Kids Loft Beds

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Kid sitting on the Forest Teepee Single Loft Bed
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Forest Teepee Loft Bed

£625.99£500.99
Forest Teepee Single Loft Bed with Canopy
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Forest Teepee Single Loft Bed Bundle

£1,426.99£998.99
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Matilda Single Loft Bed

£636.99

Boori kids loft beds are elevated single bed frames (90x190cm) that raise the sleeping area to free the full floor space below, available for desks, storage, or play areas. Recommended for ages 6 and above (BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015). Tested to carry a minimum 100kg. Solid sustainably sourced wood with low-VOC finishes. Free delivery to mainland UK. The Forest Teepee Loft Bed is one of the themed options in the range.

Introducing our range of kids loft beds, expertly crafted to offer an elevated sleep experience for your little ones. Our children's loft beds are more than just a place to sleep; they're a space of imagination and a platform for adventures. Each bed is thoughtfully designed with your child's comfort and safety in mind, ensuring they have quality sleep and a fun space to play or work.

Our space-saving loft beds are the perfect solution for small bedrooms. By lifting the sleeping area, we create usable space beneath, be it for storage, study, or play. You can also choose which side the ladder sits, ensuring our beds will keep working for your family for bedrooms to come!

Quality is a non-negotiable for Boori. Our high-quality loft beds promise durability and resilience, crafted with solid wood from sustainable plantations, ensuring that they stand the test of time and the energetic demands of growing children. We understand the concerns parents might have with elevated beds, which is why our loft beds for kids are designed with robust safety features, and rigorously tested to carry up to 100kg. Each raised kids bed has also been finished with our low-VOC water-based paint which enhances our wood's grain whilst eliminating pesky VOCs from your family's environment. Loft beds are covered by BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015, the UK standard for elevated sleeping platforms.

But functionality doesn't mean compromising on style. Our collection boasts stylish loft beds for children, with designs that are contemporary, playful and colourful.

Affordability paired with quality is our promise. Our affordable kids loft beds ensure that superior quality and innovative design are accessible to every family. Get free delivery to mainland UK and transform your child's bedroom into a realm of endless possibilities with our loft beds.



What Is a Loft Bed?

A kids loft bed is an elevated single bed frame that raises the mattress to a high level, with the full floor space below left open for a desk, storage, or play area.

A kids loft bed is a bed on a frame with long legs. The mattress is at the top. The space below can hold a desk, shelves, or a play area. This keeps the floor clear and the room feels big. As your child grows, you can modify the space: one year it is a play corner, the next, a study zone.

Plan The Room First

Check ceiling height first, most UK homes have 2.4m ceilings. The loft bed frame top sits at approximately 1.5–1.8m, and the child needs 75cm of clear headroom above the mattress to sit up safely. Getting the room measurements down before choosing a style saves a return delivery.

Measure the room with a tape. Check the wall length, the door width, and the ceiling height. Leave room above the top mattress so your child can sit up. Keep a clear path from the door to the wardrobe and desk. Plan where the ladder stands so drawers and doors still open. Mark the bed shape on the floor with paper tape. Open the door and any wardrobe doors to see if anything bumps. Note plug points and radiators so you know where lights and desks can go.

What Ceiling Height Do You Need for a Kids Loft Bed in the UK?

Ceiling height is the most critical measurement to check before buying a loft bed, particularly in UK homes with standard 2.4m ceilings.

Most Boori loft beds sit at approximately 1.5–1.8m to the top of the sleeping platform. Add the mattress (typically 15–20cm) and 75cm of headroom for a child sitting up, and you need a minimum of around 2.25–2.45m of ceiling height. The Matilda Single Loft Bed is a useful model to measure against.

In UK homes with standard 2.4m ceilings, this is achievable but tight, measure your specific Boori model carefully and confirm with the Boori team before ordering. In older UK properties with lower ceilings (1.8–2.1m), a loft bed is unlikely to be suitable.

Easy Ways to Use the Space Below

Most Boori loft beds provide approximately 1.1–1.3m of usable space below, enough for a compact desk and chair or a low storage unit.

Use the open area in simple ways that help each day.

  • Play: Add a small rug and a low shelf for toys.
  • Study: Put a compact desk, a chair, and a lamp.
  • Store: Slide baskets or drawers under the frame for clothes and books.

Pick one main goal for a small room. Do not pack too much in. Wheels on boxes make clean-up fast. A short curtain can also hide storage and create a cosy corner. A loft bed for kids frees floor space by raising the mattress, so the area below can hold shelves, a drawer unit, or a quiet study spot.

Light And Desk Setup

A desk under a loft bed works best when the chair can slide back fully without hitting the frame legs, leave at least 80cm of desk clearance depth.

Place the desk so it gets soft light. Add a task lamp on one side, not behind the head. Keep only a few items on top. Put pens and paper on a small shelf above. This helps your child start homework fast and finish with less mess. If your child is left-handed, put the lamp on the right so their hand does not cast a shadow. Keep the screen at eye level and sit in the chair so your kids' feet are on the floor or on a footrest. Run cables along the wall so the ladder area stays clear.

Safety Basics

All Boori loft beds are built to BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015, the UK safety standard for elevated sleeping platforms. It requires continuous guardrails extending at least 16cm above the mattress surface, a secure ladder, and a maximum mattress thickness per manufacturer specification. Mattress depth matters more on a loft than a floor-level bed, because a thicker mattress reduces the effective guardrail height.

