Loft beds may be a little difficult to integrate in a design but they offer more than just extra space. They come with a range of benefits and beautiful features, one of which is the staircase or ladder that lets you reach them. Often ignored, this feature can be the element that puts your decor over the top. Find more inspiring ideas in the examples that follow.

Built-in storage.

Loft beds are a particularly great choice in the case of the kids’ room. This way the floor space can become an open area and kids have more room to play and have fun. And to make things even better, each step can include a pull-out drawer where they can store their toys. Similarly, there are many cool bunk beds you can opt for when furnishing this space.{found on theinteriorplace}.

Here’s another great example of multifunctional stairs. Here they are used for storing clothes so I guess the staircase can replace the bulky closet in a small room. There’s also a secret door incorporated into the loft bed’s design which kids definitely find interesting.

And speaking of store inside the staircase, there’s also another type of design to opt for. These stairs feature storage compartments which serves as a sort of open shelves for displaying books, magazines and other things.

Spiral staircases.

Spiral staircases are not usually used for loft beds yet they can be a very interesting choice. A sleek and elegant spiral staircase such as this one would be a beautiful and sophisticated addition to a living room, for example.

Spiral staircases are a great choice in the case of loft beds mainly because they are space-efficient. Also, they look much more appealing and elegant than other types and this makes them aesthetically pleasing, especially for social area decors like the living room.

Cozy nooks above the kitchen.

In an open floor plan, for example, you can nicely fit a loft bed above the kitchen area. You can install a mobile ladder on which to climb and it wouldn’t be in the way. Of course, you can also use the ladder as a towel rack for the kitchen if you wish.{found on dwell}.

A rather elaborate loft bed design placed above the kitchen and bar area. It’s a simple platform on which the sleeping area is organized beautifully. The ladder sits nicely in the corner of the room where it doesn’t take up valuable space.{found on design1kb}.

This is actually a very interesting layout. The kitchen is divided into two areas. There’s the cooking area and then there’s a small dining and breakfast space. They’re separated by the kitchen island and the ladder that leads up to the loft bed highlights the symmetry of the design.

More interesting designs.

Having a loft bed in the kitchen is rather unusual but I guess it’s better than wasting all that space. Here you can see how it’s suspended above the entrance so it’s a very functional layout. The ladder doesn’t stand out that much thanks to its sleek design.{found on iralippkestudios}.

Here’s a very nice design for the kids’ room. There’s plenty of room for a social area, a work station and lots of storage thanks to the lovely loft bed. I love it how the white ladder stands out but doesn’t become a focal point.{found on jsmdigital}.

I guess if you want your bedroom to be a little more fun and more than just a sleeping area you can opt for a loft bed, place it in a corner and use the space underneath for something else, maybe also turning the area into a game room. The staircase encases the space and gives the whole unit a compact look.

This is one of the most practical designs so far. The loft bed features a very nice sitting area underneath which could very well also serve as a work space, breakfast nook or reading corner. The ladder is intentionally positioned there to support the table. The bed desk combo is one of the most practical ones regardless of the variations.

A beautiful little princess deserves a fantastic playroom. A custom loft bed can be the main piece and also the focal point of the room. This one has a really great design, with two ladders on the sides, ornate posts and all sorts f girly accessories underneath.{found on catherinenguyen}.

Grown-ups, on the other hand, often focus on simplicity. Instead of standing out, this loft bed can easily go unnoticed. A series of built-in steps blend in and offer access to the bed while the rest of the room can be used as a home office or just a regular family room.{found on mgitelis}.

Mixing work with pleasure is not always fun but it can definitely save you some space. We’re talking about loft beds that leave plenty of room underneath for a desk. The space can actually become a fully-functional home office.{found on 777designz}.

Even though bunk beds or loft beds have some predetermined designs in most cases, they don’t always have to look like that. For example, a custom loft bed can adapt and adjust to an existing space, even change its shape.{found on hetheringtoninteriors}.