Play lofts

I have come across a lot of parents who want a bunk bed in their single kid's room just for them to have fun and play in and have a regular bed to sleep on.
An excellent  alternative to this is to have a play loft. They add the fun element to a otherwise plain room. It not only gives them all the fun of a bunk bed, but also provides a nice nook below. 

This little balcony from hopskoch is great to play Rapunzel or Juliet.  This  kind of play loft can be fit in a room with a regular ceiling height of 8'6" to  9''.

This castle spotted at ohdeedoh is a great place for a knight. And it hardly takes any floor space

Here is an example of a play loft with a rope ladder...fun to climb and fun to be in.

While larger play-lofts are a great idea for a play room, these work well in kids' bedrooms.

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