We just put our 2 kids in the same room, which is quite a small room. The youngest is still in a crib and with a regular bed, it would have been really crowded. With this loft bed, I was able to put the crib directly under it and there is still plenty of room to get my kid out. The only issue I have is that my oldest wiggles the bed and it bangs against the wall. Just got some furniture pads to put on the frame and hopefully that reduces the noise.