Hello,
We are planning to build a loft bed for our 12-year-old son. The ceiling height is about 240 cm, which makes it tight but doable. The space under the bed will end up being about 130 cm, maybe a little more. Since there will be a sofa bed underneath, this works.
I'm wondering how we can best achieve this.
Should we have a spring mattress or a box spring? The function is comparable in the mattress, but with a spring mattress, the construction might be a bit thinner = more space above/below the bed?
We will be able to attach the construction to one long side and one short side (concrete wall). Our main concern right now is how best to secure the free-hanging corner. We wish to attach it to the ceiling (concrete ceiling) to create more air under the bed. Is this feasible? What is the best way to go about it?
We are planning to build a loft bed for our 12-year-old son. The ceiling height is about 240 cm, which makes it tight but doable. The space under the bed will end up being about 130 cm, maybe a little more. Since there will be a sofa bed underneath, this works.
I'm wondering how we can best achieve this.
Should we have a spring mattress or a box spring? The function is comparable in the mattress, but with a spring mattress, the construction might be a bit thinner = more space above/below the bed?
We will be able to attach the construction to one long side and one short side (concrete wall). Our main concern right now is how best to secure the free-hanging corner. We wish to attach it to the ceiling (concrete ceiling) to create more air under the bed. Is this feasible? What is the best way to go about it?
A proper box spring is already framed and supportive in itself, so you can place studs on the walls you put it on and then attach them as if the studs are bed legs.
As for the corner, I've seen solutions with, for example, a sturdy chain that it hangs from. The most convenient solution is to frame from wall to wall, but this depends somewhat on the shape of the room. It can then provide some space at the foot end for clothes and/or the head end for books, a computer, lamp, etc. You would then, of course, choose as thin a mattress as possible to gain height.
Some examples of loft beds, here's an old thread from Byggahus:
https://www.byggahus.se/forum/threads/bygga-loftsaeng.208585/
A company that sells brackets for mounting IKEA Tromsö in concrete ceilings:
http://www.compact-living.com/gordetsjalv/loftsangmodell-16
As for the corner, I've seen solutions with, for example, a sturdy chain that it hangs from. The most convenient solution is to frame from wall to wall, but this depends somewhat on the shape of the room. It can then provide some space at the foot end for clothes and/or the head end for books, a computer, lamp, etc. You would then, of course, choose as thin a mattress as possible to gain height.
Some examples of loft beds, here's an old thread from Byggahus:
https://www.byggahus.se/forum/threads/bygga-loftsaeng.208585/
A company that sells brackets for mounting IKEA Tromsö in concrete ceilings:
http://www.compact-living.com/gordetsjalv/loftsangmodell-16