The small apartment presents us with the challenge of cleverly optimizing the limited space so that we can find space for everything useful. It doesn't work without clever solutions and custom-made furniture is our only way out. A loft bed for adults with a design adapted to the room not only saves space, but also offers space for storage, as built-in cupboards or simply as a free living space. We present 9 inspiring examples from designers around the world who, upon request, have conjured up real masterpieces from tiny one-room apartments for their customers.
Any space can be inhabited, especially when there is a shortage of housing in big cities. The designerChristi Azevedoconverted a boiler room into onecute apartment. Kitchenette, seating area and at the top of the room a stylish ladder leads to the loft bed for adults. The loft character is retained even after the redesign and can be seen in the rough brick walls.
For a really comfortable bed, a sufficient room height is required.Old buildings, lofts and others are great for reconstructions like this. The team ofCraft Designconverts an office space with a top central location into a modern one-room apartment. The loft bed was integrated into the library wall construction. Thanks to the impressively high ceiling and the white wall color, the tiny apartment looks very cozy and inviting.
The bed is the only choice when you only have 13 square meters of living space available. But it can be really chic and practical if you have everything useful within easy reach. The designerSzymon Hanczarused the kitchenette and built-in closet as a structure for the sleeping area. This leads to a simple designed ladder that appears almost delicate.
Young designers fromICOSAdesigned an entire unit as functional furniture for one-room apartments for students and young people. A workplace and a second bed are pre-planned in the construction, above which lies the loft bed for adults, to which a shelf ladder leads. There is also plenty of space-saving cupboards and storage space.
A problematic point with small apartments is the lack of privacy.Concretedesigns furniture for tiny hotel rooms that brings everything together – modern design, functionality and private space. The bed is located behind slatted walls with a natural wood look. The stairs that lead to the sleeping area can be moved into the cupboard construction, thereby remaining invisible and the space below and above the steps is used for storage.
L. McComber Architectsredesigned a 65 square meter apartment for a young family and created a functional bedroom for parents and the toddler using a loft bed. The construction of the adult bed is at room height, above the baby bed. The elegant design was conceived from molded wood in an Ogran shape. The sufficiently high ceiling is an important requirement for designs like this.
Small, 50 square meter one-room apartment was designed byJordan Parnass Architecturereconstructed and divided into different areas in a single room. The interior is designed exclusively in wood and white and looks particularly cozy. The specially designed loft bed construction offers the possibility of dividing the living room and sleeping area and at the same time perceiving them as a unit.
However, a loft bed is not for everyone, but it is the perfect solution for small rooms with a high ceiling.On Sitedesigned a bedroom in the style of a loft bed and converted the apartment more or less into a real attic.
A small apartment does not offer many options left for all activities at home, especially for separate sleeping and living areas.NookarchitectsEven managed to integrate a wardrobe with a functional loft bed for adults and at the same time leave free space for everyday activities. There is a tiny dressing room under the bed with curtains so it doesn't look chaotic and untidy.
