Loft bedrooms are a fantastic way to add an extra room to your home. A loft bedroom can make the ideal guest room, give teenagers a cool space of their own, or become a large master bedroom if the space allows. However, if your loft room has low ceilings, getting the styling right can make the difference between an open, airy space and a claustrophobic room that feels cramped and cluttered. Below are some tips to help you strike the right balance.
Not all loft bedrooms are equal. Low ceilings don’t necessarily mean a small room. If you’ve got plenty of floor space, a statement bed like our platform Oregon can look fantastic, but it might overwhelm a smaller room, where a more compact design like the Kyoto could help you make the most of the space.
Either way, opting for a bed that’s close to the ground and has a minimal headboard will help your loft bedroom feel open and spacious. Take a look at all of our low beds for more ideas.
Low bedrooms can easily become cluttered, which isn’t conducive to a good night’s sleep. When it comes to styling your loft bedroom, make sure you prioritise sleep. Making the bed the focus of the room can look fantastic, but it can also help you get into the right mindset for sleep.
As the bed is the most important element in the room, it’s important to take your time and make the right decision. Take a look at our timbers and order some samples to help. Then, think about the design.
A low room might mean that you have to be careful with the height of your bed, but at Natural Bed Company, buying a low loft bed doesn’t mean you have to compromise on style. If you love the idea of a low, mid-century-style bed with gorgeous rounded edges, our Pimlico could be perfect. If you favour a minimalist Japanese style and want a super-low bed, the Kobe could be the right choice. Or, if you love both options, the Osaka might suit your bedroom perfectly.
You could even opt for our low bed with an upholstered headboard – The Iona.
While the bed should always be the focus of a bedroom, you are bound to have other items of furniture too. To avoid overwhelming the space, try to choose low furniture or multi-functional pieces. For example, our Kyoto drawer bedside cabinets offer a useful storage drawer and a large tabletop while remaining low to the ground.
If your loft bedroom has an unusual shape, custom storage solutions, built-in wardrobes, and eaves storage can all work well.
Decorating and accessorising with light colours can help the room feel bright and airy. Layer your bed with lightweight materials and lighter colours instead of heavier options. Our muslin throws add texture to your bedding without adding too much visual weight.
Painting the ceiling a shade lighter than your walls can create an optical illusion and make the room feel taller than it actually is. Mounted wall lights and mirrors can also have this effect, but don’t try to do too much in a limited space — less is often more.
Large windows and skylights can be an effective way to open up the space, making it feel larger and brighter. Try to avoid heavy curtains and dark colours around the windows.
People often take steps to make a low room feel higher or a small room feel larger. However, there’s another option — embrace the cosy atmosphere. You’ll still want to look at lower beds for practicality’s sake, but there’s nothing to stop you filling your room with bold colours, cosy lighting, and comforting textiles to create a warm and inviting vibe.
Whether you are looking to create a trendy minimalist space or a cosy haven, a low loft room doesn’t have to limit your design choices. Our low wooden beds can be the perfect feature in any loft space.