Build Queen Loft Bed

How to build a loft bed step 2.

Build queen loft bed.

A queen sized loft bed is an unorthodox piece of furniture. To build a loft bed start by attaching a headboard sideboard and footboard to the wall at the desired height you want your loft bed to be at. Step by step plans to build your own. If the height of your ceiling is too low for a loft space or the height of your diy loft bed isn t measured correctly you might end up installing the pieces in the wrong places.

Next attach an outer board to the outer face of the headboard footboard and support post and then install the slats along. A video overview can be watched to see how the bed will be put together but there are also detailed step by step instructions with pictures for cutting the parts assembling the bed and making the stairs. On the other hand building one can free up almost 35 square feet of floor space in your bedroom. I have made a modification to the ladder in this plan for both the orientation as well continue reading free diy furniture plans how to build a queen sized low loft bunk bed.

This plan lets you build a modern loft bed with easy stair access a twin bed on top and enough empty space below for a table toy box or seating. If you think loft beds are reserved only for kid s rooms or shared spaces it s time to reconsider. 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. Then cut a support post and attach it to the outer end of the footboard.

The plans below are for a simple loft setup using inexpensive wood but can be easily altered or expanded for fancier bedroom furniture. The low loft bunk bed series is hands down our most popular series of project plans to date.