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Bunkbed with bookshelves, stairs and storage bins

Submitted by ECAAC on Sun, 06/09/2013 - 17:45

We needed bunkbeds for our 4 and 2 year old before baby 3 came along. We used the basics of the side street bunk bed, combined it with modified plans of the playhouse stairs and then added bookshelves as the headboard and storage bins underneath. It took us about 4 different weekends plus to finish it. We used mostly 2x4s and 2x6s for pieces holding it together and 1x6s for most of the sides. We absolutely love how this turned out! Both kids have plenty of room for books and animals on their headboards. There are skinny shelves at the foot of the bottom bunk for books and the storage bins are awesome for cars, dolls, dinosaurs, etc. The stairs store blankets, toys, misc (there is alot of storage under the bottom bed too...just more difficult to get to...we cut 3 pieces of plywood for bottom bunk so we could access things underneath). The boards underneath the top bunk are 1x10s. The stairs were the most difficult part of this project. Hopefully this bunkbed will be passed down to grandkids! We had a great time building it! VERY sturdy too.

Estimated Cost
400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Rustoleum stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

melodyshurkey

Wed, 02/05/2014 - 15:44

Is there a place to download plans for this bed? I would love to make this for our boys!

AlaskaSoul

Mon, 03/03/2014 - 15:53

Hi Ana!
This is an AWESOME bunk bed! I need to build two of these. Is there any chance that the plans will be uploaded soon? Thanks for everything that you do!

kcjumper

Fri, 05/09/2014 - 07:02

Curious if these plans had been posted anywhere? Looking to build this style for my nieces this summer.

mconnelley

Thu, 08/07/2014 - 08:40

This is a great design and I would love to build it for my kids. Has anyone gotten the plans by chance?

Ac13

Sun, 09/07/2014 - 22:31

I would love to build this for my kids, any access to the plans?

pcianciulli

Fri, 09/19/2014 - 13:15

Looks fantastic would love to make something similar for my twins. Are there any plans that are out for this bed. Please let me know thank you.

 

Ana White Admin

Tue, 12/09/2014 - 07:02

Thanks for your request Bauertravis. We are unable to commit to plan requests at this time. Thanks for your support and understanding!

annechatman

Sun, 01/11/2015 - 17:55

Hi! These beds would be perfect for our girls! Are you able to provide the plans for this?

Thanks!
Anne