Loft beds are great for individuals of all ages, especially those people short on space. Instead of choosing uncomfortable pull-out sofas or chairs that turn into beds or the space saving but awkward Murphy bed, consider choosing a loft bed instead. Allowing you to retain a proper sleeping space while keeping your sacred floor space, loft beds are excellent choices for individuals of all ages in all living spaces. For the most part, loft beds are quite inexpensive and are worth their weight in gold when you see the amount of space saved by these great beds. Individuals of all ages should buy a loft bed, from toddlers entering their first bed to young adults entering the real world.



Kids love loft beds because of the sheer novelty. The sleeping space is elevated, like in a bunk bed, but there is space below instead of a bed which he or she may use only when friends come over to visit. If you are choosing a loft bed for older children, consider avoiding lofts that are a great distance off the ground. Many manufacturers are including kid-sized loft beds that combine a play space with a sleeping space in a fantastic theme that will tickle the child's minds and imaginations.

Teens are including loft beds into their rooms more and more these days, especially since a teen's room is much more than a sleeping space. Decorating sources like Pottery Barn Teen frequently have loft beds in their catalogues. These beds allow space below for desks, couches, or anything else that is a must for a teen's bedroom. Since loft beds are generally associated with college dorm rooms, teens enjoy having a more grown-up option in their bedroom instead of a typical bed that takes up the majority of the floor space.

Again, college students are known for having raw wood two by fours crafted into loft beds to maximize space in tiny dorm rooms. In addition to losing floor space, students are thrown into a room with a roommate, so having a loft bed will eliminate problems associated with roommates sitting or laying on your bed. Furthermore, most dorm rooms do not have enough space for desks, so consider enlisting a loft to allow space for these absolute necessities.

College graduates soon find the lodging in the real world is greatly comparable to dorm rooms. First apartments are notoriously small, so consider bringing the loft bed concept to your bedroom to (again) maximize space. The lofts commercially produced are generally a great deal more sophisticated than the phone number laden lofts of higher education. Whether you choose a sleek modern loft or one with the frills and soft colors of a feminine favorite shabby chic, the loft bed will allow you to create your own statement by squeezing every last square inch out of your room.