What is a Twin Loft Bed?

A twin loft bed is a twin-sized bed that is raised off the ground, thus freeing up the area beneath it into open, usable space. Twin loft beds come in several styles, and have become increasingly popular for use in college dormitories and bedrooms where space is at a premium. One popular model of a twin loft bed has a built-in student desk on one end, a stack of drawers on the other, while the area underneath the bed itself serves as an open-air closet. Other models may include one or more of these features. Access to the twin loft bed mattress is gained by the use of a ladder, just as in a traditional bunk bed. The ladder, which is typically made of the same material as the rest of the bed frame, can be end-mounted or side-mounted according to the owner's space considerations. The ladder may also be a built-in element at one or both ends, which is a very popular design for dorm room loft beds. With the ladder being an integral part of the bed and not a separate component, there is ...  more