IKEA loft bed – interior photos and real reviews

Bed bottom included.

To prevent tipping, the loft bed must be secured to the wall.

Do not place hooks or handles on the bed or attach ropes or straps that could entangle children. This may cause suffocation.

Raised beds and the top bunk of bunk and loft beds are not suitable for children under 7 years of age due to the risk of injury from falling.

Recommended for children over 7 years old.

The required minimum ceiling height for assembly in a horizontal position is 244 cm, in a vertical position - 242 cm.

Mattress and bed linen are sold separately.

Ikea Swerta

Ikea Swerta is a bed with a unique design for the most restful sleep for your children. Also, this type of furniture can be used to equip hostels or a children’s room in which two or more children live.

Available in two versions:

• loft bed (equipped with a ladder, along which the child will be happy to climb up and relax);
• bunk bed.

Color combinations: white, metallic.

The series also includes:

• pull-out part of the bed with slats made of beech and birch veneer (the sleeping area measures 197 cm in length);
• table top for organizing work space under the loft bed.

All elements of the series are sold without additional accessories. Mattresses must be purchased separately.

How to assemble and operate?

All models on the manufacturer’s website and included with the beds have detailed instructions with illustrations for assembly and operation. There is a separate service for assembling and installing furniture, which can be arranged in the store. The site also includes a video showing how to use the sliding mechanism.

For self-assembly, you will additionally need a Phillips and flathead screwdriver and a hammer; everything else is included in the package with the bed. It is better to assemble all the parts on a soft surface, since on a slippery and hard surface, if some parts slip out of your hands, chips may form.

First, the screw-in dowels are screwed into the already drilled holes, as shown in the pictures in the instructions, then the bushings are inserted, then the ties for the dowels are inserted and the body parts are fastened together. When the backs and sliding mechanism are already assembled, additional fences, slatted bottom and legs are attached to them.

Reviews of the Svart bed from Ikea

Galina:

“The best invention of mankind for children is the loft bed. You can joke about this, but I really think so. All these ergonomic chairs, consoles, etc. cannot even be compared with a comfortable sleeping place. I was attracted to this model, first of all, by its unusual design. We are used to thinking that metal beds are pure horror, but this is not the case. Firstly, they are durable, secondly, they look very good in absolutely any room, thirdly, a cozy space is created under them, which the child can use at his own discretion. You can make shelves for books down there, for example, or even put a crib for a younger child. Excellent furniture, I recommend it!”

Tatiana:

“My opinion is ambiguous. A friend bought this bed for her son. And it seems that I like how it looks in the interior, and it seems that I don’t. The child is comfortable, this is the main thing. I still prefer wooden furniture, something so familiar, like from my childhood. Metal beds, especially for babies who have barely learned to hold onto a ladder and climb higher than their height, are a questionably safe design, in my opinion.

Advantages: suitable for a simple interior or Scandi style.

Disadvantages: not suitable for small children.

Inna:

“We put a sofa under Swart’s bed for my daughter. She plays on it during the day or just relaxes and watches cartoons. And this separation of play, entertainment and sleep areas works great when the child needs to be put to sleep during the day. My husband assembled this bed himself, following the instructions, there was nothing complicated. We plan not to exchange it for another, the length of the sleeping place in the crib is 208 cm, the standard for an adult. By the way, if you don’t want to buy a loft bed, you can just buy a bunk bed - convenient for families with two children!”

In the modern abundance of furniture complexes, a huge variety of products is provided to equip the bedroom with everything you need. Often, many of these products stand out from the competition not only because of their comfort and splendor, but also because of their limited availability for the average buyer. A large number of young families still live in very small spaces, which makes it difficult to choose furniture. In this situation, bunk beds come to the rescue, they have earned trust in terms of efficiency and are in great demand among buyers. The monopolist among suppliers of this kind of beds is the giant company IKEA.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantage of a bunk bed is the rational and economical filling of the room if it is limited. But other advantages can be highlighted for IKEA models:

1. high quality materials and components ensuring long-term operation;
2. stability and high strength, allowing the second floor to withstand loads of up to 150 kg;
3. versatility of the size range (90×200 cm), allowing the same bed to be used by both children and adults;
4. ease of assembly, the step-by-step process of which is described in detail in the instructions;
5. safety from injury, achieved due to the absence of sharp edges and corners, as well as the presence of anti-slip stickers on the rungs of the stairs;
6. diversity of the model range and stylish design, allowing you to make the bed the basis of any style;
7. the ability to sleep on a mattress without folds and seams that are present on folding models;
8. multifunctionality, as a number of models are equipped with additional storage space in the form of drawers and shelves;
9. cost savings achieved by purchasing only one bed.

