Build Dorm Loft Bed

Cut or construct a box using four of the 2 x 6 inch boards.

Build dorm loft bed.

There s a complete shopping list tool list general instructions diagrams and color photos to help you build it. Once on a flat surface start building the bed s lower frame and top rail. 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. Dorm life loft bed plans this bed looks exactly like the dorm beds at the university i attended.

With the height of your loft space determined it s time to build your loft bed frame. 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. Using a drill create pilot holes in the boards in which the nuts and screws will go. It s great for a tight space and the unique stairs give you more wall space.

Connect the 79 inch 2 x 6 boards to the 54 inch 2 x 6 boards with wood glue. It only takes two hours to build. Believe it or not you can build an awesome camp loft bed for just 50 in supplies. Several of my fellow students would build their beds up like this and keep stuff underneath.

Create a butt joint by placing the 54 inch board to the inside of the 79 inch board. If you think loft beds are reserved only for kid s rooms or shared spaces it s time to reconsider. Connect the planks with the nuts and lag bolts with your wrench. Make sure you begin your build on the floor or other large flat surface.