Loft Beds With Desks

Loft beds are a great option to maximize space in a small home or dorm. They are usually designed with an elevator or staircase to make it easier to get up and down.

This stylish choice from Pottery Barn features a staircase that can be used as a bookshelf to store reading materials. It's durable enough to last from childhood until adolescence.

Size

The size of the mattress in loft beds determines its height off the ground. In general, loft beds are about 6 to 8 feet from the ground, but they can be adapted to lower ceilings. Loft beds can also differ in the amount of space they have underneath. Some offer desks as well as other built-in storage features to help save space in smaller rooms.

This loft bed comes with a twin-sized mattress that is enough for most children to sleep comfortably until they reach their teen years. At this point, they could prefer the comfort of a queen-sized or full-sized bed. This configuration is ideal for siblings who wish to share a room without losing privacy. Parents can also add a trundle bed or a mattress to the bottom of the bed for sleepovers.

Children younger than six years old age should not be sleeping in a loft bed because they could easily fall out and hurt themselves. If your child is older and can safely stay in bed, a twin-sized bunk bed is a great choice to reduce space and give additional sleeping space.

You'll be able to have enough headroom if you select the proper ceiling height for your loft. The typical home in the United States has a ceiling of 9 to 10 feet high. You'll need about 30 inches of headroom in a space that's this high to avoid feeling cramped while you sleep.