Being in the business of providing guests with nice places to sleep, we think a lot about beds - all kinds of beds. Singles, twins, full size, queen size, and king size, futons, bunk beds -- you name a kind of bed and we've slept on it and considered the pluses and minuses. Of course, aside from the beds we put in the rooms, we also -- and this might be a big surprise -- have lives and homes of our own and we sleep there like everyone else. What's more, like most people we are looking at ways to save money and space.

For a lot of people we know both in and out of the hostel business, not only here in Singapore but all over the world, cheap loft beds are a popular way to accomplish both the goal of spending less cash and to make the most of the space you already have, which can further save money and an awful lot of time by allowing you to delay moving. Of course, there are other options, bunk beds are outstanding for growing families and, naturally, dormitory style lodgings of all sorts. Futon style beds that can be used as a couch or easy chair during the day are another way many people save space.

Nevertheless, lots of thrifty consumers finally do settle on these kinds of beds and, if they're going to get loft beds, they're going to be cheap loft beds. It's just an option that some people enjoy. First of all, a lot of folks get a kick out of sleeping high off the ground, just like a lot of children will fight to get the top bunk. It's just important to be sure you're using a guardrail because, while it might be fun to survey your world from a lofty perch, you don't want to have a sudden and unfortunate meeting with the floor. It's no fun to lose the money you've saved on your very cheap loft bed with an expensive trip to the hospital.