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Playhouse Loft Bed with Stairs

January 3, 2012 |

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posted by Karajoy

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About This Project

When I showed my husband the plans for this playhouse loft bed on Ana's site, he decided that we needed to build it for our daughter for Christmas. We combined the two plans for the Playhouse & the stairs and modified it slightly to fit our space. We had left-over carpet which we used on the stairs. She absolutely LOVES it!! And secretly, I think her 3 older brothers do, too. Thanks SO much, Ana!!

From Plan (new):

Storage Stairs for the Playhouse Loft Bed

Playhouse Loft Bed

Estimated Cost:

350

Estimated Time Investment:

Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)

Required Skill Level:

Beginner

Type of Wood:

Pine & MDF

Finish Used:

Paint is BHG Pink Carnation.

bed, girl, house, loft, owls, pink, play, Playhouse, target

52 Comments

Plans?

How can I get a copy of the plans?

posted by Phillip (not verified) | on Wed, 2012-01-04 17:17

Loft bed with stairs...plans

Omg....I love this I need to know how to do out....so I can make my husband build it..

posted by Nicole rafferty (not verified) | on Sat, 2013-01-12 22:47

The place looks simply

The place looks simply amazing the kids are going to fall in love with it. But I want some project for baby's nursery, it is not easy to design a nursery so if you have any ideas do share that with us, also I need to know how do you baby proof your bathroom?

posted by bruce_wayne | on Fri, 2013-03-01 06:19

are the plans free, and if so

are the plans free, and if so can I get a copy?

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Thu, 2012-01-05 09:34

Philip and Guest - The plans

Philip and Guest -
The plans are free, and click on the links in the post

From Plan: (plans are linked here)

posted by Anonymous Coward (not verified) | on Thu, 2012-01-05 10:16

Plans

Hey,
How do I get a copy of the plans for this bed? I would love to do this for my daughter for a birthday gift. I have gone to the section where it says plans but there is no link to click on. Thanks in advance.

posted by Shameka (not verified) | on Tue, 2012-11-13 21:29

Playhouse Loft Bed Stairs Plans

RE: http://ana-white.com/2012/01/playhouse-loft-bed-stairs

Would you please send me the plans for the Playhouse Loft Bed with Stairs?

Thank you.

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Sun, 2012-01-15 20:58

Playhouse Loft Bed Plans

I would like to know how to get a copy of the plans for this bed. This is exactly what I want to do in my little girls room but I have not beed able to find plans. Thanks!

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Tue, 2012-01-17 12:20

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links

If you look in the section above, you'll see "From Plan:" There are two links (they're black and don't look like links. You'll need to hover over them). One for the basic bed and one for the stairs.

posted by Karajoy | on Sat, 2012-01-28 00:44

Loft Bed..

I do not see the plans for the playhouse loft bed. Where is it located? Can you email it to me or post the link?

posted by kelly.abbott (not verified) | on Tue, 2012-01-17 21:38

LInk to the plans

http://ana-white.com/2010/09/playhouse-loft-bed?page=1

posted by dminton82 (not verified) | on Fri, 2012-01-20 00:42

Age

Hi, I was wondering what age group this is best suited for? I can't tell from the size of the pictures, and my daughter is only 2.

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Sun, 2012-01-22 14:57

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Age appropriate

I would say your 2 year old daughter is a little young for a bed this high. I think general guidelines would suggest waiting until age 6 for lofted and bunked beds, but I think that's being very cautious. Our daughter is just about to turn 4 and she does fine in it.

posted by Karajoy | on Sat, 2012-01-28 00:38

Looks fantastic!

You did a great job! That looks fantastic!

I'm going to be making this bed within the next month or two for my daughter. She's 4 (will be 5 in April). I know the overall design isn't *that* high off the floor, but my daugter has a tendency to roll out of bed...often. LOL

Do you find the guardrail/slats are high enough to prevent roll offs, or should I add some height to them when I build?

Yours turned out awesome! I can see why your daughter (and sons) love the bed!

Cindy

posted by Cindy from Indiana (not verified) | on Wed, 2012-01-25 14:29

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Guard rails

Hi Cindy.
Thanks for your kind words.
We had the same concerns about our daughter rolling or falling out. She is almost 4, but still had rails on her previous bed. We put the slats that the mattress sits on in the very lowest possible position and actually traded twin mattresses with her brother who had a thinner mattress. Her's had a pillow-top and even the extra 2 inches made quite a difference.
There are nearly 9 inches between the top of her mattress and the top of the rails which is plenty to prevent accidental roll-outs, but it certainly wouldn't hurt to add extra if it would make you more comfortable.
Now if we could just keep her from standing up there, I'd feel a whole lot better. lol
Good luck with yours.
Kara

posted by Karajoy | on Sat, 2012-01-28 00:34

Thank you!

