Mid Loft Bed With Desk
A mid loft bed provides more space for sleeping, studying and playing but isn't as high as a traditional bunk bed. These solid wood beds provide 1,000 pounds of weight capacity and include an angled ladder that is 10" above the mattress and have handrails.
Choose from slats, panels, or curved bed ends and choose casegoods that match based on your requirements.
Stores
A lofted mattress can offer plenty of storage space. Some beds sit above a full desk with plenty of room for a monitor for a computer or television screen, plus an office chair and a space to draw, write, typing and other school or work-related activities.
Many lofts in our homes have ladders or stairs to get to the sleeping area. This is a great choice for children younger than the age of 5, or rooms with lower ceilings. It can be fun for kids to climb a staircase up to their lofted bed. There are many different styles and different heights of ladders and stairs to suit your space and your child's bedroom decor.
Kivik Sand loft bed with desk and drawers is a popular choice for sleeping, studying and storage. The top platform is able to accommodate a full-size mattress. The lower portion includes 4 drawers and large shelves. They can be reached by removing the top bunk, or lifting the top bunk. The drawers are dovetailed, and have solid oak sides, bottoms, and metal ball bearing drawer glides. If additional sleeping space is needed an upholstered platform or captain's bed can be added to the set.
Another loft storage solution is our McQwinn White Junior Loft Bed with Desk and Storage. The twin size includes three drawers and a small desk for students that is tucked beneath the bed, all made out of solid birch, with natural finish (also available in Chestnut). This bunk bed with a mid-height is ideal for children younger than or rooms with lower ceilings. At a later date the loft extender legs can be removed to convert to the standard size twin or twin over full bunk bed as your children and family expand.
For a sleek and modern design, consider the Esport Gaming Series Metal Twin Loft Bed with Computer Desk. This loft bed is ideal for children and is designed for a single person however, it can be transformed into a bunk bed with the optional stairs and guardrails. The sleek lines and simple design will fit in with the majority of bedroom themes and its sturdy construction ensures it will last for a long time.
Reading Nook
The space underneath the loft bed is the ideal place to create a cozy reading nook. Add a comfy chair, reading lamp and a bookcase or basket of books to create the perfect setting for hours of relaxation with a good book. A lofted reading nook is perfect for anyone living in a cramped apartment, studio apartment or with small area to work from.
A custom mid loft bed allows you to include an enclosed space underneath the bed that may be used for a reading nook, desk or fort. The space can be painted or stained to match the decor of the bedroom. cabin beds mid sleepers and window opening are included with the frame to allow easy access. This can be done with Twin, Full or Queen-size loft beds. We have a number of different designs to choose from such as the Pirate Fort, Camp, Pirate Fort, Camp or just plain. Contact us for more information about this design.
If your child is a serious reader, a loft bed with built in shelves is the ideal solution. Add a comfortable chair to sit in while reading and make it a place they'll want to return to time and time. Add a small table to hold books and magazines or laptop computers to study and they will have a great place to read and stay engaged with their favourite books.
The nook can be fitted with task lighting that is adjustable to ensure optimal reading conditions. This will reduce eye strain when reading for long periods of time. A softer ambient lighting will create a relaxing environment, perfect for relaxing at the end of the day with a good read.
A mid loft is the best option for a reading nook in a child's bedroom because it isn't as high as a bunk or full size loft bed. Children are less likely to be scared by the height of this kind of loft and will enjoy having their own space for reading or working. This mid loft bed is even more exciting when you include an incline!
Study Area
Loft beds with desks are becoming more popular with college students who live in tiny dorms and apartments. They have also been embraced by youth, kids, tweens and teens for their own rooms at home, as they allow them to save space for both an area for sleeping and a study area. Studies have shown that children who have their own desks and study nook are more organized, develop better study habits and are more successful in school.
A mid loft bed is ideal for this as it allows the sleeping space to be up high and the desk or workstation can be positioned underneath it. Many of our loft bed models come with a desk, whiteboard or corkboard, and five 10" deep shelves. These shelves are perfect for storage and study. We offer a wide selection of footboard accessories like a Desk and Bookcase, as well as more. These can be added to the bed to provide more storage and study space.
A mid loft bed has another benefit that it can be transformed into a twin or a full-size conventional bed by taking down the ladder, slide and guardrails. This makes it a great option for shared bedrooms where children each have their own space to sleep and still have plenty of floor space for playing and other activities.
Addition of a slide or top tent to a luxurious mid-loft bed can make it more thrilling for kids who are looking for more excitement. The tent is ideal for sleepovers and the slide makes it easy to get out of the loft bed at late at night. The mid loft bed is the ideal height for a play space because it's not as high as the high loft bed and is more manageable for smaller youngsters.
Fun!
Loft beds can be a fun project for your children to complete with you if they're young enough. As as there's enough space between the sleeping area and the ceiling (around 2 feet) your kids can stain or paint their mid loft bed in any color they want. It's a great way to let them show their style and personality and also add a personal touch to their bedroom.

A mid-loft bed is perfect to create a dedicated workspace with enough space to accommodate a desk, a chair or a sofa under. You could also turn it into a cozy nook by incorporating a comfortable chair and bookshelf. Combine it with the reading light or lamp to create a cozy spot to read a book.
You can still use the mid-loft bed as storage even if you do not need an office or study space. You can increase the floor space with an loft bed to accommodate an identical set of dressers or shelves. These loft beds are also an excellent option for children who have outgrown their Barbie and Fire Truck themed bedrooms and are now tweens or teens.
Install a ladder on your child's loft bed to make it easier for them to climb to the top. This is particularly important for children with low ceilings. And with a ladder rung designed to make it comfortable for climbing and a deep drawer under each step, they're an ideal place to store toys and games.
The Maxtrix Gamma Twin Mid Loft bed with Staircase and Ladder is available at your local Wayside Furniture & Mattress stores in Akron and Cleveland, Canton and Medina and Youngstown and online at livingetc.com.