A room for a baby should be cozy, safe, comfortable, bright, functional, and affordable. Only high-quality children's furniture can provide all the listed characteristics.
Beautiful and functional loft bunk bed with desk
A separate room for a child is a whole world. He will relax, play, and do homework in it. When deciding the issue of organizing a sleeping or working area for a schoolchild, parents are often faced with a significant lack of space. In a small area it is quite difficult to fit a bed, a table, or a closet. Furniture manufacturers offer the optimal solution to this problem - a children's corner. In this article we will take a closer look at the pros and cons of such a decision.
A children's furniture corner, including a bed, a corner wardrobe and a table, allows you to place everything you need in a small space
When organizing a child’s personal space, it is important to take into account the smallest details. This place should have a bed, table, chair, closet, and shelves for toys. In order not to waste time searching for individual items, it is better to purchase a multifunctional children's corner with a bed. It has a lot of positive characteristics. For clarity, let’s look at the pros and cons of this design solution in the table.
A loft bed with a table and a second bed is perfect for a children's room for two girls.
| Advantages | Flaws |
| Relatively small overall dimensions. Saving useful space is achieved. There is more space left indoors for active games. Compactness is one of the main advantages. | Difficulty changing bed linen. It will be difficult for an adult to change the sheets. However, you can slowly involve the baby himself in this process. |
| Functionality. A modern set includes several items at once. The equipment is different. Everyone can choose the optimal set of items for themselves according to all parameters. | High price. A stylish set made of safe, environmentally friendly material will not be cheap - from 25,000 rubles. To save money, you can pay attention to budget models - from 15,000 to 25,000 rubles. They are also available on the market. |
| Attractive design. Such furniture looks stylish and fits perfectly into any design direction. Today you can find objects in different stylistic designs. | Difficulty in laying down. It will be difficult for an adult to carry a baby who suddenly falls asleep. Such models are usually purchased for children over five years old and schoolchildren. |
| High capacity. The compartments can accommodate school supplies, clothes, and toys. Modular kits have increased capacity. |
Types of kits
The Bambi loft bed for a girl fits perfectly in a niche and combines areas for relaxation, sleep, games and activities.
When arranging a room for a son or daughter is always approached with special trepidation and responsibility. To make the room comfortable, you need to study the issue of furniture in great detail. In particular, learn about the types of corners. There are few species. Basically, such children's furniture differs in its configuration. The set may include: a bed, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers, a work area, a place for toys. The work area can include only a table, a chair, and be supplemented with functional cabinets and shelves. The difference may be present in the sleeping area. This can be a bunk bed or a regular one for one child. It is worth choosing a two-tier one if you have several children. This design has a high cost - from 30,000 rubles. However, it can significantly save space in the house.
Modular children's furniture for a small children's room
Objects of various shapes are made for the children's room. The bed can be rectangular, oval, the table – round, classic. Manufacturers produce an incredible amount of designer furniture for rooms in different stylistic directions. The prices for them are also different - from 25,000 rubles. up to 100,000 rub.
Compact children's corner with two beds and an unusually shaped table
The sets also differ in the size of the bed. These can be designs for children from three to six years old, for schoolchildren (teenagers). Depending on this, the manufacturer provides various additional items. For example, a sleeping place for babies is specially equipped with a protective side. This makes the room as safe as possible, but increases the cost.
Children's complex with corner wardrobe and loft bed
Self-production
Before you start making your own loft bed, you need to decide on the type of its design.
Table 2. Types of structures.
| Construction type | Description |
| This design is independent and self-sufficient, since it is not connected to the walls or ceiling. It can be installed anywhere in the room, even in the center. The supports ensure the reliability and stability of the attic bed. |
| The support for such a structure can be a load-bearing wall in the room. The flooring is supported by a beam horizontally screwed to the wall. The opposite part of the bed rests on posts. |
| This method of fastening frees up the space under the bed as much as possible due to the lack of supports. But this method of fixing an attic bed can only be used if there is a reinforced reinforced concrete ceiling that can withstand a heavy load. |
| The bed is fixed by resting it on the walls and fixing it in one place to the ceiling. In the second case, you can fix one side of the bed to the wall, and the opposite two corners to the ceiling. |
The process of self-assembling an attic bed for adults occurs in several stages.
