These bunk beds are unique because they are easy to build and can be assembled and disassembled easily. Ladder is integrated into the design.

Preparation
7 – 10′ 1×4 Boards
4 – 8′ 2×2 Boards
9 – 8′ 1×3 Boards (not including wood slats)
2″ Wood Screws
1 1/4″ Wood Screws
1 1/4″ Finish Nails
Wood Glue
Wood Filler
Finishing Supplies
16 – 3″ Bolts with washers and nuts
12 – 1×4 @ 37 1/2″ (End Rails)
8 – 1×3 @ 63″ (Solid Leg Pieces)
8 – 1×4 @ 80 1/2″ (Back and Front Rails)
12 – 1×3 @ 3″ (Trim Pieces between Rails)
2 – 1×3 @ 22″ (Trim Pieces between Rails)
4 – 1×3 @ 8″ (Bottom Trim Pieces)
4 – 2×2 @ 75″ (Use Metal braces for a stronger bed)
1 – 1×3 @ 55″ (Ladder Side)
2 – 1×3 @ 19″ (Ladder Rungs)
1 – 1×3 @ 13″ (Ladder Front Trim Piece)
6 – 1×3 @ 10″ (Ladder Trim)
1 – 1×3 @ 35″ (Front Leg Trim Piece)
1x3s @ 39″ (Bed Slats, as shown with 34 total slats)
Instructions
Step 1
Build the Ends Build two of the ends as shown above. Best joining method is to use pocket hole screws from the insides of the rails into the legs. Other option is to use 2″ screws from the outside of the legs, with a countersink bit. Screws are recommended, because bunk bed are going to take lots of movement, and nails joints will eventually separate out.
Step 2
Build the Back Simply take two of the 1×3 legs @ 63″, and mark as shown in the diagram above. Glue and screw with 1 1/4″ screws the side rails to the legs. On this step it is very VERY important that you check and adjust for square. If the diagonals do not match up, push the outside corners of the longer diagonals together.
Comments
Megan (not verified)
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 09:00
You are beyond AMAZING! These
You are beyond AMAZING! These are the bunk beds I have wanted for my boys!!!!! Does your brilliant mind ever stop? I LOVE THESE!
Susan (not verified)
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 09:55
This is awesome, Ana. Of
This is awesome, Ana. Of course, we bought these beds six months ago, spent hours assembling them, days staining them, and paid twice as much. And when we moved this summer it was a total jigsaw to disassemble and move. Glad I found you when I did to avoid stuff like that in the future.
Angela (not verified)
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 10:02
Thank you for adding our
Thank you for adding our pictures to your post. My daughter is home sick today and you just brought the first smile to her little face. We could never have done it without your plans. You just make it sooo easy to build.
Maureen (not verified)
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 10:23
LOVE how simple you made
LOVE how simple you made this!! I think I can handle four ladders! :) Thanks for letting us in the "secret vault" for a peek. I know I will be first in line for any future books!!!
Ana White (not verified)
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 11:10
Angela, thanks for sharing
Angela, thanks for sharing your amazing photos!
Lou (not verified)
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 11:28
Just bought these at the
Just bought these at the ickier(sic) store last weekend. I put it together in about an hour and a half but 30 minutes of that was because the predrilled hole was crooked. If I had these plans and a bit more space who knows?
Amanda (not verified)
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 12:06
Ack! I'm kicking myself for
Ack! I'm kicking myself for buying bunk beds last week! This is exactly what I wanted for my girls but everything like this is way too expensive for what it is!!
maybe next time...
Ronda Roo Simon (not verified)
Sat, 09/04/2010 - 00:58
I just love your blog....I am
I just love your blog....I am actually getting my husband to build these beds for the guest room for the grandkids...thank you...
corinne (not verified)
Sat, 09/04/2010 - 04:36
These are awesome! Thanks
These are awesome! Thanks for sharing from the "vault". They will be in our house soon:)
MeganF (not verified)
Sat, 09/11/2010 - 15:33
Hey Ana- husband printed the
Hey Ana- husband printed the shopping list and bought all the wood for these today. He began putting them together and SWEARS he will need to buy more wood- that the shopping list is off. I told him he was full of it- Ana is NEVER wrong ;). but in case I am wrong- might you take a look at it and make sure? if you have a moment.... thanks!