Maximize Space with Loft Beds
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 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!