Stage 1: making a drawing
Having decided on the type of structure and the method of its fastening, we begin to develop a detailed drawing that will provide detailed information about the dimensions of the product, the quantity and dimensions of each part, and the methods of their fastening.
The drawing can be done in a special computer program
If the structure is not an independent object and will be fixed to the walls or ceiling, then the drawing shows its location in space, taking into account the free space near the bed, the location of switches and sockets, windows and doorways.
It is necessary to determine the size of the sleeping place based on the standard sizes of mattresses, so that in the future there will be no problems with purchasing the main attribute of any bed.
Adult mattress sizes
Stage 2: purchasing materials
The material for the manufacture of the frame in the case under consideration will be timber 50 x 150 mm. The structure will be attached to the wall on one side. If you plan to make a bed on four or more supports, then use a beam with a section of 100 x 100 mm.
Woodworking tools
To arrange the flooring, use a board measuring 25 x 100 mm.
To fix the parts together, it is recommended to use metal fittings in the form of plates, corners, rafter hangers, which are used for roofing and wooden house construction. Such accessories should be purchased not from a furniture store, but from a hardware store.
Roofing accessories
Nickel-plated screws are used as fastening elements - they hold more securely in the body of the wood and allow, if necessary, to easily disassemble the structure. Anchor bolts will be required to secure the support beam to the load-bearing wall.
Nickel plated screws
Stage 3: assembly of the structure
Table 3. Frame production.
| Illustration | Description |
| Step 1 | A support beam is fixed horizontally to the load-bearing wall. The spacing of the anchor bolts is 400 mm. |
| Step 2 | Rafter hangers are attached to the support beam on the wall using screws or self-tapping screws to secure the cross beams. |
| Step 3 | Using T-shaped metal plates, a structure is assembled from supports and a horizontal supporting beam. |
| Step 4 | Opposite supporting elements are connected by transverse beams made of timber with a section of 50 x 150 mm. To do this, they are fixed in suspensions. |
| Step 5 | The lags are fixed using self-tapping screws. |
| Step 6 | It is not recommended to use a tongue-and-groove board for making flooring, since the flooring is monolithic, without gaps or cracks. |
| Step 7 | To ensure ventilation of the sleeping area, experts recommend using a regular, straight board, fixed with a gap of 5-7 mm. |
Stage 4: making the stairs
To make the string of stairs and steps, timber with a minimum thickness of 30 mm is used. A timber that was used as a lag is suitable.
The string is trimmed to securely fix it at the top of the bed
On the outside of the string, using a building level, markings are applied so that the steps are located at the same distance.
The steps are fixed using self-tapping screws
Video - DIY loft bed
For many parents, it becomes a big problem to put the child to sleep, and therefore the best solution would be to make a car bed that has an unusual appearance and will definitely encourage the child to lie down as soon as possible. In addition, you don’t have to spend a lot of money on purchasing such furniture - using a drawing and instructions, you can make such a design yourself. Find detailed instructions in a special article.
What to look for when choosing a kit?
Children's loft bed “Baby” with an enclosing side and a pull-out table
Every parent knows that the room must be safe. When choosing a sleeping place, pay attention to the presence of an enclosing side. You should also pay attention to the stairs. This is where children often get injured. The stairs should be comfortable and not slippery. It is worth analyzing the size of the bed. The bed should not be cramped. It is better to choose an orthopedic mattress (its price starts from 3,000 rubles). It will keep the baby healthy.
