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A Small Loft Bed Makes a Great Choice For Kids' Rooms A small loft bed is a popular choice for kids' rooms, allowing the kids to make use of the space beneath for studying or playing. This West Elm pick has a sleek Mid-Century design and comes in two different finishes. The instructions are easy and easy to follow. It is important to note that this loft bed should only be used with a mattress of 9 inches or less. Anything higher could extend beyond the safety rails. Stores It might be a bit awkward to utilize an elevated bed to make more storage space, but this can be incredibly useful. For instance, rather than an enormous bookcase that takes up the floor space the lofted bed could be used as a bookcase. The sides can be used to create other uses like a reading area or display shelves. A lofted bed can be used as an office for children and lets them do their homework or other tasks in a tiny space without consuming valuable living space. Many loft beds for kids come with a desk area beneath. double loft bed is possible to add a desk to any loft bed either by building it yourself, or by modifying the space beneath the bed with a few shelves as well as an improvised table. For instance, this loft bed from Wayfair (shown in white) has a desk built into the bunk's front and a bookcase with a ladder that doubles as the rails on the sides. The minimalist design of the bunk makes it suitable for any kids' bedroom and the slatted safety rails are ideal for rooms with low ceilings. This model from Ikea provides plenty of storage space. The loft bed comes in a variety of finishes to fit different styles of decor, including rustic and modern. The bottom of the loft is home to two drawers, while the top opens to reveal additional storage space. This model is ideal for those who wish to convert their bedroom into an office, or for children with a lot of toys and books. If you have a little one who is a reader, you could turn your loft into a little library by adding shelves and a comfy bean bag chair that can be used to curl up with a good book. You can make a charming composition with a little rug, some chairs or tables, and a few baskets or boxes to store additional items. This loft bed is a fantastic option for children who are young, but teens can also appreciate the design if they require a place to study or do homework. This model is easier to build than other models. It comes with set of plans that contain step-by-step pictures and instructions to cut the parts as well as assembling the bunk and making the stairs. The plans include a list of the tools and materials you'll require. Space When it comes to small loft beds, the space they free under them is usually just as important as the bed itself. The extra space can be used for an office space or as a comfortable sitting area. This is an ideal method to add a unique design element to a small bedroom for an adult or a child's room or even a studio. Loft beds are a great option to give rooms with low-ceilings a rustic chic or industrial look. For example, this bed in a studio apartment from Polish interior firm Home and Wood has a minimalist black ladder leading up to the mattress that is set on a wooden platform. A simple chair and few other pieces of furniture complete the look. If your ceilings high enough, a loft-style bed could be even more spacious. Pottery Barn's Waverly loft bed, for example it comes in two sizes and several finishes, with plenty of space beneath to provide you with a comfortable bed and more space. Another option that is great is this loft bed with an X shape from DHP which comes with the slide and steps that are staggered for easy access and security. The loft bed comes with an area at the bottom that can be used as a playroom or study area. It includes benches and storage cubbies as well being a stairway leading to the top bunk bed. This is a fantastic option for kids' bedrooms or for teen's rooms and it can be reconfigured as your children grow older and move get out of it. Many loft beds have built-in shelves. This is especially useful for homes with limited space or if you just prefer to keep your knick-knacks and books off the floor. Creating a cozy reading nook with a lamp and comfortable seating is a great way to use this space, and it's particularly useful for a teen or adult's room. A loft bed could be used as a desk in a dorm room. This Naomi Home loft bed with a desk pulls out and has ample space for a laptop or desktop, plus shelves on both sides to store books, toys and other items. Fun It is possible to make a loft bed fun for your children. It's not just about storage space. A small slide underneath a loft bed is a fantastic way to add some fun to the room, as well as a quick and easy descent from the top bunk. This bed for kids from DONCO has a built-in slide and ladder that is sure to please any child, and it can be added on later if they decide they want to take the easy route up the road in the future. If slides aren't a great choice for your child, you can still add a unique aspect to your loft bed by transforming the lower level into a cozy hangout area with a couple of chairs and rug. The comfy spot can be used for reading, relaxing and playing games or watching television with friends. It's the ideal way to keep their room tidy while also providing a place to hang out. If their loft is designed to look like an actual cabin, with windows and an accent roof, kids will feel like they're in their own castle. You can make your loft unique design by putting up wallpapers and wall stickers, or paints that resemble a sky, forest or other outdoor elements. Your children will love playing and having sleepovers in their cabin, especially during snowy days. For a little extra design, you could switch out a standard ladder to a more exciting spiral staircase. You can buy one of these staircases or build your own to fit in the loft space as shown in this bedroom design on HGTV. The spiral staircase is a nice X shape on the side. It can be extended as your children get older. You can also build a loft with an office and storage underneath it for your kids to work on their homework or do any other work. There are a number of plans online for this type of bed. Many are easy enough to build by yourself, such as you see in this plan from House of Wood. The plans include all the necessary instructions along with the list of materials and cuts needed for each part of the project. This loft bed is large enough to fit a full-size bed and has space underneath for seating, a desk or a seat. Safety Loft beds and bunk beds are popular with kids however, they carry dangers. Children are often injured by bunk and loft beds each year, including fractured bones, cuts and scrapes, as well as neck and head injuries. Fortunately, the majority of injuries are preventable and easily avoided by putting the proper security measures in place. The first step is to make sure the loft bed is placed correctly in the room. It shouldn't be placed against the wall as this can cause children to become trapped between the wall of the bunk and the top. There should be at least 3 inches between the bottom of the guardrail and the top of your mattress foundation. When you are putting the bunk bed up, be sure that it is away from things like blinds, curtains windows, and ceiling fans which could block the view of a child, or cause her to fall off the bunk's edge. The bunk should not be situated near anything that hangs from the rails, such as cords or toys. A solid, sturdy frame is essential for any bunk or loft bed. Find a frame constructed from durable materials such as metal or pine. Another option for a safe and comfortable bed is a slatted platform frame. Bunk and loft beds with an slatted solid platform or solid platform does not require a boxspring, which is more secure for children. In addition to the frame, look for an loft bed that has guardrails on both sides of the top and a ladder that can be locked into place. Children younger than six years old should not be sleeping on the top bunk, and you should enforce this rule regularly by reminding them of the dangers. Also, a night lighting placed on the top bunk can aid kids in finding their way back down in the darkness. Another crucial safety measure is to put up a loft safety net, that is attached to the corners of the top bunk and prevents children from falling off. These nets are available in a assortment of sizes and colors to fit any bedroom decor and are simple to install.