Ikea Loft Bed

All our dreams are rooted in childhood. Once each of us wanted our bicycle, our own corner of the house and, of course, a hut to watch this adult life from a bird's eye view. Some dreams came true, while others remained dreams and went into oblivion, but today we can recall them, because an attic bed from Ikea is gaining more and more popularity. These models organically combined in themselves the individual space and the children's dream of height.

Bunk beds and beds-attics have long found their consumers. As a rule, the owners of such products are residents of small apartments, as well as large families who want to save by any means important as air, free space. However, today loft beds are also conveniently located in adult bedrooms, because they look stylish and modern.

The bed here is so high that the height from it to the floor reaches up to 2 meters. This is done for the most convenient working area, which is located directly under the bed and often includes lockers, a desk or computer desk, a small dressing room and open shelves.

A bed in the attic is always equipped with high bumpers, especially when it comes to cots, because safety is paramount. Some of the models have so high sides that the windows are located in the central part of them. Such a modification is as safe as possible for the baby, however, according to experts and users, it is stuffy, and therefore not very comfortable. Ikea manufacturers do not favor such developments, delighting consumers with well-ventilated, simple and uncluttered beds with an upper berth.

Attic beds produce a large number of companies, but Ikea has been one of the leading manufacturers for many years. The advantages of the company:

• Swedish quality and compliance with all European standards;
• wide range of;
• use in beds of natural wood and steel with pigmented polymer coating;
• The presence in the assortment of beds, attics with filling and without it;
• variety of price segment;
• possibility of using a bed for a child from 6 years old.

The economical use of free space, versatility and aesthetic appeal become the main factors when choosing this design.

A wide range of models of beds, lofts of the company allows you to choose a model in accordance with the features of the interior and the size of the allocated budget:

• So, the most budgetary option today can be considered the frame of the loft bed “Tuffing”, made of steel with pigmented powder coating, which prevents the possibility of corrosion. "Tuffing" is suitable for children from 6 years and older, having in the arsenal a spacious berth with a width of 90 cm and a length of 200 cm. A special feature here is the inclined ladder passing in the middle of the berth, as well as durable mesh side made of polyester free air circulation.

• And if “Tuffing” can be called quite an adult option, then model "Cura" was created specifically for kids. Made of solid pine, it looks especially warm and is only 116 cm tall. Its two-sidedness is considered a feature. When a bed is turned over, the upper berth can easily be at the bottom and become a good option for teaching the baby to sleep alone in a new place. The “Cura” sides are small, and therefore the mattress thickness should not exceed 12.7 cm. To protect and create a more comfortable atmosphere, the bed can be supplemented with a canopy from the Ikea catalog, which is a soft polyester dome.

• A higher and lower cost option is the Svarta loft bed, made of steel. The staircase here for greater safety is tilted to the side of the head of the bed. The sides have horizontal steel slats, which does not prevent the free passage of air. The place under the bed has no additional modifications, which allows it to be used at its discretion.

• The most spacious bed in the Ikea catalog can rightly be considered the Sturo model. The width of the bed is 140 cm with a length of 200 cm. On such a bed can easily accommodate both teenagers and adults, because the dimensions here correspond to the parameters of a full-fledged double bed. It can be considered an ideal option for the arrangement of a child's room. She successfully combines the rack, dressing room, desk and bed. The staircase here is in an upright position, which significantly saves free space in the room. The table under the bed can take both perpendicular to the bed and a parallel position.

The dimensions of the beds Ikea meet all generally accepted standards, pleasing the fullness and spaciousness of the bed. So, all the models proposed, with the exception of the Sturo, are 90x200. It is worth noting that the minimum allowable width for one person is 70 cm, and therefore when choosing a bed of this brand, you can be calm for a healthy sleep. 140x200 - the size of the bed "Sturo", designed for both one and two people of average build.

Despite the external attractiveness and space saving, today loft beds are used exclusively for children's rooms in 95% of cases. This feature requires special durability and environmental friendliness from the bed.

