Build Dorm Loft Bed

Dorm life loft bed plans this bed looks exactly like the dorm beds at the university i attended.

Build dorm loft bed.

There s a complete shopping list tool list general instructions diagrams and color photos to help you build it. If you think loft beds are reserved only for kid s rooms or shared spaces it s time to reconsider. Cut or construct a box using four of the 2 x 6 inch boards. Create a butt joint by placing the 54 inch board to the inside of the 79 inch board.

Connect the 79 inch 2 x 6 boards to the 54 inch 2 x 6 boards with wood glue. Make sure you begin your build on the floor or other large flat surface. 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.

Using a drill create pilot holes in the boards in which the nuts and screws will go. 2assemble the bed frame. Think bohemian wooden platform beds ultra modern hanging beds and even cozy lofts built right into. 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.

Several of my fellow students would build their beds up like this and keep stuff underneath. With the height of your loft space determined it s time to build your loft bed frame. Connect the planks with the nuts and lag bolts with your wrench. 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.