The 9 Things Your Parents Taught You About Mid Loft Bed
Mid Loft Bed With Desk
A mid loft bed offers additional space for sleeping, study and play but it's not as high as a bunk childs midi bed. These solid wood beds come with a 1,000 lb weight capacity. They also have handrails as well as angled ladders that sit 10" above the bed.
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Storage
A lofted mattress can provide an abundance of storage space. Some beds are set over a desk, and offer plenty of space to accommodate a television or computer monitor, as well as an office chair, as well as a workspace to write, draw or type, as well as other work-related or school-related tasks.
A lot of our lofts include ladders or stairs to get to the sleeping area. This is a great solution for children younger than the age of 5 or rooms with lower ceilings. Many children enjoy the difficulty of climbing the stairs to their bed, and it can be a fun method to let them play and learn how to get up and down from their lofted mattress. The ladders and stairs are available in various designs and heights to fit your room and the decor of your child's bedroom.
A popular choice to sleep, study or storage is our Kivik Sand full loft bed, which comes with a drawers and desk. The top platform can be used to accommodate an entire mattress. The lower portion has 4 drawers and spacious shelves. These shelves are accessible by taking the top bunk off, or lifting the top bunk. The drawers feature solid oak sides and bottoms, as well as metal ball-bearing glides. They are joined. If desired, a matching low platform or low captain's bed can be added for additional sleeping space for siblings or friends.
Another loft storage solution is our McQwinn White Junior Loft Bed with Desk and Storage. The twin size features a 3-drawer chest and an additional desk for students hidden underneath, both made from solid birch, with a Natural finish. This loft bed with a mid-height is perfect for kids younger than, or bedrooms with lower ceilings. The loft extender legs are easily removed at a later date to transform the loft bed into a full-size twin or twin-over-full bunk bed.
Try the Esport Gaming Series metal twin loft bed with computer desk for a modern and sleek look. This loft bed is designed to fit a single mid sleeper with desk child, but it can be converted into a bunk childs midi bed by adding the stairs and guardrails that are available. Its sleek lines and simple design are sure to compliment the majority of bedroom themes, and its durable construction ensures it will endure the test of time.
Reading Nook
The space under a loft bed could be transformed into a cozy reading space. Include a comfy chair, a reading lamp and a bookshelf with baskets of books to create the perfect environment for reading an e-book. A lofted reading nook is ideal for those living in a small studio or apartment or with a limited space for floor space.
With a custom-made mid-loft bed you can add an enclosed area beneath the bed that could be used as a desk, reading nook or fort. The space can be stained or painted to match the decor of the bedroom. A door and window opening can be included in the frame to provide easy access. This can be done with Twin, Full or Queen-size loft beds. We have a range of designs, including a Pirate Fort or Camp. We invite you to contact us if want more information on this design.
If your child is an avid reader, a bed with loft built-in shelves is the best option. Create a comfy place to read by putting chairs that they can sit in. Add a small table to hold magazines and books, or a laptop computer to study and they will have a perfect place to stay engaged with their favourite books.
Add adjustable task lighting to the nook for optimal reading conditions. This will help reduce eyestrain during long periods of reading. A softer ambient lighting will create a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for relaxing at the end of the day with a good read.
A mid loft is the most suitable option for a reading corner in a room for children because it's not as high as a bunk or full size loft bed. Children are less likely to be intimidated by the height of loft and will appreciate having their own space to enjoy reading or working. The mid loft bed is even more exciting when you include an incline!
Study Area
Loft beds with desks are popular among college students who live in cramped apartments and dorms. Teens, kids and tweens also have adopted them for their homes, as they save space and can use it for both a desk and bed. Studies have shown that children who have their own study nooks and desks are more organized and have better studies. They also perform better at school.
A mid loft bed is the best for this as it allows the sleeping space to be elevated and the desk or workstation can be positioned underneath it. A majority of our loft beds come with a whiteboard, desk or corkboard and five 10" deep shelves. These shelves are ideal for studying and storage. We also have a large assortment of footboard accessories, such as the Desk Bookcase, Bookcase and more that can be added for additional study and storage space.
Another benefit of the mid loft bed is that it could later be converted into a standard twin or full size conventional bed by removing the ladder, slide and guardrails. This is a great choice for bedrooms that are shared, where each child can have their own space for sleeping and still have enough space to play and do other things.
The addition of a slide, or top tent to a luxury mid-loft bed can make it more thrilling for kids who are looking for more excitement. The tent is perfect 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 is also the perfect height for a play area because it's not as high as the high loft bed and is more manageable for smaller youngsters.
Fun!
If your children are young enough, loft beds can be an enjoyable project for them to complete with your family. As as there's enough space between the sleeping area and the ceiling (around 2ft) your children can stain or paint their mid-loft bed any color they want. It's an excellent way to let them express their individuality and style and also give a personal touch to their bedroom.
A mid loft bed is perfect for creating a dedicated workspace with space for a desk and a sofa or chair underneath. Alternatively, you could turn it into a comfortable reading space with a comfortable armchair and a bookshelf. Add a lamp or reading light to create the perfect cosy space to relax and read reading.
You can still use the mid-loft bed as storage even if not need an office or study space. You can double the floor space with the loft bed to house an accompanying set of dressers or shelves. Loft beds are an excellent option for children who have outgrown their Barbie and Fire Truck themed bedrooms and are now tweens and teens.
The addition of a ladder or a staircase to your child's mid sleeper cabin bed for teenager loft bed makes it easy for them to climb to the top and safe for younger children with low ceilings. With a ladder rung designed to be comfortable for climbing and a deep drawer under each step, they're an ideal place to store games and toys.
The Maxtrix Gamma Twin mid sleeper cabin bed with desk and storage Loft bed with Staircase and Ladder is available at your local Wayside Furniture & Mattress stores in Akron and Cleveland, Canton and Medina and Youngstown and on the internet at livingetc.com.