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7 Benefits of Using a Loft Bed With Desk

James Steffensen

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Looking for a multipurpose kids bed with a room to grow? A loft bed is a great way to maximize the space in a kid's room, studio apartment, or other small rooms. These provide the same features as their counterpart, the bunk bed. While considering many options for your child's room, it is best to know the needs and required features within the room.

Wondering what is a loft bed?

Simply put, a loft bed is a raised bed frame supported by sturdy pillars, leaving ample space beneath for various purposes. Unlike conventional beds, which sit low to the ground, loft beds elevate the sleeping area to create a multi-functional zone below.

Now, let's break it down. Picture a single bed frame lifted high enough to allow for the utilization of the floor space underneath. This ingenious design not only provides a cozy sleeping space but also opens up a world of opportunities for maximizing your room's potential.

In essence, a loft bed is your ticket to maximizing vertical space without sacrificing comfort. Whether you're outfitting a child's room, optimizing a studio apartment, or seeking creative solutions for a compact living area, a loft bed offers the perfect blend of functionality and style.

We often come across parents and adults who usually consider a shared bedroom concept, but forget that with a clever design and space underneath the bed it frees up the space to be filled with features that are efficient. But how can your family grow efficiently with limited space?

The Solution: A Loft Bed with Desk

The solution is to choose a well-organized and designed shared kids room, which is only possible with custom furniture. There are so many options that make this fun for the kids and convenient for parents. More specifically, when you invest in a loft bed with desk, you can turn the underneath area into with addition to child's desk and a cozy sitting area.

Alternatively, you may add a chest of drawers or wardrobe underneath and thus create additional storage. So if you are looking for flexible space, our children's loft beds are the answer.

Alongside this comprehensive guide to the benefits of having a loft with a desk in your bedroom, Maine Bunk Beds offer a wide range of loft beds for small spaces, in a variety of designs, colors, and finishes. From modern and minimalistic designs of twin and full lofts which look sleek and contemporary to custom lofts, that are perfectly designed to suit any taste. From built-in desks and safety rails to freestanding beds, we guarantee that when you see our collection of wood loft beds you will definitely fall in love. Or you can get a custom loft bed in accordance with your exact specifications.

Best with desk, handcrafted loft beds! Here is what you get:

  • Built-in shelves and desk

  • Available in twin and full sizes

  • Several finishes to choose from

  • Standard safety rails with an option for an extra second layer for safety

  • Option of an additional bed with your custom loft

If you are hoping to create a study space for your child underneath a loft bed, we will help you build a spacious space right in. All you need to do is go to 'Loft Quotes' page and choose from the several loft frame options, that is Twin, Twin XL, Full, and Full XL. This bed is available in several finishes, and it is made from premium wood like solid wood. Underneath the mattress platform, there is a desk as well as a bookcase with a securely fastened ladder or staircase that lets your kids climb in and out.

Benefits of Loft Bed with Desk

Apart from the design of the rooms today, we also tend to have fairly limited space. So bedroom furniture doesn't always fit as easily as parents would like, especially when you also need a dedicated study space for your offices or child's schoolwork.

You want your room to be highly functional, with a study table, cabinet, bookshelves, wardrobes, and other such equipment, this space gets too restricted sometimes. And you don't necessarily have to find a way to cram wooden desks into your child's room alongside the rest of your bedroom furniture. There is no doubt that kids or adults require a lot of space, if you are looking to optimize space in your kid's room, then bunk beds offer a viable option! If you are concerned about how beneficial it is for your room, we recommend browsing this post further in detail!

  1. Creates Usable space: A loft bed is raised high on the floor by support posts with a ladder to climb up to sleeping height. This allows for less horizontal space used by your bed, ultimately giving you more options to decorate your room with.

  2. Make practical use of the space underneath: By placing the bed on a high raised surface, loft beds allow you to get practical use of the area under the bed. When loft beds are combined with wooden desks, safety rails, or freestanding beds, it is a great way to increase the functionality and efficiency of the room. Best of all, it can make studying or working a fun and unique experience.

  3. Comes in handy for storage space: When living in a small apartment or bungalow, storage can be hard to come by. When you accommodate a loft bed underneath, it offers open space by featuring a higher price. Why not just get one loft bed with a dresser built-in, instead of trying to find a dresser that fits. This gives you plenty of space to store all your belongings. Note that, these pieces are not attached to the frame, allowing you to arrange them in different ways to suit your space. Spacious cabinets and shelving can be used to store everything from clothes, and toys to decorations.

  4. Not just limited to be used by kids! Wait loft beds for adults? Well, the artisans at Maine Bunk Beds are dedicated to building safe and eco-friendly products. For instance, our solid wood loft beds are made from American Poplar which provides the lofts with the structural strength necessary to support large adults and kids.

  5. Comes in many styles: By adding this versatile furniture piece to your bedroom, you can create an area specific to your needs and requirements. If you are all out for traditional styled bedroom, wooden loft beds are perfect. If your style runs more towards the modern, then wooden lofts can be customized along the sleek lines that will fit your bedroom decor perfectly.

  6. Allows extra space for families: When you want to sleep more than one, loft beds can make great pieces of furniture for this purpose. Basically, you get a two-for-one deal with a loft bed. That means the space is already there, all that need to be done is add an additional bed frame. You can simply place it underneath the elevated loft bed or use it as a stand-alone bed.

  7. Dedicated space for work or study: For small bedrooms, loft beds are the perfect solution as it opens up more floor space. If you need a dedicated space, consider installing a desk for those who need a dedicated place to study or set up a computer.