Loft bed from Ikea - a great space-saving option

A convenient and practical solution for a small apartment - a loft bed.
We present to your attention an interesting, modern solution. The design of the bed consists of two tiers: the upper one contains a sleeping place, and the lower one remains free. Below you can place a work area, a personal space for relaxation, or install a second bed.

Placing furniture consisting of a loft bed, a wardrobe and a desk in a children's room for a girl

Furniture stores offer different models of beds of this type, and in this article we will talk in more detail about loft beds using the example of Ikea.

Original green loft bed in the interior of the room

Model TUFFING

Metal loft bed Tuffing from Ikea with a ladder in the middle

This Ikea loft bed is made of steel. The dimensions are standard and will suit any room. A special feature of the model is that the stairs are placed in the middle, which makes it easier to go up and down. The sides are made of steel frame and 100% polyester.

Tuffing bed with built-in workplace below in the interior of the room

Assembly instructions

Assembling a loft bed according to the instructions is quite simple, especially if it is furniture from Ikea or Hoff. It is these manufacturers who describe step by step all the stages of assembling the structure, along with images. The task is greatly simplified by the fact that in many furniture stores, in addition to delivery, there is assembly of the product at home, because there are complex structures that require installation into the wall. This applies to high loft beds.

If the owner decides to assemble a loft bed on his own, then he should start by assessing the room. First, you need to decide from a planning point of view where the structure will be installed. It all depends on the types of fastening of the models and their configuration.

If it is a loft bed with three support points, then it is mounted between two walls or in the corner of the room. There are designs with a suspended mounting system; they are installed under the ceiling on special beams.

When installing the stairs, the dimensions of the users are taken into account; access to the lifting mechanism should be free and not restrict movements when descending, this will increase the safety of the structure, which is especially important for children's beds

All connections must be made at right angles and secured with a supporting element. Corner modules are installed on the lower parts of the structure to increase the supporting characteristics of the bed.

SWERTA model

Swart bed with ladder, suitable for sleeping not only for children, but also for adults

Another metal loft bed. Here you can climb from the right or left edge, depending on where you want to secure the ladder. You can choose the color of the product - there is a white option. The sides are high bars; they will prevent the sleeping person from falling out of the bed. The height of the mattress should not exceed 10 cm. The model is higher than the previous one, so it is more suitable for teenagers and adults.

White Svart bed with a sofa for relaxing below and a bed for sleeping above in the interior of a children's room

Colors and prints

The style and color scheme of a loft bed, which in itself is an unusual piece of furniture, often sets the tone for the entire design of the room, shaping the interior.

The traditional color palette for boys is blue or light blue, and pink for girls. Boys will surely love a loft bed in the shape of a bright red fire engine or a cute green van, not to mention a white and blue bed in a nautical style. For girls, furniture sets in a romantic pastel palette of delicate shades of yellow, pink, pistachio, and lilac are suitable. Young ladies will not mind the nautical style, especially when it comes to their own bed with a dolphin. An elegant snow-white loft bed is always a winning solution.

Don’t forget about the ability of certain shades and color duets to influence your emotional state. For fidgets, choose a bed of calm, balanced shades that will put you in the right mood before bed.

Model STURO

Frame of a large wooden loft bed from Sturo, suitable for two adults

The Sturo loft bed is made of durable and environmentally friendly material – pine wood. The ladder can be installed both on the right and on the left. This model is an order of magnitude higher than others, so the ceiling height must be at least 270 cm. The permitted mattress height is 19 cm, but no more. When cleaning, it is worth remembering that wood is susceptible to swelling, so first wipe the bed with a damp cloth, and then remove the remaining moisture with a dry cloth.

Bedroom in a loft style using a Sturo double loft bed and an equipped seating area

Materials

Among the endless abundance of choice of materials, wood, metal and plastic are in great demand among buyers:

Oak beds have a virtually unlimited lifespan, are quite durable and reliable, blend perfectly with home decor, and are completely silent. High-quality and luxurious models are made from birch wood. Beech, alder or ash wood has unsurpassed color and will transform any room with its presence. Solid pine is the most commonly used component when designing a loft bed.

