And you ll need to make sure you ve got clearance for a ladder or stairs plus the room to maneuver up.
High ceiling loft bed.
It is essential to have 33 to 36 inches of space between the top of the mattress and your ceiling which means your ceiling should be about 100 inches high four inches more than a traditional 8 foot ceiling.
Luckily proper ventilation will keep you comfortable.
After you determine that you want a loft bed figure out if your home can handle a loft bed.
Another idea to consider is installing a ceiling fan.
You ll need enough ceiling height so that the space underneath is usable but you re not so close to the ceiling that you feel claustrophobic.
This idea is from one of our home tour videos on our youtube channel.
They create lots of space by lifting the bed off the floor allowing you to either leave the space open or utilize it as you see fit.
This provides effective space for a sitting desk or chairs.
Running it clockwise at a low speed will pull cooler air upward.
This is a good idea for the home office if you want to use it as a guest room occasionally.
Be sure to measure how high your ceilings are before considering bunk or loft beds.
Classic sleeping loft for normal ceiling height.
Unfortunately it can get stuffy and hot in a loft bed because warm air rises.
The ladder is pretty big and could be replaced with something more subtle.
Add storage seating a study area or make space for a hobby it s a great spot for that drum set.
Loft bed with walk in closet.