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Last edited 3 days ago by Keerthik O.

Note: The bedroom door has a foam block preventing it from fully closing because

Tobi⁠

gets cranky and loud with closed doors, as cats are wont to!

[Summer] Remember to close all windows if you’re using the AC! If possible leave the AC on the “Eco” mode. The AC remote is in the bed basket.

[Winter] You can’t control the heating in the apartment (just pre-war NYC infrastructure things...), so we have 3 blankets of different thickness on the bed/in the shelves accessible from atop the bed. Swap them around as you please.c

See

Lights & automation⁠

for stuff about the blinds and light control

Temperature management note

These older NYC buildings have very aggressive steam heating that cannot be controlled from the unit — we recommend opening the windows around sunset (or sooner) and closing them right before you go to bed. Because of how our bedroom AC is set up do not open the bedroom window: You can open the hallway window as wide as you like.

If it’s still too warm despite that at night, feel free to use the AC. If it gets too dry, there’s also a humidifier compartment in the standing heater in the bedroom

Bed

You sleep up here! Please do not eat on the bed

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2025/04: We *just* finished constructing the lofted bed after a renovation. We haven't fully optimized the sleeping area, so there is no access to power, lights, or charging.

We still have a few finishing touches left like more permanent installation of small details like the electronics box, adding chargers and sidetables up top, etc.

We have been sleeping here since 04/14 with no issues whatsoever, but please be careful going up/down/sitting up on the bed/etc!

Find the up/down controls under the platform near the corner closest to the door. Hold a button down to operate.

You may have to use the steps to reach the controls as it moves up.

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This is temporary mounting, it’s okay if it pops out, just leave the controls in the tray!

🚧 Safety notes 🚧

⚠️While satisfying to watch it go up/down, the electric lofted bed is not a toy!⚠️

The motors are very strong, the hardwood is hard. Be careful!

Do not wear slippers or socks onto the steps or up the bed, dry bare feet are much better grips

Generally exercise caution around the bed structure: it’s solid hardwood and can really hurt if it smacks you! Exercise caution when operating, getting on/off, or sitting underneath to avoid personal injury or damage to the bed or items nearby.

Always clear off from above and below the bed before raising/lowering. Ensure no heads, limbs, or objects are in the direction of the bed's movement while operating the bed.

The min height of the bed, fully lowered is about 4 feet off the ground, <4 feet from the ceiling. The max height, fully raised is about 8 feet off the ground (plenty of room), < 1 foot from the ceiling. Please keep these in mind when moving the bed and make sure no person or thing is at risk of getting compacted. [ Tobi may go up here even when the bed is fully raised (or stay there while you raise/lower the bed). Don’t worry about him, he’s small & nimble enough to not be in danger! ]

The steps are steep! Step carefully up and especially down.

If you prefer being on solid ground, we have a folded futon mattress in the lounging area under the platform. Feel free to use this as your primary bed if you wish. Just remember to switch the sheets.

Linens (ignore for Kindred)

We have put fresh sheets on the mattress.

Look in the grey linen cubes in the shelf, accessible from atop the bed when lowered.

We recommend just using a flat sheet over the mattress as fitted sheets can fold up the tri-fold mattress.

Lounging

🚧 This area of the house is a work in progress! 🚧

We have set up the space underneath the bed as a mini living room for now. Just raise the bed as high as possible. Feel free to move/reposition the floor chairs, folding tables, futon and cushions between the living room and bedroom lounge as you see fit and make yourself comfortable!

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Just remember to brush/vacuum the tatami clean in case you eat here before covering it with the mattress or futon

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