Purdy hill twin solid wood loft bed by harriet bee

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If you're anything like me, then your bed is more than just a designated spot for sleeping and sex. It's your temporary WFH office, at-home movie theater, place-to-hide-all-the-sh*t-under-because-we-have-guests-coming-over, reading nook, and snack spot all packed into the perimeter of a bed frame. And as convenient as that may sound, there's an easy way to make the most of your space while giving your mattress a much-needed break—that's right, you can hang out/work/eat takeout underneath your bed instead. Enter the loft bed.

Best of all, the newly found free space your loft bed provides can be tailored to what you need, especially if you're working with minimal square footage. Need some room to store all those thrifted clothes you told yourself you would definitely wear? Or, ya know, maybe just a place to get some work done that isn’t your lap? Whatever it is, maximizing your room with a loft bed also gives you the opportunity to get creative, by sticking anything from your makeup vanity to a bar cart underneath. Take a quick peek at what we're talking about here...

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  For the Pet Parent

  Purdy Hill Twin Solid Wood Loft Bed with Shelves by Harriet Bee

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  For the Hostess with the Mostess

  DHP Twin-Over-Futon Metal Bunk Bed

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  For the Sleeper Who's Afraid of Heights

  Camaflexi Tribeca Solid Wood Low Loft Bed Frame

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  For You and Your FWB

  Francis Loft & Bunks Queen Loft Bed

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  For the Solo Assembler

  W. Trends Twin-Size Loft Bed with Desk and Shelves

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Don’t know where to start on your journey to loft bed ownership? We’ve gotchu. Below are 15 adult loft beds that will add both fun decor opps and prime real estate to your space.

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For the Pet Parent

Purdy Hill Twin Solid Wood Loft Bed with Shelves by Harriet Bee

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For the Hostess with the Mostess

DHP Twin-Over-Futon Metal Bunk Bed

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For the Sleeper Who's Afraid of Heights

Camaflexi Tribeca Solid Wood Low Loft Bed Frame

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For You and Your FWB

Francis Loft & Bunks Queen Loft Bed

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For the Solo Assembler

W. Trends Twin-Size Loft Bed with Desk and Shelves

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For the Budget-Conscious Babe

Ikalido Metal Loft Bed Twin Size

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For the WFHers

DHP Adobe Loft Bed, Silver, Full

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For a Touch of Glam

Monarch Hill Haven Metal Platform Loft Bed

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For the Bookworm

DHP Tiffany Storage Loft Bed with Book Case

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For the Minimalist

Crate and Barrel Abridged Charcoal Glaze Low Twin Loft Bed with Left Ladder

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For the Studio Apartment

Reese White Loft Bed

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For a Pop of Color

Forest Gate Twin Loft Bed

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For Netflixing & Chilling

Hampton Loft Bed with Cushy Loveseat, Media & Bookcase Set

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For Mama Earth

Perch Loft Bed - Twin Size

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For the Gal with a Sh*t Ton of Clothes

DHP Leroy Closet Storage Loft, Twin, White Bed

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How to Choose a Loft Bed

Measure. Your. Room. TWICE.

For real, the immense amount of frustration you will feel if your new bed does not fit, will only be emphasized as you disassemble it then cry yourself to sleep on the floor. Oh, and do not forget about ceiling fan height too!

Keep ladder configuration and mattress thickness in mind!

Unless you can magically float to the top of your loft bed, you are going to want to pay attention to ladder configuration. Some styles have a fixed ladder that cannot be moved. This is a BIG deal when determining the layout of your space and which loft bed to purchase. And also, be mindful of how thick your mattress is versus the rails. We don’t want you going off the rails. Literally.

Plan ahead if you're a hot sleeper.

Since hot air rises, you might be sleeping warmer in your loft bed. For those hot summer nights, put away the fleece blanket and consider attaching a small clip-on bed fan or installing an oscillating wall fan like this one.

Olivia Wagner Olivia Wagner is a freelance writer whose interests include LGBTQ+ issues, fashion, and mental health advocacy.