Originally when I bought this bed, the photos showed there were spaces (direct ladder access) on the top frame by the ladder rungs. It seems that sellers have now updated the photos on this frame. I am a bit disappointed that the purchase of what I had ordered was not indicative of what the photos showed. However, it is still a very good buy with no regrets on the purchase months later.
This is an excellent loft bed. The frame is much more sturdy than the Ikea loft bed it replaced. It can easily take two persons. The metal slats squeak a little when moving around and getting onto the bed. Rubber ends on the tips of those rods would have made this even better (would have added padding/tape to the brackets had I known prior). It sits lower to the ground though, so it takes some getting used to (remembering) ducking to sit under it. If you're taller than 5'8, you'll have a bad time with this as a workstation space.
Given that this frame is all enclosed at the top, it makes getting in and out a little difficult as you have to climb over it, rather than having direct access to the ladder. I have had a couple near-misses (falling off at the very top) due to this. Opted to use a previous Ikea foam mattress, though it is only 4" thick. Would strongly recommend 6-8" thickness as it would make getting in/out less awkward. As others have said, it would be a good idea to affix some sandpaper to the rungs as slips can happen as well. Stepping on the bottom bar can be awkward and uncomfortable if you have bigger feet.
Desk allows me to fit a large 34" monitor, a couple MIDI controllers and studio speakers on it. LED strip lights were easily mounted under the mattress so no space wasted on bulkier lamps (and no side glare). The rest of my studio gear, desk chair, and drummer seat sits nicely under the desk without having to be sprawled out all over the bedroom.
Better than an Ikea loft bed!
Originally when I bought this bed, the photos showed there were spaces (direct ladder access) on the top frame by the ladder rungs. It seems that sellers have now updated the photos on this frame. I am a bit disappointed that the purchase of what I had ordered was not indicative of what the photos showed. However, it is still a very good buy with no regrets on the purchase months later. This is an excellent loft bed. The frame is much more sturdy than the Ikea loft bed it replaced. It can easily take two persons. The metal slats squeak a little when moving around and getting onto the bed. Rubber ends on the tips of those rods would have made this even better (would have added padding/tape to the brackets had I known prior). It sits lower to the ground though, so it takes some getting used to (remembering) ducking to sit under it. If you're taller than 5'8, you'll have a bad time with this as a workstation space. Given that this frame is all enclosed at the top, it makes getting in and out a little difficult as you have to climb over it, rather than having direct access to the ladder. I have had a couple near-misses (falling off at the very top) due to this. Opted to use a previous Ikea foam mattress, though it is only 4" thick. Would strongly recommend 6-8" thickness as it would make getting in/out less awkward. As others have said, it would be a good idea to affix some sandpaper to the rungs as slips can happen as well. Stepping on the bottom bar can be awkward and uncomfortable if you have bigger feet. Desk allows me to fit a large 34" monitor, a couple MIDI controllers and studio speakers on it. LED strip lights were easily mounted under the mattress so no space wasted on bulkier lamps (and no side glare). The rest of my studio gear, desk chair, and drummer seat sits nicely under the desk without having to be sprawled out all over the bedroom.