Maximize Space with Loft Beds

Written By:
Julie Bonner

Is lack of space a problem in your kid's room? Join the club! Many parents deal with this issue and can't seem to figure out exactly what to do about it.
Let me share what we decided to do in our son's room that is working out great!
Our son has a loft bed with an extra bed underneath (basically a versatile bunkbed), but he has the luxury of not sharing a room with anyone. So, the bottom bed was never used (except as a landing pad for items he doesn't feel like putting away!).
We decided to take the bottom bed out and use the space underneath for a tent that all three of our children love to play in. Not only does it look REALLY cool, but it saved us SO much space. (The extra bed was placed in the nursery of our youngest son for the day he is ready for it.)
We had contemplated taking the tent down before this because of the lack of space, but our kids didn't like that idea one bit. So by putting the tent where the bottom bed had been, it gave them a cool hideaway space and - continued below ...

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much more room for playing.
Some other ideas for the space under a loft bed are:
*a study area, which can include a desk, a chair and a bookshelf;
*a play area;
*an area to store the dresser; or
*attach a sheet/curtain around the bed to create a little hideaway for quiet time
*attach a sheet/curtain just on the lower half of the loft space to be used for puppet shows, etc.
Loft beds are a really good idea for younger kids who have small rooms or are sharing with a sibling. If siblings are sharing a room, that extra little space can be the "Do Not Disturb" area of the room to give them a break from each other.
Use your imagination and turn that unused space into something fun and exciting for your kids!

About the Author

Julie Bonner is the co-owner of www.cool-kid-bedrooms.com and has had extensive experience in organizing and decorating kids' bedrooms as well as all other areas of the home. She lives in Georgia with her husband and three children.

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