Loft Bed Buying Guide

Loft Bed Buying Guide

Children’s Lofts

Children love lofts; when located in homes, they create a nice secret hideaway that is just the right size for a child. A loft can be a small area just large enough for a bed, or it may have enough room for a few choice pieces of furniture. Whichever the case, the bed is usually the focal point of this living space. Choosing the right bed can make the difference between a space that is enjoyed and one that is largely ignored because it is unwelcoming.

Children usually love bright colors for their rooms. Ask them what their favorite hobbies are, and this will guide you towards a bed that incorporates their favorite colors and themes. Popular loft beds for children can be found online from the following merchants:

• A Baby - selling a knight’s castle loft bed
• Furnishings on the Web – offers neat modern looking loft beds for teens
• Great Priced Furniture – selling customizable children’s loft beds
• Bunks ‘n Stuff – a large collection of loft beds in a variety of styles and materials

Adult Loft Beds

Adults like loft beds for several reasons: they take up less space in an apartment or home and they can serve multiple purposes. The area under a loft bed can be used as a small home office or simply as a place to put a couch and bookcase. The only drawback to using the area under a loft bed is the clearance; most people cannot comfortably stand under a loft without ducking or hitting their head.

Adult loft beds are made larger than a child’s bed to accommodate their size and weight. A typical loft bed is made to give an adult at least 33 inches of clearance from a ceiling (to avoid head injuries when you sit up in bed) and is built to hold someone weighing 200 pounds.

Loft beds are convenient for use in dorm rooms, efficiency apartments, teens rooms or in guest rooms. Due to their versatility, manufacturers have designed a wide array of adult loft beds for their customers.

• ABC Homestore – selling a wide selection of loft beds, including heavy duty models
• The Bean Bag Store – selling lots of fun loft beds for adults and kids in every style imaginable
• Riddle Furniture – manufacturer of hardwood loft beds
• The Stubborn Norwegian – custom made hardwood loft beds

Loft Bed Plans

Handy with a saw and hammer? Consider making your own loft bed with the size and dimension that will fill a particular room. Loft bed plans can be purchased online at a minimal cost to the builder. The cost of materials is usually much cheaper than buying a pre-made bed. The following merchants sell plans to make your own loft:

• Family Fun – free loft bed plans
• Ask the Builder – more free loft plans for kids and adults
• College Bed Lofts – selling $10 loft building plans for twin, queen and king sized lofts
• Plans Now – selling loft bed plans for children and adults for under $10

Purchasing Tips

Consider the following loft bed buying guide tips before you invest:

• Who will be using the bed- a child or an adult?
• What mattress size will fit in the area you need it for--twin, queen or king?
• How much does the person weigh that will be using the loft?
• How tall is the person who will be using the loft?
• Would you save money by building your own?

If you are thinking of buying your loft bed online, check out similar models in local furniture stores first. This will give you an idea of how much room you will have under the bed, and help you decide if it is comfortable enough for you or your children to sleep on.