When designing a home, care must be taken to maximize the space and beauty of every room, every hallway, and even every niche. This is specifically important when decorating small spaces, where the eye tends to notice every detail. Selecting beautiful and space-saving furniture such as loft beds will make even the smallest room feel open, airy and luxurious.

Loft beds elevate one's sleeping space to a comfortable height, making room for a variety of activities underneath. In a child's room, the space underneath the loft can be used as an extra play area. With the proper accessories and corresponding furniture, loft beds can also be a perfect addition to any adult's bedroom. Many loft beds are available with matching desks, hutches, chairs and dressers, making them ideal for anyone looking to maximize space stylishly and efficiently. Alternatively, the open space underneath a loft can accommodate a handsome couch or loveseat, creating a sitting area in small quarters such as studio apartments, where space is at a premium and additional seats are always welcome.

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Homeowners who prefer elegant furniture can choose a rich, dark wood loft bed that will make a subtly elegant style statement. Balance the dark wood with lighter linens, curtains and accessories to make the room feel open and airy. A neutral or pale colored carpet or rug can achieve a similar affect while adding warmth and comfort to the space.

Loft beds are also available in light wood finishes which often introduce a relaxing ambiance into small spaces. Light colored woods are distinct and versatile- perfect for every space from country-styled bedrooms to sophisticated boudoirs. Welcome guests into your space by harmonizing light wood loft beds with an ash or maple dining table or a decorative and comfortable futon.

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Despite the obvious advantages to loft beds, adults may appreciate loft beds as a necessity rather than an ideal place to sleep. This is not the case with children, who often welcome the opportunity to sleep on a raised bed. Loft beds make a fashionable and fun place for children to sleep. Parents can add a single or full bed underneath the raised loft to create additional sleeping space for the child's siblings or friends. Children can do their homework at a desk tucked conveniently under their loft bed. The space can be left empty and used as a home for model trains, matchbox car tracks or a large doll house. The proper loft bed serves a child sturdily from childhood through adulthood, making it easy and affordable to redecorate without having to replace the room's furniture.

Turning a small room from a cramped area into a perfect space is easy with the inclusion of loft beds. With so many loft beds and accessories from which to choose, decorating a small space will be a breeze- not a burden.