at all complicated. First of all, parents should understand that the loft bed for the girl should be decorated with fabric draperies. To create them, it is not necessary to have the skills of a professional designer. Each woman will be able to build a lace canopy, which will isolate the playing area from the rest of the room.
Even the simplest loft bed will allow you to place a sofa, a cozy pouf on the lower tier, arrange a dollhouse or organize a toy kitchen. Properly selected curtains, lamps and wallpapers will create a fairy tale atmosphere in the room, as in your daughter’s favorite cartoons. Satin ribbons and lace are recommended in such a room for decoration, and the most common colors are apricot and pink.
Art Nouveau
If your daughter is active and restless, and besides, she is not too attracted to dolls, then she will surely like a modern bed with a high berth under which there is a working area. This is the most functional and practical option that will last for several years, even when your baby is in elementary school.
More options
Let's look at the Ikea loft bed. A popular brand in our country offers customers four models of such structures - Svarta, Stora, Stuva Tromso. The loft bed "Ikea" can be made of various materials - metal, wood. Children like these designs because climbing stairs is very interesting. In addition, such furniture is ideal for small rooms. There is a lot of space under the bed, which allows you to organize a section for storing things or a workplace here.
The metal loft bed "Olympus 6" is considered to be very durable, because the frame of the structure is able to withstand a greater load than a wooden one. Reliable and durable bed has a high side and stairs. The frame of this model is made of a hollow pipe. For coating, powder coating from European manufacturers is used.
Owner reviews
According to customers who have already purchased an attic bed for their children, this is really a great solution to save a lot of free space in the room. Parents of two kids are especially pleased with the purchase. The loft bed with two berths allows even in a very small room to create an original design. The only drawback of such designs is the parents call a rather high price.