Loft bed

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Room from Burg i. Spr. Drawing by Wilibald von Schulenburg , in the back right there is a loft bed

A loft bed is a bed whose lying area is well (more than about 1 meter) above the floor, so that the area underneath can be used as additional living or storage space. Therefore, loft beds are particularly suitable for small rooms or niches in order to use them effectively. Most models are made of wood; but there is also a small selection of metal frames in specialist shops.

history

To protect yourself from the cold of stone floors, beds were built on an elevation in earlier times.

Nowadays there are different types of 'high beds'. In shared apartments (flat shares for short), entire mezzanine floors are sometimes moved into the rooms in the old building. With a room height of 3 meters and more, this is a practical option on the one hand to gain additional storage space and also to have a private retreat for yourself. These mezzanines are usually made to measure and adapted to the conditions on site. The lying or storage space is usually higher than two meters, since the room is located underneath and restricting usability at this point would be counterproductive.

There are different types of high beds for the children's room, for example:

  • The classic loft bed: there is either nothing or a different piece of furniture under the bed, such as a desk or drawers. A loft bed starts at about 1.50 m. The space below can therefore be used in different ways.
  • Play beds - there are a variety of adventure or play options, e.g. B. slides, climbing ropes and bed textiles, which cover numerous topics such as pirate, princess, knight etc. The height is usually about one meter to 1.50 meters.
  • Bunk Beds - These have two bunk beds, one above and one below. There are also exotic variants with more beds, for example 3 beds on top of each other and a pull-out bed. The standard, however, are the two lying areas. These beds are often found in holiday apartments, hostels and youth hostels, simply to save space.
  • Half loft beds - low (half height) loft beds with more storage space than normal beds

The 'loft bed that grows with the child' is a special feature that various manufacturers have come up with. Here the bed posts are usually not continuous, but in individual parts. This means that the bed can also be used as a classic single bed lounger. Depending on the age of the child, for example, the single bed can be used first, then the loft bed later and at the end the single bed again. This saves you having to buy several beds. When deciding on a 'bed that grows with you' you have the option of purchasing the bed lounger first and upgrading it later with a conversion kit. Or you can buy the loft bed straight away and then dismantle it. With this type of bed, the loft bed or the single bed can always be converted into a bunk bed.

The adventure beds as well as conventional children's loft beds have to meet important requirements today in order to be able to guarantee maximum accident protection. In addition to the GS mark, loft beds should at least meet the EU safety requirement DIN EN 747-1. In addition, it is advisable that manufacturers pay attention to information from various interest groups, such as TÜV or consumer advice centers. Among other things, it is advised that children from the age of six can have a loft bed with a safety grille of at least 16 cm high. However, many providers also have fall protection devices with a height of 30 cm in their range.

The children's loft beds are now often equipped with accessories. Here you can basically differentiate between the accessory furniture, such as B. shelves, shelves,

Bunk bed

No loft bed, but a bunk bed

In contrast to the loft bed, the bunk bed (also: bunk bed ) is an arrangement in which at least two beds are firmly connected to one another, e.g. B. the bunk bed. There is no significant storage space under the bed.

Bunk beds are often found in shared accommodation such as alpine huts , youth hostels or barracks .

Assembly

Numerous instructions and tips for a loft bed can be found on the Internet. If a loft bed has no support legs and is therefore anchored in the wall, a permit from the building authority is required in Germany . In the case of rental apartments, the landlord must also be informed about the project.

If the loft bed is to be built by yourself, the weight that the scaffolding is supposed to carry must be calculated when planning. Ladders and steps should be suitable for children.

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