Choosing metal loft beds

When looking for a solid and durable loft bed, it is worth looking at metal structures. This option is very reliable, but it has a number of features that it is advisable to familiarize yourself with before purchasing.

Usually beds in two tiers are installed in children's rooms. But thanks to a variety of design solutions, sizes and models, this option can also be found for adults.

• A bed with a metal frame will fit perfectly into a modern interior and save useful square centimeters. In one area, it will be possible to compactly place several zones and many necessary things at once.
• A metal loft bed does not need to be replaced for decades.
• Steel models look elegant and laconic.
• Steel furniture does not seem massive. Even on thin racks, the bed is highly reliable.
• The metal bunk bed looks light and lets in plenty of natural light.

Cons:

• such a bed does not fit into the classic interior;
• the metal is cold in contact with the body;
• if you carelessly, you can be injured on metal elements;
• the loft bed is not suitable for low ceilings;
• it is difficult to change the bedding on the bed on top;
• the close location of the ceiling can cause psychological discomfort;
• there is a possibility of injury - a sleepy child can be injured when going down from bed at night;
• difficult control over a sleeping child.

This design implies placing a berth at the top and free space at the bottom. The option is good because the space under the bed can be used in your own way.

The optimal choice for teenagers and students, creating all the conditions for studying textbooks and PCs. With a spacious worktop with drawers, a full level of comfort is ensured. The design can be with or without lockers, with a ladder of various modifications. It is produced in a minimalistic design and with forged elements for different interiors.

They are produced in two different types: for children and teenagers, where the beds are located parallel to each other, and universal models, with a perpendicular bottom bed.

This type is a combination of a sleeping place and a spacious sofa, which can be easily expanded and turned into a double bed. Suitable for everyday use or as an additional guest sleeping place.

It combines the main areas for comfortable sleep and study sessions. Another advantage of this solution is the presence of a folding chair.

In order for such furniture to become an integral part of the interior, it is necessary to make accurate measurements of the space in which it is planned to place the loft bed. It is recommended to choose full-fledged options with a length of 190-220 cm and a width of 80-90 cm.

And the standard adult dimensions will allow the design to be used until adolescence and beyond. A free space is required on the sleeping base. It should be 20 cm larger than the child's height.

If a custom design is required, it can be made to order. When buying a ready-made model for two, you need to take into account the height of the tallest person in the family. Another 10 cm is added to this parameter.

Standard sizes of a place to sleep:

• single bed - 70x180 / 190/200; 80x200 cm;
• one and a half - 110x180 / 190/200 cm;
• double - 140x180 / 190/200 cm;
• it is possible to design the bed in a non-standard version - 1500x2100 mm, etc.

The comfort of a loft bunk bed also depends on the distance from the mattress to the ceiling, as well as on the base of the upper bed in relation to the lower one. The top should be at least 1 meter free, and from the bottom it is important not to bang your head or move freely if this is a working area.

The simplest type is a vertical structure fixed to the bed frame. It is compact but not very comfortable. Mostly used for adults. But there are other options as well.

• Inclined stairs are much more convenient as they are angled.
• The most comfortable are full-fledged ladder blocks on the side of the bed.
• Ladders. Not included in integral designs.

All sharp corners on an iron staircase are supposed to be rounded.

Loft beds are made in various design options, they can have a strict and ascetic look or look unusually creative - using cruciform supports, asymmetric elements, etc.

The metal surface can be painted in any color. The loft bed is selected according to the situation in the interior of the room.

You need to try to go up and down the stairs, sit down at the table, sit on the sofa in order to understand how comfortable all the elements are.

The surface should be perfectly smooth, the paintwork should be uniform and uniform.

Black metal bed with wrought iron elements - a versatile loft-style option for adults or teenagers.

A classic two-level bed with two sleeping areas is suitable for old-fashioned children or twins. And it will also become a practical solution in a large family, a children's camp or a hostel.

The design, providing free space at the bottom, attracts with its variability. You can place anything here, at your discretion. Such an offer is very attractive for teenagers.

The working area on the first tier is a practical and useful solution for any age category. Studying and working in such a secluded corner is very productive.

Placing at the bottom of the chair creates a cozy seating area.

The model of the loft bed made of metal and solid wood fits into different interiors. It is stylish and beautiful.

A double bed under a single bed is the choice of those living in a one-room apartment. The parents are downstairs, and the child sleeps upstairs.

The most comfortable option for sleeping and relaxing is a design with a bed and a sofa. Everyone will like it, without exception.