Loft Bed for Children from 3 Years: 75 Best Photos

Green loft bed for a child over 3 years old

The arrangement of a children's room is no less important than the arrangement of a bedroom or living room. The child's room should have a sleeping place, a work space, a play area and a storage system. Often, it is quite difficult to place the above elements in a small room, and if there are several children, the issue of free space becomes especially acute. The optimal solution may be a loft bed. In this case, the sleeping place is located on a raised platform, and underneath it there is space for other necessary areas.

Bed with pull-out table — Loft bed with pull-out table and ladder

Content

Types of loft beds
Material for bed
Size of the sleeping place
Additional accessories for a loft bed
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50 interesting options for loft beds for children over 3 years old in the interior of a children's room:

Types of loft beds

Wooden bed with cabinet and shelves in the interior of a children's room

The lower part of the structure is arranged depending on the age of the child. Children's furniture with a loft for sleeping is installed for children from three years old.

Let's look at the most popular options for arranging children's rooms with such beds:

A bed with a sofa is a great option for those who like to have get-togethers with friends or relatives. You must admit, it is not very convenient to sleep and gather with friends in the same place. In this case, the best option would be to place a sofa in the room, which is actively used during the day. In this case, a full-size bed with an orthopedic mattress and fresh pillows and a blanket that no one has touched or knocked down is used for sleeping. The sleeping area is located above the sofa.

Bunk bed with sofa — Bunk bed with a sofa for comfortable sleep and gatherings with friends

A loft bed with a work area is an ideal option for a small schoolchild's room. The niche under the bed accommodates a desk with bookshelves and other necessary items.

White loft bed with work area — White loft bed with unusual shape and work area below

A loft bed with a play area is the best option for preschoolers. A mini-house or hut is arranged in the niche under the bed. Doors or curtains are installed below to create coziness and the right children's atmosphere.

Low bed Sonya with inclined ladder and slide — Low loft bed "Sonya" with inclined ladder and slide for games

A low loft bed with shelves and a chest of drawers. If there is little space in the room and there is a fear of placing the child too high, it is possible to make a small structure and place boxes for toys and clothes below. Such children's furniture saves space and looks organic.

Loft bed Legend — Low bed "Legend" with shelves for things and toys below

A bunk bed is a popular option for a family with two children. The same area can easily accommodate two full-size beds one above the other.

Iron bunk bed for children's room for two children

When the area and arrangement of the walls in the room allow, it is convenient to place a wardrobe in the general system with the sleeping area. It is usually installed on the side of the bed and is the base side of the structure. The wardrobe can also be placed under the bed, reducing the size of the desk. An important element is the ladder. It should be comfortable, safe and in harmony with the general style of the room. A classic vertical ladder, a ladder placed at an angle and steps are possible. In this case, the steps, arranged in a cascade, can simultaneously serve as spacious bedside tables. When space in the room allows, children will be happy if they can slide down from the bed on a slide.

Interesting design of a children's loft bed with a play area and a vertical ladder

Considering that the bed is elevated and many children sleep restlessly at night, it may seem that there is a danger of the baby falling from a great height. This option is completely excluded, since all children's beds are equipped with a strong high side along the entire length of the bed - except for the place near the stairs.

Pink loft bed with pull-out table for girls

Often, children's furniture - a transformer - is used in the room. The lower floor can change depending on the purpose. For example, these can be hidden modern storage systems, and if necessary, a pull-out table for work appears.

Children's furniture transformer with a bed-table on the first tier

Material for bed

What should such children's furniture be made of? The most important thing is its reliability, because your children will sleep on it. Do not forget that during the day, children will climb up and quite possibly play on top. This means that children's beds should be especially stable and reliable. In view of this, you should order such systems from specialists who know what kind of frame and support are necessary for safe use.

Loft bed for children from 3 years old Astra — Loft bed for children from 3 years old “Astra” for a small children’s room

Materials for manufacturing

Wood is ideal for those who prefer eco-friendliness. Children's furniture is warm to the touch, durable, and aesthetically beautiful. The most wear-resistant is a set made of beech and oak, but the cost of such a bed is also high. Pine is a more affordable tree.

Loft bed house made of wood — Safe and beautiful wooden house bed

MDF and fiberboard are popular and relatively inexpensive options. They can be presented in absolutely any color and texture. Combined options are often used. The frame is made of solid wood or glued beams for strength and reliability. At the same time, the rest of the structure is made of laminated chipboard or PVC.

