More and more people are looking for creative ways to maximize the space in bedrooms, studio apartments, and dorm rooms. Loft style bedding has long been a popular approach to dealing with the issue of space. It's the intelligent approach to the problem.

Still, the fact of the matter is that, especially these days, most people who are dealing with limited space are also dealing with far from unlimited cash, so cheap loft beds are definitely an idea whose time has come. The good news is there's no need to sacrifice on quality or practicality with the many terrific options available right now.

Ideal for middle school, high school, and college age students and starving writers and computer geniuses, the Metal Twin Workstation Loft Bed is as simple, practical, and economical in terms of cash and space as anyone could hope for. Along with the built-in computer desk, it also features convenient built-in ladders on both sides of the unit.

For those who prefer a more spare and simple look, the Clifton Twin brings a touch of class and style to cheap loft beds with its fine finish and superb styling, while offering some space for laptops and other small items.

Of course, the metallic look is not to everyone's taste. Spare post-modern minimalism has its fans, but very many of us prefer the more classical appearance of wood. While wood and a more high-end style of design tends to cost somewhat more, it can still nevertheless be found at an relatively inexpensive price point, as in the following case.

The Hayden Twin Loft bed sports an attractive espresso-colored finish and a built in computer desk. It's an outstanding piece of work that would fit right in inside an Ivy League dormitory or in the room of any busy young person with a sense of style.