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Loft Beds for Kids: Maxtrix Buying Guide

Loft Beds for Kids: Maxtrix Buying Guide

Remember sleepovers with the friend that had the cool "high bed"? It instantly became a fort, indoor treehouse, pirate ship as kids, gaming destination as tweens and hideaway spot as teenagers later. The idea of using a bed as not only a place to sleep but also the destination for studying, hanging out or exploring imaginations is one of the reasons why Maxtrix was started. Loft beds are truly functional pieces of furniture that provide so many customization options for any space or age. If you're considering a loft bed for kids, tweens or teens, here are some basic things to know, first.

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Loft Bed Shopping Notes - Heights & Customization Options

Simply put, a loft is a bed that is elevated off the floor and is usually a single bed. Maxtrix offers low, medium, high and ultra high loft beds, so four different bed heights. See more in our Fit & Measurement Guide or find out what size bed is right for your child.

    loft bed heightsLow Lofts are great for young children or rooms with low ceilings. The space underneath is usually used for play or storage. low loft with play curtainstwin low loft bed with storage

    Natural wood children's loft bed with built-in staircase storage, blue striped pillows and plaid rug in a bright modern kid's bedroom.
    Children's wooden loft bed with storage drawers and staircase, star-patterned wallpaper, and animal artwork in cozy bedroom setup.
    Natural pine loft bed with ladder and slatted safety rails — space-saving single/twin elevated wooden bed for kids' bedrooms

    Medium Lofts can also have a slide or curtain as we offer an extension panel to make sure curtains are long enough. However, these lofts are often combined with storage like dressers and desks for the older child.mid loft bed with slide

    Stylish wooden loft bed with built-in desk and bookshelf in modern kids' room.
    Light natural wood loft bed with built-in staircase and drawers — space-saving twin platform bed for kids' bedroom
    Natural pine kids' loft bed with built-in drawers, open shelves and ladder in bright bedroom with chevron accent wall and window

    High Lofts are usually bought for older kids - tweens, teens and even college students (think dorms!) – often to put a desk underneath to optimize space. twin xl loft bed with deskqueen high loft bed

    Wooden loft bed with ladder, built-in desk, and shelving in a modern bedroom with a geometric accent wall and cozy decor.
    Natural wood children's loft bed with built-in storage stairs above open play area in bright kids' bedroom with blue plaid rug and floor cushion
    Natural pine loft bed with ladder and built-in desk — space-saving twin wooden loft bed for small bedrooms

     

    Our new Uber Lofts are the way to go if you are looking to maximize the most amount of space possible. Designed for kids at least 12 years old, teens and young adults, the Uber Loft Bed offers plenty of room to create a study bed space or gaming spot underneath while opening up your room for other furniture. It's even tall enough for most adults to stand comfortably underneath. uber high loft

    Wooden loft bed with ladder in bright small bedroom featuring exposed brick wall, arched window, natural light, indoor potted plants and woven area rug

    Why Should You Purchase a Loft Bed?

    Great Space Savers

    With plenty of room underneath the loft bed, your child can use the additional floor space for storing toys, adding a desk, nook reading or playing with friends and family! Shop Loft Beds with Desks
    high loft bed with desk and stairs

    The Loft Bed Fun Factor

    Not only can you add a cool slide, castle panels or or curtains to your kid's bed, but they'll love the excitement that comes along with sleeping up high! Shop Playhouse Loft Beds or Loft Beds with Slides. 
    twin low loft bed with slide

    Wooden kids loft bed with slide and ladder in a bright modern children's bedroom, striped pillows, teddy bears, blue check rug and large window
    Purple and pink princess castle-themed kids loft bed with white slide and ladder in a child's bedroom, playhouse curtains and turret flag, white dresser and beige area rug
    Children's wooden loft bed with slide and ladder — natural pine kids' bunk bed with purple and blue playhouse curtains in a bright bedroom with large window and pastel wall art

    Loft Beds Provide Retreat Spots

    As your child gets older and becomes a tween or teenager, they'll be able to create their own space underneath the bed. Let them "get away" from it all with an area they helped to design with items they chose.

    Queen loft beds for teens

    Loft Bed Safety

    Always always, bed safety is key – especially for loft beds. Just as with our bed system, make sure their are guardrails and that the children understand ladder safety. You need a rock solid connection. See what makes our system so unique in that regard: 

    Mix & Match Furniture with Loft Beds 

    You can interchange your loft with other favorite items, such as a great couch, a funky chair, comfy poufs and modern benches to give your room a unique and edgy style of its own. Or, add a desk with coordinating finishes!queen loft bed with matching desk

    Different Loft Bed Sizes

    Now there are bed options to make your bed not only taller but also wider and longer. In addition to standard Twin and Full size Loft Beds, Maxtrix now offers Twin XL, Full XL, and even Queen Loft Beds. This means we have options for any stage in your child's development from elementary age to college. Shop XL & Queen Loftsfull xl loft bed with stairs

    Non-Bunk Solution

    Although we love bunk beds, there are other options for sleeping two. Consider a corner loft bed with two beds up high!high corner loft bed with two beds up highYou can also simply put a bed underneath a corner loft creating a Corner Bunk Bed for extra sleeping spots!high corner bunk bed with three beds

    White wooden bunk bed with stairs and ladder in a bright, modern bedroom with wooden flooring.
    Natural solid wood loft bed with angled ladder and metal handrail in a bright modern kids' bedroom, ideal for under-bed storage or play
    White L-shaped bunk bed with staircase and ladder in modern farmhouse kids bedroom, built-in storage drawers, shiplap walls, hardwood floor and neutral bedding

    Your possibilities are endless with loft beds. Discover how much fun it can be configuring your kid's room with a loft bed:

    Create a Custom Loft Bed with Our Shopping Consultants

    Need help shopping Maxtrix Loft Beds for kids? Contact our friendly customer service team. You will love shopping the endless options with Maxtrix Kids Furniture!

    custom loft bed options