Build Dorm Loft Bed

Think bohemian wooden platform beds ultra modern hanging beds and even cozy lofts built right into.

Build dorm loft bed.

Cut or construct a box using four of the 2 x 6 inch boards. If you think loft beds are reserved only for kid s rooms or shared spaces it s time to reconsider. It only takes two hours to build. 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.

Connect the planks with the nuts and lag bolts with your wrench. Using a drill create pilot holes in the boards in which the nuts and screws will go. Create a butt joint by placing the 54 inch board to the inside of the 79 inch board. 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.

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. Connect the 79 inch 2 x 6 boards to the 54 inch 2 x 6 boards with wood glue. Several of my fellow students would build their beds up like this and keep stuff underneath. Make sure you begin your build on the floor or other large flat surface.

Dorm life loft bed plans this bed looks exactly like the dorm beds at the university i attended. It s great for a tight space and the unique stairs give you more wall space. With the height of your loft space determined it s time to build your loft bed frame. Believe it or not you can build an awesome camp loft bed for just 50 in supplies.