Solid wood attic bed, first tier design options

Many in the arrangement of a city apartment, a country house refuse to use templates, classic design techniques. This applies not only to walls, floors, but also the selection of furniture for a bedroom or children's room. In fact, the layout of the space of such premises can be very original and unusual without excessively large material costs, if you select or make an attic bed from solid wood yourself and make it the central subject of the bedroom.

Advantages of furniture

A wooden loft bed is not just a decorative element of a living room, but an invaluable piece of furniture that plays a huge role, providing a comfortable sleep. It is distinguished by a huge number of advantages that are difficult to overestimate, among them:

naturalness, the absence of substances harmful to humans or animals, allergens that can provoke the development of anaphylactic shock, rashes and other negative consequences;
the presence of a pleasant aroma, especially in models made of coniferous species of wood. A room with such pieces of furniture is always filled with a pleasant atmosphere, conducive to sleep and rest;
attractiveness, variety of natural texture, color shades of natural wood. This allows you to choose a model that is relevant for anyone in style, color of the room;
durability - the service life of wooden furniture is very high, and its resistance to negative factors is undeniable.

Experienced designers advise fans of original furniture to look at the attic's wooden bed. Such interior items possess not only the above advantages, but also are very unusual in appearance. Thin style, non-standard loft bed made of solid wood leaves few indifferent.

Which wood species are better

The operational parameters of the bed in the form of an attic are largely determined by the wood species used in the manufacturing process. Let us describe its most popular types in the table.

Wood species	Average density, kg / m3	Tensile strength	Features
Pine	540	100 R / mm2	An attic bed made of solid pine is sensitive to temperature changes.
Alder	510-550	94 R / mm2	Wood is soft, low resistance to impact, but has a unique pattern and color shades.
Oak	690	135 N / mm2	Strong, durable, practical, resistant to impact.
Beech	720	135 N / mm2	Beech wood is highly susceptible to high humidity, therefore, it needs to be coated with paints.
Ash	650-690	135 N / mm2	Ash wood is unstable to the effects of negative factors, it needs the use of protective coatings.

Design options for the first tier

Manufacturers offer many design variations of the first tier of attic beds. This structural part can be represented:

a sofa - if a child spends a lot of time watching TV, reading, talking with friends, it is worthwhile to choose an attic furniture with a sofa on the first tier for him. This will provide the baby with a comfortable place to relax and play, and if necessary, the sofa can be used as an extra bed;
a desk with and without a pencil case. A great option for a student whose children's room is not large. A pencil case will allow you to place school supplies, and a child will do homework at a desk;
sliding wardrobe - if there is not enough free space in the room, the attic with a sliding wardrobe on the first tier of the structure will allow solving the storage of the child’s things.

Note that the price range for furniture of this plan, due to the variety of design of the first tier, is very wide. You can choose the most simple, affordable model, or you can find unique designer furniture at a high price.

With a sofa

With a desk

With wardrobe

Color gamut of models

Many buyers are thinking about how to choose a pine loft bed for a bedroom that is most suitable for the repairs already completed in it. To furniture in harmony with the decoration of the walls, floor, ceiling, it is important to carefully think about its color scheme, because it will largely determine the process of forming the atmosphere in the room. The following are the most popular options:

a white loft bed is a universal option suitable for almost any color, style of room. He always looks solemn, laconic, elegant, because he is out of time and fashion. White beds almost never bother and do not seem outdated. And if you add them with different shades in the decor of the walls, then the bedroom will certainly become cozy, beautiful;
the warm gray color of the bed for the bedroom is incredibly popular in recent years. It does not look boring, painful, but rather, the warm range of gray contributes to relaxation, a pleasant rest, normal sleep. This color is not characterized by intrusiveness or excessively violent emotions, it successfully fits into many styles in the decoration of living spaces;
Beige-colored beds are perfect for bedroom decor, because they contribute to the relaxation of the eyes, do not cause irritation. They will not attract too much human attention, but, on the contrary, will become an integral part of the entire interior;
models in bright colors (blue, green, red) are great for children's rooms, but provided that the rest of the decoration will be done in a calm color. Thus, the bed will become a catchy accent in the decor of the room, add to it new colors, positive emotions;
black color is an original option for those individuals who are not afraid to experiment. It fits perfectly into modern interiors in the style of minimalism, high-tech. And for fans of conservatism, a bed in the color of wenge will be an excellent solution. This color is a classic and never gets old.

Note, when choosing the color of the attic bed made of wood, it is important to consider the degree of illumination of the space. If the room is large and bright, then a model of any color is suitable, even the black version. But if the space is narrow and poorly lit, then it is optimal to choose light-colored furniture for it.

Construction Safety Requirements

The design of the loft bed made of wood is an integral part of the bedroom, children's room, therefore, its choice must be approached consciously from a safety point of view:

on the bed in the attic of pine logs there should not be chips, scratches, cracks;
Do not choose models with sharp corners, overly protruding decorative elements that you can bump into;
make sure that all fasteners are tightened to the right extent so that the structure does not stagger;
stair steps must certainly be wide, stable.

Be sure to ask the seller for a quality certificate, passport and other documents confirming the high performance parameters of the selected model. This is a good guarantee of the long service of the attic bed without the chagrin of its owners.