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Playhouse Loft Bed with Stairs

Submitted by Karajoy on Wed, 2012-01-04 02:12
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Playhouse Loft Bed with Stairs
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: 
Playhouse Loft Bed
From Plan: 
Storage Stairs for the 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.
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Submitted by Phillip (not verified) on Wed, 2012-01-04 22:17. #
Plans?

How can I get a copy of the plans?

 
Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Thu, 2012-01-05 14:34. #
are the plans free, and if so

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

 
Submitted by Anonymous Coward (not verified) on Thu, 2012-01-05 15:16. #
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)

 
Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Mon, 2012-01-16 01:58. #
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.

 
Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Tue, 2012-01-17 17:20. #
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!

 
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Submitted by Karajoy on Sat, 2012-01-28 05:44. #
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.

 
Submitted by kelly.abbott (not verified) on Wed, 2012-01-18 02:38. #
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?

 
Submitted by dminton82 (not verified) on Fri, 2012-01-20 05:42. #
LInk to the plans

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

 
Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Sun, 2012-01-22 19:57. #
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.

 
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Submitted by Karajoy on Sat, 2012-01-28 05:38. #
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.

 
Submitted by Cindy from Indiana (not verified) on Wed, 2012-01-25 19:29. #
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

 
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Submitted by Karajoy on Sat, 2012-01-28 05:34. #
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

 
Submitted by Cindy from Indiana (not verified) on Sat, 2012-01-28 15:27. #
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

 
Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Thu, 2012-01-26 20:59. #
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?

 
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Submitted by Karajoy on Sat, 2012-01-28 05:48. #
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!

 
Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Mon, 2012-01-30 16:09. #
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.

 
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Submitted by Karajoy on Sun, 2012-02-05 00:14. #
Caged.

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

 
Submitted by JessiW (not verified) on Wed, 2012-02-01 02:32. #
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...

 
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Submitted by Karajoy on Sun, 2012-02-05 00:10. #
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.

 
Submitted by Kelly Kelley (not verified) on Tue, 2012-02-07 23:42. #
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!!

 
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Submitted by Karajoy on Thu, 2012-02-16 02:34. #
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!!

 
Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Fri, 2012-02-10 22:23. #
Bed plans

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

 
Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Sat, 2012-02-11 17:30. #
I need the plans for this can

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

 
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Submitted by Karajoy on Thu, 2012-02-16 02:40. #
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

 
Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Sat, 2012-02-25 01:03. #
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!

 
Submitted by Amanda D. (not verified) on Tue, 2012-03-06 04:01. #
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! :)

 
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Submitted by Karajoy on Tue, 2012-03-20 02:42. #
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.

 
Submitted by Kirstie (not verified) on Sun, 2012-03-18 05:52. #
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!

 
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Submitted by Karajoy on Tue, 2012-03-20 02:40. #
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!!

 
Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Thu, 2012-03-22 03:27. #
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

 
Submitted by gabey2329 (not verified) on Tue, 2012-04-10 18:18. #
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!

 
Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Sat, 2012-04-14 03:17. #
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?

 
Submitted by Veahava on Sat, 2012-05-12 01:27. #
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

 

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