Set simple rules from day one. Use the ladder with two hands. Keep the steps dry. Use the mattress size the maker says. Keep the guard rails on. Tighten the screws after a few weeks and check them again regularly. Keep the floor under the bed clear. Do not jump on the bed. Do not play on the ladder. A small night light by the ladder helps at bedtime. A soft rug under the frame gives grip and feels nice on bare feet.

For Younger Children

Loft beds are recommended from age 6 per BS EN 747, when most children can climb a ladder confidently and follow basic ladder safety rules.

Some children aren't ready to climb yet, and that is perfectly fine. Start with a small, low bed from Boori's Toddler Beds collection so they stay close to the ground while they build confidence.

As they grow, move to a simple low frame from our Kids Single Beds range to keep the room easy to use and easy to style. When your child can use a ladder safely, consider a loft bed for kids as the next step, and practise together on the first day by standing close and going up and down slowly.

For Older Children

For secondary school students, a wider desk surface of at least 100cm, deeper shelving, and a comfortable adjustable chair turn the loft space below into a functional home study.

Schoolwork grows with age. A wider desk, a deeper chair, and more shelf space can fit under the frame. Keep wires neat and away from the ladder. Kids Double Beds offer extra width for growing shoulders and longer legs, giving older sleepers more comfort without crowding the room. Add a pinboard for notes and a tray for chargers so the top stays clear. A small bin under the desk keeps paper off the floor.

Simple Storage That Works

Pick two or three storage types and use them every day.

  • Deep drawers for clothes and spare sheets
  • Open cubes for toys and school kits
  • Toy cabinets with easy slide-out storage tubs

Set a five-minute tidy time each night. Books go back on the shelf. Toys go in a bin. Use picture labels for younger children so they can match items to the right place. Keep everyday items on low shelves and place heavier items even lower for safe lifting; these small habits keep the area around loft beds for kids neat.

Where To Put the Bed?

Try these easy layouts.

  • Along a wall: The long side touches the wall. The centre stays open. In a standard UK child's bedroom of approximately 3m x 3m, placing the loft bed along the long wall and the desk below on the short wall is the most common effective layout.
  • Across a window: The frame sits at a right angle to the glass. Light is softer at pillow height.
  • Study corner: Desk on the quiet wall. Pegboard above for headphones and pens.
  • Storage wall: Drawers open to the free side so they slide out fully.

Tape the shape of the frame on the floor before you buy. Check the chair space and the swing of the doors. Leave room to change sheets without bumping the desk. Keep the ladder side the same as the clear walkway so climbs feel simple.

Materials And Care

Low-VOC water-based finishes are aligned with UK indoor air quality standards, important for elevated sleeping areas, where warm air collects closest to the ceiling.

Choose a frame with smooth edges and firm fixings. Wipe the finish with a soft cloth and mild cleaner. Do not use harsh pads. Vacuum the slats when you change sheets. Recheck and tighten the bolts each term so a kids loft bed stays quiet and strong. Keep the room dry and aired. Wipe spills quickly. Close curtains on bright days if the sun hits the frame for many hours, so colour stays even. Good care helps the bed look new for years.

Make It Your Child's Place

Let your child add small touches. Hang one poster. Pick a soft rug. Choose a desk pot for pens. Keep big items simple so the room can change later with new art and colours. There are more ideas for warming up a child's room without replacing furniture.

See In Person or Plan at Home

Boori is an online-only UK furniture retailer with free delivery to mainland UK. For in-person viewing, contact the Boori team who can advise on the nearest trade partner. If you would rather plan from home, the specification tables list full frame dimensions, platform height, and mattress size for every model.

Quick Tips

  • Measure height from floor to ceiling
  • Leave headroom above the top mattress
  • Keep the ladder path clear
  • Put lights where they do not shine in the eyes
  • Use labels so tidying is fast
  • Check the fixings again after a few weeks
  • Note plug points before you place the desk
  • Try the tape outline test on the floor


FAQs

What age can a child have a loft bed in the UK?

UK safety standard BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 states that high beds and loft beds are not suitable for children under six years of age, as falls from height may result in injury. From age 6, a child who can climb a ladder confidently and follow basic safety rules, one person on the ladder at a time, no jumping, can use a loft bed safely.

What ceiling height do you need for a kids loft bed?

Most Boori loft beds sit at approximately 1.5–1.8m to the top of the sleeping platform. Add the mattress depth (typically 15–20cm) plus 75cm of sitting headroom, and you need a minimum ceiling height of around 2.25–2.45m. Standard UK ceilings are 2.4m, workable for most Boori loft beds but measure your specific model carefully. Older UK properties with lower ceilings may not be suitable.

What is the difference between a loft bed and a mid sleeper?

A loft bed raises the mattress to full height, typically 1.5m or above from the floor, with a ladder and full standing space below. A mid sleeper raises the mattress to medium height (0.8–1.2m from the floor), with space below for low storage or a small play nook but not standing height. Mid sleepers suit younger children or rooms with lower ceilings.

What safety standards apply to UK kids loft beds?

UK loft beds and high sleepers are covered by BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015. Key requirements include continuous guardrails on all open sides extending at least 16cm above the mattress surface, a secure fixed ladder, and a mattress that does not exceed the stated maximum thickness so guardrails remain effective. The standard recommends the elevated sleeping position for ages 6 and above.

Can a Boori loft bed convert to a different configuration?

Some Boori loft beds can be reconfigured as the child grows, for example, the Natty Single Loft Bed can be used as a guarded single bed or converted to a bunk bed with a conversion kit. Options vary by model, so check the individual product description or contact the Boori team before purchasing if convertibility is important for your family's long-term needs.