The IKEA bunk bed has a lot of advantages.

The disadvantages usually include the threat of falling from the upper level, however, all models are insured against such an outcome, since they have limiting sides that are strong due to the crossbar filling. However, they make it impossible to fully stretch out and spread your arms. Also, due to its height, the structure can significantly block sunlight, and therefore it is best to place it on the side opposite the window.

These beds also have some minor drawbacks.

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.

Children (7-14 years old)

A large selection of loft beds at IKEA specifically for children. And this is not surprising, because often a children's room is designed to accommodate several children. And sometimes its dimensions do not allow placing a bed and a student’s work area there at the same time.

For children, for schoolchildren up to adolescence, you can watch them in the “Stuva” series. Models in this series include:

The frame of this white model can be combined with cabinet and drawer fronts from other series of children's furniture - “Folya”, “Fritids”. But you can also buy it without fronts - with an open cabinet and shelving. See below for several options and prices.

Not all possible configuration options are listed above. You can buy it with a different number of shelves, drawers, with a wardrobe with doors, or just with a shelving unit. The cost will depend on this.

The staircase of this model is part of the structure: it cannot be rearranged, the only possible location is on the right.

The desk can be turned around by placing it perpendicular to the bed.

Watch the review of “Stuva” in the video:

Popular models

Today it is not difficult to find an IKEA store; almost everyone knows it. Of course, bunk beds can be used as a sleeping place for adults, however, the main users of such products are still children. IKEA hypermarkets offer a huge range of products created primarily for children. The models are made from a large number of different materials, have a rich configuration, as well as functional productivity:

• Kyura. A crib for children, a four- or even three-year-old child can sleep on it, if the baby is used to sleeping without his mother. This model is made from durable pine and coated with transparent varnish. You can change the appearance of such a crib thanks to multi-colored panels. IKEA gives you the opportunity to change the design of your bed using an arched fabric canopy. Such models are extremely convenient. At an age when the child is still small, the bed is located below: the child himself is safe, and the mother can quite easily change his bed. When the baby grows up, the structure is placed in a standard way, and a large playground appears on the first tier.

Kinds

The Ikea brand range includes the following types of beds:

• single;
• double;
• children's;
• loft beds;
• two-tier;
• retractable

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Single models have a length of 205–214 cm and a width of 86–106 cm, depending on the model. There are models made from untreated wood, as well as painted white, brown or black-brown. The headboard can be solid or decorative. Models are presented both with a low footboard and without it. The adjustable sides of some beds allow the use of mattresses of different thicknesses. These include the Todalen, Malm and Hemnes series.

Models of the Malm series can be purchased either with or without drawers on wheels. If necessary, you can buy them separately. If desired, Hemnes beds can be supplemented with Vardo drawers.

The assortment also includes interesting models of couches with a backrest, a corner headboard or without it. The advantage of a daybed is the ability to turn it into a sofa with the help of large pillows. In addition, all available models are retractable and have an additional bed. The Brimnes and Flecke models are equipped with two drawers.

The store's assortment includes a Hemnes bed-sofa. She has three drawers for linen. It can be used as a single bed or as a double bed. It is enough to pull out an additional bed and place the mattresses nearby. When folded, the mattresses lie on top of each other.

The single bed can be complemented with a Brunet canopy. It rests on a polypropylene circle and is attached to a ring. It is made of mesh, has a length of 230 cm, and the diameter of the circle is 56 cm.

Double beds come in different designs and are made from different materials. The headboard can be high, medium or low. The main part of the range does not have a footboard, and some models have a medium or high footboard.

Beds made of wood or chipboard have a solid or slatted headboard. Steel products (like "Nesttun" and "Leirvik") are decorated with decorative ornaments and patterns.

The minimum length of the presented beds is 206 cm, the maximum is 218 cm, the width is 146-194 cm.

The Brimnes podium bed does not have a headboard, but it can be purchased separately. Its peculiarity is that it can serve as a bedside table, since it has two shelves on the sides and one shelf on top. Together with this headboard, the length of the bed will be 234 cm.

The Oppland series models have a soft headboard that can be removed and washed.

