High Ceiling Loft Bed

This is a good idea for the home office if you want to use it as a guest room occasionally.

High ceiling loft bed.

In a room with 8 foot high ceilings and a loft bed that uses an 8 inch thick mattress this 30 inch head space means there will be about 56 inches of space between the bottom of the loft platform and the floor. Running it clockwise at a low speed will pull cooler air upward. 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.

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. This provides effective space for a sitting desk or chairs. If you have a room with tall ceilings but a narrow footprint consider our high loft bed. Loft bed with walk in closet.

Luckily proper ventilation will keep you comfortable. Another idea to consider is installing a ceiling fan. And you ll need to make sure you ve got clearance for a ladder or stairs plus the room to maneuver up. 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. Be sure to measure how high your ceilings are before considering bunk or loft beds. As shown in the previous photo this loft bed is near an upper window and ac unit. Unfortunately it can get stuffy and hot in a loft bed because warm air rises.