The metal base of the bed is a durable support, which, at the same time, adds a kind of plasticity to the bed and maintains undeniable reliability. An iron bed always looks more reliable than its counterparts made from other materials.

Plastic is often used to create bunk beds designed for little ones. These cribs are presented in a rich multi-colored palette and a variety of models. The appearance of such creations is usually based on fairy-tale themes.

pros

Beautiful and functional loft bed built into a closet with a sofa underneath

In an apartment where there is very little free space, a loft bed is a real salvation - two zones are combined in one space. The lower “tier” can serve:

• workplace - a special tabletop can be bought at Ikea, or any other table can be installed;

Teenage loft bed with desk and chest of drawers located below

• a relaxation corner - a soft sofa or chair, a bookcase and a lamp will help create a cozy island of peace and tranquility under the bed;

Unusual adult loft bed with sitting area for a stylish loft bedroom

• play area - if the loft bed is in the children's room, then the niche can be provided with light and put there, for example, a toy kitchen or just a box with toys;

Loft bed with play area below and climbing wall on the side of the structure

• wardrobe - below you can place cabinets, shelves and racks for storing clothes and other things;

Unusual furniture with a sitting area and built-in bookcases and a wardrobe below and a bed by the window on the second tier

• sleeping place - the second bed can be placed on the floor under the main sleeping place.

Original loft bed with extra sleeping area below and built-in storage

These are just some options for using space; all details and other methods depend on your own desires and imagination.

Great bedroom for a teenager with a wooden loft bed, desk and bookshelves

Another advantage of the Ikea loft bed is its simplicity of design. The models will fit into any interior without difficulty, and they can always be diversified with decorative elements - painting, ribbons, garlands, stickers.

Original metal loft bed for a small room

Interesting possibilities for using the space under the sleeping area

Standard solutions with free space under the bed allow you to organize the area at the owner’s discretion:

• A high double loft bed with a niche is perfectly complemented by a system of book shelving. It is convenient to organize a library here, create a reading corner or even a compact home office;
• install a sofa with a coffee table in a niche for family leisure;
• in a niche you can organize a media center with a home theater and karaoke;
• You can equip an additional bed by installing a transforming sofa in the niche.

An interesting solution would be a wardrobe under the sleeping area. Install modern fixtures - a floor hanging system on wheels, regular open wall shelves, a large mirror. The perimeter of the dressing room can be decorated with curtains or an original screen.

Minuses

A bed located in a place invisible to prying eyes under the ceiling in a small apartment

A loft bed is fashionable, interesting and very comfortable, but not safe. A very important disadvantage of such a bed is the risk of falling. It is highly not recommended to purchase such a bed:

• those suffering from sleepwalking;
• sleeping restlessly and tossing and turning a lot;
• elderly people;
• children under 6 years old.

To avoid annoying incidents, you must:

• provide good lighting near the bed, which could be turned on both from below and from above;
• follow recommendations for mattress and ceiling heights;
• eliminate the possibility of getting tangled in wires, bedding and decorative elements, that is, free up staircase space.

If all safety requirements are met, then there is no need to worry - a couple of weeks and you will get used to using the loft bed.

A convenient solution for saving space - a single loft bed for a child and a double bed for parents below

Required Tools

To assemble a Malm single bed from Ikea you will need:

• accessories included: screws, dowels, bushings, plugs, nuts;
• hex wrench;
• wrench for adjustment from IKEA (included);
• screwdriver: flat and Phillips;
• screwdriver (if available);
• hammer.

To assemble the canopy, give preference to specialized VIDGA kits from IKEA. These include:

• ceiling fasteners;
• bus corner connection;
• single tire;
• runner with hook;
• miter box.

Additionally you will need:

• curtains (1 pair);
• hacksaw;
• ladder;
• drill;
• pencil;
• screwdriver;
• measuring tape.

Tip
Lay out the fittings on fabrics of a contrasting color so as not to lose details.

How to choose a loft bed?

