How to choose a baby loft bed?

The loft bed is every child's dream. Such furniture is distinguished by functionality and interesting design. Today, the assortment of such models is surprising in abundance. But it's worth taking a look and see if it's easy to find the perfect loft bed to be placed in a kid's room.

Nowadays, there are many different options for baby beds. These can be not only standard models, but also more original and multitasking instances with various functional components. For example, it can be a small and cozy sofa, drawers, shelves and other similar items. Models of the attic type are also not lacking in additions.

Modern beds of this modification look very original and impressive. However, they are often chosen not at all because of their interesting design. The popularity of this furniture is also explained by the fact that it takes up little free space in the children's room. Since today many people are faced with a fairly modest living space, this feature is very relevant.

In furniture salons, there are a variety of variations of such cribs. They differ not only in their configuration, but also in design. You can choose the right product for the interior of any style and color spectrum.

If there is a solution to put a multifunctional loft bed in the nursery, then you should study its advantages and disadvantages. First, you need to figure out what the advantages of this furniture are.

1. One of the most weighty advantages of such beds is that they can significantly save free space in the children's room. Particularly relevant in this matter are models equipped with wardrobes and tables - such products can easily replace several separate pieces of furniture at once, taking up less space.
2. It should be noted the interesting design of the loft bed. This furniture looks original, especially if it is decorated in an unusual way. As a rule, children are delighted with such products.
3. These cots are multifunctional. So, in stores you can find practical models with wardrobes, small tables, sofas and other useful components.
4. The range of such products is very rich in our time. You can find the ideal option for any area and interior style.
5. Sleeping on such beds is very convenient and comfortable. If you are arranging 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 operation, such furniture is safe. A stable and strong staircase usually leads to the second "floor", which is very convenient to climb due to its reliable construction and wide enough steps.
7. Psychologists say that the loft bed promotes the development of imagination in children. In addition, many young users are much more comfortable sleeping in these conditions, as they feel more secure.

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

1. If the children's room does not have the highest ceilings, then it can be stuffy on the second tier of the loft bed.Sleeping in such conditions is not very comfortable - you can forget about a child's good and healthy sleep.
2. When purchasing a model for a small child, it is recommended to turn to options with sides (and they must have sufficient height). Without these parts, the baby can fall from the height of the second level and be seriously injured if it falls.
3. Since the furniture in this category is compact, it has a too small sofa located on the lower tier. Such an addition to the design may not be the most comfortable due to its overly modest size.
4. This type of baby bed has certain restrictions regarding the weight of the user. For example, some models are designed exclusively for toddlers, so they are completely unsuitable for adolescents and schoolchildren - structures may break.
5. Most often, such furniture is not cheap.

Children's furniture, such as a loft bed, can have various configurations. Many models of these beds can be found on sale.

A practical loft bed is standard with a separate sleeping area on the second level. At the same time, the first tier can be arranged in accordance with the interests and wishes of the little user.

The height of the 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 old. As for adolescent children, specimens in which the height of the bed is approximately 160-180 cm are more suitable for them.

The loft bed of the classic modification can be made in several versions. Here is some of them:

• it can be an interesting model with an unusual design for a spaceship, car, fairy 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.

Practical and multi-component products are in demand today, in which there is an addition in the form of a working area. It usually contains a desk or desk for computer equipment. In this configuration, the bed for sleeping is always on the second level, but the area under the bed is allocated for the organization of the nursery.

Such furniture is made in several variations.

• a design in which there is a simple straight table of a round or rectangular shape;
• a sliding or folding tabletop that can be hidden in a spacious cabinet;
• a model with a beautiful corner table, which will significantly save free space on the first level;
• products with a computer desk, complemented by a variety of superstructures in the form of hanging boxes and shelves.

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

No less popular today are cribs equipped with a spacious wardrobe or chest of drawers. In such compartments, 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.A spacious built-in wardrobe in this model can be used by all households.

The lower tier in the indicated specimens can be supplemented with the following elements.

• A chest of drawers under the bottom of the bed, designed to accommodate bedding accessories or children's toys.
• Corner or built-in wardrobe.
• Drawers and pedestals, 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 decor items or books.

There are many designs of such furniture. Based on the structure of such a bed, a wardrobe in it can be placed from the end, in the center, to the side, in the corner. Compact cabinet options are often complemented by desks and armchairs. Particular attention should be paid to transformable items, in which a tabletop or another corner for sleeping in a system for two is seamlessly hidden.

For energetic young users, it is best to purchase the original version of the bunk bed, equipped with a play or sports area. Experts say that such furniture will have a positive effect on the development of dexterity and motor skills in young children.

In a complex for sports, there are usually such constituent details as:

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

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

On sale there are also lower mini-constructions (half-bed bed), designed specifically for the smallest, whose age is from 2 to 5 years. A distinctive feature of this furniture is the presence of a low bed. The height of the bed 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 writing table, various compartments for storing certain items, as well as compact places for games. Usually, these options are small in size, so they easily fit into even very modest areas.

