How to choose a children's loft bed?

The loft bed is the dream of every child. Such furniture differs in functionality and interesting design. Today, the range of such models is surprising abundance. But it is worth seeing and understanding whether it is easy to find the perfect loft bed to be placed in the children's room.

Nowadays there are so many different options for baby beds. It can be not only standard models, but also more original and multitasking copies with various functional components. For example, it may be a small and cozy sofa, drawers, shelves and other similar items. The additions to the attic type are not deprived.

Modern beds of this modification look very original and impressive. However, more often they are not chosen because of the interesting design.The popularity of this furniture is also due to the fact that it occupies a bit of free space in the children's room. Since today many people are faced with a rather modest living space, this feature is very relevant.

In the furniture stores there are a variety of variations of these cots. They differ not only in their configuration, but also in design. You can choose a suitable product to the interior of any style and color spectrum.

If there is a decision to put a multifunctional loft bed in the nursery, then its advantages and disadvantages should be studied. To get started is to understand what are the advantages of this furniture.

1. One of the most weight advantages of such beds is that with their help you can significantly save free space in the nursery. Particularly relevant in this matter are models equipped with cabinets and tables - such products easily replace several individual pieces of furniture with themselves, taking up less space.
2. It should be noted interesting design of the loft bed. This furniture looks original, especially if it is decorated in an unusual way.As a rule, children from such products come to the delight.
3. Such children's beds are multifunctional. So, in the shops you can find practical models with cabinets, small tables, sofas and other useful components.
4. The range of such products in our time is very rich. Choose the perfect option to any area and style of the interior.
5. Sleeping on such beds is very comfortable and comfortable. If you are equipping a room for a baby, then you can purchase a safe model with side bumpers that will protect the child from accidental falls from the upper tier.
6. In the operation of such furniture is safe. A stable and robust staircase usually leads to the second “floor”, which is very convenient to climb due to the robust construction and sufficiently wide steps.
7. Psychologists say that the loft bed contributes to the development of fantasy in children. In addition, many young users sleep in such conditions much more comfortable, because they feel more secure.

As you can see, such children's furniture has a large number of positive qualities. However, it is not without flaws.

1. If not the highest ceilings take place in the nursery, then on the second floor of the loft bed it can be stuffy. It is not very comfortable to sleep in such conditions - it will be possible to forget about the child’s good and healthy sleep.
2. When purchasing a model for a small child, it is recommended to refer to the options with sides (and they must be of sufficient height). Without these details, the baby may fall from the height of the second level and be seriously injured when falling.
3. Since the furniture of this category is compact, there is too small sofa in it, located on the lower tier. Such an addition to the design may not be the most comfortable because of its overly modest size.
4. This type of crib has certain limitations regarding the weight of the user. For example, some models are designed exclusively for kids, so for adolescents and schoolchildren they will not fit at all - the structures may break.
5. Most often, such furniture is not cheap.

Such children's furniture as a loft bed, can have a different configuration. On sale you can find many models of these beds.

The standard is a practical loft bed, in which there is a separate place for sleeping, located on the second level. At the same time, it is possible to arrange the first tier in accordance with the interests and wishes of the small user.

The height of a sleeping bed in these models is usually from 120 to 160 cm, which is an ideal parameter for a preschooler from 3 to 5 years. As for children of adolescence - they are more suitable for instances in which the height of the bed is about 160-180 cm.

Classical loft bed can be made in several versions. Here are some of them:

• it can be an interesting model with an unusual design for a spacecraft, car, fairy tale carriage, dollhouse or castle;
• a similar bed can be made with an unoccupied lower part, where you can equip an area for sports or games;
• standard models are often equipped with two berths located on the upper level;
• Classic options are often complemented by sofas on the first level or a second place to sleep.

Today practical and multi-component products are in demand, in which there is an addition in the form of a working area. It is usually placed a desk or table for computer equipment.In this configuration, the sleep bed is always on the second level, but the area under the bed is allocated for the organization of a children's office.

Such furniture is performed in several variations.

• a design in which there is a simple straight table of a round or rectangular shape;
• sliding or folding table-top which can be hidden in a capacious locker;
• model with a beautiful corner table, which significantly save free space on the first level;
• products with a computer table, complemented by a variety of add-ons in the form of hanging boxes and shelves.

