ᐅ Is a loft bed worthwhile for adults in rooms with high ceilings?
Created on: 16 Oct 2018 14:00
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kaho674
We are considering the possibility of converting an old building into residential apartments. The rooms have very high ceilings of about 3.80 meters (12.5 feet). We are now thinking about whether to keep the high ceilings and use the height creatively, for example with loft beds, or if we should lower the ceiling to around 2.80 meters (9.2 feet). Would you lower the ceiling differently in the bedroom than in the living room?
Would you personally want a loft bed in an apartment? It’s still pretty cool in a child’s room, but in the bedroom? On the other hand, it obviously provides more living space. Recently, I saw a bed that could be lowered from the ceiling. I thought that was quite a good idea. What do you think about loft beds for adults?
Would you personally want a loft bed in an apartment? It’s still pretty cool in a child’s room, but in the bedroom? On the other hand, it obviously provides more living space. Recently, I saw a bed that could be lowered from the ceiling. I thought that was quite a good idea. What do you think about loft beds for adults?
I think it depends on the size of the apartment. For a large apartment with many rooms, I would prefer high ceilings. If the rooms are somewhat smaller, I would consider a dropped ceiling at 2.8m (9.2 ft). In studios, I find a sleeping loft appealing—but only for the younger generation. If the main tenants are expected to be students, then a loft bed makes sense. Otherwise, I might use the last meter up to the ceiling for built-in cabinets, at least on one side, to provide storage for items that aren’t needed frequently.
However, I would always carefully consider whether the construction and maintenance effort is worthwhile. In areas with low rent levels, I would renovate the apartments simply and affordably. If tenants want a loft bed, they can install it themselves. For student housing in high-rent locations, good furnishings including a loft bed would certainly be an option, which would also affect the rent.
For apartments in general, I would always calculate what the conversion would cost when spread over 20 to 30 years—and whether the monthly rent would realistically cover the additional expense. This is also why we decided against having a balcony in a rental apartment. It simply doesn’t pay off.
However, I would always carefully consider whether the construction and maintenance effort is worthwhile. In areas with low rent levels, I would renovate the apartments simply and affordably. If tenants want a loft bed, they can install it themselves. For student housing in high-rent locations, good furnishings including a loft bed would certainly be an option, which would also affect the rent.
For apartments in general, I would always calculate what the conversion would cost when spread over 20 to 30 years—and whether the monthly rent would realistically cover the additional expense. This is also why we decided against having a balcony in a rental apartment. It simply doesn’t pay off.
The question was whether to install a balcony on the upper floor of a duplex intended for renting. However, it wasn’t considered worthwhile. So, there is only a small railing in front of the patio door and an outdoor dining and barbecue area. For cost reasons, no new staircase was added either – after all, who wants to pay at least 50 euros per month more just so visitors taller than 1.90 meters (6 ft 3 in) don’t have to duck? And so on.
In another rental apartment, the screed in the bathroom has probably cracked and two tiles are broken. But these are only at the edges and not very noticeable. It was quickly sealed with silicone and mentioned during the tenant change. No one minds. But renovate the bathroom just because of that? No. It’s never worth it.
In another rental apartment, the screed in the bathroom has probably cracked and two tiles are broken. But these are only at the edges and not very noticeable. It was quickly sealed with silicone and mentioned during the tenant change. No one minds. But renovate the bathroom just because of that? No. It’s never worth it.
I am over 40 and will soon be buying a loft bed again. The ceiling height is only 2.55 m (8 ft 4 in), and according to the product description, the bed requires at least 2.70 m (8 ft 10 in) — but I really don’t understand that. It fits perfectly, as I already know.
The feeling of sleeping in a loft bed is simply unmatched. Since I currently have to sleep on a camp bed because my husband snores terribly at night, we will definitely be getting a second bed in the house.
The issue of having to get up at night has been solved nicely since I reduced my fluid intake from 1.5–2 liters (50–68 fl oz) to just 1 liter (34 fl oz). Since then, I’ve finally been able to sleep through the night again.
The feeling of sleeping in a loft bed is simply unmatched. Since I currently have to sleep on a camp bed because my husband snores terribly at night, we will definitely be getting a second bed in the house.
The issue of having to get up at night has been solved nicely since I reduced my fluid intake from 1.5–2 liters (50–68 fl oz) to just 1 liter (34 fl oz). Since then, I’ve finally been able to sleep through the night again.
kaho674 schrieb:
But that wouldn’t be necessary with the “loft bed” option.Way too complicated...
kaho674 schrieb:
So what do we do with the high ceilings?Install beams or shelves to place books or vases... 3D ceiling decorations
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