Ikea loft bed: choosing the model that suits you

A convenient and practical solution for a small apartment is a loft bed

We present to your attention an interesting, modern solution. The bed structure consists of two tiers: the upper one is for sleeping, and the lower one remains free. Below you can arrange a work area, personal space for rest or install a second bed.

Placing a loft bed in a girl's room — Furniture arrangement consisting of a loft bed, wardrobe and desk in a girl's room

Furniture stores offer different models of beds of this type, and in this article we will tell you more about loft beds using Ikea as an example.

Green loft bed in the interior — Original green loft bed in the interior of the room

Content

Model TUFFING
Model SVERTA
Model STURO
Pros
Cons
How to choose a loft bed?
Video: Children's loft bed with a work area, corner wardrobe, nightstand and ladder-chest of drawers
The best loft bed ideas for adults and kids bedrooms:

Model TUFFING

Metal loft bed Tuffing by Ikea — Metal loft bed Tuffing from Ikea with a ladder in the middle

This Ikea loft bed is made of steel. The dimensions are standard and will suit any room. The special feature of the model is the placement of the ladder in the middle, which makes it easier to go up and down. The sides are made of a steel frame and 100% polyester.

Tuffing bed with built-in workspace below in the interior of the room

Model SVERTA

Sverta bed, suitable for sleeping children and adults — Sverta bed with stairs, suitable for sleeping not only for children but also for adults

Another metal loft bed. Here you can climb from the right or left edge, depending on where you want to fix the ladder. You can choose the color of the product - there is a white version. The sides are high crossbars, they will not allow the sleeping person to fall out of the bed. The height of the mattress should not exceed 10 cm. The model is higher than the previous one, so it is more suitable for teenagers and adults.

Sverta bed in the interior of a children's room — White Sverta bed with a sofa for relaxing below and a bed for sleeping above in the interior of a children's room

Model STURO

Sturo loft bed frame — Frame of a large wooden loft bed Sturo, accommodating two adults

The Sturo loft bed is made of durable and environmentally friendly material – pine wood. The ladder can be installed either on the right or on the left. This model is much higher than others, so the ceiling height should be at least 270 cm. The permitted mattress height is 19 cm, but not more. When cleaning, it is worth remembering that wood is prone to swelling, so first wipe the bed with a damp cloth, and then remove the remaining moisture with a dry one.

Loft style bedroom with Sturo bed — Loft style bedroom with a Sturo double loft bed and a furnished seating area

Pros

Beautiful and functional loft bed built into a closet with a sofa underneath

In an apartment where there is very little free space, a loft bed is a real salvation - two zones are combined in one space. The lower "tier" can serve as:

work place - you can buy a special tabletop at Ikea, or put any other table;

Teen loft bed with desk and dresser underneath

a relaxation area - a soft sofa or armchair, a bookcase and a lamp will help create a cozy island of peace and quiet under the bed;

Unusual loft bed for adults for a stylish bedroom — Unusual loft bed for adults with a place to rest for a stylish loft-style bedroom

play area - if the loft bed is in a child's room, then the niche can be provided with light and, for example, a toy kitchen or just a toy box can be placed there;

Loft bed with play area and climbing wall — Loft bed with play area underneath and climbing wall on the side of the structure

wardrobe - below you can place cabinets, shelves and racks for storing clothes and other things;

Unusual furniture with a seating area and built-in wardrobes — Unusual furniture with a seating area and built-in bookcases and wardrobe below and a bed by the window on the second level

sleeping place - the second bed can be placed on the floor under the main sleeping place.

Loft bed with extra sleeping space below — Original loft bed with extra sleeping space below and built-in storage

These are just some of the options for using space, all the details and other methods depend on your own desires and imagination.

Great Teen Bedroom With Loft Bed — Great bedroom for a teenager with a wooden loft bed, desk and bookshelves

Another advantage of the Ikea loft bed is the simplicity of the design. The models will fit into any interior without difficulty, and they can always be diversified with decorative elements - paint, ribbons, garlands, stickers.

Metal loft bed — Original metal loft bed for a small room

Cons

Bed located under the ceiling — A bed located in an invisible place under the ceiling in a small apartment

A loft bed is fashionable, interesting and very comfortable, but not safe. A very important disadvantage of such a bed is the risk of falling. It is highly not recommended to buy such a bed:

suffering from sleepwalking;
restlessly sleeping and tossing and turning;
elderly people;
children under 6 years of age.

To avoid annoying situations, it is necessary:

provide good lighting near the bed, which could be turned on both from below and from above;
follow the recommendations for the height of the mattress and ceiling;
eliminate the possibility of getting tangled in wires, bed linen and decorative elements, that is, free up the stairwell space.

If all safety requirements are met, then there is no need to worry - a couple of weeks and you will get used to using the loft bed.

Single loft bed for the child and double bed for parents below — A convenient solution for saving space - a single loft bed for the child and a double bed for the parents below

How to choose a loft bed?

Furniture for a small children's room — Beautiful and comfortable furniture for a small children's room

The Ikea store is unique in that the retail pavilions copy the layout and interior of apartments, so a trip to Ikea will solve most of the problems when choosing a bed. You can climb to the "second floor", touch and study all the details in the models, and then make your choice.

Convenient furniture arrangement for a one-room apartment with a combination of a small crib and a loft bed for children

If you don't have the opportunity to actually walk around IKEA, you can go on an online journey through the store's catalog on the Internet.

Ikea loft bed — Reliable and strong metal loft bed Ikea in the interior of the room

The most important thing in any of the options is to measure the room, especially the height of the ceiling in it. In order to correctly determine the size of the bed, study the data on the dimensions of each model.

Table "Bed parameters"

Parameters beds (in cm)	Model TUFFING	Model SVERTA	Model STURO
Length	208	208	213
Distance from floor to beds	145	145	176
Width	97	97	153
Height	179	186	214

Table "Mattress Parameters"

Mattress parameters (in cm)	Model TUFFING	Model SVERTA	Model STURO
Width	90	90	140
Length	200	200	200

For a child's room, it is worth looking at the tuffing model. It is safer than the others: the sleeping area is quite low, and you can watch the child. If necessary, you can lower the bed even lower, then it will be more convenient to make the bed.

Tuffing bed in the interior of a children's room for two children

For teenage and adult options, two models are ideal: Svärta and Sturo.

Sverta is an apartment option. The height between the bed and the floor is quite large - you can make a full-fledged workspace where an adult will be comfortable.