Cabin Bunk Bed Build w/ Mods

Submitted by gobdav on Tue, 11/25/2014 - 21:42

I used the Cabin Bunk Bed system as a starting point for these plans.  This was my first major build of any kind of furniture, except for a small basic coffee table and pantry.  I took all the dimensions of the lumber, then put them into SketchUp to make sure the bed would fit in my daughter's room first.  My major mistake was using regular dimensions instead of board dimensions.  That cost me a couple days at least because I would have to go measure, then cut, then fit together.

I decided not to do the drawers because I didn't know how to do it and was exhausted by the time this was finished, so I'm using it as a cubby and robe hanger instead.  I designed the steps myself using 3/4" plywood.  I then painted the bed with semi-gloss white, 2 coats for durability. 

Structurally, I was wary because it shook pretty bad, but put an angled brace on the desk side.  That side was the weak point by far, but I got it sturdy enough for my daughter. 

Estimated Cost
$600 (I haven't added it up, but it cost a lot more than my $400 budget)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Glidden Semi-gloss white paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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