Hey Kara,

Thank you so much for replying! That does make me feel more comfortable that there will be around 9" between the mattress top and the rail top. Not sure yet if I'll add a bit more or not, but it's good to hear how it worked out for you guys. Now I'll be hoping to keep my little dare devil from trying to 'fly' off the top of it and we'll be good to go. LOL

Thanks, again! That was really helpful.

Cindy

posted by Cindy from Indiana (not verified) | on Sat, 2012-01-28 10:27

Hi! LOVE THIS!!! Am planing

Hi! LOVE THIS!!! Am planing on making for my daughter. Any chance there are plans for this in a Full Size bed?

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Thu, 2012-01-26 15:59

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Full Size

I've seen some posts on Ana's Brag Boards of these lofts with full sized mattresses on top. Ana's original plan is a twin bed, but others have modified it to suit their needs. You may just want to search and see if anyone has included their plans for a full. Sorry I can't be more help. Good luck!

posted by Karajoy | on Sat, 2012-01-28 00:48

Awesome!

I will be making this for my boys. For the guard rail, I will be making it go all the way to the ceiling, since they like to jump off of things. They will get a kick out of it because it will be a "wild animal cage", lol.

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Mon, 2012-01-30 11:09

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Caged.

Love it! It takes the safety issue out of the equation totally. Great idea. I know they'll LOVE it, too.

posted by Karajoy | on Sat, 2012-02-04 19:14

Very Nice...

That is very nice if you dont mind me asking how long did you make that one... I am wanting to make one for my daughter but I dont have 103 inches that called for in the one plan...

posted by JessiW (not verified) | on Tue, 2012-01-31 21:32

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Length of bed

We made our bed to the exact specifications that Ana gave (103"), however, if you need to save space, you could leave the stairs off and opt for the ladder.

posted by Karajoy | on Sat, 2012-02-04 19:10

Bed Plans

I tried to get the plans for this bed and I cant seem to locate. Could you help please? Thank you!! What a beautiful bed!!

posted by Kelly Kelley (not verified) | on Tue, 2012-02-07 18:42

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Plans

Hi Kelly,
There are links to the 2 plans in the "ABOUT THIS PROJECT" section above. Just hover your cursor over the "From Plans:" and the links will change color. They appear black and therefore, don't look like they're linked to anything. They're both there. Good luck!!

posted by Karajoy | on Wed, 2012-02-15 21:34

Bed plans

I cannot find the plans to this bed. Could you email them to me ? Abby

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Fri, 2012-02-10 17:23

I need the plans for this can

I need the plans for this can someone please send me them :) casslynne@gmail.com

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Sat, 2012-02-11 12:30

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Where to find the plans...

There are links to the 2 plans in the "ABOUT THIS PROJECT" section above. Just hover your cursor over the "From Plans:" and the links will change color. They appear black and therefore, don't look like they're linked to anything.
Or...I've added them here.
http://ana-white.com/2010/09/playhouse-loft-bed
http://ana-white.com/2010/09/easy-playhouse-loft-bed-with-storage-stairs

posted by Karajoy | on Wed, 2012-02-15 21:40

WOW!

We were looking for plans to build a loft bed to save space in our 3.5 year old daughters room. My husband found this and we are sold on this idea. She is going to flip when she sees her new bed! Love it!

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Fri, 2012-02-24 20:03

Decor

Hi there, I was wondering if you could tell me where you got the fabulous little washer and dryer combo that I see in the photo. I know the sweet owl painting is from target, but I love the little play space you seem to have created! :)

posted by Amanda D. (not verified) | on Mon, 2012-03-05 23:01

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Decor

The little set inside is from Playskool's Rose Petal Cottage collection. It's a little miniature set and worked perfectly in this space.

posted by Karajoy | on Mon, 2012-03-19 21:42

Cute Decorations!

I LOVE this so much! I love the color scheme as well, we decided to copy the scheme in my daughter's room. I was wondering where you got the curtain from? Did you buy it or make it yourself? It's almost exactly the color of the green paint we bought so I would love to know. Also, I love the washer and dryer too, also curious about that. Thanks!

posted by Kirstie (not verified) | on Sun, 2012-03-18 00:52

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Decorations

Hi Kristie.
I made the little curtain and the little washer/stove/sink set are from the Playskool Rose Petal Cottage collection. Good luck building your playhouse. It's a little girl's dream!!

posted by Karajoy | on Mon, 2012-03-19 21:40

Changing sheet?

