Create a desk area under a loft bed: ideas and inspirations

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Loft bed: how to create a desk area?

To set up a desk in a small child's bedroom, it's perfectly possible to opt for a loft bed and make the most of the space underneath. Then, you'll need to use your imagination to create a desk area that is both attractive and pleasant to use daily for homework, drawing, reading, etc. Here are some ideas and inspiration for creating a desk area under a loft bed.

What is a loft bed?

A loft bed is a bed positioned at height and accessible via a ladder. It's an excellent solution for furnishing a small child's bedroom. Most often, it's a wooden loft bed although other options exist. We're talking about teenage loft beds or children's loft beds, as this is bedding typically found in young people's rooms. Generally, a 90x190 loft bed cm is installed in a small room.

It looks a bit like a bunk bed where only the top bunk has been kept.

How to prevent a loft bed from moving?

If your single loft bed moves, it's important to understand the origin of the problem. This can come from:

  • An assembly error
  • Hardware that loosens with use 
  • A broken part

Whatever the origin, it's important to fix the problem. Moreover, some brands recommend attaching the wooden loft bed directly to a wall.

What ceiling height for a loft bed?

Before considering opting for a wooden loft bed, make sure you have a minimum ceiling height of 240cm. Without this, the distance between the mattress and the ceiling might be too small and there would be a risk of injury.

How much weight can a loft bed support?

Regarding the weight that a loft bed can support, it depends on the chosen model. For a wooden loft bed, it's about a hundred kilos that can be supported. The exact figure is always specified in the assembly instructions on the product and it is crucial to respect this limit.

What age to use a loft bed?

Finally, it's also important to respect the minimum age for using a children's loft bed. In France, it is recommended not to install a high bed for children under 6 years old. Since access is via a ladder, it's important that the child can access their bed without falling.

💡 The minimum age to use a children's loft bed is 6 years old.

How to create a desk area under a loft bed?

If wooden loft beds are so appreciated by parents, it's because they allow you to save space in a bedroom and this can make all the difference in smaller rooms. Most often, this extra space is used to set up a desk. The child thus has a space to read, study, do homework, draw, etc. They can settle in comfortably and quietly.

1️⃣ Choose an all-in-one loft bed

More than a classic wooden loft bed like our HOYA 90x190 loft bed, you can opt for an all-in-one model. Indeed, there are loft beds that already come with a desk in the space below the bed. The result is even more aesthetic, but it's also a practical solution.

Indeed, more than just the desk positioned under the bed, storage is also included. It is therefore a space designed to be practical and pleasant to use. Thus, if your goal is to install a desk in a small child's room, the all-in-one loft bed is the ideal solution.

2️⃣ Choose a comfortable office chair

With a desk necessarily comes the accompanying chair. Being able to sit comfortably at one's desk is essential, especially for a child. Therefore, make sure to choose a nice office chair that will harmonize with the decoration, but that will also provide all the necessary comfort for your child.

A practical detail, if space is limited, make sure the chair can fit well under the desk. Sometimes, the armrests can get in the way.

3️⃣ Add a desk lamp

Once the furniture and chair are installed, you can add the last essential element: the desk lamp. Indeed, it's important that your child can see well, regardless of the time of day. Being placed under their bed, they might sometimes lack light since the furniture can tend to create a shadow. Therefore, opt for a desk lamp that is powerful enough to place on the desk or choose a wall-mounted version to attach to the wall.

4️⃣ Don't forget the decoration

Now, all that's left is to refine everything with some decoration. For example, you can opt for a wall panel against which the furniture is leaning. Whether cork board, perforated panel or other, your child will be able to stick notes, pin images they like, photos, etc.

Don't forget the essential pencil holder with some supplies that are perhaps a bit more fun than at school like pens in all sorts of colors, markers, colored pencils, etc. You can also add decorative objects, but be careful not to overcrowd, it remains a workspace, your child needs room.

Be sure to include them in the decorating part by letting them choose certain elements to ensure that the created space reflects their personality and they really like it. This way, they will be even more eager to settle in and use it daily.