Apartment buildings have a serious drawback - the rooms do not have extra space, when arranging furniture in the apartment you have to be inventive. We will talk about a bed with a table. In structure, the loft bed is similar to a simple bunk bed.

children's loft bed
In both cases, there is a staircase and the sleeping area is on the second floor.

One difference is that in a two-story structure, the first tier is a sleeping place, and a loft bed is made with a folding table. Before buying an expensive thing, you should thoroughly understand its positive and negative properties, what types and features exist.

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It is also necessary to understand how the installation of the entire structure takes place.

Advantages and disadvantages

Combined furniture is widely used by many designers and has gained popularity among different categories of buyers.

loft bed with table
This design has a lot of advantages. But, unfortunately, it also has disadvantages.

Pros

  1. The small square footage of the apartment causes great inconvenience. Therefore, beds designed as "loft bed" have become very popular. Thanks to this solution, new space is freed up.

    loft beds in the interior
    The idea of ​​combining everyday furniture elements and a bunk bed helped to visually increase the volume of the apartment and free up new space.
  2. The next plus is the unique design of the nursery. Unusual shapes and a variety of structures will allow you to build a unique bed. In addition, the design is so simple that it will not be difficult to design it for your needs. Your own layout allows you to take into account the size of the nursery.

    loft bed for boy
    In this way, it is possible to design a sleeping place that fully satisfies all the needs of the child.
  3. The combined bed has solid multitasking capabilities. For example, children's bed with table serves as a place to sleep and a place to play and relax. In addition to the table, it can be combined with a wardrobe, a sofa, or simply a play or sports area.

    bunk bed with table and shelves
    Note that this “hybrid” takes up the space (except for the height) of a regular bed.

Cons

Like everything else, bunk beds have their drawbacks.

children's bed for a girl
All the disadvantages of this design are minor, but they are worth paying due attention to.

Below are the main disadvantages and problems that arise during installation and operation.

  1. The first and most significant drawback risk of serious injury. Since the bed is at a considerable height, it is important that there are sides on the side opposite the wall.

    bunk bed table
    Sometimes, due to a high mattress, the side is not large enough.
  2. The next disadvantage of a children's bunk bed is that it creates inconvenience in an apartment with low ceilings. Since not every staircase is designed for the needs of a room with a low ceiling, you have to make adjustments to the design and make such furniture to order, which means overpaying your money.

    loft bed with desk
    In addition to the ascent, the descent also becomes difficult.
  3. At first, a bunk bed will cause some inconvenience when changing bed linen. You can put a pillowcase or duvet cover on the bottom, although this is inconvenient, but you will have to spend time on the sheet. If the mattress is high and the ceilings are low, then tucking the sheet in the first time is almost impossible.

    loft bed for children
    But with the right skill and experience, the time it takes to change linen will be significantly reduced.
  4. Another problem is transporting the bed. The bed has quite an impressive weight.

    loft bed
    You can't just move it like that.

Types of bed designs with a table

Computer or writing desk an important part of any child's or teenager's room. Often there is no room for a table. Modern loft bed with table will be a good help in the housing issue. The variety of designs can easily confuse.

loft bed with work area
Therefore, it is important to understand the types of such structures, as well as their features.

There are several beds for teenagers and children with different table layouts:

  • With the table located directly under the bed;

    loft bed with table below
    Each manufacturer tries to make their products functional and at the same time interesting in appearance.
  • Pull-out drawer-shaped table top;

    loft bed with pull-out table
    When buying a bed, you need to look at how the manufacturer has applied known standards in its design project.
  • With a table located in the corner.

    loft bed for children
    A child will feel comfortable on such a bed if all its parts are correctly and conveniently combined.

The classic desk, which takes up almost all the space under the bed, has become very popular. This solution is convenient because it has a wide work area. Such a desk allows you to focus on work without being distracted by other things.

loft bed for teenagers
The free space under the table can also be filled with drawers.

The advantage of a bed with a pull-out tabletop is that it is not very high. A low bed is especially suitable for small children. The risk of getting seriously injured by falling from the bed is almost minimal. All the free space under the bed is occupied by built-in drawers. The only disadvantage is that the work area is not large enough for full-fledged work.

loft bed for girls
The chair is located next to the bed, not under it, which means it takes up a lot of free space.

Thanks to the engineers who designed the table in the corner, maximum savings in square footage are achieved. The freed up space can easily be used for a wardrobe with a small chest of drawers. But there is still room for a chair or an armchair.

children's loft bed
As with the pull-out tabletop, the corner design does not have a small workspace.

It doesn't matter what kind of bed you choose, it's important not to forget about quality lighting.

children's loft bed with table
In addition to the proposed options, you can think of your own.

Choosing a bed

When choosing a bed, you should consider all the needs of the child. Does he need free space, will there be a computer and how much clothes should be hung in the closet. Depending on the age of the child, his needs change. When buying him a children's bed, it is important to remember that it will become obsolete in a few years, and you may need to buy a new one.

loft bed for teenagers
There is nothing wrong with buying bedding “for growth”, since you buy it for a long time.

When buying a loft bed, you should consider what material it is made of. It is the material of the bed that will be the main reason for the long service life of the bed.

loft bed bunk
Knowing what your furniture is made of will make it much easier to care for.

The main material at the best price is a board made of pressed sawdust. The board is treated with a special coating that is easy to clean and also imitates wood or any other color. Such furniture looks quite beautiful and adds style to the room. The advantages of such material are that the furniture is much lighter than its counterparts.

loft bed for teenagers
The bed, made from sawdust panels, is easy to install in the desired location.

But there is a significant drawback - in an aggressive environment, the furniture will deteriorate greatly and will eventually become unusable. Also, pressed sawdust with resin the thing is quite fragile.

loft bed
If not used carefully, chipped corners may appear.

It is noteworthy that you can make a loft-type bed, designed with a folding table or a regular one with a metal frame. The design has an unlimited warranty period. Strong posts withstand mechanical impact well. The maximum that can be damaged is enamel. If used carelessly, dents can be left.

metal loft bed
The downside of this design is the high price.

Dimensions and features

A loft bed has the same dimensions as a regular single bed, except for the height. The whole point is for a bunk bed to take up as little space as possible, but still have many useful functions. The height of such structures reaches about 2 meters.

loft bed idea
This is enough to fit underneath and also comfortably position yourself at the top of the bed.

If desired, focusing on your needs, you can develop your own design with a consultant. Order materials of the required sizes and get the perfect bed that meets all your needs. You can change not only the height and width of the bed, but also choose what kind of desk it will be. It is advisable to think through small design elements.

teenage loft bed
For example, design several drawers or install a wardrobe.

The final stage of design will be the choice of color. The bunk bed should perfectly match the interior of the entire room.After receiving all the parts, you can start assembling, after which the assembled bed will be ready. All you need to do is make the bed.

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