Build Loft Bed Into Wall

Make sure you begin your build on the floor or other large flat surface.

Build loft bed into wall.

Hoist frame onto these ledges andscrew a temporary 2x3 onto the opposite side of frame for support until the ladder is added. Believe it or not you can build an awesome camp loft bed for just 50 in supplies. Decide on the clearance you want underneath the bed. For best results drill at least three holes on the long side of the bed and two holes on.

Build the bed legs. With a stud finder locate the studs in the wall and mark the locations with painter s tape. Step 1 measure for the desired height. Cut or construct a box using four of the 2 x 6 inch boards.

Grab two of your 81 inch 2 x 6 piece legs as well. Measure with a measuring tape and write this figure down. One piece measuring 74 ladder pieces. 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.

Ensure frame is level and screw into wall. 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. Attach strips of wood on the wall to rest frame on while screwing into wall. There s a complete shopping list tool list general instructions diagrams and color photos to help you build it.

Long side wall facing bottom support. It only takes two hours to build. With the height of your loft space determined it s time to build your loft bed frame. Add ladder and or cables.

Make sure to take into account any furniture that would be going under the bed step 2 attach the headboard to the wall. 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. Four pieces measuring 42 step 2.

Drill a 1 4 inch hole through the underside of the loft bed frame and into the wall stud behind the wall. Drill pilot holes slightly smaller than the diameter of the lag bolts you are using into the wall studs and headboard. Connect the planks with the nuts and lag bolts with your wrench. Think bohemian wooden platform beds ultra modern hanging beds and even cozy lofts built right into.

Create a butt joint by placing the 54 inch board to the inside of the 79 inch board. 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.