Storage beds with corner unit & a cubby shelf, too!

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We did these beds for my 8 and 12yo daughters, who were ready to leave the bunkbeds to their little sisters. We altered the plan just a little to make it a bit taller (I originally wanted the hutch as well, but as you can see in the picture, we have a strange wall cutout to deal with and it wouldn't fit.) They picked white, so we did 3 coats of white semi-gloss. I did leave the sides open to the middle for storage options. We also made the cubby bookshelf to match. We now have 4 girls in that room (the bunkbeds went to the 5 and 3yo on the other side of the room) and everyone is happy and the room does not feel crowded since we have the extra storage.

bed with storage

Comments

Lish (not verified)

Sat, 04/02/2011 - 20:10

Your storage beds look great!

I was just browsing through and wanted to say that you did a great job! I have been thinking of making these for my girls. Any helpful hints? :D

Dinabu

Sun, 04/03/2011 - 14:27

Aw, thank you!! It was a

Aw, thank you!! It was a pretty easy straight-forward plan to follow...the only thing I would do differently would be to use MDF for the corner unit for the smoothness factor. Even with some putty fill in the plywood looks bumpy up close....:) I would love to see your beds when you are done!!

shannyshack

Mon, 04/04/2011 - 19:21

Looks so good!!

I love the way these beds really open up a room. I am planning on doing this for my sons room and it is nice to see how wonderful they turn out! Great job :)