Beautiful and comfortable furniture for a small children's room

The Ikea store is unique in that the retail pavilions copy the layout and interior of the apartments, so a trip to Ikea will solve most problems when choosing a bed. You can climb to the “second floor”, touch and study all the details in the models, and then make your choice.

Convenient arrangement of furniture for a one-room apartment combining a small crib and a loft bed for children

If you don’t have the opportunity to actually walk around Ikea, you can go on an online journey through the store’s catalog on the Internet.

Reliable and strong Ikea metal loft bed in the interior of the room

The most important thing in any of the options is to measure the room, especially the height of the ceiling in it. In order to correctly determine the size of the bed, study the dimensions of each model.

Table "Bed parameters"

Bed parameters (in cm)	Model TUFFING	SWERTA model	Model STURO
Length	208	208	213
Distance from floor to bed	145	145	176
Width	97	97	153
Height	179	186	214

Table “Mattress parameters”

Mattress parameters (in cm)	Model TUFFING	SWERTA model	Model STURO
Width	90	90	140
Length	200	200	200

For a children's room, it is worth looking at the tuffing model. It is safer than the others: the sleeping place is low enough and you can watch the child. If necessary, you can lower the bed even lower, then making the bed will be more convenient.

Tuffing bed in the interior of a children's room for two children

Two models are optimal for teenagers and adults: Svirta and Sturo.

Svirta is an apartment option. The height between the bed and the floor is quite large - you can create a full-fledged workspace where an adult will be comfortable.

Using Swart's bed to decorate a teenage boy's room

The Sturo model is more suitable for your own home - it is wide, tall and massive. Due to the wood, this bed is heavier and therefore more stable.

Large Sturo loft bed in the living room interior

So now you know which option is right for you. All you have to do is take measurements and you can go to the store.

Happy shopping!

Preparing to start working

If you have decided to make a comfortable loft bed with your own hands, then you need, first of all, to decide on its location and future dimensions. The height of this design ranges from 150 cm (for children) to 190 cm (for adults). This means that it is possible to arrange a sleeping place at height only if the apartment has high enough ceilings. The distance from the bed to the ceiling should be at least a meter so that a person can sit there freely. Accordingly, it is possible to build an adult loft bed if the ceiling height is about 3 meters or more.

The length and width of the bed are determined by the size of the room, as well as the wishes of the owner. If the mattress for the bed is purchased in advance, then when calculating the size of the lounger, it is necessary to take into account its dimensions. A gap of 2–3 cm should be left between the mattress and the sides of the bed.

It must be remembered that the larger the bed, the thicker the boards for covering should be taken. A single or double bed on the second tier can be made of metal or wood. Traditionally, the most popular are wooden products that delight their owners with reliability, environmental friendliness, and a pleasant smell. In addition, such beds are easier to manufacture. Pine is most often used to assemble loft beds.

Particular attention should be paid to the quality of the wood. The boards and beams of the bed must be very well dried (humidity level no more than 18%), otherwise the structure will dry out and warp

To organize a sleeping place, make handrails and stairs, you should purchase boards, and a thick beam (with a cross-section of 100x100 or 80x100 mm) is suitable for the frame.

You need to decide not only on the material from which the loft bed will be made with your own hands, but also on the type of construction. Currently, the most popular beds are:

• with four supports;
• on two supports (the side opposite the supports is screwed to the wall);
• with ceiling mounting.

The most widely used designs are the first type, as they are characterized by mobility. Products of the second and third types are stationary; they cannot be moved to another location.

When the dimensions of the attic with the working area in the lower tier have been determined and the drawings have been prepared, you need to calculate the required amount of materials and order them. Some craftsmen cut the workpieces themselves, while others order boards and timber cut into suitable fragments. Both options are quite acceptable.

It is impossible to make furniture without a minimum set of tools, so the craftsman will need a hammer, a drill (screwdriver), a set of wrenches, a level, a tape measure, a square, wood glue, a grinder, as well as fasteners and fittings. The length of nails and screws should be determined as follows: it should be at least three times the thickness of the board used.

