Every child has an active imagination, but this dad made the dreams of his son come true when he created the best bed ever. Article continues below Lots of children would dream of a bed that included ...

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review ...

Last summer, a Palo Alto, California dad found himself facing an all-too-familiar parenting dilemma: While his son had outgrown his crib, he was reluctant to upgrade to a full-blown "big kid" bed.

Abiding by the cardinal rule of small-space living (think vertically), loft beds lift your bed off the floor, vastly expanding the space beneath your bed. This space can then be used for everything ...