Buying a loft bed is the best solution for arranging a small children's room. An extensive selection of structural and design solutions will highlight the style of the interior, and the combination of several useful functions will significantly increase the level of comfort in the room.
Pros and cons of designs
A children's loft bed for a boy has a number of advantages and disadvantages. Before purchasing such furniture, you should familiarize yourself with them, as they affect the operational parameters of the models and ease of use. The pros and cons of such designs are shown in the table.
| Advantages | Flaws |
| Saving space in the room | A darkened space under the bed, which is dangerous for children's vision if there is a desk or study area below. |
| Aesthetic appearance of furniture | The child sleeps at a height, there is a danger of falling. |
| The child likes this kind of furniture and is more willing to go to bed | When a child gets up to go to the toilet at night, he or she runs the risk of falling down the stairs. |
| The bed gets more sunlight in the morning | It is more difficult to care for a sick child. |
| It’s easy to maintain a certain color scheme in a room | There is a need to create additional security elements. |
Arrangement of a living room in the attic: creative tips and concept
Often the attic is a small space, so you can have one or two rooms. It is necessary to equip the attic space correctly: finish it with high-quality materials, install a ventilation system, waterproofing, and good insulation.
There are many options for what type of room can be placed in the attic:
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- Children's room. Children will love the idea of placing a room in the attic.
- Bedroom. Delicate shades, high-quality finishes, and suitable furniture will create coziness and romance in the attic.
- Gym. If you want a personal gym, but there is not enough space in the house, then an attic will solve the problem.
- Workshop. Many artists and other artists were the first to make an attic out of an attic.
- Winter Garden. If you want to grow plants not only in summer, but also in winter, you can turn the attic into a garden. A year-round harvest will delight all family members!
In addition to the above options, you can arrange a living room, a personal office, a storage room, and in general anything that your imagination can do in the attic.
Model overview
Under the bed can be located:
- place to rest;
- bed for younger children;
- workplaces;
- study area;
- cabinets;
- play area and so on.
All these models have differences. Their characteristics are given below.
With play area
The play area most often refers to the space located under the bed. This space is enough for a boy's play area up to 10-12 years old. Some models provide side shelves on which toys are placed. Not all models have them, but it is better to choose ones with shelves or make them yourself.
Some designs include a slide for descending from the second tier. They take up space, but are part of the playing area. Not all beds with a slide have a play area under the bed - for some models, the rest of the space is occupied by cabinets and drawers.
With a mattress at a height of up to 120 cm above the floor, having a play area will not be practical. Such structures often have a height of up to 1 m, and a child even of preschool age risks hitting his head. It is better to choose attics with a play area when the bed height is above 160 cm from the floor.
With a workplace
A loft bed with a work area can have different configurations:
- with retractable tables;
- with retractable tabletops;
- with full organization of the workplace under the bed (this provides for the presence of shelves, space for a computer, and the bed itself is located at a height above 160 cm above the floor level).
Such models are practical because they save space. However, they have a number of significant disadvantages:
- lack of sunlight in the work area;
- the need for additional lighting;
- fixed height of the tabletop (for children it is recommended to choose tables in which this height is adjusted by raising the legs. Attic beds do not have this option. As the child grows, the height of the table will remain unchanged, which will negatively affect the posture and condition of the child’s spine).
With a place to rest
Beds with a place to rest are quite rare, especially for boys. Most often there is a sofa under the bed. It can be folding. The sofa can act as a second or even third bed for younger children or for guests. Seating areas can be equipped with a sofa, a mini bookcase and a place for a small TV. Such designs are usually intended for teenagers living in the same room with their parents (if it is not possible to allocate a separate room for the child).
With wardrobe
Models of such designs with built-in wardrobes are the most common. The following can be installed as a place for things:
- cabinets;
- drawers;
- shelves;
- wardrobes with baskets for clothes;
- combinations of several or all of the above options.
These beds are truly functional. They save space. True, they are more suitable for children than for teenagers.
In order for a closet for a teenager to be complete, the attic must be at least 1.6 - 1.8 m high. It is not always possible to install such beds, since the height from the mattress to the ceiling must be at least 80 cm, otherwise it will be impossible to even sit on the bed . It is not recommended to use such models for low or medium ceilings. However, such beds are suitable for boys under 10 years old.
Roofed room for a teenager
The main distinguishing feature of a teenage attic is that it is no different from an “adult” one. The design on the top floor for a teenager can be done in an ultra-modern loft style. Wooden elements in the form of beams will highlight the attic ceiling and perfectly complement the loft. On the attic floor you can use almost any style and color scheme.
An attic for a teenager can be decorated in pastel or boudoir shades. Deep and bright colors can harmonize perfectly with light walls.
In the photo: a bedroom for a teenager in a modern style.
In the photo: a stylish room with a low attic ceiling.
What color scheme is suitable for a boy?
Most often, blue and green colors are used when decorating a room for boys. It is best to use combinations of these colors and their shades, for example:
- light green and a little blue;
- blue combined with white;
- light green combined with white;
- green combined with blue and white;
- blue combined with brown and green;
- light green in its many shades.
What colors are not recommended for a boy’s room:
- all shades of pink;
- red (dominant);
- violet;
- lilac;
- orange (carrot).
Colors that are universal:
- yellow;
- beige;
- white combined with light brown;
- light green and its shades;
- woody;
- turquoise.
Attic children's room for girls
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The interior of a nursery for a girl should be bright and cozy, the child should feel comfortable in the room.
It is advisable to choose a color scheme of calming and light shades, but do not forget about bright colors.
As a color palette for a girl’s room, you can give preference to soft pastel shades. Select 4-5 colors that are suitable for the walls and let the child choose the ones he likes.
Selection based on age
The age of the child should be one of the determining factors when choosing a loft bed. The table below provides some recommendations for choosing loft beds for children, depending on their age.
| Child's age, years | Recommended |
| 4-6 | sloped staircase |
| height 1.2 m | |
| mattress 160 cm | |
| drawers | |
| game Zone | |
| slide | |
| 6-9 | height 1.2 m |
| sloped staircase | |
| mattress 160 cm | |
| presence of railings | |
| study place | |
| bookshelves | |
| 10-13 | height 1.6 m |
| presence of a cabinet | |
| mattress 180 cm | |
| straight staircase | |
| study place | |
| 14 and older | height 1.6 m |
| mattress 2000 mm | |
| work zone | |
| straight staircase |
A little about security
An attic bed for a boy should be equipped with protective railings, especially if the child is small. The railings should be located around the perimeter of the mattress. For children under 10 years of age, an inclined staircase is recommended; teenagers and adult children can cope with a straight staircase.
Before use after installation, the bed should be checked by parents for strength, especially if small children will sleep on it.
As can be seen from the information described in this article, depending on the age, a loft bed is selected for boys if there is a need to save space in the room or a desire to create a comfortable atmosphere for the child to stay in a small area in the room. When choosing a bed, you should take into account the age and opinion of the child. Particular attention should be paid to safety.
How to choose a loft bed
A boy's room with a loft bed must meet all safety requirements. Therefore, choose only natural and durable materials.
Wood (oak, ash) will cope best with this task.
The upper tier must be fenced off and placed on a reliable base, because... it is often a place for games and pranks. Avoid sharp corners and protruding surfaces.
