While most high sleepers out there are still made of wood, metal loft beds do have their advantages. Metal as a material is considered to be long lasting and durable. Beds made of sturdy metal frames can take a lot of wear and tear, which is especially important if their occupants have a bit of a rambunctious side to them. A counter argument to this is usually that metal is prone to rust — which is true — but with today’s high quality powder coat finishes this has become less of an issue. Plus these finishes look great and are less susceptible to scratches, dents and other sorts of damage.
Another thing to consider is the aesthetics. Metal loft beds exude this industrial, hi-tech look. Some would say a minimalist look. In any case, they would probably fit better in a more modern environment, rather than a traditional one. Also, iron can be shaped into curves pretty easily, and every now and then one does stumble upon a loft bed where the designer has taken advantage of this characteristic to produce something unique, visually pleasing and hopefully functional as well.
Yet another thing to consider is stability. I have seen arguments claiming that metal beds are more stable and robust than wooden beds, and I have seen arguments claiming the exact opposite. The truth probably lies somewhere in the middle. If properly designed, manufactured, assembled and maintained — no loft bed should wobble.
Well, not much.
Twin Size Metal Loft Beds
Starting simple. Nothing fancy, just a few bare-bones high metal loft beds with hundreds of five-star ratings to their names. The Millennium is also available in green mint finish, the Aesir (where do they come up with these names?) in white.
Full Size Metal Loft Beds
Continuing with the simple routine. But then, metal loft beds are, in general, less complex than their wooden equivalents. Here’s some highly rated full size specimens. The Ajay can be had in black and in white as well. The Elita is also available in white and silver.
Low Height Metal Loft Beds
Low loft beds are usually no more than 50 inches tall, in total. The Eliud here is actually only 42 inches, with the mattress foundation at about 30 inches. It’s a great little bed for transitioning toddlers to their first big girl/boy bed. The (slightly) elevated sleeping position can have a stimulating effect in case the little one has some reservations about the whole ‘moving to a new bed’ thing.
Metal Loft Beds With Desk
Getting more involved now… These lofts feature workstation desks underneath plus some modest shelving for some knick-knacks. That Powell Z-Bedroom looks like the ultimate gaming lair.
Metal Loft Beds With Stairs
Yes, there exist metal loft beds with stairs. Not that many, but there are some. The Alistair, at 55 inches height, is more of a low or at most a mid-height bed, and it comes with a decent amount of storage. The Mangano has a tiny little wardrobe as well, you’ll notice it there serving as the last stair in the staircase, if you look closely. And there is a desk. A desk is always good.