<p>Does anyone have any info or experience on lofting beds in the dorms? Particularly Sharp and Monroe. I know we are able to bunk them, but lofting both could be a nice way to expand the room even more if it's possible.</p>
<p>We had purchased the bed risers last year. My S was in Sharp but was unable to use them because he had a cabinet above the bed that was the entire length of the bed and would have hit his bed if the bed was any higher. Fortunately, he still had enough storage space because there was a huge closet in the room. I really don’t know if all of the rooms are the same in Sharp and I don’t know anything about Monroe. My D (at another school) has been using bed risers for years. She puts all her drawers underneath her bed.</p>
<p>As martinigirl said, it is not possible in Sharp, since there are cabinets right above where the beds are. However, I lived in Monroe for one semester freshman year, and the beds there are definitely loft-able. All you have to do is raise your bed (The frame allows you to re-adjust fairly easily). I definitely needed to loft my bed, as there is only a decent sized closet and a very small “dresser” for storage.</p>
<p>Housing website states that JL beds are “15 in from floor ( adjustable- nuts and bolts)”. Anybody know 1) does that mean 15 inches free space under bed or 15 inches from floor to top of mattress and 2) is that the highest it can be adjusted or can it be adjusted higher? We are really wanting to maximize the under the bed storage.</p>
<p>My understanding is that it means 15" of free space under the bed, which of course is not very much. My D has a single there for this fall, and we will definitely look in whatever is available for raising it to create more storage, especially since on the floor plan it looks like her room is a bit on the smaller side.</p>
<p>So your D has chosen JL even though she isn’t a freshman? Originally, my daughter was afraid she’d miss something if she was in JL but after orientation decided that she would probably enjoy getting away from the thick of things at the end of the day. What influenced your D’s choice?</p>
<p>She wanted a single, and Warren was actually her first choice, but singles are not easy to get. When she told me she got a single in JL I thought it would be great for her, because I thought a lot of her classes would continue to be in Newcomb Hall as many were her freshman year. Naturally, the way it worked out only one class is in Newcomb this semester lol. Anyway, to answer your question more directly, she was a bit late in the lottery for singles so her choice played less of a role.</p>
<p>She really didn’t care too much though, because for her the dorm is more of a place to sleep and study. She is involved in a couple of groups that take up a fair amount of her time, and she has her group of friends she met in Butler and through classes and these groups. So the actual dorm wasn’t very key; getting a single so she didn’t feel like she was “bothering” her roommate when she had to get up early and things like that was more important to her.</p>
<p>Hey fallenchemist! Much to her dismay, my D just found out she is in JL. What can I say to console her? What room is your daughter in? Perhaps they will get to know each other!</p>
<p>Hi kherb! My D is on the 3rd floor in the section that has the singles (the crossbar on the “H”). I think your D will be pleasantly surprised. She just has to give it a chance. I firmly believe the quality of the experience depends more on what roommate you get than which dorm you are in.</p>
<p>Fallenchemist–your D is in what JL calls “The Deep!” I lived there for a semester (and tried to the following year, but they got snatched up too quickly!), and loved it! It’s quiet, and it has a nice common area that is never <em>too</em> crowded. There’s also a little kitchen area right there! The only hard part is moving in/out of there, as you have to go up a small little stair case in the middle of the building. I hope both of your Ds like it!</p>
<p>Hey, a new tidbit. I wasn’t familiar with that nickname, but when I mentioned it to my D she said “I told you that!”. I think not, lol. Anyway, any idea where the name comes from?</p>
<p>Hmm, I’ve heard the background of it a few times, but I’m having trouble recalling it at the moment. If something triggers my memory I’ll make sure to share!</p>
<p>My daughter is on the 3rd floor, too! By the way, they do have air conditioning, don’t they?</p>
<p>Yes, every dorm (and I’m nearly positive every building) on campus has A/C. Those fall semesters would be DREADFUL if they didn’t!!!</p>
<p>In order to loft the beds in Monroe, does one have to buy a kit or tools? If so, where? I’ve never seen anything like that. (Please tell me they carry this stuff in Bed Bath and Beyond!!!)</p>
<p>Yeah, every building has A/C, although the top floors of old academic buildings, like Gibson and Newcomb, can get pretty hot and stuffy in early fall.</p>
<p>Vitrac – All you need are bed risers. They come in 2 heights. They can be bought at Bed, Bath & Beyond; Target; Macy’s; etc. No tools required.</p>
<p>Thanks MartiniGirl!</p>