It should be borne in mind that the dimensions of the table in multicomponent furniture should not exceed a mark of 60 cm in width and length. As for the parameter of the height of the place to work, then you should rely on the growth of the child. Usually this value is limited to 50-80 cm. When choosing such a construction, it is important to pay due attention to the combination of artificial and natural lighting to reduce the strain on the child’s eyes.

No less popular today cribs, equipped with a spacious wardrobe or chest of drawers. In such offices you can store a lot of children's things, as well as accessories for sleeping - pillows, bed linen. It is worth noting that such variations of loft beds can be placed not only in the children's bedroom, but also in the living room. Spacious built-in wardrobe in this model will be able to use all households.

The lower tier in these instances may be supplemented by the following elements.

• A chest of drawers under the bottom of the bed, designed to accommodate bedding or children's toys.
• Corner or built-in wardrobe.
• Drawers and drawers, in which it will be convenient to store various educational objects - books, notebooks, stationery.
• Open shelves in which it will be possible to store not only toys, but also various decorative items or books.

There are many designs of such furniture. Proceeding from the structure of such a bed, the closet in it can be placed from the end, in the center, side, in the corner. Compact cabinets are often complemented by desks and armchairs. Particular attention should be paid to the transformable instances, in which the table top or another corner for sleeping in the system for two is hidden without any problems.

For energetic young users it is best to purchase an original variation of a two-level bed, equipped with a game or sports area. Experts say that such furniture will positively affect the development of dexterity and motor skills of young children.

The complex for practicing sports usually contains such components as:

• ropes, ladders, nets;
• gymnastics equipment (rings and crossbars);
• slides and horizontal bars;
• basketball rings.

If the furniture of this modification is selected for a girl, then it will be possible to turn to the options stylized as a house for dolls. In this case, instead of sports equipment, you can use a variety of tools for creativity. For example, on the first tier of the product you can put a convenient easel in use for drawing or a special board.

On sale there are also lower mini-designs (half-bed), designed specifically for the smallest, whose age ranges from 2 to 5 years.A distinctive feature of this furniture is the presence of a low bed. The height of the berth from the floor in such models should be no more than 100 cm.

As for the lower "floor" - here it will be possible to install a small table for writing, a variety of compartments for storing certain items, as well as compact places for games. Typically, these options have small dimensions, so it fits easily even in very modest areas.

Modern versions of these beds for children are made from a variety of materials. Some of them are cheaper, others are more expensive. Selecting a particular loft bed model, it is desirable to take into account the characteristics of the raw materials from which it is made.

Experts advise to give preference to structures made of solid wood. Such instances are the most popular, despite the high cost.

The main advantages of these models are:

• environmental safety (in the composition of natural wood does not contain hazardous and harmful compounds);
• unique appearance, able to fit into almost any interior;
• resistance to wear - it is quite difficult to damage wooden furniture (especially from hard woods);
• pleasant aroma of natural wood;
• durability and reliability.

If you do not want to keep a tidy sum in the store, then you can stop at more affordable options from MDF. This material is also safe, but will not last as long as natural wood. Of course, furniture made of MDF is much cheaper, and its design can be almost anything - this material is pliable and easily painted in different colors. But the furniture from this raw material is in many respects inferior to wooden versions.

Even cheaper will cost the loft bed of chipboard. From this material are inexpensive models of beds that have a rustic appearance. However, experts do not recommend to buy children's furniture made of chipboard, since this raw material is toxic - it contains formaldehyde resins that are actively released if there is hot weather outside the window. These components can seriously harm the health of the child, so products made of chipboard should be avoided.

There is a good alternative to such products - beds made of laminated chipboard of class E-1. Raw materials with this labeling are safe and even used in the manufacture of medical furniture. It contains a minimum percentage of formaldehyde, which is not capable of harming human health. However, even here a consumer can wait for a trick - very often the ordinary toxic particle board in stores and markets is issued as an eco-friendly material of class E-1 (it is difficult to distinguish them from the outside). That is why when buying such furniture you need to require quality certificates to ensure the safety of raw materials manufacturing.