Modern versions of these beds for children are made from various materials. Some of them are cheaper, others are more expensive. When choosing this or that loft bed model, it is advisable to take into account the characteristics of the raw materials from which it is made.

Experts advise giving preference to solid wood structures. Such specimens are the most demanded, despite the high cost.

The main advantages of these models are:

• environmental safety (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 wood);
• pleasant aroma of natural wood;
• durability and reliability.

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

An attic bed made of chipboard will cost even less. From this material, inexpensive bed models are obtained that have a rustic appearance. However, experts do not recommend buying children's furniture made of chipboard, since this raw material is toxic - it contains formaldehyde resins, which are actively released if the weather is hot outside the window. These components can seriously harm the health of the child, so it is advisable to avoid chipboard products.

There is a good alternative to such products - beds made of laminated chipboard of class E-1. Raw materials with such marks are safe and are used even in the production of medical furniture. It contains a minimum percentage of formaldehyde, which is not capable of harming human health. However, even here a trick may await the consumer - very often an ordinary toxic chipboard in stores and markets is passed off as an environmentally friendly material of class E-1 (outwardly it is difficult to distinguish them). That is why, when buying such furniture, you need to require quality certificates to make sure that the raw materials are safe.

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

Children's loft bed can be made in absolutely any way. Such furniture is very often a combination of several colors, which makes it seem more interesting and bright. As for the decoration of such products, then various kinds of applications, beautiful patterns and designs, as well as original ornaments are usually used. Many users make these components themselves.

Often, beds of this modification are complemented with a kind of canopy roofs. Sometimes these parts come with the furniture, but if they are not there, then you can build an addition with your own hands. It will be even more comfortable for the child to sleep in such a bed, as well as to spend time playing or reading books.

The color of children's furniture also plays an important role. It is better to avoid excessively sugary-bright and poisonous paints, since they will only irritate the young owner. Of course, you shouldn't resort to overly depressing palettes either. There should not be too many saturated colors - everything should be within the normal range.

Many manufacturers offer high-quality and beautiful loft-type beds for the choice of buyers. Below are several popular models of such functional furniture.

• Beautiful and bright beds are offered by a furniture factory "Legend" ("Fairy Tale")... They are presented in both monochromatic neutral and rich multicolored pieces. Bed modifications are also different - from fairly simple with a sofa downstairs to multi-piece with wardrobes and a computer desk.All furniture is made from safe laminated chipboard.
• Laconic bed models made of chipboard, solid pine and steel are offered by the world famous Ikea brand... The products of this manufacturer have good reviews from parents and easily fit into many interiors due to their universal, discreet design.
• Manufacturer "MK Style" offers multifunctional loft-type beds with many additional components. Separately, it is worth highlighting an excellent model from laminated chipboard called "Miya". It is inexpensive, but it looks stylish and has reliable mechanisms.

Choosing a loft bed for a kid's room the following important parameters must be considered:

• furniture should be made of environmentally friendly material that does not have damage, scuffs and scratches;
• the design of the bed should be as stable and strong as possible, and the mechanisms should be in good working order;
• all bed fixings should be as reliable as possible - nothing should wobble or creak;
• the loft bed should have side bumpers if you buy it for a small child (it is advisable to take 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 structure must be smoothed out to avoid injury;
• before buying, you must make sure of the high quality of the chosen design - carefully examine all the details and check the operation of the mechanisms;
• the furniture must be suitable in size for the room in which it will be located, therefore, the nursery must first be carefully measured;
• you need to decide in advance on the complete set of the bed so that you do not have to look for the best option for a long time (this often leads to the purchase of expensive models in which there are many unnecessary components);
• you should choose children's beds of positive, but not aggressive or too bright colors, otherwise they will negatively affect the emotional state of the little user;
• furniture should ideally fit into the existing interior both in color and style.

A loft bed for a child is a great solution. Children of different age categories spend time with interest on such models. This furniture not only does an excellent job of 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 is for a work area, will organically fit into a room with cream walls, a light ceiling and a contrasting floor decorated with brown wood panels. In such an interior, you can add cozy notes in the form of a beige floor carpet, a dark soft pouf and decorative pillows in polka dots.

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

The white bunk bed, which has a small podium with a soft seat on the first level, looks great in an ensemble with white walls and brown wood-like floors. You can dilute the whiteness of the paints with a carpet, decorative pillows and a back wall behind furniture in orange tones.

A two-level loft bed made of natural wood in a pleasant chocolate shade will be a chic addition to a room with beige walls and a floor covered with milk laminate. A fluffy cream rug and brown work furniture under the upper tier can be placed in this peaceful environment.

For information on how to make a loft bed with your own hands, see the next video.