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A Small Loft Bed Makes a Great Choice For Kids' Rooms A loft bed that is small can be a great choice for a child's bedroom as it lets children to use the space below for play or for studying. This West Elm pick has a elegant Mid-Century design and comes in two finishes. The instructions are simple and easy to follow. This loft bed is suitable for mattresses 9 inches and lower. Anything higher may be a risk to the safety guardrails. Storage It may seem inconvenient to utilize a loft bed as a way to create more storage space, but it is a very useful idea. A lofted bed, for example can be used as a bookcase, saving floor space. The sides can be used to create a reading nook, or display shelves. A lofted bed can be utilized as a workstation which allows children to have an office space for doing homework and other tasks without encroaching on living space in a tiny room. Many kids' lofts beds have a desk space beneath. You can add one to any loft bed or build it yourself, or rearranging the space underneath the bed using some shelves, or an improvised table. This loft bed (shown in white) from Wayfair comes with a desk built into the front of the bed and a bookshelf that doubles as an end rail. The simple design of the bunk makes it ideal for any kid's bedroom and the slatted safety rails are ideal for rooms with low ceilings. This model from Ikea has plenty of storage space. The loft bed is available in a variety finishes to suit different decor styles including modern and rustic. The bottom of the loft has two drawers while the top can be opened to reveal additional storage space. This is a great option for those seeking to transform their bedroom into a workspace for their home or for children who need plenty of room to store their books and toys. It is possible to transform your loft into a library for your child who loves to read by adding shelves and a beanbag chair to curl up with their favorite book. You can create a beautiful arrangement using a small rug, some chairs or tables, and a few boxes or baskets for additional storage. This loft bed is a fantastic option for children who are young however, teens will appreciate the design if they require an area to do their homework or study. single loft bed is simpler to construct than other models. It comes with set of plans that contain step-by-step pictures and instructions for cutting the pieces, assembling the bunk and building the stairs. The plans include a list of the tools and materials you'll need. Space When it comes to small loft beds the space they open up beneath them is often as important as the bed itself. This extra space can be used as an office or a comfortable sitting area. This can be an excellent way to create a unique design element to a small bedroom for an adult or a kid's room or even a studio. Loft beds are a great way to give a room that has low ceilings a rustic or industrial vibe. This bed, which is part of the Polish interior firm Home and Wood, has an elegant ladder that leads up to a mattress that is set on the wooden platform. A simple chair and few accent pieces complete the appearance. If your ceilings are tall enough, you can get even higher with a loft bed. Pottery Barn's Waverly loft bed, for instance, is available in two sizes and a variety of finish options with plenty of room underneath to provide you with a comfortable bed and more space. This X-shaped DHP bunk bed is another great option. It features the option of staggered stairs as well as a slide to ensure maximum safety and easy access. The bottom of this loft bed can be used as a study space or playroom by combining a set of drawers and open cubbies for storage, as well as benches that double as a staircase to the top bed. This loft bed is ideal for teen bedrooms or kids' rooms. It can be reconfigured to meet the needs of your child as they grow. Many loft beds are equipped with bookshelves as part of the design. This is particularly beneficial for homes with a limited space or if you want to keep books and knick-knacks off the floor. This space can be used to create a comfortable reading area by incorporating an e-reader, a comfortable chair and a comfy sofa. It's great for an adult or teen's bedroom. A loft bed can be an ideal workstation for a dorm. This Naomi Home loft bed with a desk that pulls out and has ample space for a desktop and laptop and shelves on both sides to store toys, books and other things. Fun Getting a loft bed for your children does not just mean storage space, it can also make it fun. A small slide under the loft bed is a fantastic way to bring some playtime action to their room and also a quick and easy descent out of the top bunk. This DONCO kids' bed comes with a built in slide and ladder that will surely delight any child. It could be added later if the child decides to take the easier route up. If slides aren't for your child, you can still keep your loft bed cool by transforming the lower portion into a comfy space with a rug and chairs. The space can be used to read or relax, play games or watch TV with friends. It's an ideal method to keep the room tidy and provide a great place to hangout. If their loft is designed to look like an actual cabin, with windows and a roof accent, kids can feel like they're in their own castle. You can also give the loft a unique appearance by using wallpapers, wall paint or stickers that resemble a forest, the sky or some other outdoor feature. Your children will love playing and having sleepovers in their cabin, especially during snowy days. To add a touch of design, you could swap out a regular ladder for a more fun spiral staircase. You can buy one of these spiral stairs or make your own for a tiny loft bed, like in the bedroom designs on HGTV. The staircase has a nice X-shape on the side and can be upgraded as your kids get older. Another idea that is cool is to build a loft bed with a storage and a desk beneath to allow the kids to work on their homework or other projects. There are many plans online for this type of bed. Many of them are easy enough to build on your own. Take this design from House of Wood as an example. The plans have all the instructions you need along with the list of materials and cuts needed for each step of the project. This loft bed can be made to fit the full size mattress and provides space beneath for seating or a desk. Safety Kids love bunk and loft beds, but they aren't without their risks. Every year, bunk and loft beds result in injuries to thousands of children, which include neck and head injuries, broken bones, and scrapes and cuts. Luckily, most of these injuries are preventable and easily prevented with the proper security measures in place. The first step is to make sure the loft bed or bunk bed is placed correctly in the room. It should not be against the wall since this could cause children to be wedged between the wall of the bunk and the top. Instead, leave a space of at minimum 3.5 inches between the bottom edge of the guard rail and the top of the mattress foundation. When positioning the bunk bed make sure it is far from things like curtains, blinds windows, ceiling fans and blinds that can obstruct a child's view or cause her to fall off the bunk's edge. The bunk shouldn't be close to anything that could hang from the rails, such as cords or toys. A sturdy, solid frame is essential for any bunk or loft bed. Select a frame made from strong materials such as steel or pine. Another option for a secure and comfortable bed is a slatted or slatted frame. loft bed with futon and loft bed with a solid slatted platform solid platform do not require boxsprings, which are more secure for children. Look for a loft that has guardrails on either side of the top level, and a ladder you can secure. Children younger than six years old should never sleep on the top bunk and you should adhere to this rule by frequently reminding them of the dangers. Also, a night light placed on the top bunk can help kids find their way back to the bottom in the darkness. One other important safety measure is to use loft safety nets, which attaches to the corners of the top bunk to prevent children from falling off. The nets are available in a range of sizes and colors to match any decor in the bedroom, and they are easy to install.