#Bunk bed with desk plus

If you’ve read my assessments of Wonder of the Seas or Star Pride, you know that cruise ship cabin storage is one of my hot-button topics. (Photo by Erica Silverstein/The Points Guy) Storage is tight Four people’s stuff on MSC Seashore. Now, nearly halfway through, I’m impressed at how well we’ve survived this far and the coping strategies we’ve developed - even if there are a few pain points we’ve yet to solve.įor cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s cruise newsletter. Staring down the cabin, with our luggage taking over all the available floor space, I wasn’t sure I was going to make it through this sailing.

#Bunk bed with desk plus

It’s roughly 172 square feet, with two twin beds (for me and my mom, aka Grandma) and a couch that has been converted into a bunk bed for my kids - plus a closet, desk/shelving area and one of the tiniest bathrooms I’ve encountered in a cruise ship built this century. Instead, I splurged on the cheapest balcony cabin I could buy while still picking my room location.

I could have booked us a windowless 150-square-foot inside cabin for our Caribbean cruise vacation this month on MSC Cruises’ MSC Seashore and saved $750. Incidentally, experts say that when buying bunk beds or a loft bed, be sure to have 33 to 36 inches of space between your ceiling and the top mattress.I opened the door and thought, “My god - how are we going to fit four of us in this tiny cruise ship cabin for a week?” A loft bed is still a twin-size bed but has open space underneath.

What’s the Difference Between a Loft Bed and a Bunk Bed?Ī bunk bed has two twin beds, or single beds, one on top of the other. Yet this is tall enough to accommodate a desk comfortably or seating for a tween or teen, complete with accent lighting to suit their taste. A loft bed that has roughly 54 inches of clearance beneath the bed has enough room to design a play space with a colorful area rug and curtains to hide any clutter. Even a low loft bed (roughly 64 inches tall) has enough space underneath to provide much-needed storage for toys, clothes, and other belongings.Ī twin loft bed also offers your child the feeling of a special place all their own. Some cool loft beds resemble cottages, and loft beds with slides feature an invigorating way to reach the floor.Ĭhildrens loft beds are excellent space-savers, especially if you’re not in a position to move to a larger home. That said, if your child is old enough, a loft bed can be a creative decorating choice. Loft beds for children often include guardrails so they don’t accidentally fall out of bed during the night, but kids also need to navigate a ladder or steps to reach the bed safely.Ĭhildren also need the maturity to understand that the bed is only for sleeping and reading, experts say-not bouncing up and down, where they might hit the ceiling or fall to the ground. Experts say that no child under age six should sleep in a loft bed for safety reasons. Some designs include built-in storage, such as drawers or bookcases, while others add a canopy to the top bunk for imaginative play and sweet dreams.Įven though many loft beds have children in mind, these beds include an age minimum. Loft beds feature an elevated bunk with an open space beneath the bed to use as a play area, a study nook with a desk, or even a hangout space with a comfy accent chair.

If your child could use a bit more space, a loft bed might solve their growing pains. size: loft bed measures 77.6'l x 41.5'w x 53.5'h underbed height is 37”h, perfectly fits a mattress (sold separately), support slats included no box spring necessary, holds up to 250 lbs.Easy assembly: putting your loft bed together is super-easy, we designed this low loft bed so you can spend more time enjoying it, the easy to follow instructions help you to build a sturdy loft bed in no-time.Safety first: non-slip ladder is easy to climb |secure guardrails go all around the frame with easy-access opening for the ladder, bed meets or exceeds all cpsc requirements, and is rigorously tested to meet or exceed the highest industry safety standards.Durable construction: made of sustainable rubberwood and tsca compliant engineered wood, sturdy construction withstands years of climbing and use, we use a non-toxic multi-step painting process that is lead and phthalate safe.Space saver: this low loft bed makes the most out of your child’s space with underneath opening for storage or play, use open space for remote learning or to build a fort, add our coordinating character tents to complete the look (tents sold separately).