Experimenting with materials led to the team replacing the bed's edges with fabric. This meant that they managed to reduce the amount of metal by almost one third compared to similar beds. "We found a strong polyester material that also gives the bed a nice and cozy feel ― both when the children hang out there with friends and when it’s time to sleep."
VITVAL Loft bed frame, white/light gray, Twin
Price $ 299.00
Mattress and bedlinens are sold separately.
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It is the details that make this loft bed unique. Soft shapes, sturdy ladder and fabric guardrails with yellow accents. You can also dress it up with bedlinens and accessories from the MÖJLIGHET series.
Article Number704.112.39
Product details
You can use the space under the bed for working or studying by completing with VITVAL desk top, or create a cozy spot for seating.
Easy to assemble since the fabric is divided into sections and the edge bands are elastic.
If you want to make the bed even more comfortable and personal, you can complete with MÖJLIGHET pillow and bed pocket – they are dimensioned for the VITVAL series.
The construction is light but steady, and has soft shapes.
The ladder mounts on the right or the left side of the bed.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Good to know
Min. ceiling height required: 94½".
Two people are needed to assemble this furniture.
Bed base included.
Mattress and bedlinens are sold separately.
Max load indicates static weight, in other words the load which the bed withstands if you lie or sit on it.
Materials and care
Material
- Main parts/ Slat holder/ Bed base frame/ Guard rail/ Ladder frame/ Bracket/ Ladder steps/ Bed slats/ Leg/ Supporting rail:
- Steel, Epoxy/polyester powder coating
- Fabric:
- 100% polyester (min. 90% recycled)
Care
Textile
Machine wash warm, normal cycle.
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Iron medium temperature, max 300°F/150°C.
Do not dry clean.
Safety and compliance
WARNING! Prevent tip-over injury or death. Furniture with included restraints must be secured to the wall according to the product’s assembly instructions.High beds and the upper bed of bunk or loft beds are not suitable for children under 6 years of age due to the risk of injury from falls.It is important not to screw hooks or handles onto the bed or hang ropes or belts in which children can get caught when playing.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
VITVAL Loft bed frame704.112.39Advice and care instructions
VITVAL Loft bed frame704.112.39Measurements
- Length: 197 cm (77 1/2 ")
- Width: 103 cm (40 1/2 ")
- Height: 195 cm (76 3/4 ")
- Height under loft bed: 151 cm (59 1/2 ")
- Width with ladder: 141 cm (55 1/2 ")
- Mattress length: 189 cm (74 3/8 ")
- Mattress width: 97 cm (38 1/4 ")
- Max. mattress thickness: 13 cm (5 1/8 ")
- Max. load: 100 kg (220 lb)
Packaging
This product comes as 3 packages.
VITVAL
Article Number704.112.39This product has multiple packages.
- Width: 25 cm (9 ¾ ")
- Height: 5 cm (2 ")
- Length: 196 cm (77 ¼ ")
- Weight: 15.32 kg (33 lb 12 oz)
- Package(s): 1
- Width: 24 cm (9 ¼ ")
- Height: 5 cm (2 ")
- Length: 194 cm (76 ½ ")
- Weight: 18.88 kg (41 lb 10 oz)
- Package(s): 1
- Width: 48 cm (19 ")
- Height: 7 cm (2 ¾ ")
- Length: 98 cm (38 ¾ ")
- Weight: 16.68 kg (36 lb 12 oz)
- Package(s): 1
Ratings and reviews
Too high and difficult to buildAlexandraI should’ve checked the height more carefully and measured my room. It would work better with a high ceiling, but for us my son can barely sit up without his head touching. He’s six. It’s also a bit alarming having him up so high - but by the time he grows into it he will be too tall for it to be comfortable in our space. The bed is shaky, but we haven’t fastened it to the wall yet. Still, I would expect it to be a bit more solid already. Assembly was very tedious and frustrating. The desk attachment is great and I’m sure it works well for the right space! We will be returning it.
Ripped sheet replacementAzimThe bed is great in overall. However, the side sheet was ripped. It's over one year that I bought the bed. Wondering if Ikea has it in store to replace.
Loft bedTamiNo English instructions on how to put this bed together. Also they don't tell you that you need to buy the foam mattress.
Vitval loftPaulThe bed itself is too tall, a toddler who the bed is designed for is inches from hitting the ceiling while sitting upright.
Also the instructions are very vague which prolonged the time to assemble.
Awesome purchase MikeSuper easy to put together. Not sure why so many people complained about the setup. READ the manual and you’ll be fine.
Inaccurate measurementsOksanaIn the description, the total length of the bed is 197 cm, but the length to the stairs is not indicated. Or at least indicate the width of the stairs so that you can calculate the remaining space under this bed yourself. This greatly complicates the process of choosing this product. I had to go to the store myself to measure this distance, but this product was not in the showroom.
Our favorite bedAllaMy daughter and I are very happy with the bed! It's stylish, reliable and comfortable!
Strong and very beautiful DuniaMy daughter loves you loft bed. She put her desk underneath. Gave her more space in her small room.
