Blog entry by Jani Cousins
Mid Loft Bed With Desk
A mid loft bed provides additional space for sleeping or studying, but isn't as high as bunk beds. These solid wood beds have the capacity of 1,000 pounds and have angled ladders that go 10" above the mattress. They also come with handrails.
Pick from slats, panels or curved bed end designs and then add case goods to meet your storage needs.
Storage
A lofted mattress can offer a lot of additional storage space. Some beds are positioned over a desk, and offer plenty of space to accommodate a television or computer monitor, as well as chairs, and an area to draw, write or type, as well as other work-related or school-related tasks.
Many of our lofts feature stairs or a ladder for accessing the sleeping area. This is a great solution for children younger than the age of 5, or rooms with lower ceilings. It is enjoyable for children to climb up a staircase to their lofted bed. Ladders and stairs are available in various sizes and styles to fit your room and your child's bedroom.
One popular option to sleep, study or storage is our Kivik Sand full loft bed that comes with drawers and desk. The top platform can be used to accommodate an entire mattress. The lower portion features 4 drawers as well as spacious shelves. They can be reached by lifting the top bunk bed in middle of room or lifting the top bunk. The drawers are made of solid oak sides and bottoms, and ball bearing glides. They are joined. If required, a low captain's or low platform bed can be built to provide additional sleep space for siblings or friends.
Another loft storage solution is our McQwinn White Junior Loft Bed with Desk and Storage. The twin size has 3 drawers in the chest, as well as an additional desk for students hidden beneath, both constructed of solid wood mid sleeper cabin bed birch and natural finishes. This mid-height bunk bed is perfect for smaller children or rooms with lower ceilings. At a later date, the loft extender legs can be removed to make a standard full size twin or twin over full bunk bed as your kids and family grow.
For a modern and sleek look, try for the Esport Gaming Series Metal Twin Loft Bed with Computer Desk. This loft bed is designed to fit one child, but can be easily converted into bunk beds by adding the stairs and guardrails that are available. Its simple lines and clean lines are sure to complement any bedroom theme and its sturdy construction ensures that it will stand the test of time.
Reading Nook
The space under the loft bed is the ideal spot to create an inviting reading nook. Include a comfy chair, a reading light, and a bookshelf of baskets of books to create the perfect setting for relaxing with the book. A reading nook that is lofted is ideal for those living in a cramped apartment, studio or with a small space for floor space.
A custom mid loft bed allows you to include an enclosed space underneath the bed which can be used as an area for reading, a desk or fort. The area can be stained or painted to match the decor of the bedroom. The frame has windows and doors to allow easy access. This can be accomplished using Twin, Full or Queen-size loft beds. We have a range of designs such as a Pirate Fort or Camp. We invite you to contact us if want more information on this design.
If your child is a voracious reader, a loft that has built-in shelving is a great solution. Add a comfortable chair to read in and make it a place they'll want to return to over and over. Make a small table hold books and magazines or a laptop computer for studying, and they'll have a great place to read and stay engaged with their favorite reads.
The nook can be outfitted with task lighting that can be adjusted to provide optimal reading conditions. This will reduce eye strain during long hours of reading. The soft lighting will help create a peaceful environment, perfect for unwinding with a good read at the end of the day.
A mid loft bed is the ideal option for a reading nook because it is not as high as a bunk bed or a full size loft bed. Children are less likely to be scared by the height of this kind of loft, and will love having their own space to enjoy reading or working. This mid sleeper cabin bed with drawers loft bed is even more enjoyable when you add a slide!
Study Area
Loft beds with desks are becoming more popular among college students who live in tiny dorms and apartments. Teens, kids, and tweens have also chosen to have them in their homes, as they save space and can use it for both a desk and a bed. Research shows that children who have their own study areas and desks are more organized and develop better study habits. They also do better at school.
The mid loft bed is ideal for this as the sleeping area can be located high up and the workstation or desk can be placed beneath. A majority of our loft beds include whiteboard, desk or corkboard, as well as five 10" deep shelves. These shelves are perfect for storage and study. We have a variety of footboard accessories like a Desk and Bookcase, as well as more. They can be affixed to the bed for more storage and study space.
A mid loft bed has another advantage that it can be converted into a twin or a full-size conventional bed later by taking down the ladder, slide and guardrails. This makes it a great alternative for bedrooms that are shared, where children can each have their own sleeping space and still have plenty of floor space for playing and other activities.
A luxurious mid loft bed can be made more fun by incorporating a slide and top tent which is a great choice for children who want to add excitement in their room. The tent is great for sleepovers, and the slide makes it easy to get out of the loft bed at late at night. The mid loft bed is the ideal height for a play space because it's not as high as the loft bed that is high and is more manageable for children. children.
Fun!
Loft midi cabin beds with storage can be a fun project for your kids to do with you if they're young enough. As long as there's plenty of space between the sleeping area and the ceiling (around 2ft) your children can paint or stain their mid loft bed in any color they like. It's a great way for them to express their individuality and style, and also to personalize their bedroom.
A mid sleeper bed-loft bed is perfect to create a private workspace, with enough space to accommodate an office chair, a desk or a sofa under. Alternatively, you could turn it into a cozy reading area with a comfortable chair and a bookshelf. Pair it with an reading light or a lamp to create the perfect cosy place to read reading.
Even if you don't wish to add an office or study space You can still make use of your kids ' mid loft bed for storage. You can increase the floor space by using a loft bed to house an accompanying set of dressers or shelves. They're also an excellent option for older kids who have outgrown their Barbie or Fire Truck themed bedroom and are now into tweens and teens.
Install a ladder on your child's loft bed to allow them to climb to the top. This is particularly important for kids with low ceilings. And with a ladder rung shaped to be comfortable for climbing and a deep drawer beneath each step, they're also an ideal place to store games and toys.
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.