Loft beds are a great option for those with a child or just looking for space. Loft beds take up the same surface area as a normal bed, but are elevated so the area under the bed can be used for different purposes. Some may put a desk there, others a couch. It is a great space for storage as well.
Loft beds are great for children because their smaller sizes can utilize the space under the bed better for play or for homework. Loft beds can be a great option for college students as well, by being able to maximize a small dorm room better. Since there are so many different uses of a loft bed and different styles, we went and picked out our favorites. Read below to find out our reasoning why:
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How We Picked
Loft beds can be made of different materials, in a wide array of styles, and made to cater to different types of people. Regardless of their differences, there are still a few areas where these beds can be compared against each other. Here are the areas we looked at:
Height
While the height of a normal bed wouldn’t be top of mind when shopping for one, the height of a loft bed can matter quite a bit. Loft beds by nature utilize the vertical space above a bed to help maximize the use of the space. That doesn’t mean they are all uniform height by any means, however.
Taller loft beds have the obvious advantage of being able to use more space underneath, whether it be as a desk, storage, or a couch. However, taller beds may have less room for the person sleeping on it to maneuver at night, what with the ceiling so close. Shorter beds may be appropriate for smaller kids who may, for safety reasons, not want to climb too high up.
Attachments
Standard loft beds will just have the extended bed frame, a ladder or two, and the supporting structure. This allows the person outfitting the space to use the area underneath the bed as they see fit. Couches, chairs, desks, cabinets, TVs, and tables are all common pieces that live under a loft bed.
Some manufacturers go the extra mile and include one or more of these elements with their loft bed. This is great for those starting a room from scratch, as it gives a few useful pieces of matching furniture. There are certain loft beds that go even further and have furniture integrated as part of the structure of the bed frame itself, further saving space.
Materials & Assembly
Most loft beds will have to be built at home by the person who bought it. It is wise to have help, as loft beds can be complicated to build. Not only will the added height add some complexities to the process, but there tends to be a lot of individual pieces that will need to be organized, kept track of, and assembled.
Many loft beds are made of metal, either solid or fashioned into tubes. These are durable and can match a certain modern aesthetic, but they can be a bit more difficult to assemble properly compared to wood lofts. Lofts made out of wood, usually pine or rubberwood, won’t squeak as much and tend to wobble less than beds made out of metal. They will be a bit pricier, however.
Tips
Not sure which loft bed is right for you? Take a look at the guidelines below:
- Who is this bed for?
- If you are getting a bed for a toddler or elementary-age kid, it makes sense to get a lower-profile bed with guard-rails.
- Those buying a bed for an adult, college student, or teen may want to get a taller bed that maximizes the space below.
- Are you trying to match an existing room’s aesthetic?
- If you are trying to match the decor of an existing room, the biggest decisions to make will be between metal and wood, shiny and matte, and bright or neutral.
- There are beds with unique colors that may pop in certain settings, but usually brands have neutral colors like black, gray, white, and stained wood.
FAQs
How tall are loft beds?
Most loft beds measure between 42 and 72” above the ground at their top height.
How much space is under a loft bed?
A twin loft bed will have about 42” x 78” of surface area space underneath the bed. The area vertically available underneath typically varies between 27 and 58”.
Will I need tools to assemble a loft bed?
Typically loft beds will have all the hardware and tools necessary to build it included. However, sometimes wood beds will need to have the pre-drilled holes expanded or replaced, so a simple electric drill might help.
