A few months back a friend of my Sister asked if I would build a bed for her 10 year old daughter. I was excited to do it! So I finished up the projects I had already started and then went to work. I had never built bookshelves before. I wanted it clean and "hole-less" on the outside, so we found a Kreg Jig and I started learning. SUPER easy!! I believe it has been painted white. I can't wait to go see it!!
I followed Ana's plans except I used 2*2s for slats and used 16" wide boards for one of the bookshelves and the desk top. I want them to be able to use this for years to come and not out-grow it too quickly.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Guest (not verified)
Fri, 10/21/2011 - 09:39
Loft bed with 16" deep desk and small book cases.
Where did you get 16" wide boards? We're thinking of making the same loft with the 16" desk and 16" small book cases. I was planning on using plywood.
In reply to Loft bed with 16" deep desk and small book cases. by Guest (not verified)
hook Fam
Thu, 11/24/2011 - 10:32
My apologies, I just saw
My apologies, I just saw this.
I got them from Home Depot down the shelving isle.
Cindy from Indiana (not verified)
Sun, 10/23/2011 - 11:08
Looks great!
This turned out fantastic! You did a wonderful job.
judee (not verified)
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 05:56
hello just a quick question
hello just a quick question about the railing. Is it screwed on or is it just sitting over the wood? Very nice bed.
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hook Fam
Tue, 08/07/2012 - 15:06
My apologies, I just saw this
My apologies, I just saw this now. It is screwed on, but from the inside.
WannaMakeA LOFTBED (not verified)
Tue, 08/07/2012 - 13:35
How many 2x2s did you use? I
How many 2x2s did you use? I think I am going to do the same to make sure that I do not outgrow the bed. Also did you have to change the size of the little bookshelves when you changed the desk to 16" instead of 12" ? I'm trying to build the whole set on my own (im 14)
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hook Fam
Tue, 08/07/2012 - 15:09
I think I used around 20
I think I used around 20 2x2's, and did use a center beam to add strength. I only changed the one bookshelf to a 16" (the one under the desk). The other one I left as a 12". Good luck building your bed!
WannaMakeA LOFTBED (not verified)
Tue, 08/07/2012 - 18:29
Thanks!
Thank you sooo much. I have left questions in the comments sections and you are the only one who has answered. I greatly appreciate it.
jvanhorn
Sun, 05/12/2013 - 19:37
Thank you so much for your pics!
Hook fam, Thanks so much for your work and for the pictures. I really like how you left the lower back side of the big book shelf off and still included the desk behind. Love the 16" too and I think I will go with that for the desktop but leave the 12" for the shelves. Thanks again! This is now my next project!!!