Slightly less in the stores there are such children's beds made of metal.Of course, this material is distinguished by high strength characteristics, reliability and durability, however, the furniture made of it is heavy, it looks specific and always remains cold.

Children's loft bed can be made absolutely in any way. Such furniture is often a combination of several colors, which makes it seem more interesting and vibrant. As for the scenery of such products, there are usually used various kinds of applications, beautiful patterns and drawings, as well as original ornaments. Many users make similar components on their own.

Often, beds of this type of modification are complemented with peculiar roofs and sheds. Sometimes these parts are complete with furniture, but if they are not, then you can build the addition with your own hands.Sleeping in such a bed will be even more comfortable for the child, just like spending time playing games or reading books.

An important role is played by the color of children's furniture. It is better to avoid excessively sugary-bright and poisonous paints, since they will only irritate the young owner. Of course, too depressed palettes should not be resorted to. Saturated paints should not be too much - everything should be within the normal range.

Many manufacturers offer the choice of buyers high-quality and beautiful loft-like beds. Below are a few popular models of such functional furniture.

• Beautiful and bright beds are offered by a furniture factory. "Legend" ("Fairy Tale"). They are presented as monochromatic neutral and saturated multi-color copies. Bed modifications are also different - from quite simple ones with a sofa downstairs to multi-component ones with wardrobes and a computer desk. All furniture is made of safe laminated chipboard.
• Laconic models of beds made of chipboard, solid pine and steel are offered by the world famous Ikea brand. The products of this manufacturer has good parents' reviews and fits easily into many interiors due to the universal low-key design.
• Manufacturer "MK Style" offers multi-functional loft beds with lots of extra components. We should also highlight an excellent model of chipboard called "Miya". It is inexpensive, but it looks stylish, and has reliable mechanisms.

Choosing a loft bed for a child's room The following important parameters should be considered:

• furniture should be made of environmentally friendly material that does not have damages, scuffs and scratches;
• bed design should be as stable and strong as possible, and mechanisms - in good order;
• all bed mounts should be as secure as possible - nothing should stagger or creak;
• the loft bed should have side rails if you buy it for a small child (preferably models with soft sides);
• You can choose a model for 2 children, but it is very important to take into account the dimensions of such furniture - young users should be no less comfortable in such conditions;
• any angular and protruding elements in the construction should be smoothed to avoid injury;
• before buying, you must make sure that the quality of the chosen design is high - carefully inspect all the details and check the operation of the mechanisms;
• the furniture must be suitable in size to the room in which it will be, therefore, first, the nursery must be carefully measured;
• you need to decide in advance on the complete set of beds so that you do not have to search for the best option for a long time (this often leads to the purchase of expensive models, in which there are a lot of unnecessary components);
• choose children's beds that are positive, but not aggressive or too bright colors, otherwise they will negatively affect the emotional state of the small user;
• the furniture should fit perfectly into the existing interior in both color and style.

A loft bed for a child is the perfect solution. Children of different age categories spend time with interest on such models. This furniture not only perfectly copes with its basic functions, but also makes the atmosphere more comfortable, stylish and attractive.

The snow-white model of the bed, in which the top is set aside for a sleeping place, and the bottom - under the working corner, will organically fit into a room with cream walls, a light ceiling and a contrasting floor decorated with brown wooden panels. In such an interior, you can make a cozy note in the form of a beige floor carpet, a dark soft pouf and throw pillows in peas.

The original furniture design of rich orange color with light inserts will look great in a bright children's bedroom with light scarlet curtains and a striped floor carpet. In such a positive environment, the child will be cozy and comfortable.

A white two-level bed with a small podium with a soft seat on the first level looks great in an ensemble with white walls and a brown wood floor. You can dilute the whiteness of the colors with a carpet, decorative pillows and the back wall behind the furniture in orange tones.

A two-level loft bed made of natural wood with a pleasant chocolate shade will be a chic addition to a room with beige walls and a floor covered with a milk laminate.In this peaceful setting, you can arrange a fluffy cream rug, as well as working furniture under the upper tier, made in brown tones.

To learn how to make a loft bed with your own hands, see the following video.