Everyone wishes they had more space. Feeling cramped is an unpleasant experience, especially in a space meant to be comfortable. That is why in a bedroom or guest room, it’s best to use space wisely to create a functional and cozy atmosphere.
One of the best ways to maximize a small room is to utilize vertical space. Many turn to bunk and loft beds, two solutions to save space without sacrificing quality sleep or relaxation.
But which is option is best for your small room: A bunk bed or a loft bed? We’ll explore the differences to help you make the best choice for your small space.
Space-Saving Furniture: Understanding Bunk and Loft Beds
Bunk and loft beds both provide elevated sleeping areas. This allows you to take advantage of vertical space to make the most of your room. They are a common fixture in small space designs because they provide necessary sleep space without making a room feel cramped.
What it all comes down to is that loft and bunk beds differ in the number of sleeping platforms on the bed. Ultimately, this determines which type of bed is best for your space.
Loft Beds: Furniture for Multi-Functional Spaces
Loft beds have just one single elevated sleeping platform. Basically, it’s a tall platform bed frame.
The main benefit of loft beds is that they open a significant amount of floor space in room. A loft bed is a great option for making a small room practical for one person or two people who sleep together. They maximize space to create a more functional and versatile layout. They also provide extra storage space.
Use the area underneath the loft bed to add a desk, shelving, or seating. Anything that will make your room more comfortable and allow you to get the most out of your space. They’re also a great choice for bedroom’s the serve a dual purpose, like a home office or recording studio.
Loft beds are especially useful in tiny living spaces where every inch counts. They make a great addition to studio apartments and dorm rooms.
Bunk Beds: Perfect for Sharing a Room
A bunk bed features two (or sometimes more) sleeping platforms. Most commonly, bunk bed designs stack these sleeping areas vertically and parallel, pointing in the same direction. However, there are beds where the top and bottom bunks go in opposite directions, such as our L-Shaped Bunk Beds.
Because of their design, bunk beds are ideal for fitting multiple people in a single room. This is why bunk beds for kids are so popular. You run out of floor space quickly when you start adding multiple single-platform bed frames. A bunk bed is the best way around this problem.
Which Type of Bed is Right for Your Space?
When planning your small space design, you’ll need to figure out if a loft bed or bunk bed would be a better solution for your space. Determining the best furniture piece for your room mostly comes down to how many people will be sleeping there.
For an individual (or couple using an Adult Loft Bed) consider a loft bed to optimize your room’s potential. The loft bed is ideal for room’s with limited floor space. Using vertical storage space provides more versatile design options. Feel cozier in your room and get comfortable sleep all night, every night.
Consider bunk beds for small rooms where more than one person will be regularly sleeping in the room. Think a shared bedroom for teenagers, a guest bedroom, a vacation home or short-term rental (Airbnb), or dormitory-style housing. If the purpose of your room is to accommodate multiple sleepers each night, a bunk bed is the choice for you.
Get the Most Out Of Your Space
Looking for some great loft and bunk bed ideas? Want to make sure that you’re taking full advantage of the space-saving benefits of these unique furniture solutions?
The Right Size
To start, make sure you’re getting the optimal size bed for your space and situation. Measure the room that bed will be in to confirm the bed will fit comfortably in there. Getting the right bed size means that you’ll maximize your space without sacrificing sleep quality.
Also, select the bed size that best accommodates the people who will be sleeping in the room. For a loft bed, a twin or full size is usually enough for one person. Like their standard bed frame counterparts, queen, king, and California king sizes are better suited for couples.
Bunk beds offer even more variety, giving you even greater design versatility. A twin bunk bed or full bunk bed are great for kids rooms or rooms housing two guests who don’t want to share a sleeping space. Queen and king size bunk beds help multiple couples or co-sleepers sharing a single room. And you can even get mixed size bunk beds to accommodate individuals and couples together.
Custom Options & Accessories
While shopping for the best loft or bunk bed for your space, see which products offer the ability to customize your bed frame. Many beds let you choose from a number of different color or finish options. This allows you to get a piece of furniture that matches the design of your bedroom.
However, some loft and bunk beds go further with accessories or customization options that add to the bed’s functionality. This often includes ways to further optimize your space.
A bunk or loft bed with stairs may provide extra storage space. A trundle provides even more sleeping options in a single room. An attached desk transforms the space under a loft bed into an efficient multi-use space. These are just some of the options you may find.
Reclaim Your Space with Adult Loft & Bunk Beds
Both loft and bunk beds provide space-saving solutions for small rooms. Understanding the purpose and advantage of each type of bed will help you make the best decision for your space.
Do you need a loft bed to save space? Or a bunk bed to accommodate more people? Whatever it is, Francis Lofts & Bunks has the furniture solution for you.
We build our loft and bunk beds for adults and offer a range of sizes from twin to queen to king. Every bed boasts a massive weight capacity of 2,000 lbs per sleeping platform. We handcraft every bed to order to ensure it is of the highest quality. They also feature a chic and stylish modern design that blends well with any decor.
Shop our collection of Adult Loft Beds and Adult Bunk Beds (including L-Shaped Bunk Beds and Triple Bunk Beds). Start building your dream bed today!