Lofts & Lofting

Our furniture is stackable in a variety of configurations. Raising your bed can be done at two heights. One raises the bed moderately using small plastic bed risers available from our partner Dormify.com and at most super stores (Walmart, Target, Amazon, etc.). A second method raises the bed greatly using the existing furniture in the room. Neither method requires tools but does require several people to lift the bed. Note that if you choose to loft high enough to require a ladder, you will be responsible for providing your own ladder.

Loft examples

Not all furniture pictured appears in each room and the color of the furniture may vary. College-owned furniture may not be removed from your room. Mattresses, desks, dressers, and other college pieces must be incorporated into your room layout. 

Bunked beds

The above example shows two beds lofted on top of each other. They are held in place by four long and thin bed pins.

Double loft using desks and drawers

The above example lofts each bed independently of the other. A combination of existing furniture such as the desk, three-dresser drawer, or a desk's bookshelf all measure to the same height and therefore all serve as possible loft points. They are held in place by short and stout bed pins.

Desk and bed loft

The above examples show beds and a three-dresser drawer or desk together lofting a bed. In the first photo, notice the extra piece of headboard that holds up the top bed at an angle. In the second photo, this extra piece of headboard provides stability by resting at an angle on the three-dresser drawer in the center. These extra headboard pieces may not be already present in your room if a student before you did not need them. You may request one, while supplies last, with a Facility Services work order if you desire this unique configuration.

Bed pins

Short and stout pins are used for the desk, desk bookshelf, and three-drawer dresser. Long and thin pins are used for the bed headboard and footboard when stacking on another headboard and footboard. These pins are often already in the room holding furniture in place. If you need additional pins, visit your building's Resident Assistant office on the ground floor or the Residence Life Office.

Bed Risers

For modest height, consider plastic bed risers that are commercially available from our partner Dormify.com and at most super stores (Walmart, Target, Amazon, etc.).