Mattress for a children's bed in section
Functionality is another point worth paying attention to. Each item must perform its functions. The bed can be a place to rest, a hidden chest of drawers. Some manufacturers place a small shelf under the mattress. You can store bedding there.
Children's bed with drawers and shelves for storing things
The material used is also taken into account. Many inexperienced parents try to save money by choosing items based on price. However, this approach is wrong. The last thing you should look at is price. The main thing is to choose the right material. Here the savings are unnecessary. The design must be durable, safe, and stylish. The best choice would be natural wood. Its price is high (from 50,000 rubles), but what could be more important than the health of the baby?
Main advantages
A bed with a pull-out table is one of the types of furniture that allows, with a fairly limited space, to place a workplace, a sleeping area, and sometimes a dressing room in the room, combining it all within one building.
All this allows you to gain the following advantages:
- The structure will occupy only one wall. This will leave plenty of space for games, gymnastics and more;
- Such decisions teach children to be tidy and clean from an early age;
- This is a spectacular and effective way to complement the interior. This is a stylish and modern solution.
Now you can find a huge range of models for every taste and color. The bed can come with different contents, where there can be a chest of drawers and a ladder, if it is a two-story bed.
Dimensions
Compact bunk bed with shelf and table for a children's room
The most important criterion when choosing is overall dimensions. The overall dimensions of all items should be selected based on two parameters: the area of the room, the age of the son (daughter). For example, if the room is very small and there are two children, a compact bunk bed would be the best choice.
Today, manufacturers are ready to offer parents children's furniture in a variety of sizes. Typically, the overall dimensions of the bed are selected according to age. A 700x1500 mattress is suitable for a baby, and 800x2000 for a schoolchild. There are also other size charts. As a rule, such parameters are indicated directly on the website of the online store, or on the price tag. The price will also depend on the size of the structure (from 15,000 to 150,000 rubles)
The size of the children's corner itself depends on the complete set. The standard size of the kit for a schoolchild is 2424x1850x840. For a smaller baby – 2130x1080x770. For a small room it is better to choose compact models.
Kinder-D bunk bed with full sleeping places for teenagers
Features of bunk beds
First of all, the models differ from each other in the number of functional zones.
Main modules:
- places to sleep;
- Desk;
- storage systems for clothing and office supplies.
Everything should be harmoniously combined and suitable for children of different ages.
Standard sizes and shapes
The dimensions of the furniture depend on the availability and location of shelves and are selected individually for each room.
Standards are met only for beds:
- 150 x 70 or 160 x 70 cm – for preschoolers;
- 80 x 190 or 90 x 190 cm – for teenage schoolchildren;
- 90 x 200 cm - for high school students.
The width of the desk should be at least 60 cm, length - 120 cm. For children of different ages, it is better to choose transformable furniture in order to regulate the growth of each child.
Who is it suitable for?
Bunk beds are suitable for children of different categories and genders.
These include:
- children;
- girls;
- twins;
- weather;
- preschoolers;
- students.
In addition, a large difference in the age of children is not a hindrance for such furniture.
Benefits of use
Two-tier furniture with a table has a number of advantages over classic models.
Advantages:
- saving useful space in the room;
- functionality (combining the night, work and storage areas);
- creating a special style in the interior;
- additional space for games (the furniture is made in the form of an attic, a fire truck, a ship and other figures);
- children can sometimes change places (floors).
This bed is ideal for a small child's room.
Flaws
There are several disadvantages to installing such a bed.
Defects:
- fights for the top floor to sleep;
- from the second floor the baby can fall while playing or going to the toilet at night;
- one table is not enough for two students;
- top loading;
- a low ceiling will prevent the child from being on the upper level.
It is better not to send children under 4-5 years old to sleep upstairs, then parents will be calmer.
Which style should you choose?
