Super happy with this loft. We shopped around for a LONG TIME before settling on this loft for our 11-year-old daughter. We bought it to make space in her bedroom for a new desk, which fits under it perfectly. Its a very basic loft (no drawers or shelving like many high-end lofts), but its also very sturdy. Assembly is required -- Not difficult, but better with two people. We made sure all bolts, etc., were good and tight while assembling. The loft hardly moves/shifts while our daughter is climbing in and out of it, and it doesnt squeak at all. Its high enough that our daughter can sit down at her desk with ease, but my husband and I have to keep our heads ducked to walk under it (Im 57). Its also low enough that our daughter can sit up in bed without hitting her head on the ceiling. We got a memory foam mattress for the bed since the mattress on the old bed was too heavy and thick -- This loft is definitely NOT for pillowtop or thick mattresses. Our daughter likes the memory foam mattress, though -- She says its actually more comfortable than her old bed. The only drawback we notice in the lofts design is that the ladder is rather narrow. However, our daughter can still move up and down it with ease.
This loft is also very heavy and the box it comes in is very long. We were able to carry it into the house from where it was delivered (on our front porch), but it was a bit of a struggle. The box was definitely heavier than our sofa, and too big/long for our hand truck to handle. If at all possible, try to have the box delivered/brought into the room where you want the loft to be. It will save you a lot of trouble.
We should have noticed from the pics, but alas, we did not. This bed does not have an opening at the top of the ladder, requiring the user to hoist their body over the rails to get into bed. Total pain the rear! Quality of materials and construction is fine, but poorly designed. Sending back.
I have a small studio apartment and I needed to maximize my living space. This does the trick for me. If your looking for functionality over quality, this is the bed for you.
I think it should be priced about $100 less for several reasons. The box is very long and heavy to lift with a lot of pieces to assemble. Im a handy woman and I have a handy boyfriend who helped and It takes a couple hours to put together. Yes, You definitely need help. Helpful tip: if you want to speed up the building process, saw the curved end off the provided Allen wrench, stick it in a drill and voila!
Annoyingly, one of the two ladder bars was faulty and did not fit, so I only have one ladder (which doesnt compromise the structure, so it was fine with me. Plus we were halfway through putting it together when we realized it and I wasnt about to take it apart and send it back).
Once built, the whole frame itself is very wobbly and moves when climbing the ladder and rolling around in bed. Be prepared for this. There is no avoiding this unless you secure it directly to the wall. It seems like the company could supply more support bars on sides by the ladder that would make it more secure, but they didnt bother to add them.
The ladder hurts your bare feet badly. You need to buy cushioning, which I feel should really be provided by the company. I went to Home Depot and bought Foam Pipe Insulation covers. Theyre cheap and look much better than pool noodles and fit perfectly over the ladder steps without needing to be taped or secured down.
My full Nectar mattress would not fit into it horizontally, but I personally wanted to leave one of the side rails off to make it look less bunk bed like and more stylish. It doesnt compromise the structure, just looks better. (See photo). Im 57 135lbs and I feel secure and safe when in it. I have an 8 foot ceiling and I can sit up in it. My boyfriend has even slept with me a few times and we were okay. So it does support weight just fine. Once youre up top and sleeping, all is well.
So, If youre looking for long term quality, spend more money on a wooden loft or get a twin mattress loft bed. Ive accepted the faults Ive listed above because it works for me in my studio apartment. Hope this review helps someone else out there!
Weve had this bed for about 3 years. I got it to double as a jungle gym during the winter, and it has withstood such abuse of my now 5 and 7 year old well. Weve used it with dofferent sized beds in different configurations underneath.. lots of options. I like the added security of no ladder hole.. both myself at 31 and my son at 2 had no problems entering or exiting. I did brace the bed to the wall for added stability given that my kids use the bottom like monkey bars. I only wish I were short enough to do the same! Its been a while since assembly but I did it on my own in the company of toddlers and dont remember it being terribly difficult. We got the white one, and the openness of the structure comboned with the color help limit the visual weight in a small room. I also love that the ladder is flush with the unit, frewing up more floor space, and is along the end, resulting in a very wide opening underneath. Definitely accomplishes the job of efficiently maximizing a small room.
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At last! A nice, sturdy kids loft.
