The loft bed is one of the most popular types of furniture today, which is great for small-sized apartments or for nurseries, where several children live at once. Stores offer a huge selection of different loft beds - for every color, taste and even age. Therefore, it is quite easy to get confused when choosing. Experts offer their advice on what to look for when buying this kind of furniture.
A loft bed is a great and comfortable solution. Besides the fact that it is economical in place, it is also functional and is very popular with children. After all, with such furniture it is easy to come up with interesting games and adventures.
What is a loft bed
It is a loft bed with a support on high legs. In different designs, they are framed differently, but nevertheless, the essence does not change: the bed is at the top, and under it is a writing table, wardrobe and shelves. The height of the loft beds can be different - from one meter to two. For little ones, they choose low options, for older children - high ones.
What to consider when choosing
When choosing a loft bed for a child, be sure to check the reliability of the structure. Since the sleeping place is located on top, the child will climb there using a ladder or special structures in the form of shelves with pull-out drawers. And this means that the bed must be on its feet very, very firmly.
The next thing to look at is the height of the sides. They must be high enough to prevent night flight from a height. Just remember that you choose a bed without a mattress, and so the sides can look very high, and when the mattress takes its rightful place, almost nothing will remain of them. If the loft bed, which you liked, does not have too high sides, you can not be upset - today in stores there is a large selection of special restraints that are attached to the edge of the bed and prevent the child from falling in a dream.
As for the materials from which the loft bed should be made, the requirement here is quite clear and unambiguous - they should only be of the highest quality and as natural as possible. So, choosing between plastic and wood, stop at wood. At the same time, no chemical odors should emanate from the bed.
The choice of the color of the bed is a matter of individual preference. Moreover, almost any line of colors is presented in stores, so choosing the one you need is not a problem. Some experts argue that you can buy a bed of any color if you don't have the one you need, and then repaint it. True, it is worth remembering that you need to select a special paint - non-toxic and quickly drying.
The functionality of the bed is equally important when choosing. So, for example, for children of younger age, the bed should be lower, because their coordination has not yet been fully formed and the kids will not be able to go down at night, for example, to go to the toilet. In addition, for very little ones, various boxes are more needed in which toys can be put, and not a desk and a wardrobe. For older children, parents choose a more functional option, which can be a design with a sliding writing table, shelves for books and a wardrobe. The length of the berth in such beds is about 2 m. Therefore, the child can sleep in it almost until the age of majority.