Children's bedroom furniture made of MDF — Bright children's bedroom furniture made of MDF with a loft bed

Metal – the option is also often used in the production of loft beds. Steel hollow pipes, decoratively decorated with a special layer, are used as metal elements. Children's beds look visually lighter, however, the material is cold and uncomfortable for the baby. Considering the age of the owner of the bed – the structures are often covered with special pads made of plywood or wood to avoid injuries.

Loft bed for a football player — Metal loft bed for a future football player

To sum up the options for room furnishings, you should pay attention to wooden structures - they are softer and less traumatic. It is better to avoid metal structures for three-year-olds and active preschoolers.

Loft bed with slide, poufs and play area — Bed for two children with a slide, poufs and a play area

Size of the sleeping place

Loft bed Baby — Loft bed "Baby" with drawers and table

If you plan to use the sleeping area for children from 3 to 7 years old, the length can be 140-160 cm and the width 60 cm. For preschool children, a bed at a height of 120 cm is most often used. The area underneath it is used either for bedside tables or as a play area - for example, in the form of a children's tent. This saves room space.

Bed with play area below — Low bed for a boy with a play area below

If the bed will be used for a long period, including during adolescence, you should take a full adult size. The standard dimensions of the sleeping area in this case are 190-200 cm x 85-90 cm. It is important to take into account the height of the lower part of the structure - it should be comfortable for an adult sitting on the bed. Do not forget that in the upper part - on the bed, the child should sit comfortably, without resting against the ceiling. This means that the distance from the bed to the ceiling should be 80 cm or more. The corners of the system are smoothed, rounded. Sides on the bed are a mandatory element. Their height should not be less than 30 cm. The most common injuries occur in children on the stairs, so you should pay special attention to this component. If the bed is purchased for a child from three years old, it is better to use large steps as a riser, they are used as bedside tables. At the same time, the area of the room should allow additional placement of furniture. For older children, a staircase with railings on the sides, installed at an angle, is used. Its width is usually 40 cm, the distance between the steps is 20-25 cm. It is important to take into account the age of the child - the younger the owner of the bed, the smaller the distance between the steps should be.

Children's bed for a teenager Miya — Children's bed for a teenager "Miya" with a wardrobe and a work area

Additional accessories for a loft bed

Children's loft bed with a sports corner, swing and climbing wall

Currently, there is a large selection of various storage systems in children's structures. These can be built-in cabinets and tall units, chests of drawers, open shelves, a desk or a combination of all of the above. Thanks to such a compact placement, space is significantly saved in the room and there is space left for a second child or for games. Also, the growing body of the baby requires constant physical exercise. A Swedish wall placed at the end of the loft bed will help to combine business with pleasure. It is important to remember that in this case the load on children's furniture increases, it must be reliable and durable. If the structure is placed in the corner of the room, it is convenient to attach it to the wall on both sides. A preschool child will be very pleased with the presence of his own slide or rope for lowering from the loft bed.

Single loft bed with slide — Low single loft bed with wall unit and chest of drawers

Based on all of the above, we can compile a list of the main advantages and disadvantages of a loft bed for children aged 3 years and over.

Advantages:	Flaws:
Saving space.	Trauma hazard – such children's furniture develops children's imagination and if a parent knows that their child is an absolute fidget – such structures should be purchased with caution. Despite ensuring the baby's safety during sleep, during the day the child may decide to jump from such a bed down, which in turn can cause harm to him.
Creating a play or work area.	Not all people like to sleep at an elevated position - the air above is warmer, and some people feel uncomfortable because of this.
Saving money – buying a separate bed, wardrobe, desk and bedside tables will cost more than a single structure.	Difficult access to the sleeping place - at first, going to bed will be interesting for the baby, but over time, such constant descent and ascent can become boring for both the child and his parent. For example, during the period of illness of the child, it will be more difficult for the parent to measure the temperature.
Design – children's raised beds are very popular with children, they fit perfectly into the interior of the children's room.	It is not recommended to purchase such a bed for rooms with low ceilings, as there may be a lack of oxygen at the top.

Loft Bed Castle — Loft bed “Castle” with play area and slide

Thus, having considered all the pros and cons, we can confidently say that such a loft bed for children from 3 years old will be an excellent option for a small room, in which every centimeter of space is used as efficiently as possible. Having received such children's furniture, your baby will be happy to sleep in his place at night and play or study under it during the day.