Super happy with this loft. We shopped around for a LONG TIME before settling on this loft for our 11-year-old daughter. We bought it to make space in her bedroom for a new desk, which fits under it perfectly. Its a very basic loft (no drawers or shelving like many high-end lofts), but its also very sturdy. Assembly is required -- Not difficult, but better with two people. We made sure all bolts, etc., were good and tight while assembling. The loft hardly moves/shifts while our daughter is climbing in and out of it, and it doesnt squeak at all. Its high enough that our daughter can sit down at her desk with ease, but my husband and I have to keep our heads ducked to walk under it (Im 57). Its also low enough that our daughter can sit up in bed without hitting her head on the ceiling. We got a memory foam mattress for the bed since the mattress on the old bed was too heavy and thick -- This loft is definitely NOT for pillowtop or thick mattresses. Our daughter likes the memory foam mattress, though -- She says its actually more comfortable than her old bed. The only drawback we notice in the lofts design is that the ladder is rather narrow. However, our daughter can still move up and down it with ease. This loft is also very heavy and the box it comes in is very long. We were able to carry it into the house from where it was delivered (on our front porch), but it was a bit of a struggle. The box was definitely heavier than our sofa, and too big/long for our hand truck to handle. If at all possible, try to have the box delivered/brought into the room where you want the loft to be. It will save you a lot of trouble.
Great choice
Looks great. Put it together myself. Wasnt bad at all. My kids love it.
NO opening at the top of the ladders!!
We should have noticed from the pics, but alas, we did not. This bed does not have an opening at the top of the ladder, requiring the user to hoist their body over the rails to get into bed. Total pain the rear! Quality of materials and construction is fine, but poorly designed. Sending back.
Nice bed!
Nice bed. Happy with our purchase and my granddaughter loves it!
Perfect for L-shape bunk twin over queen
Easy to assemble, fits over a queen bed
Good bunk bed!
This bunk bed was a pain to put together, but now that Im finished, its very sturdy. My son loves it!
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I have a small studio apartment and I needed to maximize my living space. This does the trick for me. If your looking for functionality over quality, this is the bed for you. I think it should be priced about $100 less for several reasons. The box is very long and heavy to lift with a lot of pieces to assemble. Im a handy woman and I have a handy boyfriend who helped and It takes a couple hours to put together. Yes, You definitely need help. Helpful tip: if you want to speed up the building process, saw the curved end off the provided Allen wrench, stick it in a drill and voila! Annoyingly, one of the two ladder bars was faulty and did not fit, so I only have one ladder (which doesnt compromise the structure, so it was fine with me. Plus we were halfway through putting it together when we realized it and I wasnt about to take it apart and send it back). Once built, the whole frame itself is very wobbly and moves when climbing the ladder and rolling around in bed. Be prepared for this. There is no avoiding this unless you secure it directly to the wall. It seems like the company could supply more support bars on sides by the ladder that would make it more secure, but they didnt bother to add them. The ladder hurts your bare feet badly. You need to buy cushioning, which I feel should really be provided by the company. I went to Home Depot and bought Foam Pipe Insulation covers. Theyre cheap and look much better than pool noodles and fit perfectly over the ladder steps without needing to be taped or secured down. My full Nectar mattress would not fit into it horizontally, but I personally wanted to leave one of the side rails off to make it look less bunk bed like and more stylish. It doesnt compromise the structure, just looks better. (See photo). Im 57 135lbs and I feel secure and safe when in it. I have an 8 foot ceiling and I can sit up in it. My boyfriend has even slept with me a few times and we were okay. So it does support weight just fine. Once youre up top and sleeping, all is well. So, If youre looking for long term quality, spend more money on a wooden loft or get a twin mattress loft bed. Ive accepted the faults Ive listed above because it works for me in my studio apartment. Hope this review helps someone else out there!
Safe and smart design
Weve had this bed for about 3 years. I got it to double as a jungle gym during the winter, and it has withstood such abuse of my now 5 and 7 year old well. Weve used it with dofferent sized beds in different configurations underneath.. lots of options. I like the added security of no ladder hole.. both myself at 31 and my son at 2 had no problems entering or exiting. I did brace the bed to the wall for added stability given that my kids use the bottom like monkey bars. I only wish I were short enough to do the same! Its been a while since assembly but I did it on my own in the company of toddlers and dont remember it being terribly difficult. We got the white one, and the openness of the structure comboned with the color help limit the visual weight in a small room. I also love that the ladder is flush with the unit, frewing up more floor space, and is along the end, resulting in a very wide opening underneath. Definitely accomplishes the job of efficiently maximizing a small room.
Perfect for a small space.
The product was perfect for what it said it was. Fairly easy to set up. Fits a full-size mattress perfectly.
Works great!
Got it for our 8 year old he loves it.
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