9 Lessons Your Parents Taught You About Mid Loft Bed
Mid Loft Bed With Desk
A mid loft bed gives extra space for sleep or studying, but it's not as high as a bunk bed. These solid wood cabin beds and mid sleepers offer 1,000 lbs of weight capacity and include angled ladders that go 10" above the mattress. They also come with handrails.
Select from slat, panel or curved bed end designs and add matching case goods based on your storage needs.
Storage
A lofted bed can offer lots of storage space. Some beds sit above a full desk, leaving plenty of room for a monitor for a computer or television screen, plus an office chair and a space for drawing, writing or typing as well as other work-related tasks.
Many of our lofts have stairs or ladders to get to the sleeping area. This is a great solution for children who are young or rooms with lower ceilings. Many kids like the challenge of climbing an up-and-down staircase to get to bed, and it can be a fun method to let them play and learn to get up and down from their lofted mattress. Ladders and stairs are available in various sizes and styles to fit your room and the decor of your child's bedroom.
Kivik Sand loft bed with drawers and a desk is a favorite for sleeping, studying and storage. The top platform is large enough for a large mattress, and the lower section has four drawers and shelves that can be opened by lifting the top bunk or taking down the ladder. The drawers have solid oak sides and bottoms and also metal ball-bearing glides. They are joined. If you require additional sleeping space A low platform or captain's bed can be added to the set.
Our McQwinn Junior Loft Bed in white with Desk and Storage is another loft storage solution. The twin size comes with a 3 drawer chest and small desk for students that is tucked beneath, all crafted out of solid birch, with Natural finish (also available in Chestnut). This mid-height loft bed is great for younger kids or rooms with lower ceilings. At a later date the legs of the loft extender can be removed to convert to the standard size twin or twin over full bunk bed as your children and your family increase in size.
Try the Esport Gaming Series metal twin loft bed with a computer desk for a modern and sleek appearance. This loft bed for kids is designed for a single person, but it is easily transformed into a bunk bed with the optional stairs and guardrails. Its simple lines, clean lines and sturdy construction will fit in with the majority of bedroom themes.
Reading Nook
The space under a loft bed can be transformed into a cozy reading area. Include a comfy chair, a reading lamp and a bookshelf filled with baskets of books to create the perfect setting to read the book. Lofted reading nooks are perfect for those who reside in a studio or small space, or have a limited area for flooring.
A custom mid loft bed lets you create an enclosed space under the bed which can be used as an office, reading nook or fort. The space can be stained or painted to match the decor of the bedroom. A door and window opening is included with the frame to allow for easy access. This can be constructed in Twin, Full or Queen size loft beds. We have a variety of designs, including one called a Pirate Fort or Camp. Please contact us for more information on this design.
If your child is a serious reader and loves to read, a loft bed with built in shelving is the perfect solution. Make it a comfortable place to read in chairs that they can sit in. Add a small desk to keep books and magazines, or a laptop for studying, and they'll have a wonderful space to read their most loved books.
The nook can be fitted with task lighting that is adjustable to ensure optimal reading conditions. This will prevent eye strain when reading for long periods of time. A soft, ambient lighting can help to create a relaxing atmosphere, ideal for unwinding with a good book at the end of the day.
A mid bunk bed loft bed is a great option for a kids reading nook since it's not as tall as a bunk or full size loft bed. This kind of loft bed is less intimidating for children and they will have a space to read, work or play. The mid loft bed is even more exciting when you include the slide!
Study Area
Loft beds with desks are popular for college students living in cramped dorms and apartments. Kids, youth, teens and tweens also have adopted them for their bedrooms at home because they are space-saving and can be used for the use of a desk as well as a bed. Studies show that kids who have their own desks and study nook are better organized, have better study habits, and are more successful in school.
A mid loft bed is perfect for this because it allows the sleeping area to be up high and the workstation or desk can be placed underneath it. Many of our loft bed models come with a whiteboard, desk or corkboard and five 10" deep shelves. These shelves are ideal for storage and study. We also offer a wide range of footboard accessories such as the Desk or Bookcase which can be added to the bed for additional study and storage space.
A mid loft bed has another benefit: it can be converted into a twin or a full-size conventional bed later by getting rid of the slide, ladder and guardrails. This is an excellent option for shared bedrooms where each child will have their own space for sleeping and still have enough floor space to play or engage in other things.
A deluxe mid loft bed can be made more enjoyable by incorporating the top tent and slide which is a great option for children who want to add excitement in their room. The tent is great for sleepovers and the slide makes it simple to remove yourself from the loft bed at the end of the night. The mid loft bed makes an ideal play space as it is not as high as the loft cabin bed with desk mid sleeper that is high. It is also more manageable for young children.
Fun!
If your children are young enough loft beds are an enjoyable project to complete with your family. As long as there's plenty of space between the sleeping space and the ceiling (around 2 feet) your kids can paint or stain their mid loft bed in any color they want. It's a great way for them to express their individuality and style, and to personalize their bedroom.
A mid-loft bed is perfect to create a private workspace with enough space for a desk, a chair or a sofa beneath. Alternatively, you could turn it into a cozy reading area with a comfortable chair and a bookshelf. Combine it with an reading lamp or reading light to create a comfortable spot to read a book.
You can still make use of the mid-loft bed to store things, even if you do not wish to add an area for study or a desk. You can double the floor space by using the loft bed to house an identical set of shelves or dressers. These loft beds are a great option for older children who have outgrown their Barbie and Fire Truck themed bedrooms and are now in tweens or teens.
The addition of a ladder or a staircase to your child's mid loft bed makes it easier to climb up top and safe for younger children with low ceilings. With an rung for the ladder that is designed to allow for easy climbing and a drawer underneath each step to store games and toys They are also ideal for storing toys and games.
The Maxtrix Gamma Twin Mid Loft Bed with Staircase, Ladder and Guard Rails is available at your local Wayside Furniture & Mattress store in Akron, Cleveland, Canton, Medina, Youngstown, Ohio and online at livingetc.com.