You can put storage above the bed. With some clever engineering, you could probably fit an entire closet at no cost to your sleeping space. It's much easier to

You can put storage above the bed. With some clever engineering, you could probably fit an entire closet at no cost to your sleeping space. It's much easier to sleep nearer the ground than it is to place a loft bed closer to the ceiling to create more space. There's something about climbing up a ladder that's not quite so fun.