One of the models of the Malm series has a lifting mechanism that allows you to use the entire space under the berth for storage.

All double beds are sold without mattresses, almost all without a bottom. The bottom for some models is included in the price of the bed - for example, “Fjelse”, “Malm” with a lifting mechanism and “Hemnes” in white.

Bunk beds are available in wood and metal. They have a length of 206-208 cm, a width of 96.5-97 cm and a height of 130.5-159 cm.

The two-story Svart model can be supplemented with a pull-out bed, providing a third bed. The Swerta model is complemented by a tabletop. This creates a working and sleeping space at the same time.

“Adult” loft beds have a height from floor to bottom of 145 cm. The Sturo loft bed has a height of 176 cm and a width of 153 cm, so two people can fit on it.

Children's loft beds have a height of 193 cm. Their special feature is that they have a desk with four drawers, shelves and a wardrobe with doors.

For all loft beds and bunk beds, a base is included.

The sofa bed can be folding, roll-out or pull-out. The sizes of the sleeping place, as well as the design of the sofas, are very diverse. The upholstery can be made of artificial leather, textile or leather. Sofa beds are sold with mattresses. For some models, you can choose a suitable mattress.

For children, we offer beds that grow with the child. Their bottom can be expanded in length as the child grows. The minimum length of these beds is 135-138 cm, and the maximum is 206-208 cm. The width of the beds is from 80 to 90 cm. The Sundvik, Busunge and Minnen models are sold with a slatted bottom.

Among children's beds there is a two-sided model. In one state it can be a loft bed; under the bed you can place a play area or space for additional storage. If you turn it over, then you can attach the “Cure” canopy to the slatted frame - to create comfort and a secluded place. Children love these designs very much.

Materials

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

• Oak cribs have a virtually unlimited lifespan , are quite durable and reliable, blend perfectly with home decor, and are also 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.

Assembly instructions

Instructions for assembling IKEA loft beds can be found on the official website of the store or go to the required document using the links below:

• Assembly instructions for the IKEA Svart loft bed
• Assembly instructions for the IKEA Tuffing loft bed
• Assembly instructions for the IKEA Vitval loft bed
• Instructions for assembling the IKEA Kyura loft bed
• Assembly instructions for the IKEA Stuva loft bed
• Assembly instructions for the IKEA Stuva / Fritids loft bed

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.

How to choose

The main criterion when choosing furniture is its practicality and functionality. It is necessary to determine the clear purpose of the purchase - its configuration, material, shape, and ultimately, the cost depend on this.

The dimensions of the product depend on the size of the room where the bed will be installed. For comfortable placement, the free space should be at least 1 meter from the stationary parts of the bed and at least 0.5 m for its pull-out elements

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• The second floor should be equipped with a high, strong side with a number of transverse elements to prevent the child from falling out from a height.
• The staircase to the second floor must be equipped with railings; the steps must not be slippery.
• The dimensions of the children's bed should be chosen taking into account the rapid growth of the child.

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.

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Interior placement ideas

A variety of design solutions makes it possible to fit the design into almost any interior. Sleeping on a loft bed is always much more interesting than sleeping on a regular model. Beds of this type provide the opportunity to use space twice. In the case where the bed on the first tier is used only as a guest bed, adding just a few decorative pillows will turn the crib into a comfortable sofa. At the same time, there is a lot of space under the attic bed and can be used for any purpose.

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

Stuva Series

One of the popular IKEA furniture series, which features a modular structure. Models from the Stuva series grow with the child, adapting not only to the dimensions of the room, but also to age needs.

In the future, a practical changing table will turn into a comfortable table for children's games, and as the child grows up, into a desk.

Models from the Stuva series can be perfectly combined with each other, creating a holistic design for the nursery. In addition, the furnishings can be supplemented with separate modules that can be easily integrated into the interior, improving the functionality of the room.

Among the traditional items of Stuv we can highlight:

• chests of drawers Foglia and Fritids,
• wardrobes and wardrobes Foglia and Fritids,
• modules for toys Foglia and Fritids.

In addition to single-function pieces of furniture, the collection includes complex combinations for storing clothes and clothes from Foglia and Fritids, a table with a compartment for Fritids toys, a loft bed from Foglia and Fritids and other practical and modern solutions.

Prices are democratic and affordable. The cost of chests of drawers is up to 7 thousand rubles, and a transforming bed can be purchased for 26 thousand.