Build Loft Bed Into Wall

It s true many kids rooms do have a loft bed or a set of kid friendly bunk beds built out in them but loft beds run the gamut stylistically and are much more sophisticated these days.

Build loft bed into wall.

Long side wall facing bottom support. With the height of your loft space determined it s time to build your loft bed frame. It only takes two hours to build. Decide on the clearance you want underneath the bed.

Cut or construct a box using four of the 2 x 6 inch boards. Create the top frame by attaching one 2 by 4 to the end wall and one to the side wall with lag bolts through the boards and into wall studs. Once on a flat surface start building the bed s lower frame and top rail. Make sure to take into account any furniture that would be going under the bed step 2 attach the headboard to the wall.

Drill pilot holes slightly smaller than the diameter of the lag bolts you are using into the wall studs and headboard. It s great for a tight space and the unique stairs give you more wall space. Think bohemian wooden platform beds ultra modern hanging beds and even cozy lofts built right into. Attach strips of wood on the wall to rest frame on while screwing into wall.

Using a drill create pilot holes in the boards in which the nuts and screws will go. Ensure frame is level and screw into wall. Add ladder and or cables. Measure the mattress adding a couple of inches on both sides for sheets and blankets and adding about 2 feet to the length to create a sitting platform.

Four pieces measuring 42 step 2. Create a butt joint by placing the 54 inch board to the inside of the 79 inch board. Measure with a measuring tape and write this figure down. One piece measuring 74 ladder pieces.

If you think loft beds are reserved only for kid s rooms or shared spaces it s time to reconsider. Connect the 79 inch 2 x 6 boards to the 54 inch 2 x 6 boards with wood glue. Step 1 measure for the desired height. Believe it or not you can build an awesome camp loft bed for just 50 in supplies.

Build the bed legs. With a stud finder locate the studs in the wall and mark the locations with painter s tape. Connect the planks with the nuts and lag bolts with your wrench. Make sure you begin your build on the floor or other large flat surface.

Hoist frame onto these ledges andscrew a temporary 2x3 onto the opposite side of frame for support until the ladder is added. Drill a 1 4 inch hole through the underside of the loft bed frame and into the wall stud behind the wall.