Hi Kara,
I'm really interested in building two of these for my girls... they caught my attention because they've been asking for a bunk bed and I don't want to do a bunk bed because I hate the idea of struggling to change the bedsheets. Just wondering if it's a hassle with a bed this height.

Yours looks amazing, btw!

Thanks,
Sarah

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Wed, 2012-03-21 22:27

playhouse with loft bed

oh my god i love this it would be awesome for my daughter also. were you able to stay in your budget???? do you think is a safe style for a 3 year old? she would go absolutely nuts!

posted by gabey2329 (not verified) | on Tue, 2012-04-10 13:18

so beautiful! if i wanted to

so beautiful! if i wanted to do this with a full mattress how would i tweak the measurements? i want to do this with a full with the stairs... just so she can be in the bed for a longer period and also the space underneath to be a bit bigger... also if i wanted to make the stairs have a drawer? i really would appreciate alll the feedback if possible because im so far from handy... :-/ and 1 more thing how did u get a light down there?

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Fri, 2012-04-13 22:17

I was wondering if once put

I was wondering if once put together is it easy to take apart? My dad builds houses for a living and was going to make it for my daughter at his house then bring it to mine to set it up

posted by Veahava | on Fri, 2012-05-11 20:27

My husband and I just

My husband and I just finished making this bed with stairs for our 3 year old and he loves it.

posted by Sharlean (not verified) | on Sun, 2012-06-10 16:40

up to??

what age would you reccommend this for?? my son is 3 n a half and i woant to attempt to make this bed, but dont want to spend time and money if i will have to buy him a new bed in a couple of years. i would like it to last a good while. also, like veahava, i was wondering if this was easy to dismantle once put together as i am planning a move in the future, thankyou

posted by Rebeccaguest (not verified) | on Tue, 2012-06-12 08:41

Great!

This is great! I hope that i can build one for my daughters too using those great tub doors that my brother in law gave me.I think that incorporating the bed with a playhouse is good for the space firstly because you can fit something else in the room and secondly because i don't have to clean two separate things.Thanks for your post!

posted by aglaia | on Mon, 2012-06-25 06:50

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Wow!

This looks amazing! I'm sure your daughter was thrilled. I can't believe it only cost $350 to build - I have no doubt you would pay significantly more than that if you bought something similar at a store.

posted by winter_baby26 | on Thu, 2012-06-28 09:43

This is absolutely divine -

This is absolutely divine - you are so talented! I have just found this website and can't imagine I'd ever be able to make something so beautiful. Putting up a shelf is beyond me. Your daughter must be so proud of her little nighttime palace!

posted by Claire_UK (not verified) | on Tue, 2012-10-02 04:14

Playhouse Loft Bed with Stairs

I am trying to get the plans for this bed with the stairs but when I click on the link it doesn't give me the plans. Help, my granddaughter would love love love this. Thank you so much.

posted by Christine N (not verified) | on Sun, 2012-10-21 22:01

Awesome looking playhouse

Awesome looking playhouse loft bed, I'm thinking about doing one exactly the same with custom staircase. I'm sure it will look great.

posted by milkyway | on Sun, 2012-11-25 06:43

Bed size

I LOVE this bed ! It's exactly what my husband & I are looking for !! With your measurements, is this suited for a toddler mattress or a twin??

posted by Nikki_DivaMommy2X&Phee (not verified) | on Thu, 2012-12-06 23:30

Bed Size

Love love love this bed, what size mattress does it use?

posted by Tara Payon (not verified) | on Mon, 2012-12-17 23:42

hi! Someoneo to tell me how

hi!
Someoneo to tell me how many hours spent on it?

posted by vana (not verified) | on Wed, 2013-01-16 09:05

hi someone to tell me how

hi someone to tell me how many hours spent on it?

posted by vana (not verified) | on Wed, 2013-01-16 09:07

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE,

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, SOMEONE TELL ME HOW TO GET THE PLANS, I REALLY WANT THIS BED FOR MY LITTLE GIRL!!!!

posted by ochoa | on Mon, 2013-02-04 23:53

This is indeed a wonderful

This is indeed a wonderful project the way you have combined the playhouse, loft bed and the stairs is amazing. We could certainly try out innovative ideas to make our home more beautiful and comfortable, a spa at home would also add the element of luxury.

posted by bruce_wayne | on Thu, 2013-02-14 07:59

Playhouse loft bed with stairs

This is awesome, how do I get a copy of the plans for this bed? I would love to do this for my grand daughter as a birthday gift

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