Ikea bed can be:

• metal;
• wooden;
• made of chipboard and fiberboard.

Iron bed is the benchmark for durability and reliability. Such models have virtually no shelf life, and therefore valued by consumers. Steel with pigmented powder coating creates an aesthetic surface pleasing with its hypoallergenicity. The lack of such beds is only in the coldness of the design, however, provided a thick mattress, this problem becomes almost imperceptible.

Economy class lofts are made of chipboard and fiberboard. Beautiful and moisture resistant, they are pleased with the brightness of colors and the versatility of coatings. Sometimes their texture, painted with paints, is difficult to distinguish from this noble tree.

Disadvantages chipboard:

• chips are bonded to each other with formaldehyde glue;
• some primitive forms.

For example, a wooden bed is considered the best eco-friendly option for a bedroom or nursery. Ikea uses pine in production, which ensures good product quality and relatively low cost.Wood has excellent aesthetic properties, gives the room comfort and a faint smell of fresh wood.

The cost of the loft bed from Ikea can not be considered overpriced. With the high quality of materials and fixtures, the budget version of “Tuffing” can be purchased for 9000 rubles. Metal models vary in the range of 15,000 rubles, while the wooden and spacious “Sturo” bed can be purchased for 25,000 rubles. In the higher price range are beds "Stuva" with filling in the form of boxes and a desk. The average price for such a model is 37,000 rubles, but provided that no other furniture is needed, the cost does not seem so high.

Ikea company offers its services for the assembly of any furniture, but for independent customers it supplies each product with detailed instructions. So, in the recommendations for the assembly indicates the necessary list of tools:

• Phillips screwdriver;
• hammer;
• ruler.

Nails and dowels are already in the kit, and therefore you can immediately begin to assemble. Ikea experts advise to do it together, starting with the headboard and headboard at the feet.Next, the two finished parts are fastened with slats at the bottom of the loft bed, after which the sides are fixed. Next, a staircase is installed from the side convenient for the user. The final steps are laying the bottom and fastening the bed to the wall.

Numerous customer comments with words of admiration make it necessary to draw the attention of an increasing number of young families to this furniture series. Users are happy to use the loft bed for 10 years without the appearance of any squeaks. Some users advise to periodically tighten the screws. Dense mounts at the walls securely fix the entire structure.

With conciseness and durability identify the owners of the materials used in furniture. Speaking of steel, most people note a gradual violation of the integrity of the powder coating, because its service life does not exceed 7 years. However, many update the beds that have already become relatives, painting them with hammer paint in their favorite colors.

Beds from solid pine also do not cause disputes about the quality of the goods. Beautiful appearance, lack of chipping and chipping makes the model ideal for a kid and an older child. Some users fall in love with the quality of the bed so much that even if there is no need for an upper berth, they do not want to say goodbye to the product, sawing off high legs and using the model as a classic bed.

In fact, the loft bed frame is still not enough to equip an area for a child or adult. Taking a loft bed without filling, you can equip it with your own hands.

Thus, the lower space can be supplemented with a cute sofa for cozy gatherings. If we are talking about a student, it will not be out of place to introduce a desk into a niche. When a second child arrives, roll-out beds are recommended for purchase, which fit perfectly into the free space.

The attic here should also be equipped. For example, for kids, the best option would be to make or buy soft sides, because steel does not differ in the preservation of heat. A good option would be the dome-canopy, made of polyester.

The decor in low-key pastel colors with a bright accent in the form of red pillows on the sofa and bed linen is perfect for adults who want to rest after a day’s work on a soft sofa. The metal model fits well into the overall style of minimalism in the interior.

Baby loft bed with roll-out table, made in white and pink colors looks concise, but at the same time girlish romantic. A comfortable chair on wheels complements the practical and modern atmosphere of the children's room.

A wide space under the loft bed “Sturo” allows you to create several zones at once. Full-size desk here is organically adjacent to a soft round chair, which is so easy to forget about business.

Next, see the review of the loft bed "Sturo" from Ikea.