9 . What Your Parents Teach You About Mid Loft Bed
Mid Loft Bed With Desk
A mid loft bed offers extra space for sleep as well as study and play, but isn't quite as high as bunk beds. These solid wood cabin beds and mid sleepers offer the capacity of 1,000 pounds and have an angled ladder that is 10" above the mattress. They also come with handrails.
Pick from slats, panels or curved midi bed end designs and then add case goods to meet your storage needs.
Storage
A lofted bed can offer a lot of extra storage space. Some beds are over a desk and leave plenty of space to accommodate a computer monitor or TV screen, as well as an office chair and a space for writing, drawing, typing and other work-related or school-related activities.
Many of our lofts also have stairs or a ladder to access the sleeping area. This is a great solution for children who are young, or rooms with lower ceilings. It is fun for kids to climb up a staircase to their lofted bed. There are many different styles and different heights of ladders and stairs to match your space and your child's bedroom decor.
One popular option for sleep, study and storage is our Kivik Sand full loft bed that comes with drawers and desk. The top platform is large enough for a full-size mattress, while the lower section has 4 drawers with spacious shelves that can be reached by lifting the top bunk or taking down the ladder. The drawers are dovetailed, and feature solid oak sides, bottoms, and metal ball-bearing drawer glides. If required, a low platform or low captain's bed can be added for additional sleeping space for friends or siblings.
Our McQwinn Junior Loft Bed in White with Desk and Storage is a second loft storage solution. The twin size includes three drawers of storage and a small desk for students that is tucked beneath the bed, all made from solid birch with a Natural finish (also available in Chestnut). This bunk bed with a mid-height is perfect for younger children or bedrooms with lower ceilings. At a later date, the loft extender legs can be removed to convert to an ordinary full size twin or twin over full bunk bed as your kids and your family grow.
Try the Esport Gaming Series metal twin loft bed that comes with a computer desk for a sleek and modern appearance. This loft midi bed with desk is made to accommodate a single child, but it can be easily converted to a bunk bed by adding the optional guardrails and stairs. Its sleek lines, simple design and sturdy construction will fit in with any bedroom theme.
Reading Nook
The space beneath a loft bed is the ideal place to create a cozy reading nook. Add a comfy chair, reading lamp and a bookshelf or basket of books to set the scene for a relaxing afternoon with a good read. Reading nooks that are lofted are great for those who reside in a studio or small space, or have a small area for flooring.
With a custom-made mid-loft bed, you can incorporate an enclosed space under the bed that could be used as a reading nook or fort. The area can be painted or stained to fit the style of the bedroom. A door and window opening can be included in the frame to allow for easy access. This can be constructed in Twin, Full or Queen size loft beds. We offer a variety of different designs available such as a Pirate Fort, Camp or simply plain. We invite you to contact us if want more information on this design.
If your child is a committed reader, a bed with loft built in shelves is the best option. Create a cozy space to read in a chair they can sit in. Make a small table hold books and magazines or laptop computers for studying and they will be able to stay engaged with their most loved books.
The nook can be outfitted with task lighting that is adjustable to ensure optimal reading conditions. This will help to avoid eye strain during long hours of reading. A soft ambient lighting can create a relaxing ambience, ideal to unwind at the end of the day with a good read.
A mid loft bed is the ideal choice for a children's reading nook since it's not as tall as a midi bunk bed or full size loft bed. Children are less likely to be intimidated by the height of this type of loft and will enjoy having their own space for reading or working. Add a cool slide to this loft bed and your child will be more thrilled to spend time in their new space!
Study Area
Loft beds with desks have become popular among college students who live in cramped dorms and apartments. Kids, youth, teens and tweens also have taken them up for their homes, as they save space and can use it for both a desk and bed. Studies show that children who have their own study nooks and desks are more organized and develop better studies. They also perform better in school.
The mid loft bed is perfect for this since the sleeping area can be elevated and the workstation or desk can be placed underneath. A majority of our loft bed models come with a desk, whiteboard or corkboard, as well as five 10" deep shelves. These shelves are perfect for storage and study. We also offer a wide assortment of footboard accessories such as the Desk, Bookcase and more that can be added for even more storage and study space.
Another great feature of the mid loft bed is that it can later be converted to a normal twin or full size conventional bed by taking out the slide, ladder and guardrails. This is a great choice for shared bedrooms where each child will have their own space for sleeping and still have enough room to play or engage in other activities.
A deluxe mid loft bed can be made more fun by adding an inflatable slide and a top tent which is a great choice for kids who want more excitement in their bedroom. The tent can be used for sleepovers and the slide is an excellent way to get down from the loft bed when it's time for bed. The mid loft bed makes a great play area, as it is not as high as the high loft bed. It is also easier to manage for children who are young.
Fun!
If your kids are young enough loft beds are a fun project to complete with your family. As long as the space between the sleeping area of the mid loft bed and the ceiling is large (around 2 feet) The kids can paint their mid loft beds with any color. It's a great way to let them express their personality and style and also add a personal touch to their bedroom.
A childrens mid cabin bed loft bed is ideal for creating a dedicated workspace, with room for the desk and a couch or chair underneath. It can also be transformed into a comfortable nook by incorporating a comfortable bookcase and chair. Combine it with the reading light or lamp to create a cozy spot to read a book.
Even if you don't want to add a desk or study area You can still use your kids ' mid loft bed to store things. You can double the floor space with the loft bed to house an accompanying set of dressers or shelves. Loft beds are also a great choice for older kids who have outgrown their Barbie or Fire Truck themed bedroom and are now into tweens and teens.
Adding a ladder or staircase to your child's loft bed makes it simple for them to climb up to the top and safe for children with low ceilings. With an rung for the ladder that is shaped to make climbing easy and a drawer under each step to store games and toys, these beds are also ideal for storing 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.