Build Loft Bed Into Wall

Long side wall facing bottom support.

Build loft bed into wall.

It only takes two hours to build. 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. 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. If you think loft beds are reserved only for kid s rooms or shared spaces it s time to reconsider.

Step 1 measure for the desired height. Measure with a measuring tape and write this figure down. Make sure to take into account any furniture that would be going under the bed step 2 attach the headboard to the wall. Believe it or not you can build an awesome camp loft bed for just 50 in supplies.

Add ladder and or cables. With a stud finder locate the studs in the wall and mark the locations with painter s tape. Decide on the clearance you want underneath the bed. Four pieces measuring 42 step 2.

Connect the 79 inch 2 x 6 boards to the 54 inch 2 x 6 boards with wood glue. Ensure frame is level and screw into wall. Make sure you begin your build on the floor or other large flat surface. Connect the planks with the nuts and lag bolts with your wrench.

With the height of your loft space determined it s time to build your loft bed frame. There s a complete shopping list tool list general instructions diagrams and color photos to help you build it. 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. Attach strips of wood on the wall to rest frame on while screwing into wall.

Think bohemian wooden platform beds ultra modern hanging beds and even cozy lofts built right into. Build the bed legs. Drill pilot holes slightly smaller than the diameter of the lag bolts you are using into the wall studs and headboard. Once on a flat surface start building the bed s lower frame and top rail.

Hoist frame onto these ledges andscrew a temporary 2x3 onto the opposite side of frame for support until the ladder is added. For best results drill at least three holes on the long side of the bed and two holes on. Cut or construct a box using four of the 2 x 6 inch boards. One piece measuring 74 ladder pieces.

Drill a 1 4 inch hole through the underside of the loft bed frame and into the wall stud behind the wall. It s great for a tight space and the unique stairs give you more wall space.