Double Loft Bed
A Double Loft Bed is your answer to bedrooms with very limited space. It gives you just the right size of bed for sleeping plus an extra space directly under the loft bed for storage, study or work area and even a play area for kids.
This type of bed is especially ideal for the kids’ bedrooms or a college dorm. Since it comes in a variety of styles, you can find one that matches the decor of each bedroom in the house.
Loft Bed Vs. Bunk Bed
A bunk bed is a type of bed where one bed frame is placed on top of another, giving you two sleeping areas in the same bedroom, within the same space. This is usually used for children sharing the same bedroom with minimal space.
A loft bed on the other hand, is much like a bunk bed except that the lower bed frame is used for keeping items organized like books, toys and other items that you keep in the bedroom.
You may also use the lower part of the bed as a study area where you can place a laptop or a desktop computer, depending on the height of the available space.
The versatility of a double loft bed is that the lower part may also be used as a sleeping area for a guest. You can simply place a sleeping bag or extra mattress on the floor and you have an instant guest room.
In both types of bed however, the key factor is that they both utilize spaces in smaller bedrooms to give you a comfortable bed, or beds if it’s a bunk bed, to sleep on.
Do-It-Yourself Or Ready-Made
You can easily find a ready-made double loft bed in most bed and bedding stores both online and in land-based stores. These come in different materials for the bed frames but usually, the most popular pick is a wooden bed frame.
The cost may vary depending on how elaborate the design is but typically, a regular double loft bed would not cost more than US$ 400.00.
On the other hand, if you wish to make your own double loft bed, you can also find excellent do-it-yourself guides online. These guides include a list of all the materials that you will be needing, dimensions of the bed plus an approximate cost for the entire project.
However which way you want to get your loft bed, the important thing is to check for stability to ensure that the bed frame will steadily hold you or the kids when sleeping.
It is also very important to put in railings to ensure that no falling accidents will occur. Finally, the steps or ladder that will take you up to the bed should also be sturdy and safe enough to climb especially for kids.
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