What Are Metal Loft Beds?

Definition

• A loft bed is a more elaborate version of the traditional bunk bed. Some styles include a bottom bunk that is larger than the top bunk; others don't include a bottom bed at all. The beds can have either stairs or ladders to give access to top bed.

Advantages

• The metal loft bed offers a number of characteristics that their wooden counterparts lack. For the person who gravitates toward a more modern style, the metal loft bed fits this motif readily. The construction of these beds is streamlined and often possesses a minimalist design. Additionally, because they are made from metal instead of wood, these beds take up less space than the wooden beds. If the space is really tight in a bedroom, the metal loft bed optimizes the space-saving advantages of a loft bed.

Drawbacks

• Metal loft beds may not present the most ideal solution for parents who are looking for a loft bed for their smaller kids. While it's possible to find a metal-framed loft bed with stairs, which offers a more stable option for getting to the top bunk of the bed, than a ladder, stairs are rarer than with wooden beds. Also, for those who don't like the industrial look, the metal loft bed can look quite stark in a room because of its metal construction.

Features

• The metal loft bed's sleek design has many features that make the beds attractive to the people who choose them. Many come with elements such as built-in shelves underneath the top bunk, or a computer desk or futon-style bed on the bottom. The futon portion of the bed can fold up into a couch or out into a bed just like a traditional futon does, providing the bedroom with more sitting or sleeping space as the occasion calls for it.