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