The mid-height bed, more than just a sleeping space...

Categories: Children's Room

With its elevated sleeping area, the mid-height bed is unanimously popular among children. While it's true that this children's bed provides a real space-saving solution in your son's or daughter's room, it's also important to consider that it's not suitable for all children due to its height.

Chambrekids breaks down the advantages and disadvantages of this trendy and functional mid-height bed for you. 

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What is a mid-height bed?

Like the loft bed, the mid-height bed offers a living space below the sleeping area for your child to play. The mid-height bed measures 114 cm high and has a ladder to access the sleeping area.

The mid-height bed is mostly made of wood, but you can also find them in metal tubing for a more contemporary look. In the mid-height bed market, you'll find combination beds that include a built-in desk and storage spaces.

You can create a real little den under the bed by closing off the space with curtains of your choice.

The advantages of the mid-height children's bed:

With its elevated sleeping area, you can use the space under the bed to store your child's toys or create a small den where they can play and let their imagination run wild.

Later, you can remove this play area to install small storage furniture or create a relaxation space with small poufs or a small sofa for them to entertain friends.

With the ladder being the only way to access the sleeping area, the mid-height bed becomes a very playful bed.

The disadvantages of the mid-height bed:

These mid-height beds are not suitable for children under six years old, as elevated beds are not recommended for children who cannot get in and out of their bed on their own.

If you want two children to sleep in the same room, mid-height beds only have one sleeping area, so it's better to opt for a bunk bed.

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Our tips for using a mid-height bed

Avoid choosing this type of children's bed if you don't have high ceilings, as your son or daughter might bump their head.

Even if your children under 6 years old are very keen on loft beds, don't give in, they are still too young for this kind of sleeping arrangement.

If you have a teenager at home, prefer a loft bed to a mid-height bed, as it has more space underneath for installing a desk.