Existing models of loft beds for boys, a number of their advantages

In apartments where it is necessary to organize sleeping and educational places for several children, folding or two-story furniture will help. Significant space savings will be obtained when organizing sleep above floor level, for example, when an attic bed is used for a boy or for a girl. Such designs have many features, there are different models. Some include a work area, play area or even a built-in wardrobe.

Pros and cons of designs

Children's loft bed for a boy has several advantages and disadvantages. Before purchasing such furniture, you should familiarize yourself with them, as they affect the operational parameters of the models and ease of use. The pros and cons of such designs are shown in the table.

Model Overview

Under the bed can be:

• place to relax;
• bed for younger children;
• workplaces;
• training area;
• cabinets;
• play area and so on.

All of these models have differences. Their characteristics are given below.

With play area

Under the play area most often mean the space located under the bed. For the playing area of ​​a boy up to 10-12 years old this place is enough. Some models provide for the location of the side shelves on which toys are placed. Not all models have them, but it is better to choose with shelves or make them yourself.

In some designs, there is a slide for descent from the second tier. They occupy space, but are part of the playing area. Not all beds with a slide have a play area under the berth - for some models, the rest of the space is occupied by wardrobes and drawers.

With a mattress at a height of up to 120 cm above the floor, the presence of a play area will be inappropriate. Such structures often have a height of up to 1 m, and a child even of preschool age runs the risk of hitting his head. Attic with a play area is better to choose with a bed height above 160 cm from the floor.

With workplace

An attic bed with a working area can have different equipment:

• with pull-out tables;
• with retractable worktops;
• with the full organization of the workplace under the bed (this provides for shelves, space for a computer, and the bed itself is located at a height above 160 cm above the floor).

Such models are practical because they save space. Nevertheless, they have a number of significant drawbacks:

• lack of sunlight in the working area;
• the need for additional lighting;
• fixed height of the countertop (for children it is recommended to choose tables in which this height is regulated by raising the legs. Attic beds do not have this possibility. As the child grows, the height of the table will remain unchanged, which will negatively affect the posture and condition of the child's spine).

With a place to relax

Beds with a place to stay are rare, especially for boys. Most often under the bed is a sofa. It can be folding. The sofa can act as a second and even third berth for younger children or for guests. Places for relaxation can be equipped with a sofa, mini-rack and a place for a small TV. Such designs are usually intended for adolescents living in the same room with their parents (if it is not possible to allocate a separate room for the child).

With wardrobe

Models of such structures with built-in cabinets are the most common. As a place for things can be installed:

• cabinets;
• drawers;
• shelves;
• cabinets with baskets for clothes;
• combinations of several or all of the above options.

These beds are truly functional. They save space. True, they are more suitable for children than for adolescents.

In order for the teenager’s closet to be full, the attic must be at least 1.6 - 1.8 m high. It is not always possible to install such beds, since the height from the mattress to the ceiling should be at least 80 cm, otherwise it will not even be possible to sit on the bed . For low or medium ceilings, the use of such models is not recommended. However, for boys under 10 years old, these beds are suitable.

What color scheme is suitable for the boy

Most often, when designing a room for boys, they use blue and green colors. It is best to use combinations of these colors and their shades, for example:

• light green and a little blue;
• blue in combination with white;
• light green in combination with white;
• green in combination with blue and white;
• blue combined with brown and green;
• light green in many of its shades.

What colors are not recommended for the boy’s room:

• all shades of pink;
• red (dominant);
• purple;
• lilac;
• orange (carrot).

Colors that are universal:

• yellow;
• beige;
• white combined with light brown;
• light green and its shades;
• woody;
• turquoise.

Age-appropriate selection

The age of the child should be one of the determining factors when choosing an attic bed. The table below provides some guidelines for choosing attic beds for children, depending on their age.

A bit about security

The attic bed for the boy should be equipped with safety rails, especially if the child is small. The railing should be located around the perimeter of the mattress. For children under 10 years old, a sloping staircase is recommended, adolescents and adult children can also cope with a straight staircase.

Before operation after installation, the bed should be checked by the parents for a fortress, especially if young children are sleeping on it.

As can be seen from the information described in this article, depending on the age of the boys, an attic bed is selected if there is a need to save space in the room or a desire to make the child a comfortable atmosphere in a small area in the room. When choosing a bed, you should take into account the age and opinion of the child. Particular attention should be paid to security.

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