We originally purchased one of these loft beds years ago when my kids were four and seven years old and sharing a bedroom together. We just used a mattress on the floor for one child, and the other slept on the top. This arrangement worked for several years until they were ready for their own rooms.
We recently purchased a second loft bed, so now they each have one of these in their own bedroom. As our current place is very small, these loft beds really help to maximize the space. They each sleep on top and use the bottom for their play space and reading space. (A 9/cube storage organizer / 3x3 / fits perfectly underneath the bed to allow for just the right amount of extra storage.)
I dont know if its just from experience with the first one that we were able to put the second one together more easily, but Im thinking they may have designed the slots for the bars on top a little better over the years as it seemed to go together so much easier this time around. (Make sure to leave the screws somewhat loose as youre trying to put the bars together or else it might be a lot more frustrating for you.) I really love these loft beds and recommend them to anyone looking for a good bed for a small space.
Oh, these beds seem pretty sturdy, too. Just make sure you get all of the screws tightened up fully once everythings completely together. Im 54 and over 175lbs and am able to climb up top to help the kids straighten their sheets pretty regularly. Exceeded my expectations
Great design for small spaces
We originally purchased one of these loft beds years ago when my kids were four and seven years old and sharing a bedroom together. We just used a mattress on the floor for one child, and the other slept on the top. This arrangement worked for several years until they were ready for their own rooms. We recently purchased a second loft bed, so now they each have one of these in their own bedroom. As our current place is very small, these loft beds really help to maximize the space. They each sleep on top and use the bottom for their play space and reading space. (A 9/cube storage organizer / 3x3 / fits perfectly underneath the bed to allow for just the right amount of extra storage.) I dont know if its just from experience with the first one that we were able to put the second one together more easily, but Im thinking they may have designed the slots for the bars on top a little better over the years as it seemed to go together so much easier this time around. (Make sure to leave the screws somewhat loose as youre trying to put the bars together or else it might be a lot more frustrating for you.) I really love these loft beds and recommend them to anyone looking for a good bed for a small space. Oh, these beds seem pretty sturdy, too. Just make sure you get all of the screws tightened up fully once everythings completely together. Im 54 and over 175lbs and am able to climb up top to help the kids straighten their sheets pretty regularly. Exceeded my expectations