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Dimensions

When choosing a two-tier structure, a fairly important factor is its size. When a bed is purchased for a teenager or an adult, its parameters must be at least 90x200 centimeters. It is important to remember that for a child who is still growing, a bed should be purchased with allowance for additional space.

Given that the ceiling height in a living space is quite limited, and we all know that children love to have fun on the bed, a sleeping place located under the ceiling can cause physical bruises. Therefore, when buying a crib for a child, you should choose a product with a height of 160 to 180 centimeters.

Work surface location

There are several ways to place a tabletop in a bed complex: a large table corresponding to the perimeter of the bed. This model allows you to expand your workspace and add a spacious countertop. This large table can accommodate two children at once.

There are some furniture sets where they install a long but narrow tabletop. This is not the most comfortable option; it is better to choose a wide board so that the child has room to rest his hands and place a notebook and textbook.

The wall above the table can remain free, or you can pave it with shelves. They can be sectional for easy placement of textbooks, books and various stationery items. Or, on the contrary, even and long.

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Varieties

Each IKEA product is a piece of an overall design project. Purchasing furniture has always been a serious and responsible matter; it is for this reason that one should not rush here, focusing on the design features. When choosing a loft bed, you have the opportunity to select additional elements for different occasions - a chest of drawers, a table or accessories for the nursery:

• made of wood and equipped with a strong ladder, as well as side cabinets and boxes under the steps, looks interesting

• IKEA metal bunk bed , designed according to the standards of the minimalist concept, will be an excellent choice for teenagers, especially for boys who are not particularly predisposed to a lot of frills, but rather prefer versatility and comfort. The bed comes in several types, which, in addition to the surface sleeping space, can also include a desk, pull-out sofa or wardrobe. The table can be used to create a full-fledged work area for a student.

• The simplest model consists of a bed in the upper part and a table in the lower part . For more optimal use, other models are equipped with additional small wardrobes and bedside tables consisting of several sections.

• A bunk bed with a pull-out bed , which makes it possible to put three children to sleep.

Peculiarities

Reliability is a fundamental factor in any children's product from IKEA. When creating furniture, exclusively reliable elements are used to ensure good fixation of the bed and its immobility. The presence of raised sides with rigid crossbar filling is a separate plus. IKEA experts advise buying a loft bed for children over 6 years old.

Such beds allow you to create space for entertainment or a workplace on the first tier, which means that the distance from the bottom of the bed to the floor is more than sufficient for the child to move freely under the second tier. Consequently, the height of such a model will be impressive - up to 206 centimeters. Width - measured by the size of the upper sleeping space.

Beds of the Stuva variety, for example, are 99 centimeters wide, and Tromso is equipped with an upper double bed. If there is free space on the lower level, the bed base can cover a fairly large area. It is also necessary to take into account the interesting fact that the bed, without reducing the space of the room, superficially reduces the ceiling area and prevents full lighting. This point should be taken into account when purchasing such a bed; additional lighting of the room may be required.

Most of the loft beds from IKEA are equipped with an additional fixation function. This moment does not depend on the weight of their little owners, but on the increased dynamic load that they create.

Ikea children's couch: possible options

Modern couches are spacious and comfortable; a child between three and sixteen years old can sleep peacefully on them. When unfolded, an adult up to two meters tall can easily fit on them. Basically, folding models are bought for a child to grow into. When the remodeling of the room is completed at the next age stage, the couch does not need to be replaced with other furniture, but simply increased in its area. And, matched to the tone, the chair will perfectly complement the interior of the children's room.

No less popular is the Ikea children's daybed, which can be easily unfolded using a special pull-out mechanism.

The best models of couches for children:

1. Brimnes. This model combines the functions of a sofa, single, double bed and storage space for linen. Made from chipboard and plastic.
2. Hemnes. One of the most popular models with three lower drawers, which can be converted into a sofa.
3. Swerta. It is positioned in the catalog as a daybed, but in reality it is a pull-out bed that can be installed under a bunk structure or a loft bed. It can also be used as an additional bed if children have friends spending the night. Made from steel and wood veneer. The Flax pull-out bed can also be included in this category.

Sofas and couches are not recommended for children under the age of six, since their posture has not yet fully developed.