Friday, December 27, 2013

Desk Lamps for Your Loft Bed with a Desk

One thing you will probably need to think about for your desk, and that is a light for it. With a bed on top of your desk, it will probably cut out some of the much needed light from the desk you will need.

It's necessary to give this a lot of thought, as it's essential to provide really good light to stop any eye strain that could develop through poor lighting. However, your needs could vary when considering which light to buy. If the bed is being used for small children, then it is highly unlikely they will be using the study area for long periods of time, but if the loft bed is being used for an older child who will be using the desk for long periods of study, then it's best to consider the better quality lighting that has been specially designed to provide light that's easy on the eyes.

There is so much selection available these day. Starting with a basic style which will simply provide you with light to enable a child to see what they are doing, to a light which has been specially constructed to provide light which imitates day light. These are probably the best selection for the serious student who will be studying for long periods of time. In addition these lights can be dimmed, allowing for each person's individual needs.

It's important to take lighting seriously, because if the lighting is poor, it could result in headaches, deteriorating eyesight, or other health issues including facial muscle tension, especially around the jaw. A tense jaw can cause all sorts of problems – teeth grinding, neck pain and more. I know this from experience as I now have to wear a dental appliance in my mouth to help my jaw relax and stop it trying to clench together constantly.

There are many styles of lights available today, from contemporary, to fashion and fun styles, and also a number of classic styles, so you will very likely find one that suits your requirements easily.


Sunday, December 22, 2013

Wooden Loft Beds

Many people really enjoy the look of wood furniture in their homes, and when considering a loft bed, are attracted to these beds made with wood.

I too think wood is an attractive material, as I find the look of wood, warming and welcoming, and has a look that can't be substituted with anything else.  This is one of the benefits of having the bed made of wood – it simply looks nicer than a metal bed, but only if you have a conservative nature.  For those who prefer their home in a contemporary style, they might still prefer a metal bed to fit in with the rest of their décor.

Although metal beds can be sturdy, they possibly wouldn't compare with the sturdiness of a wooden bed.  This is especially so, with beds that have steps leading up to the bed on top.  Some of these have steps that are quite large and wide.  This offers a secure method of reaching the bed, especially for smaller children.  Metal beds often just have rungs to reach the bed, therefore making it easier to have an accident due to a foot slipping on the way up or down.

One thing to keep in mind though if you are considering a wooden bed, and that is if you have a creative child, it is easier for them to put their own mark on a wooden bed, than it is for them to do the same with a metal bed.  One lady was telling me, that their son enjoyed carving, and therefore used his wooden bed for his artistic efforts.  Needless to say, she thought afterward that a metal bed would have been a better choice in her instance.

There are some very attractive wooden loft beds around, and it shouldn't be too difficult to find one that you will find attractive both for their looks and their price.