Loft beds are a great way to maximize the size of your child's bedroom. Whether you want to simply free up some floor space for games, create a study area, or provide additional storage, there's a loft bed out there for your every need.
Loft beds are a great way to maximize the size of your child's bedroom. Whether you want to simply free up some floor space for games, create a study area, or provide additional storage, there's a loft bed out there for your every need.
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Loft beds are a hugely popular furniture item and can even double-up as a play area and design feature in their own right. However, with so many different styles of loft bed available, choosing the right one can be a little daunting.
So, we're going to share some of our top insider tips to help you pick the perfect model to suit your child's needs and bedroom decor. Your child's age, height and maturity all play a deciding role in your choice of loft bed. Here's what you need to know.
For safety reasons, standard loft beds are not recommended for children under the age of five or six years old.
Consider a junior loft bed for younger children. They are lower than standard loft beds making it safer for your little one. It also makes it easier to put them into bed and tuck them in, as well as share a bedtime story together.
Lastly, it's important to choose loft beds that are fun and match your child's interests and personality! Here's our top tips:
While older children will have their own ideas and should be encouraged and consulted, there are also some practicalities to bear in mind when choosing the best loft bed for older kids.
Children over 12 are unlikely to need a lower loft bed for safety reasons, but you will need to consider your ceiling height, as well as your child's height when sitting up. Don't forget to take the mattress height into account too. Allow at the very least 33 inches between your mattress top and your ceiling.
Just as with young children, it's important to match the loft bed style to an older child's pastimes, interests and available space:
Loft beds are much more than just structure to sleep on, check out the following features and find the right model for your child:
Most loft beds are made from wood or metal. Here are the main advantages of each type to help you to decide:
Wooden Loft Beds
Metal Loft Beds
Additional Materials
When choosing a loft bed, you must check that it meets the children's furniture standards, developed by ASTM International (ASTM).
Full Size Loft Bed With Desk Underneath
Loft With Stairs
Loft Beds With Storage Underneath
Double Loft Bed With Desk
Full Size Loft Bed With Stairs
Loft Beds With Steps
L Shape Loft Bed
Loft Bed With Desk On Top
Full Size Bunk Bed With Desk
Full Low Loft Bed
Corner Loft Bunk Beds
Loft Bed Steps
Loft Bed With Dresser Underneath
Bed On Top Desk On Bottom
Triple Loft Bunk Bed
Loft Beds With Desk And Futon
Double Bunk Bed With Desk
Top Bunk Bed With Desk Underneath
Loft Bed With Desk And Drawers
Girls White Loft Bed With Desk
Bunk Bed With Desk Under
Bunk Bed With Table Underneath
Trundle Bed With Desk
Loft Bed With Desk And Trundle
Loft Beds With Stairs And Storage
Loft Bunk Beds With Desk And Drawers
White Loft Bed With Desk And Stairs
Bunk Bed With Desk And Drawers
Kids Loft Bed With Desk Underneath
Student Loft Bed With Desk
Loft Bed With Bed Underneath
All In One Loft Bed
Loft Bed With Desk And Dresser
Bunk Bed Computer Desk
Loft Bed With Storage Steps
Child Loft Bed
Metal Bunk Bed With Desk
Twin Loft Bed With Storage Underneath
White Loft Bed With Stairs
Kids Loft Beds For Sale
Loft Bed With Shelves
White Wood Loft Bed With Desk
Loft Bed With Built In Desk
Loft Bed With Storage
Wooden Loft Bunk Beds
Bunk Desk Bed
Pine Loft Bed With Desk
Half Loft Bed