| For big or small bedrooms, loft beds are an excellent | | | | rectangular box and the 2 remaining posts. After this, |
| option. They are easy to assemble and save lots of | | | | we have the loft bed (rectangular box) connected to |
| spaces. Loft beds provide lots more uses than just a | | | | the post. |
| mere place to lie on. | | | | 4. Make another loft bed (rectangular box) for the |
| Bed space-savers and multi-function bunkers; loft | | | | upper level. Connect this upper level bed in the same |
| beds are best for utilizing space wisely in our rooms. | | | | way as the first loft bed level. Then we make a |
| They not only offer comfortable beds to lie on-loft | | | | wooden ladder with a riser height of 10 inches. |
| beds also provide small storage spaces or cabinets or | | | | Attach the ladder to the double loft bed with bolts, |
| shelves underneath. And now we can make them | | | | nuts, and washers at the foot and header, and also |
| ourselves following this guide. | | | | at the mid section, if possible. We may attach this |
| Yeah, that's right, we said you can do it yourself and | | | | ladder on any part of the loft bed. |
| this home project is a perfect home addition for | | | | 5. Then, apply sanding on all the exposed surfaces of |
| novice carpenters as well as skilled ones. So if you | | | | the loft bed before painting. Make sure that the |
| are a novie, don't be scared. Just have a plan and | | | | upper level has enough head clearance with regards |
| stick to it. Before you know it that loft bed will be | | | | to the ceiling and do not make the loft bed size too |
| ready for use. | | | | narrow or wide. Check the dimensions of the loft bed |
| 1. First, we need the loft bed posts. Have the 4 | | | | to fit the available mattress size. And double check |
| posts measure exactly 4 by 4 inches by 8 feet. | | | | the safeness and sturdiness of the ladder material, |
| 2. We need to form a rectangular box shape of 40 | | | | construction, and attachment. |
| by 78 inches with 5 and 1/2 inches height supported | | | | Always use machine bolts and nuts to attach the |
| by these four posts. The rectangular box is formed | | | | rectangular box to the posts. Make use of the space |
| by connecting 2 by 6 by 8 lumber pieces at their | | | | underneath for small storages or built-in cabinets or |
| corners using 3-inch screws. Into this box we fit the | | | | drawers. There are ready made units (wooden or |
| plywood to form the lying on area of the loft bed. | | | | metal) of these ready to be attached using studs. |
| 3. Hold 2 posts parallel each other at a distance of 78 | | | | Loft beds are the best option for space-saving |
| inches from outer edge to outer edge. Attach the | | | | bedroom ideas. They're easy to assemble and |
| posts to the 2 by 6 by 8 rectangular box by drilling | | | | practical to use long term. Moreover, kids just love |
| holes on the post and at the box corners and | | | | them - just make sure the kids will not fight about |
| inserting 4-inch and 3/8 inch bolts through them. | | | | whoe gets which bunk. |
| Repeat the process with the other corners of the | | | | |