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?
ypg schrieb:
Install beams or shelves to place books or vases on... 3D ceiling decoration Books at a height of 3.80m (12.5 feet)? Hmm.Under the keyword 3D ceiling decoration, this comes up:
Elina schrieb:
The feeling of sleeping on a loft bed is simply unmatched. Does it feel different to sleep there?
kaho674 schrieb:
Books at 3.80m (12.5 feet) height? Hmm.
Under the keyword 3D ceiling decoration, this comes up:
Hehe...
There are bookshelves that reach up to 5 meters (16.4 feet) and include a sliding ladder.
I didn’t mean the height where the shelves or beams are installed. Ideally, around 2.50 meters (8.2 feet)… that breaks the visual line upwards.
For example, we have our books on shelves mounted at 2 meters (6.6 feet) height. It looks very cozy. But those shelves run like a crown molding along the walls…
ypg schrieb:
I didn’t mention the height at which the boards/beams are attached. Ideally around 2.50 meters (8 feet 2 inches) or so... that way, the appearance is visually broken upwards... Yes, visually breaking the height would definitely look nice. On the other hand, one should not forget that a potential tenant would have to heat that height and could rightly wonder why they are paying for that. For that reason, it will probably come down to installing a dropped ceiling.
My son has a mid-height bed (just right for the little ones who, by the way, really need to use the bathroom at night).
In summary: it’s great for sleeping, but changing the sheets is really difficult, and making the bed is also a hassle. After about two days of getting used to it, you can easily get down to use the bathroom at night (if my 3-year-old can manage it, so can older kids). A subtle night light can help.
If a loft bed is being promoted, it’s better to market it as a gallery bed with a proper staircase.
In summary: it’s great for sleeping, but changing the sheets is really difficult, and making the bed is also a hassle. After about two days of getting used to it, you can easily get down to use the bathroom at night (if my 3-year-old can manage it, so can older kids). A subtle night light can help.
If a loft bed is being promoted, it’s better to market it as a gallery bed with a proper staircase.
I agree to some extent that a staircase really makes a big difference. In my opinion, a rung ladder is quite uncomfortable, especially when barefoot. If there is an alternative solution, I think that idea is great. However, I also completely understand if someone says it is not to their taste.
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