We really like the loftDanielleWe really like the loft bed. It is exactly what we needed. But putting it together was super hard. I still think I didn’t put it together properly since some pieces don’t line up to be screwed together.
True to its pictureTemitolaWhat you see in the picture and discription is what you will get.
Cute bed but sooo long to put together Anonymous reviewerAs a seasoned ikea builder, this piece was HARD to figure out. Instructions were more vague than usual. Took over 6 hours to put this bed together. But once you get past the painful assembly, it’s great piece especially for the value!
Gives so much spaceSandraVery sturdy and gives lots of space below to maximize the space in. Small room
It’s so close to being greatJessicaIt’s a process so be prepared for a whole day of building. I have a brain for IKEA instructions and my partner doesn’t so he found it confusing but I didn’t. They’re pretty standard IKEA instructions but because it’s a big, multi-step build, be prepared to get confused at points. They look great. Our ceilings are vaulted so the beds aren’t too tall if they weren’t, I don’t think they would work well. Plus now that they’re built and being used, they squeak like CRAZY. With no plastic washers and no buffer between all the metal pieces, every time my kids move around it is SO SO loud. IKEA needs to add pads on the joints and contact points and provide plastic washers so it’s not just metal on metal. I’m going to have to go through both beds and put buffer material on myself because it’s waking me up in the night from the other room. So while I would recommend this bed you’d have to have the perfect circumstances for it to work in a space and prep your build with some buffer material!
Nice bed!KatherineThis bed works well for my 8 year old. It took some time to put together took most of the day. You will need an extra hand to put together at one point. I will say that the wall anchor pieces could be longer for homes with thicker baseboards.
Decent bed.AlexThe Vitval is a good bed to have more space, but the major problem with it is probably squeaking. but other than that, it is a good bed to have in small spaces. (just make sure the ceiling isn't too low).
Loft bedSarahLove the space this bed provides underneath in a small room. Instructions were lacking details usually found in Ikea instructions but I was able to put the bed together by myself until the last few steps within 4 hours. It is essential to leave all bolts loose until the very end- that’s the biggest trick to a fast, frustration free build. Once completed, the bed is solid but shook when I was trying to put the sheets on - you can’t make the bed from the ground as it’s too high up. Very pleased with this purchase and recommend for youth- teens.
Perfect loft bedJenniferWe bought this for our daughters tiny bedroom. Setup was 4 hours for one person and *not putting sections together too tightly* was key. We had a section that didn’t line up, we loosened the screws and it came together.
It’s sturdy and hasn’t been creaky, we tightened up the screws after two weeks of use.
This is perfect for a small space.
Sleek and sturdyStephenVery nice product for the price. Neutral white colour makes it complement any decor. Assembly is a full day project and you need to double check the instructions but it goes together well.
SqueaksKellyMy son wakes me up thru the night moving. It squeaks everytime he moves on hus bed, it's terrible. Also he can't even sit on his bed because it's so high to the ceiling, his neck is bent over. Wish I could return it.
Perfect :)ThiagoPerfect :)
Customer reviews
4.3Average rating
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Accessories for VITVAL
Story
More relaxing, less materials
Where do your children spend most of their waking hours at home? Quite likely the answer is in their bed. Because when life for slightly older children today often revolves around phones, tablets and friends, a lot more space than that “hub” isn’t really needed. With VITVAL loft bed and bunk bed, we wanted to make comfortable and cozy beds for all children who prefer hanging out there. But the goal was also to considerably reduce the amount of materials to save on nature's resources.
Metal is a durable and stable material and really suited VITVAL bed frames. The question was just how much we could reduce the amount of the metal used without decreasing stability and safety. Product developer Anna Carme and her colleagues performed detailed calculations and safety tests. "We came a long way", says Anna. "But it was not enough ― we thought the bed frames were still too heavy."
30% less metal
Easy to assemble
"The fabric is mounted on the frame", explains Anna. "And to ensure that the assembly is simple for all parents, we invited a number of people to test it out." The tests then led to the team dividing the fabric into sections and making the yellow edge bands more flexible so that they are easier to pull on. "I love playing detective, to look for and investigate what we have for different alternatives", says Anna. "Nothing beats the feeling when you finally find a good solution."
Material
What is steel?
Steel has unique characteristics when it is stretched and shaped since it remains strong. It provides strength to everything from skyscrapers and cars to bed frames and outdoor furniture. The steel industry is moving in the direction of more energy-efficient production and stronger steel qualities. It doesn’t lose any of its properties when recycled and today steel is one of the most recycled materials in the world.
Form design process
More relaxing, less materials
The idea with VITVAL loft bed and bunk bed was to make comfortable and cozy beds for all children who like hanging out with their phones, tablets and friends. But we also wanted to save on nature’s resources and limit the amount of metal in the beds. So how do you achieve two so different goals at the same time? Our solution was to make the bed edges out of a strong polyester fabric that gave the bed a nice and cozy feel ― and we thereby reduced the metal by 30% in each bed.