Classic bunk bed Arina made of natural alder wood is suitable for a child of any age
Another important selection criterion is the design of the structure. In addition to safety and high functionality, parents should pay special attention to the aesthetic side of the issue. Good taste needs to be developed from a young age. All products in the kit must match the decoration of the room. Also, the design should be appropriate for the baby’s age. For a schoolchild, you should not buy furniture with children's drawings of cars and bunnies. If you are choosing a sleeping place for a long period, it is better to give preference to a discreet, universal design.
For girls, a design in the Provence style is often chosen. Delicate French style develops excellent taste in a child. This style uses natural materials, light, pleasant colors. Also for girls they choose classics. The classic style provides for a discreet interior design. Particular attention is paid to accessories - bed linen, bedspreads, stationery. They must be flawless.
Stylish and compact loft bed for a girl’s room
For boys, parents prefer to decorate their personal space in modern style. Modern, space-age design resonates with all boys. In modernism, various materials are used: wood, plastic, glass. The colors are usually dark, with interesting patterns. Also, many people prefer to purchase items for boys in a minimalist style. Usually for school age boys. In this case, attention is paid not so much to design as to functionality. The student should be comfortable studying, playing, reading, and sleeping.
Furniture corner for a teenage boy in a modern style
How to use a corner in the interior?
Loft bed with a turntable in a children's interior
To create a universal, harmonious space, furniture and finishing materials must be selected at the same time. They must be combined with each other, creating a single composition. However, it often happens that you have to buy furniture for a ready-made room. If the choice fell on a schoolchild’s children’s corner, it is important to know how to properly apply it in the interior.
The success of integrating the kit depends on the correct choice. To do this, you need to determine the design style of the room, take into account the child’s wishes, and spend a lot of time selecting the most suitable set of items. The color of the structure must be consistent with the color of the decoration in the room. If you choose a dark color, you should add more lighting fixtures and bright accessories to the interior. Dark color is more practical. It shows less stains. A light shade will make the space airy and warm.
For a harmonious design, it is important to choose the right location for the structure. There should be light in such a place. It is advisable to place it in front of a window. However, there should be no drafts. Due to drafts, the child will often get sick. The interior will be incomplete if you do not use accessories. Bright textiles, colorful pillows, various decor - all this will help create a cozy nest for your baby.
Creative bunk bed design with built-in desk
Top Brands and Models
A huge number of manufacturers are engaged in the manufacture of various models of loft beds. Let's look at the most popular of them.
- "Legend" model 4.2. Laminated chipboard is used in manufacturing; the dimensions of the bed are quite large, so it can be purchased for a high school student;
- "Slavmebel" model "Kuzya". Laminated chipboard is also used. The table extends, a large assortment of colors. The table doubles as a ladder;
- "Mebelenok.RF" model "Ergonomic 2". Designed for children of primary preschool age. Varnished. For greater safety, there are sides;
- "Legend" model 22.1. Under the bed space for games;
- "Alice". The table rolls out using wheels, and the drawers can be pulled out. Made from laminated chipboard.
The whole point is for a bunk bed to take up as little space as possible, but still have many useful features.
In addition to those mentioned, there are many other companies and firms, so the choice is yours.
Innovative design with smart storage systems
Comfortable and functional loft bed with pull-out wardrobe and table
Parents try to choose the best for their child. It would not be a bad idea to accustom your child to modern technologies from childhood. You can start small - with an innovative children's bed. A loft bed with a set of additional modern furniture can be as functional as possible. To do this, manufacturers take into account the slightest needs and children's characteristics.
Loft beds with smart storage systems come with a hefty price tag. However, its price is completely justified. It is a pleasure to use such a design. It provides for the presence of retractable elements, various cabinets, shelves, and a ladder that can be removed with one movement of the hand. All of the above elements allow you to fit as many things and accessories into the design as possible.
A loft bed with pull-out elements is a good solution for a small child’s room
The innovative modular system is especially often used for small rooms. With its help, even from a small space you can create a multifunctional room. Modular models are easy to assemble, have compact dimensions, but a fairly high price - from 60,000 rubles. and higher.
